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UFC Fight Night 278 live results: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Action inside the Octagon is back in the home of the UFC this weekend as UFC Fight Night 278 takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

The main event is a five-round bout in the welterweight division as former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad takes on Gabriel Bonfim. Muhammad is looking to end a two-fight losing skid and get back on a path to regaining the title he lost before his current skid. Bonfim is looking to firmly get into the title picture as he comes in having won four consecutive fights.

In the co-main event, middleweight contender Brendan Allen looks for his third straight win against Edmen Shahbazyan, winner of three straight fights. Also on the main card is a lightweight bout between Fares Ziam and Tom Nolan; a bantamweight fight pitting Bryce Mitchell against Santiago Luna; and a light heavyweight fight between Iwo Baraniewski and Junior Tafa.

PRELIMS | 5 PM ET | 2 PM PT

> Women’s Strawweights- Ketlen Souza (16-6, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (15-4, 3-3 UFC)

Carnelossi comes forward to start and throws, connecting with a jab to the body. Souza lands a right hand. Carnelossi with a leg kick. Carnelossi with a quick combo. Souza connects with a solid right hand. Carnelossi with a quick flurry. Souza lands a right hand and Carnelossi goes down, and then Souza drops Carnelossi with a head kick as she was getting up and it is all over! What a finish by Souza!

Fight Result- Ketlen Souza def. Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (head kick) at 1:34 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- Jeisla Chaves (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Yuneisy Duben (6-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

They both land leg kicks and Duben lands a high kick. Duben lands a jab then a leg kick. Chaves with a right hand as they attack at the same time. They trade and Duben gets a brief takedown, but they get right to their feet. Duben with some foot stomps and Chaves lands a knee to the body and a right hand as they break the clinch. Duben lands a leg kick. They both kick at the same time. Chaves lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Chaves lands a right hand. Duben lands a leg kick. Chaves with an overhand right. Chaves with a solid right hand. Duben grabs the body and pushes Chaves against the fence. They separate. 10-9 Chaves.

Duben lands a right hand. They clinch in the center as Duben was throwing. Chaves lands some knees as Duben pushes her to the fence. They separate and Chaves lands some solid combinations. Duben tries a spinning back fist but Chaves ducks under and gets the tie up. Chaves lands some knees before they separate. Chaves gets a brief takedown and has Duben pushed against the fence on the feet. Chaves scores another takedown. Chaves gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. Duben is fighting it off and Chaves eases it and lands a right hand. Chaves with some left hands from the back. Chaves continues to land shots from the back. 10-9 Chaves, 20-18 Chaves.

They both throw and Chaves gets Duben to the mat and has side back control. Duben grabs the fence and gets a brief warning. They stand and Chaves continues to hunt the takedown. They move to the center and Chaves lands some knees and connects with a right hand as they separate. Duben with a high kick and Chaves lands a jab and Duben slips to the mat, but gets up. They trade and Chaves scores a takedown as she grabs the body lock. Chaves takes the back. They get to their feet and Duben is able to score a takedown. Duben lands from the half-guard. Duben with more shots from the top as Chaves throws from the bottom. They scramble up late and trade some clinch knees. 10-9 Duben, 29-28 Chaves.

Fight Result- Jeisla Chaves def. Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Jordan Leavitt (13-3, 6-3 UFC) vs. Joanderson Brito (18-5-1, 6-3 UFC)

Leavitt shoots for a takedown as Brito throws a knee. They go to the mat with Brito on top as Leavitt is trying to work something from the guard. Leavitt is looking for a guillotine choke. They work to their feet and Leavitt lets go and looks for a takedown against the fence. Leavitt with some knees against the fence. They separate. Leavitt shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Leavitt lands a knee. Brito with some body shots as Leavitt lands a few knees. They trade knees against the fence and break the clinch. Brito lands a big right hand. Brito connects with more right hands. Leavitt shoots for a takedown and Brito grabs the neck and locks in a choke and Leavitt taps! Brito scores the submission out of nowhere.

Fight Result- Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt by submission (ninja choke) at 4:19 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- Priscila Cachoeira (13-8, 5-8 UFC) vs. Chelsea Chandler (6-4, 2-3 UFC)

Cachoeira backs Chandler up early with a big right hand, and then Chandler counters with an uppercut. Chandler lands a left hand. Cachoeira connects as she comes in and then throws Chandler to the mat. Cachoeira with some leg kicks and then Chandler is ordered to her feet. They clinch and both land knees. Chandler then drops Cachoeira with a left hand and jumps on the back. Chandler looks for a choke. Chandler lands some punches from the back. Chandler grabs the arm and locks in an armbar and Cachoeira taps!

Fight Result- Chelsea Chandler def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (armbar) at 3:42 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #15 Bruno Silva (15-8-2 1 NC, 5-5 1 NC UFC) vs. Edgar Chairez (13-6 1 NC, 3-2 1 NC UFC)

Both working the jab early on. Chairez lands a jab and Silva counters with a right hand. Silva lands another right hand. Chairez with a leg kick. Chairez with a big right hand. Silva lands a combination but eats a big uppercut from Chairez. Chairez then lands a right hand. Chairez lands a big right hand and Silva goes to his butt, but gets right up. They trade in close range and Chairez lands the jab. Silva lands a right hand. Chairez lands an uppercut and Silva goes down. Chairez jumps on top and lands before taking the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Silva taps! Chairez picks up an impressive win.

