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UFC on ESPN 72 live results: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

For the second straight week, the Octagon resides inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for another night of UFC action as UFC on ESPN 72 takes place.

The main event sees a five-round middleweight battle of top-ten 185-pounders as ninth-ranked Roman Dolidze takes on tenth-ranked Anthony Hernandez. Both men are looking to extend win streaks, as Dolidze enters riding a three-fight win streak, while Hernandez comes in having won his last seven fights.

In the co-main event, Steve Erceg battles late replacement Ode Osbourne in a bantamweight bout. Also on the main card is a battle of ranked strawweights as Iasmin Lucindo takes on Angela Hill; Andre Fili squares off with Christian Rodriguez in a featherweight tilt; and Eryk Anders meets Christian Leroy Duncan in a middleweight opener.

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> Light Heavyweights- Cody Brundage (11-6-1 1 NC, 5-5-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Eric McConico (9-3-1, 0-1 UFC)

McConico hurts Brundage with a left hand early and they go to the mat. McConico lands from the top before they scramble up and Brundage is looking to take it down against the fence. McConico is defending landing to the body and they are separated by the referee. McConico lands and Brundage shoots for a takedown and completes it. They work up to their feet. McConico lands a knee. Brundage lands a body kick then a knee. Brundage with two right hands and they clinch. 10-9 McConico.

McConico ties it right up against the fence to start the second. McConico has Brundage pushed against the fence and Brundage lands some hammerfists to the thighs of McConico. Brundage lands an elbow as they break. They start trading big punches inside the pocket and Brundage hurts McConico. McConico backs up and Brundage lands a right hand and a knee before scoring a takedown. Brundage has body control as they stand. Brundage controlling against the fence as McConico lands some body shots. Brundage scores a takedown. They stand and Brundage lands a high kick. McConico with a body kick and then another and lands a high kick. 10-9 Brundage, 19-19.

McConico pressing forward and lands some high kicks. McConico lands a left hand. Brundage lands a right hand. McConico with a big left hand followed by a knee and they clinch up. McConico lands an elbow. McConico with a knee followed by an elbow. They are separated from the clinch by the referee. Brundage lands an uppercut. McConico with a high kick. McConico lands a flurry of punches, mixing to the head and body, then backs off and lands a body kick. Brundage lands a right hand. McConico with a left hand followed by a body kick. Brundage with a big right hand late. Close fight. 10-9 McConico, 29-28 McConico.

Fight Result- Eric McConico def. Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Gabriella Fernandes (10-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Julija Stoliarenko (11-8-1, 2-6 UFC)

Stoliarenko lands some leg kicks and then one that slams against the arm of Fernandes. Stoliarenko with another leg kick. Fernandes lands a left hand. Fernandes lands to the body. Fernandes lands a combination. They clinch up but quickly break. They trade body kicks. Fernandes lands a body kick. Fernandes hurts Stoliarenko with a body kick. They trade kicks and start trading punches. Fernandes lands some hard punches. Stoliarenko lands a body kick. Fernandes with a high kick. 10-9 Fernandes.

Stoliarenko looks for a takedown but Fernandes defends against the fence. They break and Fernandes lands a high kick. Fernandes with a body kick. Stoliarenko is bleeding from her left eye. Fernandes lands two heavy high kicks. Stoliarenko blocks with her arms but damage is still landing. Stoliarenko looks for a takedown, but Fernandes defends and they separate. Fernandes lands a body kick. Stoliarenko lands a right hand. Fernandes lands some more kicks. 10-9 Fernandes, 20-18 Fernandes.

Stoliarenko misses a right hand and Fernandes lands a jab. Fernandes lands a left hand. Stoliarenko misses a right hand. Stoliarenko throws a high kick and Fernandes blocks it. Fernandes lands a body kick and Stoliarenko looks for a takedown as she grabs the body and pushes it to the fence. Fernandes lands and they break. Fernandes lands a body kick. Stoliarenko lands a right hand. Stoliarenko lands a body kick. Fernandes lands a combo and a high kick. Stoliarenko with a body kick. Fernandes lands a solid left hand. Stoliarenko lands a combo. Fernandes lands a head kick. 10-9 Stoliarenko , 29-28 Fernandes.

Fight Result- Gabriella Fernandes def. Julija Stoliarenko by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Uros Medic (10-3, 4-3 UFC) vs. Gilbert Urbina (7-3, 1-2 UFC)

Urbina drops Medic with a right hand right away, but Urbina lets him up. Medic lands a body kick. Urbina lands a body kick and Medic lands a right hand. Medic lands a big left hand and Urbina goes down and is out as Medic lands a follow-up shot. What a finish from Medic!

Fight Result- Uros Medic def. Gilbert Urbina by knockout (punch) at 1:03 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #14 Joselyne Edwards (15-6, 6-4 UFC) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (13-6, 5-6 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Edwards lands a solid right hand. They trade leg kicks some more as Cachoeira is pressuring. Time out is called for an eye poke by Cachoeira. They get back going and both start teeing off. Edwards lands a big combo. Edwards lands a pair of big left hooks. Edwards drops Cachoeira with a right hand and then lands some follow-up shots to end it! What a finish by Edwards!

Fight Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Priscila Cachoeira by knockout (punch) at 2:24 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Elijah Smith (8-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Toshiomi Kazama (11-4, 1-2 UFC)

Kazama lands and gets a takedown. Smith switches to the top and starts landing big punches and elbows. Smith lands some shots from the top as Kazama attacks the leg. Smith lands some hammerfists as Kazama attacks. Smith with more punches from the top. Smith with more punches from the top as Kazama continues to attack the leg. Kazama looks for an armbar but Smith punches his way out of it. Smith picks Kazama up and slams him down to the mat and Kazama is out cold! What a finish from Smith!

Fight Result- Elijah Smith def. Toshiomi Kazama by knockout (slam) at 4:10 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Julius Walker (6-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Rafael Cerqueira (11-2, 0-2 UFC)

Walker landing combos to start and Cerqueira lands a pair of right hands. Cerqueira with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Cerqueira lands and they clinch up. Walker with some knees against the fence. They separate. Cerqueira lands a left hand. Cerqueira with a spinning leg kick. Walker forces a clinch against the fence. Walker scores a takedown and has the back. Walker lands from the back. They briefly stand, and Walker drags it back down as Cerqueira looks for an arm. Walker gets an arm and is attacking for a kimura. He lets go and lands some punches. 10-9 Walker.

Walker lands a leg kick and Cerqueira goes to the mat. Walker gets inside the guard of Cerqueira and starts landing. Walker mixing punches to the body and head. Walker still controlling as Cerqueira is trying to scramble up. Walker gets the back as they’re on the feet, but Walker drags it back down. Walker with some knees to the body. They get up and separate and both land before Walker gets it back to the mat. Walker lands from the top. Walker looks for an arm but time runs out. 10-9 Walker, 20-18 Walker.

