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UFC 323 live results: Two title fights from Las Vegas

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The final UFC pay-per-view of 2025, and perhaps the final one in company history as a historic new media rights deal begins next year, sees a stacked card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 323.

The main event is a battle for the UFC Bantamweight Championship as current champion Merab Dvalishvili defends against former champion Petr Yan. Dvalishvili is making his fourth title defense of 2025, while Yan has won three straight fights. This is a rematch of a non-title bout that took place in March 2023, which was won by Dvalishvili.

The co-main event sees a second title fight as UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja defends against Joshua Van. Pantoja is making his fifth title defense in the midst of an eight-fight win streak, while the surging Van has won five straight and is coming off a win over Brandon Royval in one of the best fights of the year.

The rest of the main card sees a flyweight bout between former champion Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira; a bantamweight bout that sees former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, in his retirement bout, taking on Payton Talbott; and another former champion in Jan Blachowicz squaring off against Bogdan Guskov in light heavyweight action.

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> Featherweights*- Muhammad Naimov (13-3, 5-1 UFC) vs. Mairon Santos (16-1, 3-0 UFC)

*Santos missed weight by 1.5 pounds

They trade leg kicks as Santos lands a hard one. Santos rocks Naimov with a right hand as Naimov landed a leg kick. Naimov lands a body kick. Santos with a front kick to the body. Santos lands a high body kick. Time out is called as there was a clash of heads. Action resumes and they clinch against the fence. Naimov lands a knee as Santos lands a hammerfist to the thigh and is slapping the back of Naimov. Santos lands a knee and they separate. Naimov with a wheel kick that Santos blocks. Santos with a body kick. 10-9 Santos.

Santos lands a hard calf kick. They clinch and Santos gets the body lock and has the back as they go to the fence. Santos is slapping the back of Naimov as Naimov is just holding onto Santos. Santos lands another hard calf kick. Santos lands a leg kick. Naimov isn’t landing with much offense. They clinch and Santos lands a knee. Santos lands another knee and a left hand on the break. Naimov shoots for a takedown but Santos defends and lands a knee. They separate. 10-9 Santos, 20-18 Santos.

Santos lands a leg kick and then drops Naimov with a massive right hand and some follow-up shots from the top end it. What a finish from Santos!

Fight Result- Mairon Santos def. Muhammad Naimov by TKO (punches) at :21 of Round 3

> Middleweights- Mansur Abdul-Malik (8-0-1, 2-0-1 UFC) vs. Antonio Trocoli (12-5 1 NC, 0-2 UFC)

They trade punches and Trocoli lands a leg kick. Abdul-Malik gets a takedown. Abdul-Malik gets to his feet and then jumps into the mount. Trocoli tries to roll out and Abdul-Malik grabs the neck and has a standing guillotine choke locked in as they got to their feet and Trocoli quickly taps!

Fight Result- Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Antonio Trocoli by submission (standing guillotine choke) at 1:09 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Iwo Baraniewski (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ibo Aslan (14-3, 2-2 UFC)

Aslan with a front kick and then a leg kick. Baraniewski lands a leg kick. Baraniewski lands a knee as they clinch and then they both land and drop each other. Baraniewski stands and they are teeing off on each other in a massive exchange and Baraniewski drops Aslan and starts landing lots of punches. Aslan recovers and lands some big right hands. They separate and that was nuts. Aslan lands some right hands and Baraniewski drops him again and finishes it off! This was absolute madness!

Fight Result- Iwo Baraniewski def. Ibo Aslan by knockout (punch) at 1:29 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Edson Barboza (24-13, 18-13 UFC) vs. Jalin Turner (14-9, 7-6 UFC)

Barboza lands some leg kicks and lands a combo witha left hook that hurts Turner. They clash heads and a cut is open on Barboza from an elbow and Turner then drops Barboza with a right hand. Turner gets on top and lands as Barboza is trying to escape and they get to their feet. Barboza is bleeding badly. They trade body kicks and Turner lands to the body. Turner lands some big punches and Barboza goes to his knees but stands as Turner lands a big flurry. They trade against the fence. Barboza circles away. Turner lands against the fence and Barboza goes down and it is stopped! Turner gets the big win!

Fight Result- Jalin Turner def. Edson Barboza by TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 1

> Middleweights*- #14 Marvin Vettori (19-8-1, 9-7-1 UFC) vs. Brunno Ferreira (14-2, 5-2 UFC)

*Ferreira missed weight by three pounds

They trade leg kicks. Vettori looks for a takedown but Ferreira defends. Vettori lands a left hand as Ferreira lands a leg kick. Ferreira lands a left hand. Ferreira with a body kick and a right hand. Vettori lands a leg kick. Ferreira with a heavy leg kick. They trade in close range. Vettori lands a left hand. Ferreira lands a body kick. They trade in close range as Ferreira connects with a right hand. Ferreira gets a brief takedown and lands as they stand. Vettori lands a combo late and connects again at the end. 10-9 Ferreira.

Vettori looks for a takedown but Ferreira defends. Ferreira then lands a few punches. Ferreira with a body kick and Vettori returns with his own body kick. Vettori with a double jab and a left hand. Ferreira lands as Vettori rushed in. Vettori lands a left hand. They trade kicks. Vettori lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks and Vettori connects with a left hand. Ferreira returns fire with a big shot. Ferreira lands a few big shots. Ferreira with a head kick and they connect inside the pocket. Ferreira with a leg kick and a right hand as they have a quick exchange. Ferreira lands to the head and body. Vettori lands a combo but eats a right hand from Ferreira. 10-9 Ferreira, 20-18 Ferreira.

They trade and Ferreira gets a takedown. They scramble and Ferreira grabs the neck as Vettori is on top. Vettori gets free and they scramble to their feet. Vettori pressuring and lands as he pushes Ferreira against the fence. Vettori is looking for a takedown as Ferreira has neck control. Vettori is able to score the takedown and gets his neck free and lands from the top. They get up and break apart. Vettori lands a combo as Ferreira lands a jab. Vettori lands a combo. Vettori lands some more punches. Ferreira lands a right hook. Ferreira looks for a takedown but Vettori defends. Ferreira lands a right hand and then a combo. Ferreira with a spinning elbow as Vettori ducked just under it. They both connect with left hands. Vettori rocks Ferreira for a brief moment. Vettori lands a right hook. Ferreira with an uppercut. Vettori lands a combo. They trade late. 10-9 Vettori, 29-28 Ferreira.

Fight Result- Brunno Ferreira def. Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Nazim Sadykhov (11-1-1, 4-0-1 UFC) vs. Fares Ziam (17-4, 7-2 UFC)

Ziam lands a leg kick and they clinch against the fence. Ziam gets a takedown and looks for an arm-triangle choke but Sadykhov is able to escape and Ziam has back control. Ziam gets full back control and is looking for a choke but Sadykhov defends it. Ziamis landing from the back. Ziam has full back control to end the round. 10-9 Ziam.

They trade and Ziam stuns Sadykhov with a jab. Ziam lands a few leg kicks and gets a brief takedown but they get right to their feet. Ziam lands a right hand and pushes it against the fence. Sadykhov reverses position but Ziam is able to reverse back. They get to their feet. Ziam lands a pair of big elbows and Sadykhov goes down and Ziam lands some big shots from the top and Jason Herzog ends it as the buzzer rings to end the round. What a finish from Ziam!

Fight Result- Fares Ziam def. Nazim Sadykhov by TKO (strikes) at 4:59 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #5 Maycee Barber (14-2, 9-2 UFC) vs. #9 Karine Silva (19-5, 5-1 UFC)

Barber working the jab early as Silva lands a body kick. Silva lands a leg kick as Barber throws a combo. Barber lands a body kick. They trade kicks. Silva gets a takedown and looks to take the back of Barber. Silva has back control along the fence and Barber is landing backward punches. Silva is attacking the choke but had it across the face and Barber is able to force her to let go. Silva keeps back control as Barber is looking to spin and she does into the guard of Silva. Barber lands some ground-and-pound to end the round as Silva almost lands some illegal upkicks. 10-9 Silva.

Barber lands a combination and a leg kick. They clinch against the fence and Silva grabs the neck looking for a guillotine choke but Barber is able to get her head out and pressure Silva along the fence. Barber scores a takedown. They scramble and Silva lands an illegal upkick and timeout is called. Barber is wobbling as she got to her feet as the kick landed right to the chin. Barber is able to continue and she gets Silva back to the ground. Barber gets the back and lands some punches. Barber with some nasty elbows from the back. Barber with more shots from the back as she’s hunting for a submission opening. Silva rolls but Barber is able to maintain top position. Silva looks for a triangle choke late. 10-9 Barber, 19-19.

They trade to start the third as Barber is connecting with better combinations. Both circle around and Barber lands a combo. Silva shoots for a takedown and is able to score it. Barber starts throwing from the bottom as Silva stands. Silva looks for a leg lock or a heel hook. Barber is able to escape and she gets on top of Silva. Barber lands from the top as Silva looks for a triangle choke. Barber lands to the body as Silva lets go. Barber stands and lands leg kicks. They get to their feet and Barber pushes it to the fence and lands a knee. Barber gets a late takedown even though Silva grabbed the fence. 10-9 Barber, 29-28 Barber.

Fight Result- Maycee Barber def. Karine Silva by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (17-7, 7-4 UFC) vs. Chris Duncan (14-2, 5-1 UFC)

McKinney lands a big knee and then a head kick. McKinney is teeing off and Duncan starts firing back and both land big shots. They trade some more and Duncan looks for a takedown and gets it. They get back to their feet and McKinney lands a knee and they break. Duncan lands a right hand. McKinney with a pair of knees. Duncan lands a body kick but eats a right hand. Duncan with another right hand. McKinney with more knees. Duncan the drops McKinney with an elbow and Duncan starts landing from the back. Duncan landing lots of punches. They stand but Duncan keeps landing. McKinney goes back to his knees as Duncan continues to land. Duncan grabs the neck and locks in a D’Arce choke and McKinney taps! What a fight!

Fight Result- Chris Duncan def. Terrance McKinney by submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:30 of Round 1

> Lightweights- #13 Grant Dawson (23-2-1, 11-1-1 UFC) vs. Manuel Torres (16-3, 4-1 UFC)

Torres lands some body kicks. Dawson looks to land leg kicks and looks for a takedown, but Torres defends. Dawson lands a right hand as Torres lands a left hand. Dawson lands a body kick. Dawson lands a leg kick. Dawson with another leg kick. Dawson with a body kick and Torres connects with a combination that puts Dawson on the mat, and Torres ends it with some shots from the top! What a finish from Torres!

Fight Result- Manuel Torres def. Grant Dawson by TKO (punches) at 2:25 of Round 1

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> Light Heavyweights- #5 Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1, 12-8-1 UFC) vs. #11 Bogdan Guskov (18-3, 4-1 UFC)

Guskov with a quick leg kick and left hand. Blachowicz lands a leg kick. They trade jabs and Blachowicz lands a leg kick. Blachowicz lands another leg kick as they trade jabs. They trade leg kicks. Blachowicz lands a jab to the body. Blachowicz lands a pair of kicks. Guskov lands a solid left hook. Blachowicz lands a jab that makes Guskov back up. They trade leg kicks. Blachowicz with a calf kick. Blachowicz lands a combo. Blachowicz lands a leg kick. Guskov lands a quick flurry. Blachowicz with a leg then body kick. 10-9 Blachowicz.

Blachowicz lands a leg kick followed by a jab. Guskov lands a right hand. Blachowicz lands a leg kick and Guskov drops him with a right hand. Guskov starts landing from the top but Blachowicz is able to recover some. Guskov gets inside thre guard and is landing. Blachowicz throwing from his back. Blachowicz looks for a heel hook. Guskov with some left hands from the top. Blachowicz looks for a heel hook. He lets go. Guskov lands some elbows from the top. Guskov with more elbows and he has Blachowicz hurt. Blachowicz is cut open badly. Guskov lands to the body. Guskov lands some more elbows. Blachowicz survives. 10-8 Guskov, 19-18 Guskov.

They trade jabs. Guskov lands a right hand. Blachowicz with a calf kick but eats a solid right hand from Guskov. Guskov lands some big punches and a jab. Blachowicz with a jab. They trade jabs and Blachowicz lands a heavy leg kick. Guskov with a combo. Guskov lands a solid right hand. Blachowicz lands a right hand. Guskov complains of an eye poke but it wasn’t called. Blachowicz pressing forward and lands and lands a leg kick. Blachowicz lands a right hand. Guskov lands a right hand. Blachowicz lands a body kick. They trade in close range. Blachowicz lands a high kick and then drops Guskov at the end and lands a big flurry as they go the distance. 10-9 Blachowicz, 28-28.

Fight Result- Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov ends in a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

> Bantamweights- #10 Henry Cejudo (16-5, 10-5 UFC) vs. Payton Talbott (10-1, 4-1 UFC)

Cejudo lands a leg kick. Talbott lands a stiff right hand. Talbott with a heavy leg kick. Talbott with another leg kick. Talbott with a left hand. Cejudo lands a leg kick. They clinch and Talbott lands a pair of knees to the body before they separate. Time out is called for an eye poke by Talbott. They get back going and Cejudo lands a right hand as Talbott lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. They tie up and Talbott scores a trip takedown. Talbott lands from the top and lands from the back as they stand. Talbott lands a left hand and gets a late takedown. 10-9 Talbott.

Talbott lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket and Talbott clips Cejudo as Cejudo lands a right hand. Cejudo went to the mat for a moment but got up and they were trading. They scramble and Cejudo ends up on top. Cejudo lands from the top and gets the back and has back control as they stand. They separate. Talbott lands to the body. Talbott with a head kick and follows it with a quick flurry. Talbott landing to the body and hurting Cejudo. Cejudo on the run as Talbott continues to land, but Cejudo fires back and lands a left hand. Talbott pushes Cejudo to the mat and lands from the top. Talbott with some shots from the top and they stand and trade. Cejudo’s right eye is a mess. Talbott lands a big knee. Cejudo lands a right hand. 10-9 Talbott, 20-18 Talbott.