Fight Result- Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Marcus McGhee (10-2, 4-1 UFC) vs. John Yannis (10-4, 1-1 UFC)

McGhee coming forward and lands a pair of right hands. McGhee with a body kick. Yannis connects with a leg kick. Yannis with a body kick. McGhee lands a right hand. McGhee with a check hook. Both are connecting in close range. McGhee with a combination. McGhee working the jab from the southpaw position. McGhee with another combo and lands a right hand. McGhee lands inside the pocket. Yannis with a body kick then a right hook. 10-9 McGhee.

McGhee with a hard leg kick followed by a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Yannis connects inside the pocket. McGhee with a pair of right hooks. Yannis lands the jab. McGhee lands a combination. Yannis lands a right hook to the body. McGhee hurts Yannis with some body shots and connects with some head shots. Yannis lands a left hand and fires back with some stiff shots. Yannis lands to the body. McGhee lands to the body. 10-9 McGhee, 20-18 McGhee.

McGhee with a pair of body kicks. McGhee with a high kick. McGhee lands a pair of right hands. Yannis is pressing forward, but McGhee is landing off his back foot. Yannis with a right hand. McGhee with a short combination. McGhee lands a right hand and then a body kick. McGhee with a front kick. McGhee lands a jab. Yannis lands a right hand. McGhee with a jab. McGhee with a left hand. Yannis lands a body kick. 10-9 McGhee, 30-27 McGhee.

Fight Result- Marcus McGhee def. John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> 130-pound Catchweights- Matt Schnell (17-10 1 NC, 7-8 1 NC) vs. Alessandro Costa (15-5, 3-3 UFC)

Schnell with a body kick. They trade kicks. Schnell lands a leg kick. They both land big shots inside the pocket. Costa lands a right hand and Schnell is on wobbly legs. Schnell looks for a takedown as he goes down face first and Costa starts landing tons of punches from the back and it is stopped! Big finish from Costa to get the win.

Fight Result- Alessandro Costa def. Matt Schnell by TKO (punches) at 2:28 of Round 1

MAIN CARD | 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT

> Light Heavyweights- Iwo Baraniewski (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Junior Tafa (7-5, 3-5 UFC)

Baraniewski lands a leg kick. Baraniewski looks for a takedown as he pushes Tafa against the fence. Baraniewski with a knee and a right hand as they break. Tafa lands a right hand. Baraniewski lands a heavy calf kick. Baraniewski lands another leg kick and Tafa goes down. Baraniewski with a ton of right hands from the top and it is all over! What a finish by Baraniewski!

Fight Result- Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa by TKO (strikes) at 1:25 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Bryce Mitchell (18-3, 9-3 UFC) vs. Santiago Luna (8-0, 2-0 UFC)

They both throw body kicks. Mitchell lands a left hand then a pair of leg kicks. Luna lands a right hand. Mitchell with a leg kick. Mitchell looks for a takedown and pushes it to the fence. Luna reverses and they scramble to the mat with Mitchell in the half-guard. Mitchell pressuring from side control. Mitchell isn’t really doing anything. Mitchell with more top pressure. Mitchell is able to get the full mount. Luna tries to reverse but Mitchell gets the back and looks for a choke. He lets go and lands from the mount. 10-9 Mitchell.

Mitchell lands a combination. Luna with a right hand. Mitchell pushes it to the fence as they tie up. Mitchell lands some knees. Mitchell with more knees. They scramble to the mat and Luna is on top inside the guard of Mitchell. They get to their feet. Luna with a combo. Mitchell looks for a takedown as he pushes Luna to the fence. Mitchell gets a takedown. Mitchell working from the top as he lands some short shots and looks for the mount position. Mitchell gets side control and lands punches. 10-9 Mitchell, 20-18 Mitchell.

Luna comes out firing punches but misses and Mitchell lands a high kick. Mitchell shoots for a takedown, but Luna ends up on top. Luna looks to attack the neck and is trying to get a D’Arce choke locked on. Mitchell escapes into side control and then immediately gets into the mount position. Mitchell looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. Mitchell continues to control from the top as he’s blocking Luna’s attempts to reverse. Both land on the mat. Mitchell gets the back and flattens Luna out looking for a choke. He lets go and lands some short punches. Luna spins and Mitchell is in the mount looking for an arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in and Luna taps in the final seconds!

Fight Result- Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:52 of Round 3

> Lightweights- #14 Fares Ziam (18-4, 8-2 UFC) vs. Tom Nolan (10-1, 4-1 UFC)

Nolan lands a leg kick. He lands another. Nolan with a high kick then a leg kick. Ziam grabs the leg and gets a takedown and grabs the neck for a guillotine choke but lets go and grabs the back. They stand and Ziam lands an elbow. Nolan with a body kick as Ziam lands a left hook. Nolan with a straight left hand before he scores a big takedown. Nolan lands from the top and gets into side control. Nolan gets into the guard of Ziam. Nolan gets Ziam to the fence and lands more punches from the top. Nolan looks for the neck as they start to scramble up. Nolan has the back and scores a big takedown and is in side control. Ziam is able to reverse and is now controlling from the top. Ziam takes Nolan’s back. Ziam tries a takedown but Nolan escapes. Ziam lands a combination and Nolan gets the clinch. 10-9 Nolan.