Cerqueira lands a right hand. Cerqueira is chasing Walker down and throwing. Walker shoots for a takedown but Cerqueira defends. Walker lands a right hand and Cerqueira goes down and Walker starts landing from the top. Walker lands but they get up. Cerqueira lands a right hand. Walker shoots for a takedown but Cerqueira sprawls and has the neck. He lets go and they stand. They trade and Walker gets a takedown. Walker controlling from the top and has the back before getting back on top. Walker with some left hands. Walker gets the back and is looking for a choke late. 10-9 Walker, 30-27 Walker.

Fight Result- Julius Walker def. Rafael Cerqueira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

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> Middleweights- Eryk Anders (17-8 1 NC, 9-8 1 NC UFC) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (11-2, 4-2 UFC)

Duncan lands some kicks. Duncan working the jab and time out is called as he lands an eye poke. They get back to action and Duncan lands some kicks. They trade and Duncan lands a groin strike and time out is called again. They get back to action and Duncan lands a spin kick. Duncan lands a flying knee and a pair of right hands. Anders was hurt but he quickly recovers and gets a takedown. Anders controlling from the back. Duncan reverses. Anders lands a knee. They trade knees. Duncan lands an elbow and then a big knee. They separate and Duncan lands a pair of leg kicks and then stuns Anders with a spinning elbow. Duncan then lands some punches as Anders goes to the mat and it is all over! Duncan with a big first-round finish.

Fight Result- Christian Leroy Duncan def. Eryk Anders by TKO (punches) at 3:53 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Miles Johns (15-3 1 NC, 6-3 1 NC UFC) vs. Jean Matsumoto (16-1, 2-1 UFC)

Matsumoto with a body kick. Johns lands a right hand. Johns lands a leg kick. Johns with a right hand. Johns scores a big takedown. Matsumoto is attacking the neck from the bottom. Johns escapes and remains on top. They stand as Johns has Matsumoto against the fence, but they separate. Johns lands a left hand. Johns with a combo as Matsumoto lands a right hand. Johns lands the double jab. Johns with a left hook as Matsumoto lands a high kick. Matsumoto with a body kick. He lands a leg kick. Matsumoto tries a jumping knee, but Johns grabs him and gets a brief takedown. They tie up and Johns lands to the body on the break. They trade big punches. They trade late. 10-9 Johns.

Matsumoto lands a heavy calf kick. Johns with a solid right hand. Matsumoto lands another calf kick. Johns with two right hands. Johns with a quick combo. Matsumoto lands a solid counter combo. They tie up and Johns lands an elbow on the break. Matsumoto lands some kicks as Johns connects with some punches. Johns lands a right hand. Johns lands a right hand and Matsumoto lands a high kick. Matsumoto with a high kick and then a body kick as he lands some punches. Matsumoto tries a knee, but Johns grabs him and gets a takedown. Matsumoto grabs the neck and looks for a choke. They stand and Matsumoto lands. Johns with a left hook as Matsumoto lands a body kick. They trade. Johns with a combination. Close round. 10-9 Matsumoto, 19-19.

Matsumoto lands a big calf kick. Matsumoto with a right hand as Johns lands a jab. Johns with a combo and Matsumoto lands a leg kick. Matsumoto lands a body kick. They trade in close range and both connect with hard punches. They trade in close range. Matsumoto landing some bigger shots right now. Johns grabs the back and lands some knees. They get to their feet and separate. Matsumoto lands a right hand. They trade to end it. 10-9 Matsumoto, 29-28 Matsumoto.

Fight Result- Jean Matsumoto def. Miles Johns by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Andre Fili (24-12 1 NC, 12-11 1 NC UFC) vs. Christian Rodriguez (12-3, 5-3 UFC)

They trade in close range. Rodriguez with a big flurry against the fence. They break to the center. They trade inside the pocket. Rodriguez lands a leg kick. Fili rocks Rodriguez with a left hand but Rodriguez is able to recover. Fili lands a right hand. They trade punches. Fili lands a body kick and Rodriguez grabs the leg and gets a takedown and ends the round on top. 10-9 Fili.

They trade quick flurries. Rodriguez lands a leg kick. They trade combinations. Fili lands a calf kick. They trade inside the pocket before clinching up. They break and Fili lands some jabs. Fili lands a hard right hand, and Rodriguez counters with two big right hands. Fili with a high kick. Fili works the jab as both land right hands. Rodriguez lands a knee. Rodriguez with a right hand. They tie up and Rodriguez lands a knee. Close round. 10-9 Fili, 20-18 Fili.

They trade with both landing before Rodriguez pushes it to the fence. They separate and trade. Rodriguez lands a high kick. Fili lands some punches and scores a takedown. Fili lands from the top but Rodriguez is able to force it to the feet. Rodriguez lands a combo. Fili with a body kick and lands two jabs. Rodriguez lands a left hand. They trade inside the pocket as Rodriguez lands an elbow, and Fili changes levels and scores a takedown. Rodriguez with some elbows from the bottom. They get up and Fili has back control at the fence. Fili with a double jab and lands a body kick. They tie up but break. They trade late as Rodriguez lands a flurry. Close fight. 10-9 Fili, 30-27 Fili.

Fight Result- Andre Fili def. Christian Rodriguez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- #8 Iasmin Lucindo (17-6, 4-2 UFC) vs. #12 Angela Hill (18-14, 13-14 UFC)

Hill lands a left hook as Lucindo lands a leg kick. They tie up and go to the fence and Lucindo jumps on the back and drags it down for a moment. They stand and Lucindo still has back control. They trade with some dirty boxing as Lucindo lands clubbing right hands. Hill lands some knees and they separate. Hill looks for a takedown but Lucindo defends. They trade jabs. Lucindo lands a combo. Lucindo with another hard combo. Hill lands a left hook. Lucindo lands a flurry. Hill with a spinning elbow. Lucindo lands a flurry of punches. Hill with a leg kick. Hill looks for a takedown but Lucindo defends. They trade. Lucindo with a spin kick and spinning elbow. Lucindo scores a late takedown. 10-9 Lucindo.

Lucindo lands a body kick then a heavy flurry of punches. Hill lands a spin kick and tries a switch kick but Lucindo gets it down. Hill attacks the neck and looks for a choke and lands some knees before letting go. Lucindo lands a combination. Hill lands a right hand. Hill with another one. Lucindo with a left hook. They tie up and Lucindo lands a knee. Hill with a leg kick. They land inside the pocket. Lucindo lands a flurry. They trade and Lucindo grabs the back and drags it down. 10-9 Lucindo, 20-18 Lucindo.

They trade to start as Lucindo lands with heavy volume. Hill lands a right hand. Lucindo lands a combination. Lucindo with a pair of combinations. Lucindo landing more combos. Lucindo scores a takedown and is working from side control. Lucindo working from the top and keeping Hill pinned on the bottom. Lucindo continues to land from the top as she dominates Hill in the third. 10-9 Lucindo, 30-27 Lucindo.