Talbott lands a left hand as Cejudo lands a leg kick. They trade kicks as Talbott is landing at will. Cejudo lands a right hand as Talbott lands a leg kick. Talbott lands a combo and a high kick then a left hand. Talbott lands to the body and Cejudo gets the body lock as they battle for a takedown. They scramble to the mat and Cejudo ends up on top, but they scramble up. Cejudo pushes Talbott to the fence. Cejudo with a kne to the body. They break apart. Cejudo almost gets a takedown but Talbott defends. Talbott lands a combo. Talbott lands a leg kick as Cejudo grabs it but lets go. Talbott with a big knee to the body and some body shots that hurt Cejudo. They have a wild exchange to end it as Talbott lands a huge knee. 10-9 Talbott, 30-27 Talbott.

Fight Result- Payton Talbott def. Henry Cejudo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- #2 Brandon Moreno (23-8-2, 11-5-2 UFC) vs. #5 Tatsuro Taira (17-1, 7-1 UFC)

Taira lands a right hand. Taira shoots for a takedown but Moreno ends up on top and looks for a triangle choke. He has it locked in and Taira is trying to find a way to escape. Moreno is holding onto the position as Taira lands some body shots. Taira lands a knee to the body. Taira tries to slam his way out. Taira landing some punches as Moreno is holding on. Taira is able to escape and lands some knees late. 10-9 Moreno.

Moreno lands a left hook and a right hand. Moreno lands a leg kick followed by a combination. Taira lands a leg kick. Taira shoots for a takedown but Moreno sprawls. Taira lands a right hand and then scores a takedown. They scramble and Taira gets the back. Taira lands a flurry of big right hands from the back and flattens Moreno out. Taira with some big ground-and-pound and he finishes Moreno! It may have been a little early but Taira was in a dominant position and picks up a big win.

Fight Result- Tatsuro Taira def. Brandon Moreno by TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 2

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Alexandre Pantoja (30-5, 14-3 UFC) vs. #1 Joshua Van (15-2, 8-1 UFC)

They trade. Pantoja throws a high kick and Van grabs the leg and goes to score a takedown and Pantoja goes down and all of a sudden the fight is stopped as Pantoja looks hurt. Wow. Replay shows that Pantoja was trying to plant on the takedown with his arm and his arm broke. Van is the new champion.

Fight Result- Joshua Van def. Alexandre Pantoja by TKO (injury) at :26 of Round 1 to win the UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Bantamweight Championship- C Merab Dvalishvili (21-4, 14-2 UFC) vs. #3 Petr Yan (19-5, 11-4 UFC)

Yan pressing forward to start. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and then a right hand. Yan lands a stiff jab followed by another. Dvalishvili with a right hand. They trade jabs. Dvalishvili lands a combo. Yan with a double jab. They trade inside the pocket. Yan lands a big right hand that hurts Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili is circling away. Yan lands a pair of jabs. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown and grabs the back of Yan. Dvalishvili got it briefly down and has the back as they stand. Dvalishvili is trying hard to take Yan down but Yan is defending. They separate. They trade jabs and Dvalishvili goes back looking for the takedown but Yan defends. Dvalishvili lands a knee before they break apart. 10-9 Yan.

Dvalishvili rushes in and lands a right hand. Dvalishvili shoots for a takedown but Yan defends against the fence. Dvalishvili still working to get Yan down but he has been unable to do so thus far as they break apart. They trade left hands. Both land in close range. Yan scores a takedown. They scramble and Dvalishvili gets the back of Yan as they work up. Yan forces a scramble and has Dvalishvili’s back against the fence as they stand. Dvalishvili now grabs the neck of Yan. They separate. Dvalishvili grabs the single leg and looks for a takedown. They separate and Dvalishvili lands a big right hand and Yan lands a jab. 10-9 Yan, 20-18 Yan.

Yan lands a body kick. Dvalishvili lands and then Yan picks Dvalishvili up and slams him down and Dvalishvili landed on his head. They get up and Dvalishvili’s face is all busted up. Yan lands. Dvalishvili is abe to pick Yan up and slams him down, but Yan immediately gets back up. Dvalishvili has the back and drags Yan back down, but they get right up. Yan is able to escape. Dvalishvili lands a jab and goes right back for the takedown, but Yan scrambles away. They trade jabs. Yan lands a body kick. Dvalishvili shoots for a takedown but Yan sprawls and lands a knee on the break. They clinch and Yan lands a right hand as they break. They trade jabs. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown but Yan defends it. They clinch and both land knees. Dvalishvili presses forward and lands. Yan hurts Dvalishvili badly with a body kick. Yan lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Yan, 30-27 Yan.

Dvalishvili pressing forward and lands some punches. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown, but Yan reverses position. Dvalishvili has the neck and drops down looking for a guillotine choke. He’s working for it, but Yan is able to escape and he has back control as they stand. Yan lands a knee as they break and then lands a jab. Yan with a body kick. Dvalishvili lands and looks for a takedown, but Yan defends and lands a left hand on the break. Dvalishvili lands a combo. They trade jabs and both land right hands. Yan hurts Dvalishvili with some punches and Dvalishvili is circling away. Yan rushes in and lands but they circle to the center. Yan with a pair of body kicks. Yan hurts Dvalishvili with a left hook to the body. Yan with more big punches. Dvalishvili lands a left hook. 10-9 Yan, 40-36 Yan.

Yan throwing side kicks to start. Dvalishvili works the jab and they trade left hooks. They both land leg kicks. Dvalishvili is constantly throwing but not connecting. Yan lands an inside leg kick. Yan lands to the body and then works the jab. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown but Yan defends. Yan lands a pair of left hands. Yan lands a head kick. Dvalishvili’s face is a mess. Yan lands a right hand. Dvalishvili gets the back and tries to get Yan down, but Yan keeps it on the feet. Dvalishvili lands an elbow. Dvalishvili keeps going for takedowns, but Yan is defending. Yan gets Dvalishvili down. Yan has the back as they stand and lands a knee to the body as they break. Yan hurts Dvalishvili again with a body kick. Yan with another body kick as they trade in close range. Yan gets a late takedown. 10-9 Yan, 50-45 Yan.

Fight Result- Petr Yan def. Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to win the UFC Bantamweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 106 live results: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

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For the first time in over a decade, the Octagon travels to China for UFC action as UFC On ESPN+ 106 takes place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau.

The main event is one of the best match-ups of the year, and a pivotal bout in the bantamweight division, as former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan takes on former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

Yan is looking for his second straight win, while Figueiredo is looking to stay perfect at 135 pounds after winning his first three fights in the division. The winner could be in line for a title shot.

In the co-main event, former title challenger Yan Xiaonan looks to get back into the win column as she takes on Tabatha Ricci, winner of two straight bouts.

Also on the main card is a welterweight bout between Song Kenan and Muslim Salikhov; as well as a pair of light heavyweight bouts as Volkan Oezdemir takes on Carlos Ulberg in a battle of top-ten ranked fighters; and Zhang Mingyang fights the debuting Ozzy Diaz.

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> Lightweights- Maheshate (10-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Nikolas Motta (14-5 1 NC, 2-2 1 NC UFC)

They’re feeling each other out and doing nothing in the first minute. Motta lands a pair of leg kicks. Motta connects with a left hook as Maheshate lands a knee. Motta lands another left hook. Motta lands a pair of jabs. Motta rushes forward and Maheshate lands a flurry and Motta slips to his butt but gets up and Maheshate lands some more with a knee to the body. Motta with a left hook to the body. They trade leg kicks. Motta with a pair of stiff body kicks. They trade in close range. Motta with a right hand and lands some follow-up shots. Motta with a leg kick. Motta lands a flurry and drops Maheshate but he gets up and they trade wildly. 10-9 Motta.

Maheshate lands a knee. Motta with a leg kick and lands a left hook. They trade in a brief clinch. Maheshate lands a leg kick. Motta lands a right hand. Motta with a hard leg kick. Maheshate lands a jumping knee. Motta lands a stiff calf kick. They trade jabs. Motta lands a left hook and lands a couple of follow-up shots. Motta with a high kick. Maheshate lands a leg kick. Maheshate lands two solid right hands. He lands another as Motta backs up. 10-9 Maheshate, 19-19.

Motta with a pair of body kicks as Maheshate lands a combo. Motta drops Maheshate with a right hand and jumps on the back. He lands with the hooks in. Motta looking for a choke from the back but Maheshate fights it off. Maheshate is able to scramble out and they get to their feet. Maheshate lands a pair of standing elbows. Motta with a solid left hook. Motta with a left hand and Maheshate lands a combination. Motta with a left hand. Both are looking tired. Maheshate with a front kick. They trade in close range. Maheshate lands a right hand. Maheshate with an elbow. Motta with a solid left hook. They trade and Motta stuns Maheshate. 10-9 Motta, 29-28 Motta.

Official Result- Nikolas Motta def. Maheshate by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Xiao Long (26-9, 0-1 UFC) vs. Quang Le (8-1, 0-1 UFC)

Le lands a body kick. Long with a stiff leg kick. Le lands a solid combination. Long with a pair of leg kicks and Le fires back with a leg kick. Le lands a big combination. Le connects with a right hand. Le with a body kick. They trade inside the pocket. Le lands a left hook. Long with a left hand. They trade in close range as Long connects with a nice left hand. Le with a jab. Le lands a body kick. Le with a left hook. Long lands a right hand and a leg kick. Le with a body kick. Long lands an elbow. Long landing with more volume as the round goes on. Le lands a right hand and Long lands a combo. They trade right hands and Long lands a late flurry. 10-9 Long.

Le lands and Long slips to his knees but pops right up. Long lands a right hand and a leg kick. Long lands a combination. They trade inside the pocket as Le lands a solid left hook. Long lands a right hand. Le lands a right hand and Long goes to one knee for a moment and they then have a wild exchange. Long lands a right hand and Le lands a combination as Long was rushing in. Le lands a hard combination. Le gets a takedown and jumps on the back on a scramble as they stand. They tie up against the fence but separate. Long lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Long with a big flurry late. 10-9 Long, 20-18 Long.

Long lands a flurry as he pushes Le to the fence but they circle away. Long lands a right hand. Long lands and they scramble to the mat and back to the feet. Long lands a combination. Le with a body kick. Long drops Le with a combination and a hammerfist puts Le out! Great finish from Long to pick up the win.

Official Result- Xiao Long def. Quang Le by knockout (punches) at 1:28 of Round 3

> Flyweights- Lone’er Kavanagh (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jose Ochoa (7-0 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Ochoa with a high kick. Kavanagh with a pair of leg kicks. They trade kicks. Kavanagh with a hard inside leg kick. They continue to land kicks as most of their punches are missing. Kavanagh lands a right hand. Kavanagh lands another right hand. They trade leg kicks and we have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and trade kicks. Ochoa lands a body kick. Ochoa lands a left hook. 10-9 Kavanagh.

Kavanagh lands a body kick. Kavanagh lands to the body. Kavanagh with a leg kick and then another. Kavanagh lands a big right hand and Ochoa briefly goes to the mat but pops right up. Kavanagh lands a body kick. Ochoa with a pair of leg kicks as Kavanagh lands a combo. Kavanagh with another solid right hand. Kavanagh landing more as the round goes on. Ochoa with a left hand and then Kavanagh lands to the body and head. Ochoa lands to the body. They tie up and Ochoa lands to the body and Kavanagh looks for a takedown. Ochoa has the back and jumps up and looks for a choke. Ochoa looks for it late. 10-9 Kavanagh, 20-18 Kavanagh.

Kavanagh lands a leg kick. Ochoa with a pair of leg kicks. Ochoa lands a body kick. Kavanagh lands and Ochoa slips to the mat and Kavanagh runs Ochoa down. Kavanagh lands a body kick. Ochoa with a pair of body kicks. They trade body kicks. Kavanagh with another hard body kick. Ochoa lands a right hand. Kavanagh lands a head kick. Kavanagh with a jumping body kick. They trade body kicks. Kavanagh with a high kick. Ochoa looks for a takedown but Kavanagh defends. Kavanagh with a spinning wheel kick. 10-9 Kavanagh, 30-27 Kavanagh.

Official Result- Lone’er Kavanagh def. Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (8-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Carlos Hernandez (9-4, 2-3 UFC)

Hernandez pushes it to the fence looking for a takedown but Tumendemberel defends. Hernandez lands a leg kick and Tumendemberel attacks the body. Hernandez lands a head kick and gets a takedown. Hernandez works to the back as he looks for the neck. They scramble to the feet. Tumendemberel lands a right hand. Hernandez lands a right hand. Hernandez with a combination. Tumendemberel lands a left hook and a flurry that hurts Hernandez and they go to the mat. Tumendemberel looked for an arm but Hernandez scrambles up and has the back. 10-9 Tumendemberel.

Tumendemberel lands a right hand. Tumendemberel lands a groin kick and timeout is called. They get back to action and trade jabs. Hernandez scores a takedown. They scramble and Hernandez passes to half-guard. They get to their feet but Hernandez gets it back down into the half-guard. Hernandez lands and they scramble up. Hernandez has the body lock and drags it back down. Tumendemberel is able to get up but not much happens. 10-9 Hernandez, 19-19.

Tumendemberel pressing forward and lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. Tumendemberel pressing forward. Hernandez with a pair of leg kicks. Tumendemberel lands a right hand. Hernandez lands. Tumendemberel lands as he defends a takedown attempt. Hernandez lands. Tumendemberel pressing forward but not doing much. Tumendemberel lands a pair of right hands that hurt Hernandez and Hernandez gets a late takedown. Close fight. 10-9 Tumendemberel, 29-28 Tumendemberel.