Nolan with a leg kick but eats a big three-punch combination from Ziam. Nolan gets the clinch along the fence. Ziam reverses position and lands a knee. Nolan reverses and has the double underhooks. Nolan with some knees and he lands on the break and Ziam slips to the mat. Nolan gets on top into the half-guard and lands an elbow. Ziam attacks the arm from the bottom. Nolan gets out and postures against the fence. They scramble to the knees and Nolan lands a pair of knees to the legs of Ziam. They get to their feet. Nolan has body control and lands a knee. Ziam with a right hand as they separate. 10-9 Nolan, 20-18 Nolan.

Ziam is pressuring Nolan to back up. Nolan lands a knee then looks for a takedown as he pushes Ziam against the fence and has the body lock. Nolan with a knee. Ziam scores a big takedown. Ziam takes the back of Nolan. Nolan rolls and Ziam is in side control. Ziam takes the back. Ziam lands but Nolan is able to reverse and is inside the guard of Ziam. Nolan with some elbows from the top. Nolan has back control as they stand and lands a knee. Nolan lands a knee. Ziam scores another takedown. Ziam with some knees from the back. Ziam lands a big elbow as they stand. 10-9 Ziam, 29-28 Nolan.

Fight Result- Tom Nolan def. Fares Ziam by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #4 Brendan Allen (26-7, 14-4 UFC) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (16-5, 9-5 UFC)

Allen throws but is unable to connect. Allen with a body kick. Allen lands a right hand. Allen lands a leg kick. They trade jabs. Allen with a body kick. Allen with a jab. They trade jabs. Both land a leg kick. They trade jabs. Allen with a quick combo as Shahbazyan misses a right hand. Allen shoots for a takedown and Shahbazyan stuffs it. Both land a knee as they tie up. They separate. Shahbazyan connects with a right hand. Shahbazyan with a double jab. Allen looks for a takedown but Shahbazyan defends. Shahbazyan with a double jab followed by a left hand. Allen lands a pair of leg kicks. Shahbazyan with a heavy combo late. 10-9 Allen.

Allen with a leg kick. Allen lands a right hand as Shahbazyan lands a jab. Allen with a right hand followed by a left hook. Allen with a leg kick. Shahbazyan lands a leg kick. Allen lands a right hand inside the pocket. That have an exchange in the pocket and Allen looks for a takedown, but Shahbazyan defends it. Allen with a stiff jab and lands a big right hand. They clinch and Allen with an elbow. Allen works the jab. Shahbazyan lands a right hand. Shahbazyan with a jab. Allen lands a right hand. They trade as Shahbazyan circles away. Allen with a leg kick as Shahbazyan lands a jab. They trade late. 10-9 Allen, 20-18 Allen.

Allen lands a combination. Allen with a right hand. Shahbazyan works the jab. Shahbazyan with another jab. Allen lands a leg kick. Allen lands a right hand. Shahbazyan lands a right hand to the body. Allen fires back with some punches and lands an elbow. They trade jabs. Shahbazyan with a right hand. They trade punches. Shahbazyan with a right hand. Allen lands a leg kick. Allen with a short combo and they trade right hands. Shahbazyan with a right hand but Allen fires back a big combination. Shahbazyan with the jab. Allen with a body kick. Allen lands a right hand followed by an uppercut. Shahbazyan gets the body lock and pushes it to the fence, but Allen lands as they separate. Allen with a short elbow. Shahbazyan lands a combo. Shahbazyan’s face is messed up. Allen gets a late takedown. They get up and have a big exchange late. 10-9 Allen, 30-27 Allen.

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

> Welterweights- #5 Belal Muhammad (24-5 1 NC, 15-5 1 NC UFC) vs. #11 Gabriel Bonfim (19-1, 6-1 UFC)

Muhammad with some early jabs. Muhammad lands a right hand. Bonfim with a body kick. Muhammad lands a right hand. Bonfim lands a body kick. Bonfim works the jab. Muhammad lands a right hand and then a combo. They trade leg kicks. Bonfim lands a body kick and they trade heavy right hands. Muhammad with a leg kick. Bonfim lands a left hook. They trade leg kicks. Bonfim with a high kick. 10-9 Bonfim.

Bonfim with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Bonfim lands another leg kick. Bonfim with a quick combo in close range. Muhammad lands a right hand. Bonfim with more calf kicks. Bonfim with another calf kick. Muhammad lands a left hand. Bonfim works the jab and Muhammad lands a leg kick. Bonfim with another leg kick and they have an exchange. Bonfim with the jab and both land a left hook. Muhammad lands a right hand. Bonfim lands another leg kick. He lands another. Bonfim with a double jab. Muhammad rushes in but Bonfim lands a counter combination. Muhammad sneaks in a head kick. Bonfim back to the calf kick. He lands another. Muhammad with a high kick. 10-9 Bonfim, 20-18 Bonfim.

Muhammad immediately shoots for a takedown but Bonfim defends. Bonfim lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a right hand. Bonfim lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Bonfim with another heavy calf kick. Muhammad with a body kick. Bonfim lands a big right hand and Muhammad loses his mouth piece. Herb Dean steps in and Muhammad puts it back in and they get back going. Bonfim with another right hand. They trade as Bonfim is pressuring. Bonfim lands another big right hand. Bonfim lands another right hand. 10-9 Bonfim, 30-27 Bonfim.