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

> Bantamweights- #10 FLY Steve Erceg (12-4, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ode Osbourne (13-8, 5-6 UFC)

Osbourne throwing kicks to start. Erceg lands a right hand. Osbourne lands a leg kick. Osbourne lands a hard right hand in an exchange. They both land and tie up for a moment. Osbourne rocks Erceg with a right hand and Erceg almost went out and Osbourne landed another punch and Erceg shoots for a takedown. Osbourne defends and is landing. Erceg attacks the leg and Osbourne is landing punches. Erceg still working for a takedown. Osbourne gets it down into the mount and takes the back of Erceg. They scramble up. Erceg gets it down and lands from the back and he attacks for a choke. Osbourne spins into the guard of Erceg. They get up and Osbourne lands a high kick. 10-9 Osbourne.

Osbourne lands a leg kick. Erceg lands a combo, and Osbourne lands a counter combo. Erceg shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Osbourne is able to defend and they end up breaking. Erceg lands a right hand. Osbourne with a leg kick. Erceg with a high kick. Osbourne lands a kick and Erceg counters with a right hand. Erceg looks for a takedown but Osbourne defends as they clinch. Erceg lands a body kick on the break. Erceg lands and looks for a takedown and lands a knee. Erceg lands a right hand. They trade. 10-9 Erceg, 19-19.

Erceg lands a right hand. Osbourne with a side kick. Osbourne lands a left hand. Erceg lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket and Erceg lands better. Erceg scores a takedown. Erceg working from the half-guard. Erceg gets into the mount. Osbourne trying to scramble out and Erceg takes his back. Erceg lands a couple of punches. Erceg gets the body triangle locked on and is working for a choke. Osbourne escapes and they scramble up. Erceg gets a front headlock trip takedown and lands from the top. Erceg lands from the back and looks for a choke late, lets go and lands from the mount to end it. 10-9 Erceg, 29-28 Erceg.

Fight Result- Steve Erceg def. Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #9 Roman Dolidze (15-3, 9-3 UFC) vs. #10 Anthony Hernandez (14-2 1 NC, 8-2 UFC)

Hernandez with a leg kick. Dolidze with a high kick. They trade leg kicks. Dolidze with a hard calf kick. Hernandez connects with a right hand. Dolidze with a left hook. Hernandez lands a calf kick. Hernandez lands a right hand and they trade in close range. Dolidze clinches and pushes it to the fence. Dolidze lands some knees and Hernandez lands an elbow to force a break. Dolidze with a calf kick. Hernandez lands and looks for a takedown against the fence. Hernandez drags it down and has the back. They scramble up. Hernandez with a jab. Dolidze lands a leg kick. Hernandez lands and clinches. Dolidze lands a left hand. Hernandez lands a leg kick. Hernandez lands a right hand and scores a takedown. Hernandez lets him up. Dolidze lands a jab and body kick. 10-9 Hernandez.

Dolidze throwing kicks. They roll to the mat for a moment but get right up. Hernandez with a right hand. Dolidze lands a jab. They trade right hands and Dolidze lands a combo. Both land inside the pocket. Hernandez is urging the action on as both connect. Hernandez lands a solid right hand and drags Dolidze to the mat. Hernandez lands from the back. Hernandez stands and Dolidze is ordered up. Hernandez with a left hand. Hernandez connects and Dolidze is looking tired already. Hernandez lands a hard elbow. Hernandez with a leg kick. Dolidze lands a knee and Hernandez scores a takedown. Hernandez with some knees. Dolidze rolls for a leg but Hernandez escapes. Hernandez lands a jab. Hernandez lands a right hand. Dolidze with a left hand. Hernandez hurts Dolidze with a flurry and Dolidze was running away before Hernandez got him down. Hernandez looks for a guillotine choke. He lets go and takes the back and lands. Hernandez with a knee and big shots from the top to end the second. 10-9 Hernandez, 20-18 Hernandez.

Dolidze lands two jabs. Hernandez gets the back and gets it down. Hernandez gets to his feet and lets Dolidze up. Hernandez lands a right hand and grabs the back as Dolidze grabs the fence. Hernandez gets Dolidze down and Dolidze grabs the fence for a third time. Hernandez with some knees to the body. Hernandez with more knees as they briefly stand. Hernandez backs off and lets Dolidze get up. Hernandez lands and gets it down but stands it right back up. Hernandez lands a right hand and Dolidze slips to the mat. Hernandez gets side control from the back and lands some knees. They stand. Hernandez grabs the neck and gets it back down and lands some knees. He gets inside the guard of Dolidze. Hernandez with some shots from the top. 10-8 Hernandez, 30-26 Hernandez.

Hernandez lands a leg kick. He lands another hard leg kick. Hernandez lands a right hand and a knee before getting Dolidze to the mat. Hernandez lands some punches as he’s controlling the back. Hernandez landing more punches. They get to their feet. Hernandez lands an elbow and grabs the body and lands some knees. Hernandez then locks in a standing choke and Dolidze taps! What a performance from Hernandez!

Fight Result- Anthony Hernandez def. Roman Dolidze by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:45 of Round 4

UFC on ESPN+ 112 live results: Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2

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The Octagon is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this week for a full slate of 13 fights as UFC On ESPN+ 112 takes place.

The main event is a five-round middleweight bout between former title challenger Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. This is the second time the two have fought, as Vettori scored a decision win over Dolidze at UFC 286 in March 2023. Vettori is coming off a near two-year layoff following a loss to Jared Cannonier in June 2023, while Dolidze comes into this bout having won two straight fights.

Also on the main card is a welterweight bout between Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos; a lightweight bout pitting Alexander Hernandez against Kurt Holobaugh; a bantamweight bout between Da’Mon Blackshear; and a light heavyweight bout between Diyar Nurgozhay and Brendson Ribeiro.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Yuneisy Duben (6-0 1 NC, 0-0 UFC) vs. Carli Judice (3-2, 0-1 UFC)

Duben lands some leg kicks to start and Judice lands a left hand. Duben lands a combination. Judice lands a pair of left hands with Duben against the fence. Judice lands a combination. Judice with a teet kick to the body. Judice drops Duben with a head kick and finishes it with punches from the top. Fantastic finish from Judice.

Official Result- Carli Judice def. Yuneisy Duben by TKO (head kick & punches) at 1:40 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- Josiane Nunes (10-3, 3-2 UFC) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (12-6, 4-6 UFC)

They’re trading to start as Nunes is landing left hands and Cachoeira is landing some solid right hands. They both connect and Cachoeira lands a knee. Cachoeira with some more right hands and Nunes lands a counter left hand. They trade leg kicks. Cachoeira with a knee to the body. They trade and Cachoeira lands an uppercut. They trade leg kicks. Nunes lands and Cachoeira’s head snaps back. Cachoeira lands an uppercut and Nunes goes down and is out cold! Vicious finish from Cachoeira.