Official Result- Carlos Hernandez def. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Road to UFC Season 3 Women’s Strawweight Finals- Ming Shi (16-5, 0-0 UFC) vs. Xiaocan Feng (10-2, 0-0 UFC)

Feng with a pair of leg kicks. Shi with a body kick as Feng lands a left hand. Feng with a body kick. Shi lands a body kick and Feng lands a combination. Shi with a leg kick. Feng with a combo. Shi grabs a leg and pushes it to the fence. Shi gets the takedown. Shi gives up her back and Feng has the hooks in. Feng looking for a choke. They scramble to their feet. They trade kicks. Shi lands a body kick. Shi with a high kick as Feng lands a right hand. 10-9 Feng.

Shi with a body kick as Feng lands a punch. Feng lands a right hand. Feng lands a body kick. They trade inside the pocket. Feng lands a right hook and then a body kick. Feng lands a right hand as Shi lands a left hook. Feng with a leg kick. Feng with another leg kick. They trade and Shi looks for a takedown against the fence. They break and trade. 10-9 Feng, 20-18 Feng.

Shi with a front kick and a left hand. Shi lands a massive head kick that knocks Feng out cold and she lands some un-needed follow-up shots. Wow! What a finish from Shi.

Official Result- Ming Shi def. Xiaocan Feng by knockout (head kick) at :46 of Round 3

> Road to UFC Season 3 Flyweight Finals- Kiru Sahota (12-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Dong Hun Choi (8-0, 0-0 UFC)

Choi lands a leg kick. Choi with more leg kicks as he keeps the distance. Choi lands a few solid punches. Choi drops Sahota with a right hand and Sahota is out right away and it is all over! Beautiful finish from Choi.

Official Result- Dong Hun Choi def. Kiru Sahota by knockout (punch) at 2:36 of Round 1

> Road to UFC Season 3 Bantamweight Finals- Baergeng Jieleyisi (19-5, 0-0 UFC) vs. Su Young You (13-3 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)

You with a high kick. You lands a right hand and then a left hook. They switch stances. You gets a takedown. You controlling and landing from the top. They get to their feet and stay locked up as You gets Jieleyisi back to the mat. You works to the mount as he lands from the top. You with lots of punches as he ends the round strong. 10-9 You.

You connects with a right hand. You lands a head kick as Jieleyisi lands. You looks for a takedown but Jieleyisi defends. You lands a leg kick. You connects with a solid right hand. You with an uppercut. Jieleyisi lands in close range. Jieleyisi tries a spin attack and falls to the mat as it allows You to get on top. You landing from the top as he has Jieleyisi pinned to the mat. You with more elbows from the top. 10-9 You, 20-18 You.

You with a head kick. They trade. Jieleyisi misses a big right hand. You lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Jieleyisi lands a right hand as You also lands a right hand. You with a high kick. Both are circling around. You with a high kick and Jieleyisi lands an uppercut. Jieleyisi chasing You down and lands a left hand. You is landing more. You with a right hand. You lands a kick. Jieleyisi gets a takedown. You holding on as Jieleyisi does nothing. 10-9 You, 30-27 You.

Official Result- Su Young You def. Baergeng Jieleyisi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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> Light Heavyweights- Zhang Mingyang (17-6, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ozzy Diaz (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

Mingyang lands a pair of leg kicks. Mingyang with a left hand. Mingyang with a leg kick and then another. Diaz lands a right hook. Mingyang with a side kick. Mingyang drops Diaz with a short elbow and starts teeing off from the top and it is all over! What a finish from Mingyang!

Official Result- Zhang Mingyang def. Ozzy Diaz by TKO (strikes) at 2:25 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #8 Volkan Oezdemir (20-7, 8-6 UFC) vs. #10 Carlos Ulberg (10-1, 6-1 UFC)

Oezdemir with a pair of leg kicks. He lands some more. Oezdemir with a pair of left hands then a right hand. They trade in close range. Oezdemir with a right hand and a hard leg kick. Ulberg lands a knee. Oezdemir with a right hand. Oezdemir with a left hook as Ulberg lands a leg kick. Oezdemir with a left hook. They trade left hooks. They have an exchange against the fence. Ulberg with a jab. Ulberg lands a quick flurry. Oezdemir lands to the body and head then a head kick. 10-9 Oezdemir.

Both land left hooks as they’re trading back and forth to start the second. They trade jabs and right hands. Oezdemir with a jab and a leg kick. Oezdemir lands and chases Ulberg around. Ulberg with a combination. Oezdemir with a right hand. Ulberg lands a jab. They trade leg kicks. Oezdemir pressing forward and lands some kicks. They trade in close range. Oezdemir with a leg kick. Ulberg lands late. Close round. 10-9 Ulberg, 19-19.

Ulberg lands a left hand. Oezdemir lands a flurry with a right hand. Ulberg with a combination. Oezdemir shoots for a takedown but Ulberg defends. Ulberg with a right hand. They trade jabs. Ulberg with a big right hand followed by a left hook. They’re both landing in close range. Oezdemir with a leg kick as Ulberg lands a jab. Oezdemir shoots for a takedown but Ulberg defends and lands a body kick. Oezdemir with a leg kick as Ulberg lands a combo. 10-9 Ulberg, 29-28 Ulberg.

Official Result- Carlos Ulberg def. Volkan Oezdemir by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Wang Cong (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Gabriella Fernandes (9-3, 1-2 UFC)

Fernandes lands a leg kick. Cong with a leg kick. Cong lands a body kick. Cong with a leg kick then attacks the body and lands a combo as Fernandes lands a left hand. Cong lands a body kick. Cong with a right hand to the body. Cong lands a head kick. Cong lands a side kick to the body. Cong with a hard right hand. Cong lands to the body as Fernandes lands a right hand. Fernandes with a left hand. Fernandes looks for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They separate and Fernandes lands a left hand. Cong lands a side kick. 10-9 Cong.

Cong with a right hand and a body kick. Cong lands a leg kick. Cong with a right hand. Fernandes lands a right hand. Cong lands a side kick and a right hand. Cong with a body kick and then a leg kick. Fernandes lands a body kick. Cong with a combination and lands a body kick. Fernandes with a solid leg kick. Fernandes lands a head kick and they stumble down. They get up and Fernandes lands a left hand that drops Cong and she jumps on the back. Fernandes locks in a rear-naked choke and Cong goes out cold! A huge upset from Fernandes as she gets the finish.

Official Result- Gabriella Fernandes def. Wang Cong by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:49 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Song Kenan (22-8, 6-4 UFC) vs. Muslim Salikhov (20-5, 7-4 UFC)

They trade several leg kicks to get things started. Kenan with a combination. Salikhov just misses a spin kick but lands a calf kick. Salikhov with a leg kick. Kenan with a spin kick but Salikhov counters with a heavy calf kick. Kenan wobbles Salikhov with a right hand and looks for a takedown but Salikhov defends. Kenan lands a knee to the groin in the clinch and timeout is called. They get back to action and trade leg kicks. Salikhov connects perfectly with a spinning wheel kick right to the jaw of Kenan and Kenan goes down and is out! What a finish from Salikhov!

Official Result- Muslim Salikhov def. Song Kenan by knockout (kick) at 3:49 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #2 Yan Xiaonan (18-4 1 NC, 8-3 UFC) vs. #10 Tabatha Ricci (11-2, 6-2 UFC)

Xiaonan with a leg kick. Xiaonan lands a right hand. Ricci is circling around. Xiaonan lands a right hand. Xiaonan with another big right hand. Xiaonan with a combination and a body kick then a leg kick. Ricci has landed nothing three minutes in. Xiaonan with a leg kick. Xiaonan with a body kick then a front kick to the stomach. Xiaonan lands a right hand. Xiaonan with a left hand and then another. Xiaonan lands again. Ricci landed zero strikes in the round. 10-9 Xiaonan.

Xiaonan lands a big combination that wobbles Ricci. Ricci is able to score a takedown but Xiaonan quickly gets up and they separate. Xiaonan wobbles Ricci with a right hand. Xiaonan with another combination. She backs Ricci up with a combination ending with a head kick. Xiaonan with a body kick. Ricci is struggling badly on the feet. Xiaonan lands a combination. Xiaonan lands another big combination. Xiaonan with a stiff jab. Ricci lands a right hand. Ricci pushes it against the fence but Xiaonan lands. 10-9 Xiaonan, 20-18 Xiaonan.

Xiaonan with a big left hook. Ricci lands a right hand. Xiaonan lands a right hand and then the jab. Xiaonan lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Ricci is finally landing some but Xiaonan is way ahead on volume. Xiaonan lands a hard right hand followed by a body kick. Xiaonan with a flurry of shots as Ricci comes forward. Ricci shoots for a takedown but Xiaonan defends. Xiaonan with a jab. Xiaonan lands a left hook. Xiaonan with a big flurry late ending with a head kick. 10-9 Xiaonan, 30-27 Xiaonan.

Official Result- Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- #3 Petr Yan (17-5, 9-4 UFC) vs. #5 Deiveson Figueiredo (24-3-1, 13-3-1 UFC)

Figueiredo with a body kick and shoots for a takedown. Figueiredo is able to get an inside trip to get Yan to the mat. They scramble as Figueiredo is looking for the neck and some form of choke. Figueiredo has the back with the body triangle on. Yan is able to spin into Figueiredo’s guard. Yan with some short punches from the top. Yan with a pair of hammerfists from the top. Figueiredo is able to scramble up and Yan lands a knee as they break. 10-9 Yan.

Yan with some side kicks. Yan with a pair of leg kicks. Yan lands a high kick. Yan with a hard body kick. Yan lands a series of kicks. Figueiredo lands a body kick. Yan with a body kick and lands a right hand. Figueiredo wobbles Yan with a right hand. Yan lands a body kick. Figueiredo lands a leg kick. Figueiredo looked to find a takedown but just fell to the mat but popped right up. Yan scores on a leg kick. Figueiredo tries a takedown but Yan defends. Figueiredo with a combination. Figueiredo lands a left hand. Yan with a body kick and gets a late takedown. 10-9 Yan, 20-18 Yan.

Yan lands a leg kick. Figueiredo lands to the body. They trade kicks. Figueiredo scores a takedown but Yan is able to get out from the bottom and back to the feet. Yan drops Figueiredo with an uppercut and jumps on top. Yan with some hammerfists from the top. They work to the fence and get up. Both land some leg kicks. Figueiredo with a right hand. Yan lands a body kick. Yan with a right hand as they clinch. Yan lands an uppercut and then a combination. Yan with another combination with an uppercut then lands a flying knee. Yan lands a left hand. Figueiredo with a body shot. 10-9 Yan, 30-27 Yan.

They trade and Yan gets a brief takedown as they scramble up. Both are landing and circling around. Yan with an uppercut that knocks Figueiredo’s mouth piece out. They trade and Figueiredo puts his mouth piece back in. Yan with a head kick that just grazes Figueiredo. Yan with a combination and lands an uppercut. Yan lands inside the pocket. Figueiredo lands a right hand to the body. Yan lands a left hand and a flying knee. Yan with an uppercut. Figueiredo lands a left hand. Figueiredo lands a right hand and Yan goes down for a moment and Figueiredo lands a knee to the body. Yan with a knee to the body. 10-9 Figueiredo, 39-37 Yan.

Both connect as Figueiredo lands a right hand. Yan connects with a left hand. Yan lands a combination. Figueiredo with an elbow. Figueiredo with a left hand then a right hand. Yan with a body kick. Yan with an uppercut. Yan pressuring as Figueiredo lands to the body. Yan lands a spinning back fist. Yan with a left hand. Yan with an elbow and Figueiredo lands a knee to the body, but Yan answers back with a right hand. Yan with a switch kick to the body. Figueiredo with a question mark kick. Figueiredo lands a pair of big right hands. Yan with an uppercut. Yan lands a left hand. Yan lands a side kick then a hard body kick. Yan with a left hand. Fantastic fight. 10-9 Yan, 49-46 Yan.

Official Result- Petr Yan def. Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN+ 79 live results: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC On ESPN+ 79: Yan vs. Dvalishvili, emanating from The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Octagon heads to an old, but familiar, venue, returning to The Theater at the Virgin Hotel, which was formerly The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel, with an exciting card headlined by a pivotal bantamweight bout.

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan looks to get back into the win column and end the long win streak of Merab Dvalishvili in the five-round headline bout. Yan is looking to end a two-fight losing skid as he’s coming off a close decision loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 280 in October. Dvalishvili comes into this fight riding an eight-fight win streak, with his most recent win coming over soon-to-be UFC Hall Of Famer Jose Aldo at UFC 278 in August.

In the co-main event, it is a battle of big heavyweights as Alexander Volkov takes on Alexandr Romanov. Also on the main card is a catchweight bout at 215 pounds between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann in a re-scheduling of a main event bout from two weeks ago that was cancelled on fight day, plus a bantamweight bout pitting Said Nurmagomedov against Jonathan Martinez.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern time with preliminary action all the way through the main card.

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> Welterweights*- Carlston Harris (17-5, 2-1 UFC) vs. Jared Gooden (22-8, 1-3 UFC)

*Gooden missed weight by six pounds

Gooden with a jab then a leg kick. He lands another leg kick as Harris lands a right hand. Gooden with another big leg kick but Harris checks it. They clinch but quickly break away. Harris with a body kick. Harris with two right hands. They trade jabs. Gooden with a leg kick. Harris lands a solid jab that backs Gooden up a little. Harris landing some shots that hurt Gooden. Harris lands a combo inside the pocket. They trade in close range. Harris lands an elbow and they trade jabs. Harris rocks Gooden with a right hand and then lands a knee and a flurry to end the round. 10-9 Harris.