Bonfim lands the jab. Bonfim with another jab as Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad with a body kick. He lands another one. Bonfim lands a right hand as Muhammad lands a left hand. Muhammad’s nose is busted up. Bonfim lands a jab. He lands another. Muhammad with a body kick. Muhammad lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks at the same time. Bonfim with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Muhammad lands a body kick. Bonfim with a right hand. Muhammad lands a jab. Bonfim with a big right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Bonfim, 40-36 Bonfim.

They trade punches. Bonfim with a big right hand. Muhammad lands a body kick. Bonfim lands a right hand. Bonfim works the jab as Muhammad lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Bonfim with a body kick and Muhammad catches it and lands a right hand. Bonfim connects with another right hand. They trade jabs. They trade punches and kicks. Muhammad’s face is messed up some more. They trade and Muhammad with a jumping knee. 10-9 Bonfim, 50-45 Bonfim.

Fight Result- Gabriel Bonfim def. Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC Fight Night 277 live results: Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

After a week off, UFC actions returns as the Octagon travels back to China for UFC Fight Night 277, taking place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau.

The main event is a five-round bout in the bantamweight division as Song Yadong takes on former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Both men are looking to get back into the win column following losses at UFC 324 in January, and a win here will get them right back into the title picture.

The co-main event is a light heavyweight battle pitting Zhang Mingyang against Alonzo Menifield with a spot in the 205-pound rankings on the line. Also on the main card is a battle of ranked heavyweights as Sergei Pavlovich battles Tallison Teixeira; a bantamweight fight between Kai Asakura and Cameron Smotherman; and a flyweight tilt pitting Alex Perez against Sumudaerji.

PRELIMS | 4 AM ET | 1 AM PT

> Women’s Strawweights- Loma Lookboonmee (10-4, 7-3 UFC) vs. Jaqueline Amorim (10-2, 4-2 UFC)

Lookboonmee lands a calf kick. Lookboonmee lands another leg kick. Amorim shoots for a takedown as she pushes Lookboonmee against the fence. Amorim has the body lock on as Lookboonmee is defending. Amorim drops down and attacks a leg as they scramble to the mat, but she ends up letting go and lands from the top. Lookboonmee with a few elbows from the bottom. Amorim passes guard to north-south position, but she moves back into side control and lands a couple of short punches. Amorim looking to attack an arm. Amorim locks in an armbar. It is in deep and Lookboonmee is trying to fight it off, but she ends up tapping! Amorim picks up the submission win.

Fight Result- Jaqueline Amorim def. Loma Lookboonmee by submission (armbar) at 4:04 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Zhu Kangjie (21-4 1 NC, 0-0 UFC) vs. Rodrigo Vera (21-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Kangjie with a hard leg kick. They both land leg kicks at the same time. Kangjie lands to the body and both land a leg kick. Vera scores a takedown. Kangjie is able to get to his feet against the fence. Vera lands a knee as they separate. They trade leg kicks. Vera lands a left hook. Vera lands a big shot and Kangjie goes down. Vera starts landing on the mat and Kangjie is in lots of trouble and it is all over! Vera scores the big finish.

Fight Result- Rodrigo Vera def. Zhu Kangjie by knockout (punches) at 1:50 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #14 Angela Hill (18-16, 13-16 UFC) vs. Jingnan Xiong (19-2, 0-0 UFC)

Xiong lands a leg kick and Hill lands a punch that makes Xiong stumble. They clinch and Hill lands some knees against the fence. Hill lands a knee and Xiong connects with a combo as they break apart. They clinch back up and Xiong pushes Hill against the fence, but they break. Xiong lands a leg kick. Xiong lands and they clinch. Xiong with some body shots and Hill lands an elbow and some knees. They separate as Hill lands a head kick. They clinch again and Xiong lands a knee. They separate. Hill lands a flying knee followed by a right hand. Xiong with a spin kick to the body and then a right hand. They trade in close range. Hill with another flying knee and a high kick and then Xiong lands a pair of right hands. They trade before tying up. 10-9 Hill.

They trade kicks. Both land inside the pocket. Both are throwing punches and landing kicks. Hill lands a right hand and then a high kick. Xiong lands a big right hand with her back to the fence. Hill gets the clinch and scores a takedown into side control. Xiong scrambles out to her feet. Hill lands an elbow. Hill with a knee and they trade right hands. They trade in close range. Xiong with a combo and Hill fires back with a right hand. Xiong lands a spinning back fist. Hill lands a body kick. They trade inside the pocket as Xiong lands a rapid fire series of punches. They trade elbows. Hill lands a knee and grabs the neck for a guillotine choke. Xiong escapes and Hill lands a body kick. Hill with another knee. 10-9 Hill, 20-18 Hill.

Hill lands a knee. Hill is pressing forward and both connect. Hill lands a right hand. They trade in close range and Hill ends with a body kick. Xiong with a combo to the body. Hill connects with a right hand. Hill with a jumping knee. Xiong lands a spinning back fist. Xiong with a right hand. Hill with a leg kick followed by a jumping knee and a right hand. They trade in the pocket and Hill lands a pair of knees. Hill continues to press forward as both land. Hill gets the body lock against the fence. Hill landing from the back on the feet. They separate and Xiong lands a spinning elbow before they have an exchange to end it. 10-9 Hill, 30-27 Hill.