Official Result- Priscila Cachoeira def. Josiane Nunes by knockout (punch) at 2:46 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Daniel Barez (17-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Andre Lima (10-0, 3-0 UFC)

Lima lands a leg kick. Lima lands a pair of calf kicks. Lima lands another as Barez throws a combo. They trade leg kicks. Barez with a combo and Lima lands a calf kick. Lima with a pair of jabs and a right hand and goes back to the calf kick. Lima wobbles Barez with a right hand. Lima is pressing the action and lands some right hands. Barez is able to score a takedown and jumps on Lima’s back as they stand. Lima shakes Barez off and starts landing some punches. Barez lands a combo. They trade right hands. Lima with a combination. Lima mixes to the body and lands a pair of leg kicks. Lima lands a left hook to the body. Lima lands and Barez is busted open on his nose. Lima pushes it against the fence and lands to the body. 10-9 Lima.

Lima lands a calf kick then a body kick. He lands another body kick. Lima with a high kick. Lima lands to the body, then mixes a leg kick before landing a jab. Lima with more calf kicks. He lands a calf kick that almost trips Barez up. Lima with a double jab ending with a right hand. Lima with more calf kicks. Lima with a left hook to the body and lands a right hand. Lima with more body shots against the fence and Barez circles away. Barez looks for a takedown but Lima defends. Lima with a calf kick then a series of standing elbows as he’s teeing off. Lima scores a takedown against the fence and is in side control. Lima with punches and elbows from the top. Lima controlling from the top. 10-8 Lima, 20-17 Lima.

Lima with some calf kicks to start the third. Barez shoots for a takedown but Lima defends it and scores his own takedown. Lima lands from the top before he stands, but then goes back into the guard of Barez and lands to the head and body. Lima gets the back and has a body triangle locked in. Lima lands some from the back as he’s trying to set up a choke. Lima looks for a rear-naked choke, and it’s in and Barez is forced to tap. Complete domination from Lima.

Official Result- Andre Lima def. Daniel Barez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:05 of Round 3

> Women’s Strawweights- Stephanie Luciano (6-1-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Sam Hughes (9-6, 4-5 UFC)

They trade leg kicks before they both start landing punches. Hughes connects with some punches as Luciano is backing away. Luciano looks for a kick and Hughes catches it and scores a takedown. They get up and Hughes quickly grabs body control. They both land to the body in the clinch. Hughes lands some elbows and knees and they separate. Hughes lands a right hand and a leg kick. Luciano lands a leg and a body kick. Hughes scores a takedown, but Luciano reverses and they get to their feet. Hughes lands a leg kick. Luciano with a body kick and Hughes lands a right hand. Hughes with a right hand. Luciano starting to land more as the round is ending. Hughes lands a right hand. Luciano lands a flurry. Close round. 10-9 Luciano.

Hughes pressing forward and they trade leg kicks and punches. Hughes lands a right hand. Luciano with a combo in close range. Luciano continues to land some solid combinations. Luciano lands a right hand and a side kick to the body. They clinch and Luciano with a knee and elbow. Hughes lands a right hand. Hughes scores a takedown. Hughes lands from the top, then gets the mount as she lands some elbows. Hughes working for a choke as she almost has the back of Luciano. Luciano is trying to use the fence to escape and gets out. Hughes with some elbows. Hughes gets the mount back. Hughes landing a lot from the top and Luciano gives up her back. Hughes landing a lot of punches and then gets back on top. Hughes with a lot of elbows to end the round. Dominant round from Hughes. 10-8 Hughes, 19-18 Hughes.

Hughes with a leg kick and Luciano lands a combo. Hughes looks for a takedown but Luciano defends. Luciano grabs the body lock and she scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Luciano has the back. They separate. Both land on the feet. Hughes looks for a takedown but Luciano defends against the fence. Luciano with some punches against the fence as they push apart. Hughes with a body kick. Luciano lands a right hand. Hughes lands a right hand. Luciano with a big right hand. Luciano with an uppercut and Hughes lands a right hand. Hughes looks for a takedown but Luciano defends. Hughes lands a right hand. They trade at the end. 10-9 Luciano, 28-28 DRAW.

Official Result- Sam Hughes def. Stephanie Luciano by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-27)

> Bantamweights- Carlos Vera (11-4, 0-1 UFC) vs. Josias Musasa (8-0, 0-0 UFC)

Musasa with a leg kick and Vera lands a hard calf kick. They trade leg kicks. Vera lands a high kick and Musasa throws him to the mat. Vera wants Musasa on the mat but Vera is ordered up. Musasa lands a left hand. Musasa with an inside kick as Vera lands a spinning wheel kick as Musasa eats it. Vera lands a body kick and Musasa catches it, dumps him to the mat, but lets him up. Musasa with an inside leg kick then another. He lands another leg kick. He lands again with a leg kick. Musasa with a combination. Vera drops Musasa with a head kick and jumps on the back for a choke. Vera has it locked in and Musasa taps! Vera was the biggest underdog on the card, so this is a massive upset.

Official Result- Carlos Vera def. Josias Musasa by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:16 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- SuYoung You (14-3 1 NC, 1-0 UFC) vs. AJ Cunningham (11-4, 0-1 UFC)

You lands a leg kick as Cunningham lands a right hand. They trade punches. Cunningham with a leg kick. You lands a big right hand and Cunningham backs up a little. Cunningham with a body kick then a left hook. You lands a leg kick then scores a takedown. You working and landing from the top. You gets to the half-guard. They get to their feet. You gets it back down as Cunningham was grabbing the fence. You gets full mount for a moment, but Cunningham gets him to his half-guard. You gets Cunningham’s back and is landing. They get up and You drags it back down. 10-9 You.

Cunningham lands a leg kick then a head kick. You is looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending. You lands a big right hand. You lands another right hand. Cunningham lands a jab. They trade in close range as You lands a left hand. You with a right hand and Cunningham lands a counter right hand. You gets a single leg and gets it down for a moment but they scramble up. You scores a takedown. Cunningham locks in a triangle choke but You is landing punches to defend as it’s not fully locked in. Cunningham with some elbows from the bottom and he lets go of the choke. Cunningham is cut open. They trade on the mat. 10-9 You, 20-18 You.

Cunningham lands a right hand. Not much is happening and Cunningham lands a right hook. You grabs the single leg and is able to get Cunningham to the mat. You gets the full mount. You with some short right hands from the top. You is landing from the top as Cunningham is trying to throw his legs up, but You is transitioning and staying on top while landing. They stand and You gets it back down late. 10-9 You, 30-27 You.