Harris shoots for a takedown right away but Gooden stuffs it and they clinch against the fence. Harris gets the takedown and is working from the half-guard landing left hands. Harris with a couple of elbows from the top. They’re exchanging body shots on the mat. Harris keeping pressure from the top and is looking for a guillotine choke. Gooden gets out and Harris is in side control. He ends the round there. 10-9 Harris, 20-18 Harris.

Harris goes right for the clinch as he’s attacking the neck. He gets the back of Gooden on the mat. They get to their feet and Harris is pressuring Gooden against the fence. Harris gets it back to the mat against the fence and is landing right hands. They scramble up and both land before Harris gets another takedown. Harris trying to get the back as he lands some punches. They get to their feet and Harris is trying to get it back down as Gooden is landing. Harris gets it back down. He lands from the top to end the fight. 10-9 Harris, 30-27 Harris.

Official Result- Carlston Harris def. Jared Gooden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- #15 Tyson Nam (21-12-1, 3-3 UFC) vs. Bruno Silva (12-5-2 1 NC, 2-2 1 NC UFC)

Silva with some quick leg kicks. Nam lands a right hand. He lands a right hand as Silva was circling away. Silva lands a combo. Nam lands a big combo and Silva had to escape danger. They trade leg kicks. Silva lands a body kick and Nam counters with a hard right hand. Silva with a combo but Nam is the one pressuring. Silva lands a body kick then Nam chases him down and lands a body kick and a combo. 10-9 Nam.

Silva lands a front kick to the chin that drops Nam and he quickly gets on top and starts to land. Silva gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Nam goes out cold! What a finish from Silva!

Official Result- Bruno Silva def. Tyson Nam by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:23 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- Ariane Lipski (14-8, 3-5 UFC) vs. JJ Aldrich (11-5, 7-4 UFC)

Lipski with a quick leg kick. Lipski with a combo inside the pocket after Aldrich lands a left hand. Lipski with a high kick as Aldrich lands a jab. Lipski with a combo. Aldrich shoots for a takedown and Lipski lands a couple of knees as they clinch. Lipski lands as Aldrich goes for a takedown, but Lipski defends. Lipski gets the underhook. They break and Lipski lands a combo with a high kick. They clinch and Lipski lands a few knees. Aldrich shoots again and Lipski defends with knees to the body as they break. Lipski lands some big shots at the end of the first. 10-9 Lipski.

Lipski with a leg kick. She lands another. Aldrich lands a quick combo. Lipski with a combo. Lipski continuing to land with more volume halfway thru the second as she’s being way more active and pressuring. Aldrich looked to shoot but Lipski landed to keep her from doing so. Lipski with a big combo ending with a right hand but Aldrich also landed in that exchange. Aldrich shoots for the takedown but Lipski defends with the knees. Lipski lands a right hand. Lipski with a body kick. They trade late. 10-9 Lipski, 20-18 Lipski.

Lipski landing with more volume to start the third but Aldrich is pressuring and lands a couple of leg kicks. Lipski lands some beautiful combos and a couple of nice right hands. Aldrich tries a takedown and almost had it but Lipski stayed on the feet. They clinch against the fence. Lipski gets a brief takedown and lands some knees to the body as they get to their feet. They separate. Aldrich with a body kick then a left hand. Lipski with a combo and she gets a big takedown late. 10-9 Lipski, 30-27 Lipski.

Official Result- Ariane Lipski def. JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Victor Henry (22-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Tony Gravely (23-8, 4-3 UFC)

Gravely with a body kick. Gravely with another kick as Henry lands a right hand. Henry with some body kicks. He’s really using the teet kick early. They trade in close range. Henry with a high kick. Gravely with a combo and a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. They trade knees against the fence. Gravely lands a right hand as they break and Henry then lands a body kick. Henry with a side kick. They trade right hands. Gravely gets a brief takedown and has the back against the fence. He gets it back down late. 10-9 Gravely.

Gravely trying right for the takedown but Henry defends and they trade on the feet. Henry lands a combo. Gravely tries for a takedown from a distance but Henry sprawls. They stand and Henry with some body kicks and is now pressuring with punches and combos. Gravely lands a knee to the body and Henry lands a combination in return. Henry with a big combo as he’s mixing to the head and body. Gravely is able to get a takedown. Gravely gets the back. They get to their feet and break and Henry lands some shots. Henry with a knee to the body and is unloading with punches to the head. Henry with another knee to the body. Henry with heavy volume but Gravely lands an uppercut. Gravely trying a takedown but Henry landing elbows to defend. Gravely dragged it down for a moment but they pop up and Henry lands some knees. They trade late. 10-9 Henry, 19-19.

Henry pressuring to start the third and lands some combos. Henry with some kicks. Gravely shoots for a takedown but Henry sprawls away. Gravely shoots again but Henry defends. They trade combos in close range. Henry pouring it on with volume and lands an elbow but Gravely fires right back. Henry with a right hand and Gravely with a leg kick. Gravely shoots for a takedown but Henry defends. Gravely lands a nice right hand. Henry lands as they’re clinched then lands a nice combo after they break. Henry pushes it against the fence looking for a takedown. They trade combos in close range. Gravely gets a takedown but Henry scrambles and has a leg and is looking for a submission. Henry looking for a kneebar but Gravely landing right hands to defend. They end up scrambling and Henry has the back as they stand. Gravely with an elbow and a knee. Henry with a knee. Really good fight. 10-9 Henry, 29-28 Henry.

Official Result- Victor Henry def. Tony Gravely by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Sedriques Dumas (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Josh Fremd (9-4, 0-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Dumas lands a solid right hand followed by a jab and some leg kicks. They trade leg kicks. Dumas with a combo and Fremd is having trouble finding openings. Fremd with a leg kick. They trade against the fence and Fremd gets a takedown into side control. Dumas was looking for a triangle choke as Fremd moved into his full guard. They get to their feet and Fremd has the neck but Dumas escapes. Fremd with a body kick. Fremd with a combo. Fremd looks for a takedown against the fence. Dumas with a knee. 10-9 Fremd.

Dumas lands a right hand. Dumas looking to land the jab and lands a leg kick. Fremd lands a combo that wobbles Dumas and then scores a big takedown. Fremd is in the half-guard and landing. Dumas is able to reverse and scramble up but Fremd gets the back and gets it back down. Fremd has the neck and is looking for a guillotine and Dumas taps. Great finish and showing from Fremd.

Official Result- Josh Fremd def. Sedriques Dumas by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:00 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Raphael Assuncao (27-9, 12-6 UFC) vs. Davey Grant (14-6, 5-5 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Grant with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Assuncao lands a right hand. Grant tries to land a body kick but Assuncao grabs the leg and takes him down. Assuncao lands and Grant tries for a triangle choke but Assuncao escapes and switches to the back. They scramble up and Grant grabbed the fence for a moment. They trade leg kicks. They trade in close range. Grant with a left hand. Assuncao lands a right hand but Grant counters with a combo. Grant lands a left hook. They clinch against the fence. 10-9 Grant.

Grant lands some leg kicks. Assuncao grabs a single leg and looks for a takedown against the fence. He doesn’t get it and they break and both are landing. Assuncao grabs Grant and gets it down to the mat and has the back. Assuncao is looking for a choke late but time runs out on the round. 10-9 Assuncao, 19-19.

Both looking for openings. Grant is landing more and drops Assuncao with a right hand and is pouring it on. Assuncao is able to recover and looks for a takedown. He gets Grant down and works from the top but they scramble up. Grant is pressuring and lands a left hook. Assuncao was trying for a takedown but Grant grabbed the fence and Keith Peterson called time and takes a point away. Grant with a high kick and then drops Assuncao again with a spinning back fist. Assuncao tries a takedown and Grant is looking for a reverse triangle choke and has it in and Assuncao goes to sleep! Wow, what a finish!

Official Result- Davey Grant def. Raphael Assuncao by submission (reverse triangle choke) at 4:43 of Round 3

Assuncao left his gloves in the Octagon afterwards, signaling this is his final fight.

> Heavyweights- Karl Williams (7-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Lukasz Brzeski (8-2-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

Williams with a combo and Brzeski catches a kick but lets go of the leg. Brzeski gets a brief takedown. Williams gets a takedown and is landing punches but they scramble to their feet. They break. Williams has gotten a few takedowns this round. They trade punches. Williams just misses an elbow. They clinch and it gets pushed against the fence and they go crashing into it hard. They break after Brzeski lands. Williams with a right hand. 10-9 Williams.

Williams rocks Brzeski with a punch and Brzeski stumbles to the ground. Williams goes after him and grabs him and slams him to the mat. Williams with some left hands ad Brzeski has a big cut opened. Williams with lots of big punches. They get to their feet and Brzeski lands a spinning elbow. We have a brief timeout for something and Williams put his hands on his knees for a moment. Both are tired. Williams gets a takedown. He lands from the top and then gets another late takedown. 10-9 Williams, 20-18 Williams.

Brzeski with a body kick. Brzeski with a combo. Williams gets a takedown against the fence. Williams keeping in on the ground and landing punches from the top. He ends the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Williams, 30-27 Williams.

Official Result- Karl Williams def. Lukasz Brzeski by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

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> Light Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-1, 0-1 UFC)

Turkalj lands a left hand as Petrino scores a takedown. They get to their feet. They remain clinched up against the fence as they battle for underhooks. Turkalj gets a takedown but they pop right back to their feet. They break from the clinch. They trade kicks. Petrino rocks Turkalj with some punches and gets a takedown and lands from the top. 10-9 Petrino.

Turkalj lands and shoots for a takedown but Petrino defends. Petrino lands a big left hand and then a big right hand. Turkalj is trying for a takedown but Petrino is rocking him and then Petrino scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Turkalj gets the back and scores a takedown. He was looking for a choke but Petrino spins into his guard. They get to their feet and Turkalj has the back and takes it down. Mark Smith warns Petrino to not grab the cage. Turkalj has the back and looks to get the hooks in. They get to their feet. Turkalj lands a big combo that wobbles Petrino. Turkalj grabs him and looks to get it down. They trade spinning back elbows late. 10-9 Turkalj, 19-19.

Turkalj with some leg kicks and Petrino lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket and Turkalj grabs the back and drags it down. Turkalj has the body triangle and is working for a rear-naked choke. Petrino escapes and spins right into mount and grabbed the fence once again. Turkalj is able to escape and gets the back of Petrino and takes it back down. They get to their feet and both land punches and Turkalj grabs the back against the fence. Petrino gets a big slam takedown and has the back and lands as the fight ends. Close fight. 10-9 Petrino, 29-28 Petrino.

Official Result- Vitor Petrino def. Anton Turkalj by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Mario Bautista (11-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. Guido Cannetti (10-6, 4-5 UFC)

Cannetti with a leg kick. He lands another. Bautista shoots for a takedown and gets it. Bautista working from the half-guard and trying to set something up. Bautista passes to the side and looks for the neck. Cannetti scrambles to his feet and he scores a trip takedown. They get up and Bautista gets a takedown and briefly had the mount. He gets the back and they stand with Bautista on the back of Cannetti. Cannetti is having to carry him as Bautista is looking for a choke. Bautista gets a suplex takedown and has a choke locked in and Cannetti taps! Great showing from Bautista.

Official Result- Mario Bautista def. Guido Cannetti by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:18 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- #14 Said Nurmagomedov (17-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. Jonathan Martinez (17-4, 8-3 UFC)

Nurmagomedov with some early kicks. Nurmagomedov with more leg and body kicks. They trade leg kicks. Nurmagomedov with a flurry landing both kicks and punches. They go to the mat and Nurmagomedov has the back and locks in a choke but it’s not under the chin. Martinez escapes but Nurmagomedov has it locked back in. Martinez escapes and they stand. They battle for takedowns against the fence. They break and Martinez lands and Nurmagomedov lands a right hand. They clinch and Martinez lands an elbow. Martinez gets the back for a moment. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov with some leg kicks and Martinez counters with some leg kicks of his own. Nurmagomedov scores a takedown. He works from the top then they work their way up and are clinched against the fence. Both are working in the clinch and they break free. They trade leg kicks. Nurmagomedov with a high kick. They trade leg kicks late. 10-9 Nurmagomedov, 20-18 Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov lands a kick and lands a punch as Martinez either slipped or got dropped and Nurmagomedov gets on top. Nurmagomedov is in the full guard of Martinez and lands some punches. Martinez looks for a triangle choke from the bottom and locks in an armbar and has it in tight but Nurmagomedov is able to escape. Nurmagomedov grabs the back and is now looking for a choke. Martinez escapes and they get to their feet. They’re clinched against the fence and Martinez lands some knees. They separate and trade late. Great fight. 10-9 Nurmagomedov, 30-27 Nurmagomedov.

Official Result- Jonathan Martinez def. Said Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> 215-pound Catchweights- #6 LHW Nikita Krylov (29-9, 10-7 UFC) vs. #8 LHW Ryan Spann (21-7, 7-2 UFC)

Spann lands a jab that rocks Krylov early. Krylov with a leg kick as he recovered. They tie up and Krylov lands a knee. They go to the mat and Spann ends up in the mount. They scramble as Krylov is grabbing the leg. Spann is looking for a D’Arce choke. He lets go of that but still has the neck. They get to their feet and Krylov has the back. Krylov gets the back and drags it down. Spann reverses and Krylov has the neck and looked for the guillotine choke but Spann gets out. Krylov has the back and is landing left hands. They’re scrambling and Krylov remains on the back. Spann makes him spill over and Spann gets in the guard but Krylov locks in a triangle choke and gets Spann to tap! Great submission from Krylov and this was a crazy one-round fight.

Official Result- Nikita Krylov def. Ryan Spann by submission (triangle choke) at 3:38 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #8 Alexander Volkov (35-10, 9-4 UFC) vs. #14 Alexandr Romanov (16-1, 5-1 UFC)

Romanov going right for the takedown against the fence. Romanov pulls him away and Volkov grabbed the fence and got a loud warning. They separate. They have a clash of heads. Volkov lands a kick. Romanov shoots for a takedown but Volkov sprawls and looks for the back. Volkov is looking to set up a choke as he lands left hands. Volkov with lots of punches looking to finish. Volkov with lots of punches from the back and it gets stopped. That was quick work from Volkov.