Fight Result- Angela Hill def. Jingnan Xiong by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Rei Tsuruya (10-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Luis Gurule (11-3, 1-3 UFC)

Tsuruya works the jab and lands a left hand. Gurule with a right hand. Tsuruya hurts Gurule with a left hand and then grabs the back of Gurule. Tsuruya lands a knee as they go to the mat. Tsuruya with an elbow and then some big punches from the back. Gurule is covering up as Tsuruya is reigning down punches. Tsuruya is looking for a rear-naked choke. Gurule is able to escape as they get to their feet. Tsuruya has the back and gets a slam takedown, but they pop right up. Tsuruya jumps on the back and has a face crank on as they go to the mat and Gurule taps! Tsuruya picks up the submission win.

Fight Result- Rei Tsuruya def. Luis Gurule by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:19 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Aoriqileng (26-12 1 NC, 4-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Cody Haddon (8-1, 1-0 UFC)

Aoriqileng lands a combo before Haddon scores a takedown. Haddon gets the back and starts working for a choke, but Aoriqileng is able to get free as Haddon lets go. Haddon landing from the top. Haddon starts landing some elbows and has Aoriqileng in trouble. Haddon with some more ground-and-pound as he’s landing lots of shots, though Aoriqileng is surviving. More big shots by Haddon as the round ends. 10-8 Haddon.

Haddon lands before looking for a takedown, but Aoriqileng defends. Haddon looks for it again, but Aoriqileng grabs the neck for a guillotine choke, but Haddon escapes. They get to their feet. Aoriqileng with an uppercut. Haddon gets the body lock and lands a knee and Aoriqileng goes down. Haddon starts landing lots of shots and it is all over! Haddon scores the big finish.

Fight Result- Cody Haddon def. Aoriqileng by TKO (strikes) at 2:11 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Ding Meng (35-9, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jose Souza (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Meng with a leg kick. Souza lands a leg kick. Souza lands a snap jab followed by a left hand and a right hand combination. Meng with an inside leg kick. They both land leg kicks at the same time. Meng with a leg kick. Meng with more leg kicks. Meng with more kicks as Souza lands a left hook. Souza with an uppercut. Meng lands a leg kick followed by a right hand. Meng with a right hand. Souza has switched stances and is slowing down as Meng lands another leg kick. 10-9 Meng.

Souza throws a kick, but Meng grabs it, though he lets go. Meng with a leg kick. Meng with a leg kick as he is chasing Souza around. They trade inside the pocket and Souza lands a big knee. Meng does land a counter left hook. Meng with an inside leg kick then another as Souza lands a jab. Souza lands a kick to the groin and timeout is called. They resume quickly. Meng with more leg kicks. Meng catches a kick and lands a leg kick. Souza with a left hand. Souza lands a jab and Meng with a leg kick and a few punches after. Meng with a body kick. 10-9 Meng, 20-18 Meng.

Souza with a body kick and Meng lands a right hand. Meng with more leg kicks. Meng lands a right hand. Meng with a leg kick. Meng lands a right hand. Souza with a left hand. Meng with a leg kick followed by another. Meng chasing Souza down and landing, though there is some damage around his eye. Meng lands a combo that backs Souza up. Souza is just circling around and not landing with much offense. Meng is missing a lot, though. Souza with a quick combo. Souza with a jab. 10-9 Souza, 29-28 Meng.

Fight Result- Jose Souza def. Ding Meng by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Yi Sak Lee (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Luis Felipe Dias (16-5, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Dias lands a combination. Dias with a right hand and Lee almost goes down, but is on shaky legs. Dias with a leg kick. They trade and Dias drops Lee with a right hand and finishes it off with several follow-up shots. What a finish by Dias!

Fight Result- Luis Felipe Dias def. Yi Sak Lee by TKO (punches) at 3:40 of Round 1

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> Flyweights- #11 Alex Perez (26-10, 8-6 UFC) vs. Sumudaerji (19-7, 6-4 UFC)

Perez comes out firing punches. Perez lands a right hand. Sumudaerji with a left hand to the body but Perez rushes in throwing. Sumudaerji lands a left hand then a leg kick. Perez with a right hand before he pushes Sumudaerji against the fence. Perez with some short knees. Sumudaerji lands an elbow as they break. Perez lands a flurry of punches. Sumudaerji with a high kick. Sumudaerji with a combo then he works the jab and lands a high kick. Timeout is called for an eye poke on Perez. They get right back to action. Perez comes out firing. He shoots for a takedown but Sumudaerji lands to defend. Perez shoots for a takedown, but Sumudaerji defends. Sumudaerji gets a takedown, but Perez rolls for a guillotine choke. Sumudaerji defends as the round ends. 10-9 Sumudaerji.

Sumudaerji drops Perez with a left hand. Sumudaerji starts landing from the top as Perez is defending. Sumudaerji gets to his feet and the referee orders Perez up. They trade and Perez looks to get Sumudaerji down, but he defends and they separate. Sumudaerji lands a kick to the groin and timeout is called. Perez is throwing up in a bucket, so, technically, this fight should be stopped. The fight is stopped after Perez is unable to continue following the five-minute timeout period.