Official Result- SuYoung You def. AJ Cunningham by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- #12 Waldo Cortes-Acosta (12-1, 5-1 UFC) vs. Ryan Spann (22-10, 8-5 UFC)

Spann with a calf kick. Cortes-Acosta with an inside leg kick. Spann lands an inside kick. Cortes-Acosta with an overhand right as Spann was feinting. Spann with a leg kick. Spann lands a right hand. Timeout is called due to a clash of heads. They quickly get back going. Cortes-Acosta lands a jab and hurts Spann with a right hand. Cortes-Acosta swarms and pushes it against the fence but they break free. Spann lands a right hand as Cortes-Acosta lands an uppercut. They trade leg kicks. Spann lands a jab. They trade punches in close range. Spann initiates a clinch and lands a knee. Cortes-Acosta with a combo as they break. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand and then some follow-up shots. Spann goes to the mat but nothing happens. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta.

They trade jabs. A low blow is landed and timeout is called. They get back to action and start trading punches, but timeout is called for an eye poke by Cortes-Acosta. They get back to action. Spann lands a body kick and a right hand. Cortes-Acosta lands a jab. Spann with a leg kick. They have a quick exchange. Cortes-Acosta with a pair of jabs. Cortes-Acosta lands a groin strike and timeout is called. They get back to action and Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. He lands another. Cortes-Acosta lands some big shots and Spann is hurt. Spann shoots for a takedown and Cortes-Acosta lands to defend before they break. Cortes-Acosta drops Spann with a left hand and finishes it off with punches from the top. Big finish from Cortes-Acosta to pick up the win.

Official Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ryan Spann by TKO (punches) at 4:48 of Round 2

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> Featherweights- SeungWoo Choi (11-7, 4-6 UFC) vs. Kevin Vallejos (14-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. Vallejos lands an overhand right. Vallejos lands a leg kick as Choi connects with a right hand. Vallejos lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Vallejos connects to the body. Choi with a body kick. Vallejos lands a calf kick. Vallejos lands a combo to the body. They trade leg kicks. Vallejos lands a right hand and Choi briefly goes to his butt, but stands. Vallejos then drops Choi with a right hand and starts landing a flurry of punches on the mat until it is stopped. An impressive debut win from Vallejos.

Official Result- Kevin Vallejos def. SeungWoo Choi by TKO (punches) at 3:09 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights*- Diyar Nurgozhay (10-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (16-7, 1-2 UFC)

*Nurgozhay missed weight by 4.5 pounds

Ribeiro lands a pair of leg kicks. Nurgozhay lands a body kick. Ribeiro with a pair of body kicks. Nurgozhay lands a hard left hand. Ribeiro lands a series of kicks and a right hand. Ribeiro lands a body kick and Nurgozhay lands a left hand. Nurgozhay with a pair of body kicks. Ribeiro lands a leg kick. Ribeiro drops Nurgozhay with a right hand. Nurgozhay quickly works his way to his feet. Ribeiro lands a body kick. Ribeiro lands a body kick. They trade late. 10-9 Ribeiro.

They trade kicks. Ribeiro lands a right hand. Ribeiro lands three leg kicks. Nurgozhay gets a takedown. They stand as Nurgozhay has the back and he drags it back down. They roll and Ribeiro locks in a kimura. They roll some more and Ribeiro has the kimura in tight and Nurgozhay taps. Impressive submission from Ribeiro.

Official Result- Brendson Ribeiro def. Diyar Nurgozhay by submission (kimura) at 1:28 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Da’Mon Blackshear (15-7-1, 3-3-1 UFC) vs. Cody Gibson (21-10, 3-5 UFC)

Gibson lands to the body and lands a right hand as he pressures Blackshear against the fence. Gibson lands to the body some more. They break and Gibson continues to land to the body and lands a flurry to the head of Blackshear. Gibson lands to the body and looks for a takedown. Gibson lands a knee and Blackshear lands an elbow as they break. Gibson continues to land to the body. Gibson with a left hand and they both slip landing leg kicks. Gibson lands a jab. Gibson shoots for a takedown and Blackshear grabs the neck and drops down for a guillotine attempt. Blackshear looks for an anaconda choke but lets go. Blackshear is in side control and Gibson looks for a reverse triangle choke but Blackshear escapes. Blackshear looking for the neck but time runs out. 10-9 Gibson.

Gibson lands a body kick. Blackshear lands a right hand and two high body kicks. Gibson lands a combination. They trade combinations in close range. Gibson with a flurry of punches. Gibson scores a takedown. Blackshear scrambles to the top and has side control and lands some elbows to the thighs of Gibson. Blackshear looking for a kimura from the top. Blackshear lets go. Blackshear smothering from the top and landing some short shots. Blackshear has the crucifix position on and lands some elbows. Blackshear locks in a kimura and Gibson taps! Beautiful finish from the top by Blackshear.

Official Result- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Gibson by submission (kimura) at 4:09 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Alexander Hernandez (15-8, 7-7 UFC) vs. Kurt Holobaugh (21-8 1 NC, 2-5 UFC)

They trade leg and body kicks to start. Holobaugh with a body kick. They trade quick punches. Hernandez lands a leg kick then a high kick. Hernandez lands a left hand and backs away as Holobaugh swings and misses. Hernandez with a pair of leg kicks. Holobaugh lands a right hand. Hernandez lands a combo. Holobaugh lands a high kick and Hernandez lands a high kick in return. They trade body kicks. They trade leg kicks. Holobaugh lands a right hand to the body. Hernandez lands a right hand after a body kick. They trade punches. Holobaugh lands and Hernandez slips, then Holobaugh capitalizes and lands. They trade leg kicks. Hernandez with a left hook. They trade kicks. Holobaugh lands a combo as he pressures. Hernandez gets a takedown and Holobaugh looks for a guillotine choke but time runs out. 10-9 Holobaugh.

They trade combinations to start the second. Holobaugh lands some kicks. Hernandez with a leg kick and Holobaugh lands a right hand. Holobaugh lands a leg kick and Hernandez lands an uppercut. They trade in close range. They clinch and Holobaugh lands a pair of knees. Holobaugh lands a stiff right hand. They clinch against the fence and trade knees before breaking. Hernandez with a leg kick and Holobaugh lands a right hand. Holobaugh with another right hand. Hernandez scores a takedown. Hernandez controlling from the top as Holobaugh is trying to sweep out from the bottom. Holobaugh is looking for the arm. Hernandez with some elbows from the top to end the round. 10-9 Holobaugh, 20-18 Holobaugh.

Hernandez gets an immediate takedown. He passes guard right into side control. Holobaugh gives up his back but Hernandez gets back to the half-guard. Hernandez controlling from the top as he’s trying to sweep. Hernandez lands but Holobaugh is able to scramble up. They trade. Holobaugh lands a combo but Hernandez scores another takedown. Hernandez controlling from the top trying to set up a choke as Holobaugh lands short body shots from the bottom. Holobaugh attacks for a kimura. Hernandez with a pair of big elbows from the top. They both land flurries on the mat. 10-9 Hernandez, 29-28 Holobaugh.