Official Result- Alexander Volkov def. Alexandr Romanov by TKO (punches) at 2:16 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- #2 Petr Yan (16-4, 8-3 UFC) vs. #3 Merab Dvalishvili (15-4, 8-2 UFC)

Dvalishvili gets Yan down right away and lands some punches as they get to their feet. Dvalishvili goes for another takedown but Yan defends. Yan with a leg kick. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. Yan with a leg kick. They trade punches. Yan with a body kick. Dvalishvili tries a takedown but Yan slips away. Dvalishvili tries a single leg but Yan is staying on his feet and Dvalishvili lets go. Yan with a leg kick. Yan working the kicks. Dvalishvili lands a nice left hook. Dvalishvili tries for a takedown and they went to the mat briefly but stand. Dvalishvili has the neck and lands a couple of knees. 10-9 Dvalishvili.

Yan comes forward and works the jab. Dvalishvili gets a brief takedown but they break and Dvalishvili lands a big right hand. Dvalishvili with a leg kick. He lands another that hurts Yan. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Yan lands a left hand. Dvalishvili gets a takedown. Yan is able to get up and they separate. Yan with a left hand to the body. Dvalishvili with some high body kicks. Yan gets it down briefly but they work to the feet and Yan has the back. Dvalishvili reverses. They break. Dvalishvili gets the back and scores a takedown against the fence but they get to their feet. Yan gets a late takedown. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 20-18 Dvalishvili.

They trade kicks. Yan with a leg kick. Dvalishvili pressing forward and lands against the fence. Dvalishvili grabs the single leg and pushes it against the fence. They break. Dvalishvili tries a takedown but slips off the back. Dvalishvili grabs the back and has control against the fence before they separate. Dvalishvili pulls guard but they scramble to their feet and break. Dvalishvili tries for a takedown but they break late. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 30-27 Dvalishvili.

Yan lands a left hand as Dvalishvili is looking for the takedown. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Dvalishvili grabs the back against the fence and lands knees and gets it down. They get to their feet and Yan has it pushed against the fence and the body locked. Dvalishvili lands some combos. Dvalishvili with a left hook. Yan gets a takedown but they pop right back to their feet. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 40-36 Dvalishvili.

Dvalishvili pressing forward and both land. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown but Yan is defending against the fence. Dvalishvili gets it to the mat but they get to their feet. Dvalishvili lands an elbow as they break. Dvalishvili with a combo. They trade jabs. Dvalishvili gets a takedown. They trade and Dvalishvili gets a takedown. They get up. Dvalishvili lands a big right hand. Dvalishvili looks for a takedown but Yan defends and they exchange shots at the end. Just a complete performance from Dvalishvili here. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 50-45 Dvalishvili.

Official Result- Merab Dvalishvili def. Petr Yan by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC 273 live results: Two title fights, Burns vs. Chimaev

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, emanating from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Octagon returns to Jacksonville for their second straight April pay-per-view event in the arena with another stacked card featuring two title fights and one of the promotion’s big upcoming stars in a big featured bout.

In the main event, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski makes his fourth title defense as he defends against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Volkanovski is coming off a decision win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266 in September, and has won 20 straight fights. Jung gets his second shot at winning UFC gold and last fought in June, scoring a main event win over Dan Ige.

In the co-main event, it is the long-awaited rematch for the UFC Bantamweight Championship, as current champion Aljamain Sterling and current interim champion Petr Yan look to settle the score. Sterling became the champion at UFC 259 in March 2021 when Yan was disqualified after landing an illegal knee. Sterling ended up having to have neck surgery following the fight, and Yan would win an interim title fight over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267 in October to set up the rematch.

Also on the main card, former title challenger Gilbert Burns battles the much-hyped and undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a pivotal welterweight bout. Also, Mackenzie Dern takes on Tecia Torres in a strawweight bout.

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> Bantamweights*- Julio Arce (17-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Daniel Santos (10-1, 0-0 UFC)

*Arce missed weight by a half-pound

Santos is making his UFC debut. Santos throwing big punches early and lands a right hand. Arce with a high kick. Santos throws some heavy shots and connects then Arce lands a jab. Arce continuing to land the jab. Santos only throwing big shots as they clinch. Santos lands a big elbow before they break. Santos lands an uppercut elbow as they clinch. They break. Santos with a right hand. Arce with a head kick and Santos barely blocks it. Arce lands a few jabs. Arce with a left hand. They trade body kicks. Arce lands a jab then a left hand. Santos lands a right hand and Arce lands a left hand. Arce with a high kick. Arce lands a big head kick and some big punches. 10-9 Arce.

Santos is swinging big to start the second but missing a lot of his shots. They clinch but break. They trade in close range. Arce lands a combination as Santos is missing most of his shots. Both guys landing near the fence as Santos lands to the body. They separate and Santos lands more to the body. Arce lands a nice combination. Santos still coming forward and throwing and landing some. Arce ahead on volume in the round. Santos with a leg kick. Arce with the jab. 10-9 Arce, 20-18 Arce.

Arce lands the jab. Santos throws a head kick but Arce blocks it. They trade body kicks. They’re trading in close range and Arce is landing a little more. Arce with a head kick and Santos blocks it. Santos still coming forward and throwing but not landing much. Arce lands a solid combination. Arce lands the jab as Santos misses a spinning back fist. Santos with a spin kick that just barely lands to the body. Arce with a high kick. Arce with a left hand to the body. Santos tries a spin kick and falls to the mat and Arce lands a big left hand. They both throw big shots at the end. 10-9 Arce, 30-27 Arce.

Official Result- Julio Arce def. Daniel Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights*- Piera Rodriguez (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Kay Hansen (7-5, 1-2 UFC)

*Hansen missed weight by 2.5 pounds

Rodriguez is making her UFC debut. Hansen with a quick combination to start. Rodriguez with a leg kick. Hansen lands a solid jab. Hansen gets a takedown but they’re at the fence and Rodriguez uses it to get to their feet. They trade and Hansen gets another takedown, this time in the center of the Octagon. Rodriguez with an elbow from the bottom while Hansen is working in the guard. Hansen lands from the top as she passes to side control. Hansen is looking to set up an arm-triangle as she gets back to the half-guard. Hansen ends the round in the guard of Rodriguez. 10-9 Hansen.

Rodriguez with a body kick then a leg kick. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez with an uppercut inside the pocket. They clinch against the fence. Hansen working hard for the takedown against the fence. They break for a moment but clinch right back up against the fence. Rodriguez gets a takedown and rolls to side control. Rodriguez has the back and lands some punches. Rodriguez has back control and lands some elbows. She’s trying to set up something but Rodriguez moves to the top. Hansen attacks the leg but time runs out. 10-9 Rodriguez, 19-19.

Rodriguez gets a takedown after not much happens to start the third round. They get to their feet. Rodriguez with a leg kick. She lands one to the body and they clinch. Hansen tries for a takedown but Rodriguez defends. They clinch against the fence. Rodriguez has the pressure and control against the fence and looks for a takedown but Hansen defends. Hansen grabs the neck but Rodriguez pops out. Hansen with a knee. Rodriguez pressuring against the fence. They break and Hansen with a front kick to the body. Rodriguez gets a late takedown and ends the fight on top. 10-9 Rodriguez, 29-28 Rodriguez.

Official Result- Piera Rodriguez def. Kay Hansen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Aleksei Oleinik (59-16-1, 8-7 UFC) vs. Jared Vanderaa (12-7, 1-3 UFC)

Oleinik tries a big overhand right and misses. Oleinik lands the right hand. Oleinik with a leg kick then a right hand. Vanderaa throwing the jab. Oleinik lands a jab and then lands a right hand. Oleinik lands another right hand and goes for a takedown but Vanderaa defends and lands a knee. Oleinik lands a right hand. They clinch and Oleinik tries to pull guard but Vanderaa stays up and lands some punches. They scramble and Vanderaa has the back of Oleinik and has the hooks in. Vanderaa has the back mount and is landing punches. Vanderaa looking for a choke but lets go. Vanderaa looking for a triangle choke and lands some punches. Oleinik escapes and has the back of Vanderaa now. Oleinik looking for a rear-naked choke. Oleinik switches to side control and has the scarf hold in. Vanderaa taps! Oleinik gets win number 60 in his career in a fun fight.

Official Result- Aleksei Oleinik def. Jared Vanderaa by submission (scarf hold) at 3:39 of Round 1

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> Welterweights- Mickey Gall (7-4, 6-4 UFC) vs. Mike Malott (7-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Malott is making his UFC debut. They trade punches early. Malott lands a right hand that stuns Gall. Gall with a combination against the fence. Malott with a leg kick. Malott lands a nice right hand. Gall lands a double jab. Malott with the jab. Malott with a combination. Gall scores a takedown but they get right up. They’re trading and then Malott lands a left hook and Gall does a face plant to the mat and Malott lands some follow-up punches that he didn’t need to and gets the finish. What a debut from Malott!

Official Result- Mike Malott def. Mickey Gall by TKO (punches) at 3:41 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #4 Aspen Ladd (9-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. #7 Raquel Pennington (13-8, 10-5 UFC)

Pennington landing a jab to the body early and lands a right hand. Pennington lands a right hand. Pennington with a body kick. They clinch and Pennington with an elbow as she pushes it against the fence. They break. Pennington lands a left hand and a body kick. Ladd with a high kick. Pennington lands a combo against the fence. Ladd with a body kick. Pennington lands a right hand. Pennington lands a left hand. Ladd lands a  left hand. Pennington lands a left hand. Pennington with a nice combination. Pennington with a body kick. They trade punches in close range. Pennington with a big right hand. Pennington with some knees in the clinch late and they exchange in a flurry at the end of the first. 10-9 Pennington.

Ladd lands a couple of kicks to start the second. Pennington lands a right hand. They trade punches. They exchange punches inside the pocket and Pennington pushes it against the fence in a clinch. They break and trade punches then Ladd lands two kicks and pokes Pennington in the eye and we have a pause in the action. They get back to work and Pennington pressing forward. They trade inside the pocket and Ladd lands a nice left hook. Pennington lands a big right hand. Pennington landing with more volume after Ladd lands a combo. Pennington with a combo. They clinch against the fence. They break. Ladd with a high kick. They clinch and Pennington with some dirty boxing as she lands right hands and an uppercut. Pennington with a nice combination. Pennington lands a left hand. Pennington lands a late flurry. 10-9 Pennington, 20-18 Pennington.

Ladd with a body kick. Ladd with a body kick and Pennington lands a right hand. Pennington with a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. Ladd has the Thai plumb and lands some short knees. They trade knees. Ladd gets a takedown and is in the guard of Pennington. They get to their feet and Ladd has the back and Pennington lands a back elbow. Ladd gets another takedown but they get up. Ladd still has the back. Ladd lands a knee as she’s pressuring against the fence now. They trade knees to the body. Ladd trips it to the mat. They get up and Ladd still has the body lock. Ladd with another knee. They end in the clinch. 10-9 Ladd, 29-28 Pennington.

Official Result- Raquel Pennington def. Aspen Ladd by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Anthony Hernandez (8-2 1 NC, 2-2 UFC) vs. Josh Fremd (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

Fremd is making his UFC debut. Fremd with a leg kick and then another. They trade punches. They clinch as Hernandez is looking for the takedown. Hernandez still trying hard for the takedown and gets it and has the back. Hernandez gets the neck and looks for the guillotine but they get up. Hernandez gets a takedown and has the back. Hernandez looks for the guillotine and now moves to the D’Arce choke. Fremd is defending. Hernandez lets go and still has the back as Fremd is grabbing the fence. Hernandez goes for a standing arm-triangle but Fremd breaks it up with a knee. They break and Hernandez with an elbow and follows it with a combo. Hernandez lands a big right hand as they break. Fremd lands a right hand. Hernandez with a right hand and gets a takedown. Hernandez has the back of Fremd against the fence. They get to their feet. Hernandez lands a right hand and gets another takedown. 10-9 Hernandez.

Hernandez lands a punch and gets a brief takedown. They break. Hernandez pressuring with more takedown attempts and he has the back against the fence. Hernandez looking for the neck to set up a choke. He lets go and lands some elbows and body punches. Hernandez with some elbows. He mixes punches and elbows. Fremd now goes for a guillotine choke. Hernandez escapes but is on the bottom. They get to their feet and Fremd has the back standing. Fremd gets the takedown against the fence. They get to their feet. Fremd with a knee as they break. Fremd with a couple of big right hands. Fremd tries for a takedown but Hernandez has the neck and has a guillotine but Fremd turns out. Hernandez with some big punches on the ground as the round ends. Close round. 10-9 Hernandez, 20-18 Hernandez.

Hernandez gets a takedown right away to start the third. They get up and Hernandez with a big slam takedown and looks for the guillotine choke. He lets go and looks for the D’Arce choke but lets go of that. Hernandez on top and lands some elbows. Hernandez lands some knees to the body on the ground. Hernandez gets the back and lands some big elbows. Hernandez has the mount and looked for a rear-naked choke. Hernandez with some right hands and Fremd lands an up-elbow. Hernandez has a reverse triangle choke locked in but Fremd gives a thumbs up and they make it to the end. 10-9 Hernandez, 30-27 Hernandez.

Official Result- Anthony Hernandez def. Josh Fremd by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Ian Garry (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Darian Weeks (5-1, 0-1 UFC)

Garry with a front kick to the body. Weeks with a leg kick. Garry with a leg kick and Weeks falls to the mat for a second. They clinch against the fence and Weeks with some knees. Garry reverses position and they break. Garry with a front kick and then a body kick. Garry with a question mark kick. Garry with the jab. They clinch. They break near the end. 10-9 Garry.