Fight Result- Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji ruled a no contest (accidental foul) at 1:45 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Jake Matthews (22-8, 15-8 UFC) vs. Carlston Harris (19-7, 4-3 UFC)

Matthews lands a combination. Harris fires back with punches. They both connect as Matthews comes in throwing. Both land again in close range. Matthews lands a right hand. Matthews lands a combo as Harris landed a leg kick. They clash heads before tying up. Matthews pushes it against the fence. They separate and Matthews lands a combination. Matthews wobbles Harris with a right hand. Matthews with an uppercut. Harris shoots for a takedown but Matthews defends. Matthews with a combination that connects. Both land and Matthews lands a big combination. Matthews with more big punches. Matthews lands two big right hands and they have a heavy exchange at the end. 10-9 Matthews.

Harris immediately shoots for a takedown, but Matthews defends and gets the mount. Matthews looks for a mounted triangle choke but ends up getting into side control. Matthews looks to attack the arm as he controls from the top. Matthews with some right hands. Matthews now looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. Harris looks for a guillotine choke from the bottom but Matthews easily pops his head out. Matthews lands from the half-guard. Matthews goes back for an arm-triangle choke but doesn’t have it fully locked on and lets go. Matthews back attacking an arm looking for a kimura. Harris lands an elbow to defend. 10-9 Matthews, 20-18 Matthews.

Harris lands a left hook. Matthews lands a right hand. Matthews lands a right hand and Harris goes down face first but he’s alert and Matthews gets on top. Matthews takes the back of Harris and lands as he has the body triangle locked on. Matthews ends up switching to controlling from the top. Matthews with an elbow from the top. Matthews with another elbow from the top as he’s controlling from the top. Matthews is pressuring Harris’ neck with his shoulder. Matthews gets the full mount. Matthews ends the fight on top. 10-9 Matthews, 30-27 Matthews.

Fight Result- Jake Matthews def. Carlston Harris by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Kai Asakura (21-6, 0-2 UFC) vs. Cameron Smotherman (12-6, 1-2 UFC)

Asakura with a heavy calf kick. Asakura with a high kick. Asakura with a right hand and more kicks. Smotherman lands a counter punch. Asakura lands a right hand and Smotherman goes down for a moment but gets up. Asakura pounces and drops Smotherman with a left hand and it is all over! What a knockout by Asakura!

Fight Result- Kai Asakura def. Cameron Smotherman by knockout (punches) at 1:50 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #3 Sergei Pavlovich (20-3, 8-3 UFC) vs. #15 Tallison Teixeira (9-1, 2-1 UFC)

Pavlovich hurts Teixeira early with some big punches and they back up to the fence as Teixeira is having trouble standing up. Pavlovich lands a right hand and Teixeira goes down and Pavlovich finishes it with shots from the top. Quick finish by Pavlovich.

Fight Result- Sergei Pavlovich def. Tallison Teixeira by knockout (punches) at :39 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Zhang Mingyang (19-7, 3-1 UFC) vs. #15 Alonzo Menifield (17-6-1, 10-6-1 UFC)

Mingyang with a high kick. Menifield lands a calf kick and then clips Mingyang with a couple of punches. They tie up and Menifield pushes Mingyang against the fence. Mingyang with a knee. Mingyang gets the underhooks and reverses position and lands some knees. Mingyang with more knees. They break apart and Menifield lands a flurry of big punches. Both men then connect with right hands. Menifield looks for a takedown against the fence. Mingyang lands a big elbow and Menifield is hurt. Menifield recovers and lands a big right hand and Mingyang goes down. Menifield lands big shots as they stand. Menifield with more big punches and Mingyang goes back down and Menifield finishes him off! What a finish by Menifield!

Fight Result- Alonzo Menifield def. Zhang Mingyang by TKO (strikes) at 4:15 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- #5 Song Yadong (22-9-1 1 NC, 11-4-1 UFC) vs. #7 Deiveson Figueiredo (25-6-1, 14-6-1 UFC)

They’re being patient more than a minute in. Yadong lands a few leg kicks while Figueiredo has done nothing until nearly two minutes in when he lands a body kick. Yadong with a couple more leg kicks. Figueiredo lands a body kick. Yadong with a jab to the body. Figueiredo lands a right hand. Figueiredo looks for a takedown but Yadong stuffs it. Figueiredo looks for a single leg but Yadong escapes and lands a leg kick. Figueiredo lands a body kick. Yadong slips on a kick and Figueiredo gets into the guard of Yadong. Figueiredo with some short punches from the top. 10-9 Yadong.

Figueiredo with a high kick. Yadong lands a right hand. Yadong lands a few punches as both are still feeling each other out. Yadong lands a big right hand. Yadong lands a heavy leg kick. Yadong with a right hand. Yadong lands a high kick after a quick scramble to the mat. Yadong with a jab and a leg kick. Yadong with a high kick. Yadong with a leg kick and Figueiredo gets a takedown, but Yadong quickly locks in a guillotine choke and Figueiredo taps! Yadong picks up the big main event win.

Fight Result- Song Yadong def. Deiveson Figueiredo by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:42 of Round 2

UFC Fight Night 276 live results: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

A busy stretch of events for the UFC ends this weekend before a week off as the Octagon returns to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 276.