Official Result- Alexander Hernandez def. Kurt Holobaugh by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights*- Chidi Njokuani (24-10 1 NC, 4-3 UFC) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (25-8-1, 11-4-1 UFC)

*Njokuani missed weight by 1.25 pounds

They trade leg kicks as Njokuani lands some body kicks. Njokuani with a front kick to the face of Zaleski. Njokuani with a front kick to the body. Timeout is called for a groin strike by Njokuani. They get back going and both land kicks. Zaleski lands a right hand that hurts Njokuani. They scramble to the mat but get right up. Njokuani with a body kick. He lands another. Zaleski grabs a leg and gets a takedown and starts landing as they get up. They battle for underhooks. They separate. Njokuani lands a high kick. Njokuani with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Njokuani lands a knee as Zaleski lands a couple of left hooks. 10-9 Njokuani.

They trade kicks and Njokuani lands a head kick. Njokuani lands a leg kick as Zaleski misses a right hand. Zaleski with some right hands but is poked in the eye so timeout is called. They get back to action and are trading. Njokuani lands a knee that drops Zaleski and starts teeing off with punches and elbows from the top. Zaleski is trying to survive but it is stopped by referee Mark Smith. Impressive finish from Njokuani.

Official Result- Chidi Njokuani def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by TKO (strikes) at 2:19 of Round 2

> Middleweights- #8 Marvin Vettori (19-6-1, 9-5-1 UFC) vs. #12 Roman Dolidze (14-3, 8-3 UFC)

They trade kicks. Vettori lands a left hand and Dolidze lands a counter right hook. Vettori with more leg kicks and a head kick. Dolidze lands a right hand. Dolidze lands a leg kick. Dolidze lands a leg kick as Vettori lands a combo. Vettori lands a right hand. Dolidze lands a right hand. Vettori lands a quick combo. Vettori with a leg kick that Dolidze checks. Dolidze lands a spinning elbow. They trade late. 10-9 Dolidze.

Dolidze lands a combo. Vettori lands a left hand but is poked in the eye by Dolidze. They get back to action and Dolidze lands a leg kick. Dolidze lands a knee after a close exchange. Dolidze lands a right hook. They trade and Dolidze lands an elbow. Dolidze with a right hand. Vettori lands a leg kick. Dolidze lands a left hand and Vettori lands a leg kick. Dolidze with a jab and a right hand. Vettori lands a leg kick. He lands another. Vettori connects with a right hand. They trade and both connect. 10-9 Dolidze, 20-18 Dolidze.

Dolidze lands a right hand. Vettori with a leg kick. Dolidze lands a body kick. Dolidze with a combination. Vettori hurts Dolidze with a left hand and Dolidze is retreating. Vettori is on the attack and landing. Dolidze may have recovered. Vettori lands a jab. Vettori with a body kick. He lands a counter left hand as Dolidze misses a right hand. Vettori lands a left hand. Dolidze with a pair of head kicks and lands a body kick. Dolidze with a head kick that Vettori blocks. Dolidze with a leg kick. Dolidze mixes some kicks. Vettori with a combo. They tie up against the fence. 10-9 Vettori, 29-28 Dolidze.

Dolidze lands a combo. Vettori lands a left hand. Vettori lands a combo. The pace has slowed down. Dolidze with a leg kick. Dolidze with a flurry against the fence. Dolidze with some more leg kicks. Dolidze with an axe kick. Dolidze with a front kick to the face followed by a right hand. Vettori lands a leg kick as he’s slowing down. Dolidze with a leg kick and Vettori lands a right hand. Dolidze with a right hand. 10-9 Dolidze, 39-37 Dolidze.

Dolidze with a head kick. Vettori lands a left hand. They trade inside the pocket. Dolidze lands a right hand but has a cut opened up under his eye. They trade inside the pocket as Dolidze lands a right hand. Dolidze with a head kick. Dolidze with a pair of body kicks. Vettori with a leg kick and Dolidze lands a close right hand. Dolidze with a left hook and a clubbing overhand right. Dolidze with a right hand and a leg kick. A groin strike halts the action. They get back going and Dolidze lands a head kick then a knee right up the middle. They’re trading and Dolidze is landing high body kicks and with more damage. 10-9 Dolidze, 49-46 Dolidze.

Official Result- Roman Dolidze def. Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

UFC on ESPN+ 93 live results: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov

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The UFC kicks off a stretch of events for, at least, the next eleven straight weeks as UFC on ESPN+ 93 gets things started inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event sees a battle of middleweight contenders looking to break into the elite tier of the division as Roman Dolidze battles Nassourdine Imavov. Both fighters are looking to get back into the win column in this five-round matchup after suffering losses in their last bouts.

In the co-main event, Renato Moicano takes on Drew Dober in an exciting lightweight match-up.

Also on the main card: a welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Muslim Salikhov; a battle of top ten flyweights in the women’s division as Viviane Araujo takes on Natalia Silva; and a middleweight bout pitting Aliaskhab Khizriev against Makhmud Muradov.

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> Heavyweights- Thomas Petersen (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jamal Pogues (10-4, 1-1 UFC)

Pogues lands some kicks early. They clinch against the fence. Petersen lands some knees. They separate. Petersen lands a left hand. Pogues lands a right hand then a body kick. Pogues lands a solid left hand. Pogues lands a front kick and defends a takedown attempt from Petersen. Petersen lands a pair of right hands then Pogues lands a combination. Pogues still landing with way more volume as he’s landing punches and leg kicks. Petersen lands a low blow and we have a timeout. Pogues lands a combo as they get back to action. Petersen gets a takedown and has the back of Pogues. Petersen with some punches from the back to end the round. 10-9 Pogues.

They trade punches to start the second as Petersen is backing Pogues up to the fence. They tie up and Petersen pushes it against the fence. They separate. They continue to trade and Pogues lands a solid left hand. Petersen grabs the single leg but Pogues defends. They trade punches. Pogues lands a pair of elbows as they’re tied up. Petersen lands a left hand. Petersen lands a left hand and they clinch. Both land knees before they break. They trade late. 10-9 Pogues, 20-18 Pogues.

They trade kicks to start the third. Petersen lands a left hand to the body. Pogues lands a body kick. Petersen lands a pair of left hands to the body. Both landing inside the pocket. Petersen landing with slightly more volume but Pogues is landing the harder shots. They trade and Petersen pokes Pogues in the eye on a takedown attempt and Pogues goes down in a lot of pain. They get back to action and Petersen is landing with a sense of urgency. They trade late. 10-9 Petersen, 29-28 Pogues.

Official Result- Jamal Pogues def. Thomas Petersen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Landon Quinones (7-2-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Marquel Mederos (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

They’re trading to start the fight and both are landing. Quinones lands inside the pocket and looks for a takedown. He briefly gets one and has the back. They separate and trade before clinching back up. They briefly go to the mat before scrambling up. Mederos lands a combo. They clinch against the fence and then trade late. Close round. 10-9 Quinones.