Garry with a snap jab that whips Weeks’ head back. Garry with a combination. Garry lands a couple of jabs. Weeks is barely doing anything on the feet as they clinch again against the fence. Weeks with a big elbow as they break. Garry with a front kick to the body. Garry lands a right hand. Garry lands a combo and gets away from Weeks throwing punches. Garry with a body kick and a right hand. Weeks gets the back and almost gets a takedown. They break and Weeks lands a left hook on the break. Garry with a leg kick. Garry with a late flying knee that doesn’t really connect. 10-9 Garry, 20-18 Garry.

Garry with a quick combo. Garry with a leg kick. Garry with a big combination and he lands kicks to the body and legs. Garry with another combo. Weeks goes for a takedown but Garry defends. Garry with the jab and then lands a left hand. Garry with the jab. Weeks lands a left hand. Garry with the calf kick. Garry lands a right hand and Weeks stumbles. Garry lands a leg kick and a jab to follow up. Garry with a knee against the fence and they break. Weeks has the back at the end. 10-9 Garry, 30-27 Garry.

Official Result- Ian Garry def. Darian Weeks by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Lightweights- Vinc Pichel (14-2, 7-2 UFC) vs. Mark Madsen (11-0, 3-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. They trade leg kicks again. Madsen landing several leg kicks early. Pichel with a body kick. Pichel with a leg kick. He lands another. Pichel lands a right hand. Madsen with a leg kick. Pichel lands a leg kick. Madsen gets a takedown and is into side control. They get to their feet and Pichel escapes and lands a knee on the break then a jab. Pichel with a leg kick. Madsen lands a huge right hand. They trade leg kicks. 10-9 Madsen.

Madsen throwing right hands early in the second but not connecting. Pichel with a leg kick. Madsen with a leg kick. Pichel with a nice body kick. Pichel lands the jab. Pichel with a leg kick. Madsen gets a takedown and has the back near the center. Pichel has the back as they’re battling for position on the mat. Madsen escapes to his feet and Pichel looks for a takedown as gets up. Pichel with a leg kick. Pichel shoots for a takedown against the fence. He completes it. 10-9 Pichel, 19-19.

Madsen lands a right hand. Pichel with a jumping knee and follows it with a right hand. Pichel with a leg kick and he continues to land more as he’s putting on the pressure to start the third. They clinch and Madsen has the back but they break. Pichel with a front kick to the body. Madsen gets the takedown and is in the half-guard. He moves to the full guard of Pichel. Both land elbows on the mat as Madsen has top position. Madsen keeping Pichel planted on the bottom. They get to the fence and Madsen is keeping Pichel down on the mat. Pichel goes for a kneebar late but Madsen gets back on top and lands punches as the fight ends. 10-9 Madsen, 29-28 Madsen.

Official Result- Mark Madsen def. Vinc Pichel by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Mackenzie Dern (11-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. #7 Tecia Torres (13-5, 9-5 UFC)

Torres landing some right hands as Dern is coming into range. Dern tries for a takedown but Torres shakes her off. They clinch against the fence and trade positions. They break. Torres with a leg kick. Torres with another leg kick. Dern shoots for a takedown and Torres lands a right hand. Dern pressuring and throwing more but Torres landing more. Torres with an inside leg kick. Dern with a right hand. Dern lands another right hand. They trade and Dern rocks Torres with a right hand. Torres with a side kick. Dern with another right hand and Torres with another side kick. Close round. 10-9 Torres.

They trade and Torres lands a nice counter shot. They clinch against the fence and Dern jumps up and is looking to attack the arm. Dern trying to find a kimura. Torres doing a good job of staying balanced on her feet. They go to the mat and Dern looking for the armbar. Torres escapes. Dern still attacking the arm as Torres is defending well. Dern now attacks the leg. She has it and is looking for a kneebar. Torres survives the round. 10-9 Dern, 19-19.

Dern throwing to start the third as Torres circles away. Dern with a body kick. Torres with a leg kick. Dern with a left hand. Torres with a short leg kick. Torres lands a right hand and a heel to the chin as Dern was trying to grab the leg for a takedown attempt. Dern gets a takedown and Torres lands an upkick that sends Dern down and they get up. Torres with a spin kick to the body. Dern lands a couple of right hands then Torres lands a punch. Torres with a body kick and Dern falls down trying to bait Torres to the ground but she has to get up. Torres with a body kick. Torres with a leg kick. Dern lands a right hand as Torres goes for a late takedown. Great fight, close fight. 10-9 Torres, 29-28 Torres.

Official Result- Mackenzie Dern def. Tecia Torres by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #2 Gilbert Burns (20-4, 13-4 UFC) vs. #11 Khamzat Chimaev (10-0, 4-0 UFC)

Chimaev coming forward and lands a right hand and goes for the takedown. Chimaev with some knees. They trade knees and Chimaev with a foot stomp. They go to their knees and trade punches. Chimaev drags Burns to the mat. They get up and Chimaev still has the body lock. Burns rolls and Chimaev ends up on top. Chimaev stands and lands some kicks. Burns with a leg kick and then a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. Burns with a body kick. Burns with a right hand then a jab. Chimaev with a combination. Burns with a right hand. Burns with a left hook. They trade in close range. Chimaev with a leg kick after Burns hit him and he slipped. Chimaev with a body kick. Chimaev drops Burns with a straight right hand and gets on top and starts throwing hammerfists. Chimaev stands and lands a kick. Burns has a big cut opened up. Chimaev with a right hand. 10-9 Chimaev.

Chimaev with a leg kick. Burns shoots for a takedown but Chimaev gets out of it. Chimaev with a right hook. Burns lands a right hand that wobbles Chimaev. Chimaev with a right hook and Burns counters with a big body kick. Chimaev with a leg kick. Chimaev with a right hand. Burns with a couple of leg kicks and a right hand. Burns tries for a takedown but Chimaev defends. Burns clips Chimaev with a left and he falls but gets up. Burns with a big flurry as he has Chimaev hurt but Chimaev recovers and lands a combo. Chimaev has a cut open. Burns with a body kick. Chimaev with a leg kick. Burns with a right hand. Burns tries for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls and gets on top. Burns with hammerfists and pushes Chimaev off and they stand. Burns with the jab. They trade punches. Burns with a right hand. Chimaev lands a right hand. Chimaev with a right hand. Burns lands a big right hand. Burns lands a punch and Chimaev slips and Burns looked to try and soccer kick him. They trade on the mat at the end and there may have been some illegal shots in there. 10-9 Burns, 19-19.

Burns with a leg kick. Chimaev with the jab. Burns lands a jab. Chimaev lands a right hand. Burns shoots for the takedown but Chimaev defends. They scramble. Chimaev starting to land big punches against the fence and Burns is covering up. Chimaev lands a big knee and Burns is in trouble. Burns looks gassed. They break from the clinch. Chimaev with a right hand. Chimaev lands a good combo. Burns misses a right hand. They trade punches. Chimaev with a combination. Burns with a right hand. Chimaev pressing forward. Burns with a right hand and then another and a third. Chimaev with a right hand. Chimaev with an uppercut. Chimaev with a body kick. What a crazy fight! 10-9 Chimaev, 29-28 Chimaev.

Official Result- Khamzat Chimaev def. Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> UFC Bantamweight Championship- C Aljamain Sterling (20-3, 12-3 UFC) vs. IC Petr Yan (16-2, 8-1 UFC)

Sterling with a leg kick. Sterling with a body kick and a right hand. Sterling with a body kick. Yan has been missing almost all of his punches. Yan with a body kick. Yan lands a left hand. Yan misses his punches as he was rushing in. They both land punches. Sterling with a body kick. Yan with two left hands. Sterling still circling as Yan is trying to find an opening. Sterling looks for a takedown and Yan lands a left hand. 10-9 Yan.

Yan with a body kick. Sterling shoots for a takedown but Yan defends. Sterling gets Yan to the mat and has the back. Sterling has the body triangle on. They both land punches on the mat as Sterling has the body lock. Sterling with a left to the body. Sterling with some big left hands. Sterling looking for the rear-naked choke. Sterling lets go and is landing big punches from the top. Sterling with more punches. Sterling with complete control in the second. 10-8 Sterling, 19-18 Sterling.

Sterling landing to start the third and Yan lands a low kick. They trade kicks. Sterling shoots for a takedown but Yan defends. They clinch against the fence. They break. Sterling lands a left hand. Sterling gets a takedown against the fence and takes the back again. Sterling has the body triangle locked in again as they’re against the fence. Sterling with some punches from the back. Sterling in complete control on the mat as the crowd is booing, but only because they don’t like Sterling. Yan has no answers on the mat right now. 10-9 Sterling, 29-27 Sterling.

Yan lands a left hand to start the fourth. Sterling goes for a takedown but Yan defends and lands a combination as they break. Sterling dives for a takedown but Yan sprawls. They get to their feet. Yan with a knee. Sterling with a body kick. They trade left hands. Sterling gets the back standing and jumps on it but is too high and Yan escapes. Yan goes to the mat and Sterling looked for a triangle but Yan gets in the guard of Sterling. Yan working from the top and lands a big right hand. Yan gets the back standing. They end the round laying on the ground. 10-9 Yan, 38-37 Sterling.

Yan with a leg kick and Sterling trips to the mat but gets up. Sterling with a body kick. Yan with a leg kick. Sterling tries for a takedown but Yan defends as they get against the fence. They break. Sterling lands a combination. Sterling goes for a takedown has has the back against the fence. Yan escapes and they break to the center. Sterling lands an elbow. Sterling trying for a takedown and Yan with a left hand to the body. Sterling shoots again but Yan stuffs it. Sterling with the jab. Yan with a jumping knee and follows it with a left hand. Sterling shoots for a takedown but Yan defends and takes the back. They get to the fence and break. Sterling with an up-elbow and shoots for the takedown. Yan defends and has the back as they’re on their knees. They end the fight in that position. This will be interesting. 10-9 Yan, 47-47 DRAW.

Official Result- Aljamain Sterling def. Petr Yan by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) to become the Undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion

> UFC Featherweight Championship- C Alexander Volkanovski (23-1, 10-0 UFC) vs. #4 Chan Sung Jung (17-6, 7-3 UFC)

Volkanovski lands a left hand. Volkanovski with a body kick. Jung lands a right hand. Volkanovski lands a counter left hook. They trade kicks. Volkanovski with a leg kick. Volkanovski with a leg kick after they trade jabs. Volkanovski with a nice combination. Volkanovski with some more big punches. Volkanovski with the jab. Volkanovski lands a right hand and Jung is wobbled. Volkanovski gets a takedown. Jung quickly gets up. They tie up against the fence. They break. Jung lands a left hand. Volkanovski lands a left hand and Jung falls to his butt. He gets up and Volkanovski with a leg kick and a nice combo. 10-9 Volkanovski.

Jung with a leg kick. Volkanovski with an inside leg kick. He lands another. Volkanovski with a body kick. Volkanovski with a right hand. Jung with a leg kick and Volkanovski checks it. Volkanovski with a big right hand. Volkanovski with the jab. Volkanovski with an inside leg kick. Jung lands a left hand. Jung with a front kick. Volkanovski with a right hand. Volkanovski lands some big punches and Jung falls but gets up and Jung lands a big left hand. Volkanovski gets a takedown against the fence. Volkanovski with punches from the top. They get up and break. Volkanovski with an elbow and uppercut as they break. Volkanovski with two solid right hands. Volkanovski gets a trip takedown against the fence. They get up and break and Volkanovski with a right hand. Volkanovski with a body kick then a jab. Jung pressing forward but getting tagged. 10-9 Volkanovski, 20-18 Volkanovski.

Jung lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. They exchange jabs. Volkanovski with a right hand. Volkanovski lands in close range. Jung with an uppercut and follows it with a couple of shots that land. Volkanovski with a knee as they briefly tie up. Volkanovski with a right hand. Volkanovski with a right hand and then scores a brief takedown but Jung gets right up. Volkanovski has control against the fence. They break and Volkanovski with a combination. Volkanovski with a leg kick and then a short right hand and a left hook. Jung lands a nice combo. Volkanovski with a left hand. Volkanovski drops Jung with a right hand and gets on top. Volkanovski with shots from the top as he’s looking for the finish but Jung survives the round. 10-9 Volkanovski, 30-27 Volkanovski.

The doctor asked Jung if he wanted to continue and he did, so they let it go on. Volkanovski with some leg kicks. Volkanovski with a big right hand and then another and Herb Dean stops the fight. That was the right call. An absolutely dominant showing from Volkanovski as he retains the title.

Official Result- Alexander Volkanovski def. Chan Sung Jung by TKO (punches) at :45 of Round 4 to retain the UFC Featherweight Championship

UFC 267 live results: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira, Yan vs. Sandhagen

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira, emanating from the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabu.

It’s a special non-pay-per-view numbered event for ESPN+ subscribers, with a stacked card as the Octagon heads back to Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, bringing along two title fights and a card full of great match-ups.

In the main event, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz defends the title for a second time against challenger Glover Teixeira. Blachowicz’ last trip to Fight Island brought along the biggest moment of his career, as he finished Dominick Reyes to win the championship. He made a successful defense against Israel Adesanya in March. Teixeira gets a second chance to win the title as his career resurgence has seen him win five straight bouts coming into this one.

In the co-main event, an Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship is up for grabs as former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan takes on Cory Sandhagen. Yan was supposed to have a rematch with current champion Aljamain Sterling, but Sterling wasn’t cleared to compete due to neck issues. In steps Sandhagen on short notice, and the two will fight for the interim title and the next shot at Sterling.

The rest of the main card is full of intriguing fights as Islam Makhachev battles Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout, heavyweights Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura square off, Li Jingliang welcomes much-hyped Khamzat Chimaev back to action in a middleweight bout, and light heavyweight sluggers Magomed Ankalaev and Volkan Oezdemir kick off the main card.