The main event is a battle of ranked featherweights as Arnold Allen takes on Melquizael Costa in the five-round headliner. Allen is looking to get back into both the win column and the title picture following a loss to Jean Silva in January. Costa enters his first UFC main event riding a six-fight win streak and is coming off a big win over Dan Ige.

The co-main event is a featherweight clash pitting the exciting Doo Ho Choi against Daniel Santos. Also on the main card is a bantamweight bout between Malcolm Wellmaker and the debuting Juan Diaz; Modestas Bukauskas takes on short-notice debutant Christian Edwards in a catchweight fight; and welterweights Nikolay Veretennikov and Khaos Williams kick off the main card.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Shauna Bannon (7-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Nicolle Caliari (8-4, 0-2 UFC)

Caliari comes out throwing and Caliari gets a takedown as they scramble to the mat but get up and are clinched against the fence. Caliari gets another takedown and is working inside the guard of Bannon. Caliari landing some body shots. Caliari landing more from the top and looks to stand, but Bannon recovers full guard. Caliari controls and stands and lands some punches before getting to side control. Caliari is attacking an arm and looking to set up a kimura. Caliari lets go and lands a pair of knees to the body. 10-9 Caliari.

Caliari comes out landing a pair of leg kicks. Caliari pressing forward and grabs a leg, but lets go along the fence. Caliari has the leg and grabs the back against the fence. Caliari scores a takedown and is in the half-guard. Caliari working from inside the guard and lands. They are put on their feet. Bannon throws a body kick but Caliari grabs the body. Caliari lets go and Bannon lands another body kick before Caliari looks for a takedown. Bannon reverses to the top and lands from the half-guard. Bannon lands an elbow from the top. Bannon lands some elbows from the back late. 10-9 Bannon, 19-19.

Bannon lands a leg kick then a combination ending with a front kick. Bannon with a leg kick. Caliari lands a right hand as Bannon misses a spin kick. Caliari lands a combination to the body before they clinch against the fence. They separate and Caliari lands a stiff jab. Caliari gets Bannon to the ground and lands a big elbow from the top. Caliari lands some punches and elbows from the top. Caliari looking for an arm-triangle choke. She is squeezing and gets the mount and steps over and Bannon taps! Caliari picks up the submission win.

Fight Result- Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:08 of Round 3

> Flyweights- Daniel Barez (17-7, 1-2 UFC) vs. Luis Gurule (10-3, 0-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Barez lands a right hand. Gurule pressuring and lands a big flurry but Barez is able to grab control and has the back along the fence. Gurule escapes and lands a right hand. Barez gets a takedown and takes the back. Barez looks for a choke and looks for an arm-triangle choke as Gurule reverses to the top. Gurule is looking for an anaconda choke. Barez is able to defend and they scramble to their feet. Gurule lands a few right hands. They trade leg kicks. Barez shoots for a takedown and pushes Gurule to the fence. Gurule reverses position. Gurule with some left hands as they separate. Gurule lands a right hand. They both land late. 10-9 Gurule.

They trade to start the second. Barez lands a right hand. Gurule with a leg kick as Barez comes forward. They trade leg kicks. Barez hurts Gurule with a right hand. Gurule attacks a leg, but Barez escapes and lands some punches. Gurule recovers and they trade. Barez lands a right hand. They trade right hands and Barez lands a combination. Barez landing with more volume at the moment. Gurule lands a right hand. Gurule now starting to pick up the volume as he lands a hard jab and a hard right hand. Gurule wobbles Barez with a left hand and lands some big punches. Gurule is landing against the fence and Barez is hurt. Barez clinches but Gurule grabs the back and lands a German suplex. Gurule has the back and is landing along the fence. Barez gets to his feet. They separate and Gurule lands a right hand. Gurule lands a flurry against the fence. Gurule lands a right hand and another. 10-9 Gurule, 20-18 Gurule.

They trade inside the pocket as Gurule lands a leg kick. Gurule lands a pair of right hands and lands to the body against the fence. Gurule with some uppercuts and right hands. Gurule lands a big combination as Barez looked for a takedown opening. Gurule landing with way more volume as he keeps tagging Barez with short combinations. They trade punches in close range. Gurule lands a big left hand. Gurule lands a right hand. Gurule lands a combination. Barez with a pair of right hands. Gurule with a left hand. They trade punches. Both land at the end. 10-9 Gurule, 30-27 Gurule.

Fight Result- Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Alice Ardelean (11-7, 2-2 UFC) vs. Polyana Viana (13-8, 4-7 UFC)

They both land a leg kick at the same time to start. They trade more kicks. Ardelean lands a right hand before they trade leg kicks. Ardelean lands another right hand and Viana says she was poked in the eye, but it was a punch and they keep going. They trade as Ardelean comes forward. Ardelean lands some shots. Viana lands an elbow. Ardelean with a big combo and Viana is swinging back. They clinch and Viana lands an elbow. Ardelean lands a big shot and Viana goes to her knees. She gets up and they trade inside the pocket. Viana lands a body kick. Ardelean with a right hand. Viana lands a body kick. Ardelean with a combination. Ardelean landing the bigger punches. They trade late. 10-9 Ardelean.