They trade before quickly clinching against the fence. Mederos is in control as he has Quinones against the fence. They separate. Mederos lands a leg kick that trips Quinones up. Quinones lands a combination. Mederos lands a right hand. They’re trading in close range and Mederos is landing some solid punches and pressing forward. Another close round. 10-9 Mederos, 19-19.

They trade to start the third as Mederos pushes it to the fence looking for the takedown. They separate and both are throwing. Mederos lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Quinones lands a combo. Both land inside the pocket. Mederos looks for a takedown against the fence. They both land in the clinch and we have another groin strike. They get back to action and Mederos lands a leg kick. They both land hard punches. Quinones lands a body kick. Mederos with a hard combination. Close fight. 10-9 Mederos, 29-28 Mederos.

Official Result- Marquel Mederos def. Landon Quinones by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights*- Luana Carolina (9-4, 4-3 UFC) vs. Julija Stoliarenko (11-7-1, 2-5 UFC)

*Carolina missed weight by two pounds

Carolina lands a leg kick as Stoliarenko lands a combo. Stoliarenko grabs the body of Carolina and pushes it against the fence. Carolina lands a knee as Stoliarenko is trying for the takedown. Carolina lands an elbow on the break. She lands a high kick. Carolina lands a left hand. Stoliarenko gets a takedown after Carolina tries a spin attack. Carolina is able to get back to her feet. Carolina lands a body kick and Stoliarenko grabs the back scoring the takedown. Carolina ends up on top. Stoliarenko looking for an armbar. Carolina survives. 10-9 Stoliarenko.

Carolina lands some kicks to start the second. Both are landing but Carolina is landing with more volume. They tie up against the fence. Carolina lands some knees as Stoliarenko is trying to get the fight to the mat. They end in the clinch. 10-9 Carolina, 19-19.

They trade before Stoliarenko pushes it against the fence. Carolina landing in the clinch. They go to the mat and Carolina is in the guard. Stoliarenko is looking for an armbar. Carolina is landing punches from the top. Stoliarenko lets go and Carolina stands. She lands a big right hand as Stoliarenko gets to her feet. They go back to the mat and Carolina is landing lots of punches from the side and keeps landing and it is stopped. Big finish at the end for Carolina.

Official Result- Luana Carolina def. Julija Stoliarenko by TKO (punches) at 4:52 of Round 3

> Featherweights- JeongYeong Lee (10-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Blake Bilder (8-1-1, 1-1 UFC)

Bilder lands a leg kick and then another. Lee lands a left hook. Bilder lands a leg kick. Lee lands a big right hand to the body. Bilder shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Bilder trying hard to get it down and Lee is landing some shots to defend. Lee lands some elbows some elbows. Lee lands a knee that hurts Bilder on the break and then lands some big follow-up punches. 10-9 Lee.

They trade kicks to start the second. Bilder is pressing forward and they trade right hands. They trade leg kicks. Bilder shoots for a takedown against the fence. Lee is defending as Bilder is working hard to get it to the mat. Lee gets a takedown and lands some elbows from the top. Lee with some big punches from the top as he lands a big flurry. They get to their feet. Bilder lands a knee to the leg of Lee. Lee lands a knee and lands a right hand as they separate. Lee lands a combo as Bilder lands a leg kick. 10-9 Lee, 20-18 Lee.

Bilder lands a leg kick and Lee lands a left hook. Lee with a head kick. Lee with a left hand. Bilder shoots for a takedown. They battle in the clinch as both are looking to get it down. Bilder grabs the neck looking for a guillotine. Bilder lands a knee. He lands another. Lee gets it to the mat and lands from the top. Lee with some elbows and punches from the top. 10-9 Lee, 30-27 Lee.

Official Result- JeongYeong Lee def. Blake Bilder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- Themba Gorimbo (11-4, 1-1 UFC) vs. Pete Rodriguez (5-1, 1-1 UFC)

Gorimbo drops Rodriguez early with a right hand and starts pouring it on with big right hands from the top until Herb Dean steps in and stops it. What a quick and explosive finish from Gorimbo.

Official Result- Themba Gorimbo def. Pete Rodriguez by TKO (punches) at :32 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Azat Maksum (17-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Charles Johnson (13-6, 2-4 UFC)

Johnson goes for a takedown but Maksum defends. Johnson lands a combo then Maksum drops him with a right hand. Maksum grabs the neck and locks in a D’Arce choke. Johnson is defending. Johnson escapes and they get to their feet. Maksum lands a left hand then a knee. Maksum with a big left hand against the fence. Johnson lands a left hand. Maksum lands a left hand that makes Johnson go to the mat. They trade and Johnson looks for a takedown but Maksum defends. Maksum tries for a takedown but Johnson defends and lands a knee. Maksum gets a late takedown. 10-9 Maksum.

They both connect with left hands. Johnson with a leg kick and Maksum lands a combination. Johnson gets a takedown and takes the back of Maksum. He looks for a rear-naked choke but Maksum is able to escape. Maksum gets the back of Johnson but they scramble to their feet. Maksum lands a combo. They trade leg kicks. Johnson slips on a kick but gets right back up. Johnson lands a leg kick. Johnson lands a big right hand. Maksum shoots for a takedown but Johnson defends. 10-9 Johnson, 19-19.

They trade and Johnson lands a leg kick. Maksum with a left hand. Maksum goes for a takedown and is able to score it as he picks Johnson up and slams him down. He lands from the top before they get to their feet. Both are landing. Maksum with a combination. Johnson lands a right hand. Johnson landing more now. Maksum looks for a takedown and Johnson grabs the neck. He lets go and lands as they break. Johnson gets a late takedown and has the mount. He lands as the fight ends. 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Johnson.

Official Result- Charles Johnson def. Azat Maksum by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Molly McCann (13-6, 6-5 UFC) vs. Diana Belbita (15-8, 2-4 UFC)

McCann lands a big right hand. They trade punches. McCann lands a nice right hand. Belbita with a leg kick. They trade jabs. McCann with a left hand then a side kick to the body. McCann lands and gets a takedown, but they get right back to their feet. McCann lands a spin kick to the body. Belbita with a high kick. They clinch against the fence and McCann lands a spinning elbow. They trade jabs. McCann lands a combo. McCann lands a knee then follows with a combination. McCann gets a takedown and is in the full mount. McCann with some elbows from the top. McCann is able to lock in an armbar and Belbita taps with seconds left in the round. Big finish from McCann to get the win!

Official Result- Molly McCann def. Diana Belbita by submission (armbar) at 4:59 of Round 1

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> Welterweights- Gilbert Urbina (7-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Charlie Radtke (8-3, 1-0 UFC)

Radtke lands a combo and Urbina lands a leg kick. Urbina lands a hard leg kick. Urbina with more leg kicks. Radtke lands a nice left hook. Radtke with a jab. They trade leg kicks. Radtke lands a jab. Radtke lands a right hand. Radtke with another nice left hook. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Radtke lands a left hand. Radtke then drops Urbina with another left hand but Urbina is able to get back to his feet. Radtke drops Urbina with another left hook and a few follow-up shots end it. Impressive finish by Radtke.