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> Tagir Ulanbekov (#15, 12-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Allan Nascimento (18-5, 0-0 UFC)
Flyweights

Nascimento lands some leg kicks early as Ulanbekov lands some punches. Nascimento with another leg kick. Nascimento with another leg kick and they trade punches. Ulanbekov with the jab and Nascimento with a leg kick. They clinch and Ulanbekov gets the takedown. Nascimento looking for the triangle choke but Ulanbekov quickly escapes. Nascimento trying to clear the hips and get an armbar. He uses it to sweep to the top but they scramble and Ulanbekov is looking for the takedown. They scramble to the mat and Ulanbekov has a mounted guillotine choke locked in but Nascimento somehow escapes. Ulanbekov remains on top. Nascimento has the neck and then looks for an arm for a kimura. Fun round. 10-9 Ulanbekov.

Nascimento with a leg kick to start the second. He lands another. He lands another as Ulanbekov is looking to grapple. Ulanbekov drops for the takedown against the fence. He gets it down and Nascimento is looking for the arm from the bottom. Ulanbekov escapes and gets back into Nascimento’s full guard. Both land on the mat. Nascimento throwing elbows from the bottom. Nascimento with another elbow from the bottom. Ulanbekov landing small shots but not doing much. Nascimento looks for an armbar late. 10-9 Nascimento, 19-19.

Nascimento with a leg kick. Ulanbekov gets the takedown and Nascimento tries to sweep as he grabs the arm. Nascimento now looking for a reverse triangle. Ulanbekov gets out and into the full guard. Ulanbekov with short punches from the top. They both battle for ground position as both land short punches. Ulanbekov lands a nice left hand from the top. Ulanbekov remains on top and in control on the ground. Nascimento looks for a kimura again. Ulanbekov lands some nice punches from the top at the end. 10-9 Ulanbekov, 29-28 Ulanbekov.

Official Result- Tagir Ulanbekov def. Allan Nascimento by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Hu Yaozong (3-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. Andre Petroski (6-1, 1-0 UFC)
Middleweights

Petroski lands a left hand and then again. Yaozong tries a head kick and falls down and Petroski gets him in a guillotine choke. Petroski lets go but is in the mount and takes the back and lands some big punches. He now looks for a rear-naked choke. It was in a bad angle and they scramble and Petroski has the neck again. They get to their feet and break. Petroski with two left hands. Petroski with a hard left hand and Yaozong lands a front kick to the body. Petroski with another left hand. They trade punches and Petroski landing more. Petroski already looking tired. He gets a takedown but Yaozong scrambles up. Yaozong with a body kick. Petroski is landing punches. Yaozong with a leg kick. Petroski lands late. 10-9 Petroski.

Petroski gets an early takedown and they scramble up. Petroski with a left hand. They trade punches and Petroski gets another takedown. Petroski in the half-guard. Petroski lands some punches and he has the back and looks for the neck again. They scramble and Petroski in side control. Petroski gets the back and lands a big right hand. He now gets on top and looks for an arm-triangle. He lets go and remains on top. He goes back for it. Yaozong gets out and Petroski has the back and lands a right hand. He remains there and they scramble at the end. 10-9 Petroski, 20-18 Petroski.

Petroski with a body kick. Petroski with a left hand. Petroski gets a takedown against the fence. Petroski with some left hands. Yaozong grabs the fence. Petroski lands some elbows. Petroski takes the back. Yaozong tries to scramble out but Petroski still has control. Petroski has the neck. They break as they get to the feet. Yaozong with a leg kick. Petroski lands some big punches. Petroski gets a takedown and is in side control and moves to the mount. Petroski looks for a choke but lets go and lands a big elbow. Petroski now landing some punches. Petroski now looking for a choke from the top as he has the arm-triangle locked in and Yaozong taps. Dominant win for Petroski.

Official Result- Andre Petroski def. Hu Yaozong by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:46 of Round 3

> Makwan Amirkhani (16-6, 6-4 UFC) vs. Lerone Murphy (10-0-1, 2-0-1 UFC)
Featherweights

Amirkhani goes for the takedown and completes it. He gets to side control and lands and then moves to the half-guard. He moves to the full guard. They scramble up for a moment and Amirkhani gets another takedown. Murphy looking to throw his legs up but Amirkhani flips over to side control. Amirkhani ends up back on top after a scramble at the end of the round. 10-9 Amirkhani.

Amirkhani goes for the takedown and Murphy connects with a knee as he was coming in and Amirkhani is out cold. What a finish by Murphy.

Official Result- Lerone Murphy def. Makwan Amirkhani by knockout (knee) at :14 of Round 2

> Shamil Gamzatov (14-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (15-4 1 NC, 3-2 1 NC UFC)
Light Heavyweights

Oleksiejczuk with a body shot. Gamzatov lands a combo. Oleksiejczuk with a left hand that stuns Gamzatov. He lands a left to the body. They trade in close range. They both land again in close. Gamzatov with a leg kick. Oleksiejczuk with a flurry. Oleksiejczuk with a combo. They trade in close against the fence. Oleksiejczuk with all of the pressure. Gamzatov lands an uppercut. Gamzatov with a right hand. Oleksiejczuk with an uppercut and Gamzatov drops to his knees and some more punches from Oleksiejczuk ends it. Nice finish by Oleksiejczuk.

Official Result- Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Shamil Gamzatov by TKO (punches) at 3:31 of Round 1

> Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (22-7, 8-3 UFC) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (8-0 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)
Welterweights

Saint-Denis is making his UFC debut. Zaleski lands some leg kicks. They clinch up against the fence. They break quickly and both throw leg kicks. Saint-Denis throwing big punches and drops for a takedown. Zaleski has the neck. Saint-Denis completes the takedown. They get to their feet. Saint-Denis with a front kick as Zaleski lands a right hand. Saint-Denis with a combo and a body kick. Zaleski with an inside leg kick. They trade and Zaleski lands a big right hand. Saint-Denis shoots for the takedown but Zaleski sprawls. Zaleski with a high kick. Zaleski with a leg kick followed by a left hand. Zaleski with a high kick. Zaleski with a combo. Saint-Denis with a body kick. 10-9 Zaleski.

Zaleski landing early in the second. Saint-Denis tries for a takedown but Zaleski defends. Zaleski looks for a takedown but Saint-Denis defends. Saint-Denis lands a right hand. Zaleski with a flying knee and then lands another knee and Saint-Denis is hurt. Zaleski with a flurry of punches and he’s teeing off and landing big punches. Zaleski with more knees and a right hand. Saint-Denis throwing as well. What an exchange. Zaleski still pouring it on and Saint-Denis shoots for a takedown. They stand and Zaleski with a knee and a right hand. Zaleski with a body shot and then wobbles Saint-Denis with a massive right hand. Zaleski pouring it on against the fence and landing a lot of shots and it should be stopped. Saint-Denis goes for a takedown but Zaleski defends and lands more punches and knees to the body. They stand and Saint-Denis can barely stand. Zaleski landing big punches and is busted open and can barely walk. Zaleski landing big punches and this fight should be stopped but the referee doing nothing. Zaleski landing more big punches as Saint-Denis is just standing there eating them. Zaleski with big knees. Saint-Denis then rocks Zaleski. Saint-Denis gets a takedown but they get up. They break. Zaleski with a big right hand. He rocks Saint-Denis with a right hand again. 10-8 Zaleski, 20-17 Zaleski.

This fight goes on though it shouldn’t. Both look exhausted. They trade and both land good shots. We have an eye poke and a timeout. Saint-Denis was saying he can’t see and the referee didn’t even bring the doctor in and pretty much made Saint-Denis continue as they get back to action. Zaleski rocks Saint-Denis and they go to the ground and Zaleski is in the guard. They get up and Zaleski lands a combo. Saint-Denis trying for a takedown but Zaleski defends as he continues to land. We have a groin strike and a timeout. He took a point from Zaleski even though he never gave him a warning. That is bad. They get back to action and Zaleski lands a right hand and a body kick. Zaleski with a flying knee. 9-9 Zaleski, 29-26 Zaleski.

This was without a doubt the worst referee job in UFC history. And I’ve seen every UFC fight in history, and I mean every single one, and many of them live since 2001.

Official Result- Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Benoit Saint-Denis by unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)

> Albert Duraev (14-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Roman Kopylov (8-1, 0-1 UFC)
Middleweights

Duraev is making his UFC debut. Duraev with a leg kick. Kopylov with a leg kick that trips Duraev up. Duraev lands more leg kicks as both are being patient on the feet. Duraev misses a right hand. Kopylov with a leg kick. Duraev throws a head kick and Kopylov catches it but lets go. Duraev with a hard leg kick. Duraev with some left hooks. Kopylov with a knee that just misses the body. Kopylov with a late combo. 10-9 Duraev.

Kopylov drops Duraev right away to start the second but Duraev is able to get up. Duraev is looking for the takedown and Kopylov grabs the cage a couple of times and Jason Herzog gives him a big warning. They get back to action and Duraev gets a takedown. Duraev gets the full mount. Duraev with some big ground and pound. Big elbows from the top by Duraev. More big punches from the top by Duraev. He’s landing big shots. Duraev with more big punches and Kopylov is getting eaten alive from the top. Duraev takes the back and is landing big punches and has a choke locked in late but the horn saves Kopylov. 10-8 Duraev, 20-17 Duraev.

Kopylov is a bloody mess. Duraev goes for a takedown against the fence. Duraev backs away and lands some punches and then goes back for the takedown against the fence. They get to the center. Kopylov puts his hands on his knees and then lands a left hand. Kopylov with a combo and spits out his mouth piece. Kopylov with the double jab. He lands a combo. They trade in close. Kopylov lands a left hand as Duraev went for a takedown and then Kopylov gets a takedown and has the back as they stand. 10-9 Kopylov, 29-27 Duraev.

Official Result- Albert Duraev def. Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Ricardo Ramos (15-3, 6-2 UFC) vs. Zubaira Tukhugov (19-5-1, 4-2-1 UFC)
Featherweights

Ramos with a leg kick. They trade left hands. Ramos with a leg kick. Ramos with a leg kick and Tukhugov lands a counter right hand. Tukhugov with a right hand. Tukhugov with a right hand. He lands another. Tukhugov with a right hand and they both land hard shots in an exchange. Tukhugov with a big right hand and then hurts Ramos with another. Ramos with a leg kick as Tukhugov lands a combo. They trade jabs. Tukhugov applying pressure. Tukhugov with a right hand. Ramos rocks Tukhugov with a spinning elbow. They trade jabs. 10-9 Tukhugov.

Tukhugov with a right hand over the top that lands. They trade in close range. Tukhugov with a right hand. They trade in close range. Ramos with a leg kick. They both land jabs. Ramos with a leg kick. Ramos with a right hand. Tukhugov lands a right hand. They both continue to land. Tukhugov with a leg kick. They trade jabs. Tukhugov with a combo. Tukhugov looks for a takedown and has the back and gets a back trip. 10-9 Tukhugov, 20-18 Tukhugov.

They trade jabs to start the third. They trade jabs again. Ramos with a spin kick to the body. Tukhugov with the jab. Ramos with a body kick. Ramos with a knee to the body. They trade some hard shots. They trade jabs. Tukhugov with a stiff jab. Tukhugov with the jab. Tukhugov with an overhand right. Tukhugov with the jab. Both are still landing and Ramos lands a right hand. Ramos with a right hand. Tukhugov goes for the takedown and has a brief back trip but continues with back control as the fight ends. 10-9 Tukhugov, 30-27 Tukhugov.

Official Result- Zubaira Tukhugov def. Ricardo Ramos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Amanda Ribas (#10, 10-2, 4-1 UFC) vs. Virna Jandiroba (#12, 17-2, 3-2 UFC)
Women’s Strawweights

They trade early on with both landing. Ribas with a body kick and both went for the takedown but they break away. Ribas with a leg kick. They trade and Jandiroba shoots for the takedown and gets it. Jandiroba in the full guard of Ribas. Ribas looked for some type of triangle but Jandiroba gets out. Jandiroba  stays on top but both are being active on the ground. Jandiroba with a right hand from the top. She lands some shots from the top. They are stood up. Jandiroba drops Ribas with a right hand late. 10-9 Jandiroba.

They trade and Ribas lands a hard right hand. They trade punches. Jandiroba with a combo. Ribas with a spinning back kick to the body. Jandiroba with a combo ending with a body kick. They trade in close range but Ribas putting the pressure on. Ribas lands the jab. She lands again and lands the right hand. Jandiroba tries a takedown but Ribas defends and ends up on top before they scramble up and separate. Ribas with a couple of right hands. Ribas with another right hand. Ribas pushes it up against the fence. Ribas gets a brief takedown. 10-9 Ribas, 19-19.

Ribas landing some leg kicks and a right hand. Ribas with a combo and a leg kick. Ribas with a leg kick. Ribas with the jab and a front kick to the body. Ribas continuing to land combinations as Jandiroba is trying for a takedown. Ribas defends well and lands a right hand as they break. Ribas with a head kick and that wobbles Jandiroba. Jandiroba running back and Ribas lands an uppercut. Ribas lands a right hand. Ribas with a combo. Ribas with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Jandiroba tries a late takedown but Ribas sprawls. 10-9 Ribas, 29-28 Ribas.

Official Result- Amanda Ribas def. Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Magomed Ankalaev (#7, 16-1, 6-1 UFC) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (#8, 17-5, 5-4 UFC)
Light Heavyweights

Ankalaev with the jab. Oezdemir lands a right hand. Oezdemir lands a combo and just misses a flying knee. Oezdemir with some elbows. They’re clinched against the fence. Oezdemir with some knees. They break and Ankalaev lands a left hand. Oezdemir with a leg kick. Ankalaev with a leg kick. Ankalaev drops him with a left hand but Oezdemir gets to his feet. They trade late. Ankalaev with a good left hand. 10-9 Ankalaev.