Official Result- Charles Radtke def. Gilbert Urbina by TKO (punches) at 4:47 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Aliaskhab Khizriev (14-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Makhmud Muradov (26-8, 4-2 UFC)

We have an immediate eye poke by Khizriev on Muradov and timeout is called. The doctors check on Muradov and he continually says he can’t see. The fight is then waved off and this will be a no contest.

Official Result- Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov ends in a no contest (accidental eye poke) at :11 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #7 Viviane Araujo (12-5, 6-4 UFC) vs. #9 Natalia Silva (16-5-1, 4-0 UFC)

Silva lands a leg kick then a left hand. Silva with a high kick. Araujo is pressing forward. Araujo lands a right hand. Araujo with a leg kick. Araujo looks for a takedown against the fence. Araujo is pressuring against the fence as she has the back and is landing knees. Silva reverses but Araujo still has it pushed against the fence. Araujo with some left hands. They separate and Silva throws wildly but barely lands. Silva lands a high kick. Close round. 10-9 Araujo.

Silva lands a head kick. She lands another. She lands a jumping front kick and they trade punches. Silva hurts Araujo with a right hand. Araujo lands a body kick. Silva with a high kick. Silva with an inside leg kick. Silva with a pair of snapping jabs. Araujo lands a leg kick. Araujo pushes it against the fence and lands a few knees. They are separated by the referee. Silva with a jumping switch kick. Araujo lands a right hand. 10-9 Silva, 19-19.

Silva lands some leg kicks and a pair of jabs to start the third. Silva with a left hand to the body. Silva with a combination. Araujo lands a big right hand. Araujo pushes it against the fence. They separate. Silva lands a leg kick. Araujo pressing forward but Silva landing as she’s circling around. Araujo lands a right hand and Silva lands a big jab. Silva with some big punches late. 10-9 Silva, 29-28 Silva.

Official Result- Natalia Silva def. Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Randy Brown (17-5, 11-5 UFC) vs. Muslim Salikhov (19-4, 6-3 UFC)

Salikhov lands a leg kick. He lands another after missing a spin kick. Brown with a front kick to the legs. Salikhov lands a hard leg kick. He lands another. Brown lands a pair of jabs. Brown with a front kick. They exchange leg kicks. Brown with the double jab. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and Brown lands a head kick. Brown drops Salikhov with a right hand and one follow-up right hand ends it. Big win for Brown!

Official Result- Randy Brown def. Muslim Salikhov by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 1

> Lightweights- #13 Renato Moicano (17-5-1, 9-5 UFC) vs. #15 Drew Dober (27-12 1 NC, 13-8 1 NC UFC)

Dober lands a left hand. Dober lands a combo. Moicano lands an inside leg kick. Dober counters with a leg kick. Dober lands a pair of left hands. Moicano goes for a takedown but Dober defends. Moicano then is able to score on another takedown attempt. Moicano working from the top and lands some left hands. Moicano lands a big right hand as he postures up. Moicano still working from the top and ends the round there. 10-9 Moicano.

Dober lands as Moicano gets the body lock. Moicano scores the takedown. They scramble up but Moicano is able to get it back down and is in the half-guard working. Moicano transitions and lands from the top. Moicano landing to the body and head. Moicano gets the back but Dober is able to spin out to his feet. Moicano lands a right hand and Dober is able to score a takedown. Dober lands from inside the guard of Moicano. Moicano has a cut opened up. Dober with some left hands from the top. Dober with some more left hands from the top. 10-9 Dober, 19-19.

They both land in close range. Dober lands a left hand as Moicano lands a right hand. Dober with a left hand. He lands a combination. Dober with a leg kick. Dober connects with a left hand. Moicano is able to get a takedown. Moicano landing from the top and he almost gets the mount. Dober regains his guard. Moicano with a right hand. Dober tries to scramble out but Moicano maintains top control. Moicano gets the mount. Moicano lands from the top to end the fight. Fun fight. 10-9 Moicano, 29-28 Moicano.

Official Result- Renato Moicano def. Drew Dober by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #8 Roman Dolidze (12-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. #11 Nassourdine Imavov (12-4 1 NC, 4-2 1 NC UFC)

Dolidze with a leg kick as Imavov lands a jab. Dolidze with a pair of leg kicks. Imavov with a body kick. Imavov lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence. They are tied up and Imavov lands a right hand on the break. Dolidze with a body kick. Imavov lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks and Imavov lands a right hand. Imavov drops Dolidze with a combination and is pouring it on from the top. Dolidze rolls for a kneebar and Imavov gets the back. He continues to land big punches. Imavov continues to land right hands. Imavov looks for a late armbar but Dolidze is saved by the bell. 10-8 Imavov.

Imavov lands a right hand as Dolidze lands a leg kick. Dolidze lands a combination. They clinch against the fence. Dolidze is landing some foot stomps. Dolidze lands a knee. They separate. They trade leg kicks. They tie up and Dolidze pushes it against the fence. Dolidze lands some knees as Imavov lands some body shots against the fence. They are separated and Imavov lands some big right hands. 10-9 Dolidze, 19-18 Imavov.

Imavov with a leg kick. They tie up and Dolidze pushes it against the fence. Imavov reverses position. Imavov gets the back and lands a head kick before they separate. Imavov lands a jab. Dolidze lands a right hand and they clinch up. They separate. Imavov lands a massive right hand. They clinch and Dolidze has the underhooks. They break. Imavov lands a body kick. Imavov with a big right hand followed by a knee. They clinch back up. They are separated. Imavov lands a head kick. Dolidze with a spin kick. 10-9 Imavov, 29-27 Imavov.

Imavov lands a hard leg kick. Dolidze clinches and pushes it against the fence. Imavov has the back and Dolidze has a hand down and Imavov lands a head kick, which is illegal. We have a timeout and Imavov is getting into it with Dolidze’s corner and Herb Dean is giving out warnings to stop the chaos. Imavov has a point taken away. They get back to action and both are swinging. They clinch and go to the mat. Dolidze looking for a leg. They get to their feet. Imavov lands a left hand. They separate. Imavov gets the back. 9-9 round with the point deduction, 38-36 Imavov.

They trade jabs and Imavov lands a body kick. Dolidze lands a high kick. They clinch and Dolidze pushes it against the fence. They separate. Imavov lands a head kick. They tie up and Dolidze is looking for a kimura. Imavov escapes to his feet. They go back to the mat as Dolidze is looking for an ankle. Imavov lands an elbow as they get up. They clinch against the fence. They break. Imavov lands a right hand before they clinch back up. Imavov lands an elbow then a knee to the body. Dolidze is trying for a takedown but Imavov is defending. They go to the mat for a moment and Imavov lands from the top. 10-9 Imavov, 48-45 Imavov.

Official Result- Nassourdine Imavov def. Roman Dolidze by majority decision (49-44, 47-47, 48-46)