Oezdemir with the leg kick. Ankalaev lands a knee. They trade leg kicks. Both land some good punches. Ankalaev lands a punch and Oezdemir has a cut open over the left eye from the left hook by Ankalaev. Ankalaev pressing forward but neither throwing a whole lot. They clinch and Ankalaev has the back and looks for the takedown. Ankalaev lands an elbow as they break and Oezdemir with a leg kick. 10-9 Ankalaev, 20-18 Ankalaev.

Oezdemir throws a high kick. Oezdemir with a leg kick and Ankalaev lands a body kick. Ankalaev lands a right hook. Ankalaev with a combo. They trade punches as both still looking for openings. Oezdemir with an inside leg kick. Ankalaev with the right hand. Ankalaev with a body kick after he lands some punches. Ankalaev lands a right hook and a body kick. Ankalaev ties up late. 10-9 Ankalaev, 30-27 Ankalaev.

Official Result- Magomed Ankalaev def. Volkan Oezdemir by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Li Jingliang (#11, 18-6, 10-4 UFC) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (9-0, 3-0 UFC)
Welterweights

Chimaev goes right for the takedown and then gets the back and completes it. Chimaev with back control but trying to get the hooks in. Chimaev lands some punches as Jingliang trying to fight the hands. Chimaev flattens Jingliang out and Chimaev landing lots of punches and Jingliang isn’t moving much. Chimaev with big shots. He gets a rear-naked choke locked in deep. Jingliang fighting it. He switches and Chimaev has it deeper and Jingliang goes to sleep! What complete domination by Chimaev.

Official Result- Khamzat Chimaev def. Li Jingliang by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:16 of Round 1

> Alexander Volkov (#5, 33-9, 7-3 UFC) vs. Marcin Tybura (#8, 22-6, 9-5 UFC)
Heavyweights

Volkov throwing kicks right away and lands some punches. Tybura lands a left hand. Tybura with a leg kick and Volkov counters with some punches. Volkov lands a right hand. Volkov lands some more. Tybura goes for the takedown but they go to the mat with Volkov on top. Volkov in the half-guard. Volkov lands from the top as the round ends. 10-9 Volkov.

Volkov with a right hand and then a body kick. They trade punches. Tybura goes for the takedown but Volkov defends. Tybura lands a left hand and Volkov lands a big knee. Volkov continues to land after they break and they clinch and Volkov with knees. Tybura lets go and then clinches back up. Volkov with a knee and Tybura grabs the single leg. Volkov with a right hand as they break. Tybura with a high kick. They trade right hands. Both have slowed down. Tybura lands more at the end. 10-9 Tybura, 19-19.

Volkov with a knee to the body as both look for openings. Volkov lands some uppercuts and then lands another. Volkov with a right hand. Tybura with a left hand. He clinches again looking for the takedown but it isn’t even close. Volkov with a combo after they break. Volkov with a right hand. Tybura with a left hand. They clinch again. Volkov with a combo as they break. Volkov with a high kick. Volkov with a right hand. Tybura with a right hand late. 10-9 Volkov, 29-28 Volkov.

Official Result- Alexander Volkov def. Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Islam Makhachev (#5, 20-1, 9-1 UFC) vs. Dan Hooker (#6, 21-10, 11-6 UFC)
Lightweights

They trade jabs and Makhachev gets the takedown. Makhachev in the half-guard against the fence and trying to work. Hooker lands short punches from the bottom. Makhachev works for a kimura and has it locked in and Hooker taps! What a finish by Makhachev.

Official Result- Islam Makhachev def. Dan Hooker by submission (kimura) at 2:25 of Round 1

> Petr Yan (#1, 15-2, 7-1 UFC) vs. Cory Sandhagen (#3, 14-3, 7-2 UFC)
Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship

Sandhagen with a short leg kick. Sandhagen with another leg kick. Yan with a leg kick. Sandhagen with a short right hand and a body kick. Sandhagen with a leg kick. Sandhagen with a combo to the body. Yan with a body kick. Sandhagen lands to the body. Sandhagen with a leg kick. Yan with a leg kick. Sandhagen shoots for the takedown but gets the back as they work to the fence. Sandhagen with a right hand as they break. They trade and Yan with a high kick. Sandhagen with a combo ending with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Yan with some leg kicks. Sandhagen with some late body shots as they trade. 10-9 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen with a leg kick as he’s coming forward. Yan with a body kick. They trade in close range. Yan with a hard body kick. Yan with a body kick and then a leg kick and then a big left hand. Sandhagen with a left to the body and Yan lands a left to the head. They trade in close range as both show incredible movement. Yan with a spinning back fist and a follow-up left hand. Sandhagen with an uppercut and Yan comes back with a combo. They trade short punches and Yan with a body kick. Sandhagen with a leg kick. Sandhagen shoots for the takedown but Yan defends. Sandhagen with a quick combo and a jumping knee. They trade punches. Sandhagen with a leg kick. 10-9 Yan, 19-19.

They trade kicks to start the third. Sandhagen with a combo then a leg kick. Sandhagen with an inside leg kick. They trade punches in close range. Sandhagen with a leg kick and Yan checks it. Yan with a left hand. Yan with an uppercut and then lands a combo. Yan lands as he rushes forward. They both land in short range and Yan is finding a home for the left hand. Sandhagen lands the jab. Yan with a spinning back fist and drops Sandhagen. Yan gets on top and lands but Sandhagen scrambles out. Yan grabs the neck and lands some more and then tries to take the back. Sandhagen in side control as they scramble. Yan landing punches. They get to their feet. Yan lands a left hand and another late. 10-9 Yan, 29-28 Yan.

Yan lands a left hand after Sandhagen misses the jumping knee. Yan with a left hand. Sandhagen with a right hand and Yan lands a clean left hand. Yan with a body kick. Yan lands the left hand. Sandhagen gets a takedown and they both look for the ankle and Yan slips out to the feet. They break. Sandhagen shoots again but Yan defends. Yan with a big combo and then lands to the body and then a left hand to the head. Yan with a combo. Sandhagen lands an elbow. Yan with a hard right hand. Sandhagen shoots for the takedown and Yan sprawls and lands some punches. They get up and Yan lands a combo. Yan with a left hand. 10-9 Yan, 39-37 Yan.

Yan lands a left hand and Sandhagen lands a couple of jabs and an inside leg kick. Sandhagen lands the jumping knee but Yan covered up. Yan with a body kick. Sandhagen with a leg kick and Yan lands a left hand. Yan misses a left but lands a short right hook. Sandhagen with a right hand after he defends a takedown attempt from Yan. Sandhagen landing more here in the round. Yan lands a massive head kick that Sandhagen eats without issue. They trade punches in close range. They keep trading and Sandhagen with a jumping knee. Yan with a spinning attack late. Great fight. 10-9 Yan, 49-46 Yan.

Official Result- Petr Yan def. Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to win the Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship

> Jan Blachowicz (C, 28-8, 11-5 UFC) vs. Glover Teixeira (#1, 32-7, 15-5 UFC)
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

Teixeira looking for the takedown right away and he gets it. Teixeira landing body shot from the top. Teixeira with some more punches. Blachowicz has been unable to explode from the bottom. Teixeira lands some short elbows. Teixeira with body shots then an elbow. Teixeira with more shots from the top to the body and head. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Teixeira.

Both look to trade right away. Teixeira drops down for the takedown but Blachowicz defends. Blachowicz lands some punches. Teixeira with the jab. Blachowicz with an uppercut. They clinch against the fence. They break. Blachowicz with the jab. Teixeira lands the jab. Teixeira rocks Blachowicz with a left hook. Blachowicz lands a combo. They trade and Teixeira tries for a takedown and Blachowicz slips to the mat. Teixeira gets the mount and has the back and flattens him out and Teixeira gets the rear-naked choke and Blachowicz taps! WOW. Teixeira is a champion at 42 years old.

Official Result- Glover Teixeira def. Jan Blachowicz by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:02 of Round 2 to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

New bantamweight champion crowned at UFC 251

Posted on by Josh Nason

Two months after the UFC bantamweight title was vacated when Henry Cejudo retired, it now has a new home as Petr Yan defeated Jose Aldo by fifth round TKO at Saturday’s UFC 251 to take the belt.

While Aldo was game, Yan was in attack mode all night, hurting Aldo at the end of several rounds and taking full control in the fifth stanza. He battered and bloodied the former featherweight champion with unanswered ground and pound to the point the fight could, and probably should, have been stopped.

Yan (15-1) landed 62 significant strikes to Aldo’s one in the final round, and Yan’s 192 significant strikes over the course of the bout set a new UFC/WEC record. The 33-year-old Also has lost three straight and five of his last seven.

The 27-year-old has won in all seven of his trips to the Octagon with four stoppages. He now awaits the challenge of Aljamain Sterling who recently defeated Cory Sandhagen to earn the opportunity.

Daily Update: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Terrace House, UFC notes

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WON NEWSLETTER: May 25, 2020 Observer Newsletter: Death of Shad Gaspard

A story on the life of Shad Gaspard is the lead in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 

We cover the circumstances of his tragic death, notes from his family and friends, his acting career, his childhood, his thoughts about MMA, what world champion MMA fighter did he tell to pursue MMA before pro wrestling, and look at his wrestling career.

Whether Vince McMahon is doing an end-around to get out of paying people money owed and then restarting the league.  We look at why the people he owes money to believe that is the case.

The new issue also covers:

A preview for Double or Nothing II.

Update SummerSlam, more on Ric Flair’s new deal, more on Drew Gulak leaving WWE, brand-to-brand changes, IC title tournament, key person in directing television shows leaving, Backlash update, In Your House update, Jim Cornette’s comments on Becky Lynch and Dana Brooke, Seth Rollins and Dana Brooke respond, Glenn Jacobs talks shutting down businesses, WWE star nominated for major sorts award, Lio Rush talks leaving WWE, Nikki Bella talks her back, sports ratings for the past week, Canadian ratings for recent weeks, top amateur star talks going to WWE, WWE market value right now and the most-watched shows of the past week on the WWE Network.

Complete coverage of this past week’s UFC show.

A feature on the career of Kevin Randleman, the newest UFC Hall of Fame inductee, nothing his amateur wrestling days, his fighting days and his pro wrestling days.  We look at his most famous fights and biggest pro wrestling matches.

A lot more looking back 21 years ago to the tragic death of Owe Hart. We look at comments by Martha Hart and Jerry McDevitt and go back through the legal proceedings.

The highest television rating for any pro wrestling match in history and the legend of Kim Il, a forgotten South Korean sports legend.

The movie “My Dad is a Heel Wrestler,” starring Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Full coverage of all the WWE and AEW television shows from the past week.

In-depth looks at the ratings of all the major shows, the key demos and quarters for AEW and WWE, what happened head-to-head and what can be learned from them.

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

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WEDNESDAY NEWS UPDATE

WWE

  • Matt Riddle, Sony Deville, Kane, Johnny Gargano, and Candice LeRae are on today’s episode of The Bump.
  • In a video that aired on The Bump this morning, MVP, The New Day, Drew McIntyre, John Cone, Tyson Kidd, Bobby Lashley, Natalya, Jeff Hardy, Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, and John Morrison shared their memories of Shad Gaspard.
  • When asked about a potential return to the ring after her pregnancy, Becky Lynch told ESPN: “Yeah. It’s one of those things where I know what I feel and think as a person without a child. I don’t know what that’s going to look like when I do have one, and that’s my priority. I’ll tell you, it’ll give me more motivation than ever, I could imagine. But this isn’t the end of me, one way or the other.”
  • WWE posted pictures of the fight pit that’s being used for Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher’s “cage fight” on NXT tonight. Kurt Angle is the special guest referee for the match.
  • Free matches for today include a six man tag from the June 10, 2019 Raw and Kane vs. Bray Wyatt in a no holds barred match from WWE Backlash 2016.

Other Wrestling

  • The rest of Terrace House Tokyo’s season has been canceled following the death of Hana Kimura. The show had previously been on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Sports Illustrated interviewed Hiroshi Tanahashi about NJPW not running shows during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that running shows now “presents the wrong image of professional wrestling to society and would deal a black eye to the industry that might still remain even after the pandemic ends.”
  • Sports Illustrated also talked to Dark Side of the Ring executive producer Evan Husney. When asked about a third season, Husney said “A third season is something everybody involved wants to do. Vice wants to make a Season 3, we would love to see it happen, and we’re in those stages of conversation. Right now, there are just a lot of question marks about the future of production, and even the future of the world. Our show deals with a lot of travel, and we’d love to go international to places like Japan in Season 3, but there is a lot of uncertainty in terms of that.”
  • Chris Jericho confirmed that Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Rager cruise is going forward, setting sail on February 1-5, 2021 from Miami to the Bahamas. Ted DiBiase, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Bully Ray, Candice Michelle, comedian Brad Williams, and bands Fozzy and Stryper have been announced for the cruise. There will also be wrestling by AEW.
  • Matt Cardona and Brian Myers (formerly Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins) are the guests on today’s episode of Talk is Jericho.
  • Mandy Leon talks about her first match in ROH, which was also her first match ever.

MMA

  • Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer, Raphael Assuncao vs. Cody Garbrandt, Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen, Neil Magny vs. Anthony Rocco Martin, and Sean O’Malley vs. Eddie Wineland will be the main card for UFC 250 on June 6.
  • Dana White said the UFC is talking about booking Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo for the vacant bantamweight title. The championship was vacated following the retirement of Henry Cejudo. There’s no date or location set for the vacant title fight yet.
  • UFC has filed four new trademark applications for “UFSEA.”
  • Ariel Helwani noted that for this weekend’s UFC event, fighters are getting throat swab tests instead of the nasal tests that were taken at the Jacksonville events.
  • Colby Covington says he is not a member of American Top Team anymore.

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