They trade and Ardelean scores a takedown. Ardelean is controlling from the half-guard, but there isn’t a ton of action going on. Viana lands some elbows from the bottom. Ardelean remains in the full guard of Viana and lands some shots from the top. They are told to work by the referee. Ardelean lands and all of a sudden Viana yells out a verbal submission and the fight is stopped. It looks like Viana hurt her leg or knee as Viana had the body triangle around Ardelean and Ardelean used her back to squeeze Viana’s legs backward and Viana started tapping. A very unique finish.

Fight Result- Alice Ardelean def. Polyana Viana by submission (capsule lock) at 4:36 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Cody Brundage (11-9-1 1 NC, 5-8-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Andre Petroski (13-5, 8-4 UFC)

Petroski lands a leg kick. Petroski with a body shot. Brundage lands a right hand. Petroski with a body kick. Brundage lands a right hand. Petroski lands a leg kick. Petroski with a calf kick. They trade kicks and Petroski lands a knee to the body. Petroski looks for a takedown and Brundage jumps for a guillotine choke. Petroski is in side control and not in danger. Petroski steps over into the mount and lands. 10-9 Petroski.

Brundage drops Petroski with a left hook and he starts teeing off from the top. Brundage landing a lot of shots as Petroski is trying to cover up. Brundage is connecting with big punches and Petroski is taking a lot of punishment and it is all over! Brundage picks up the big finish!

Fight Result- Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski by TKO (punches) at :44 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights- #5 Ketlen Vieira (15-5, 9-5 UFC) vs. #11 Jacqueline Cavalcanti (10-1, 5-0 UFC)

Vieira lands some right hands and Cavalcanti lands a pair of leg kicks and right hands. Cavalcanti with an inside leg kick. Cavalcanti lands a leg kick and Vieira lands a right hand. They trade punches. Vieira lands a right hand. Cavalcanti with an inside leg kick. Cavalcanti lands a combination. Cavalcanti with an inside leg kick. There is not much going on except Cavalcanti landing leg kicks. Vieira lands a combo. Cavalcanti lands a body kick. 10-9 Cavalcanti.

Vieira pushes it against the fence and lands some short knees to the legs of Cavalcanti. Vieira is trying for a takedown but Cavalcanti defends. Vieira is able to get her down, but Cavalcanti lands a few elbows from the bottom. Vieira gets into the full guard of Cavalcanti and lands a pair of left hands. Cavalcanti with short elbows from the bottom, but Vieira is keeping on top and landing some. Vieira remaining on top and continues to land. Vieira ends the round on top. 10-9 Vieira, 19-19.

Both looking for openings to start the second. Cavalcanti with a short leg kick. Vieira lands a jab. They trade right hands as Cavalcanti is pressuring. Vieira lands a jab as Cavalcanti lands a leg kick. Cavalcanti lands a right hand. Cavalcanti with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Cavalcanti lands a body kick. Cavalcanti lands a right hand and a body kick. Cavalcanti lands against the fence and lands a body kick. Cavalcanti with a right hand. 10-9 Cavalcanti, 29-28 Cavalcanti.

Fight Result- Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Tommy Gantt (11-0 1 NC, 0-0 UFC) vs. Artur Minev (7-0, 0-0 UFC)

Gantt immediately gets the clinch and lands some knees against the fence. Gantt scores a takedown and has the back as they get right back up. Gantt with some knees. They remain clinched up and Gantt keeps advantage as Minev lands to the body. Gantt gets it down for a moment and has the back. Gantt takes it back down but they get up. They remain tied up and Gantt lands a knee to the groin and timeout is called. They get back going and clinch back up with both battling for position. 10-9 Gantt.

Gantt gets the clinch control again and has the body lock. He is controlling Minev against the fence and lands some knees. Gantt gets a big takedown, but they get right up. Gantt keeps back control and lands some punches and knees. Gantt gets Minev down and lands punches from the back. Minev is flattened out and Gantt is landing and it is stopped! Gantt picks up the win.

Fight Result- Tommy Gantt def. Artur Minev by TKO (punches) at 2:51 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- Tuco Tokkos (11-5, 1-2 UFC) vs. Ivan Erslan (14-6 1 NC, 0-3 UFC)

Erslan lands a right hand. Tokkos lands a leg kick. Erslan lands an uppercut and Tokkos is stunned. Erslan gets the back along the fence. Erslan separates and lands a combination and then a right hand. They trade in close range and Ersland hurts Tokkos with an uppercut. Tokkos shoots for a takedown and they scramble. Tokkos has Erslan pressed against the fence. They scramble down and Tokkos has the neck as they stand. They separate. They trade punches. Tokkos shoots for a takedown but Erslan sprawls. They break apart. Tokkos lands a pair of jabs followed by a right hand. Erslan lands several right hands along the fence. Tokkos now lands some big shots. Tokkos lands a flurry and Erslan lands some shots. Tokkos lands late. Wild round. 10-9 Tokkos.

Erslan lands the jab early as they trade punches. Tokkos shoots for a takedown but Erslan easily defends and lands from the top. Erslan passes to side control. Erslan gets the back and lands some knees. Erslan lands punches from the back. They roll and Erslan is back on top and lands. Erslan with some left hands from the top. Erslan ends the round on top. 10-9 Erslan, 19-19.

Tokkos lands a leg kick. Tokkos with some short punches. Erslan lands a right hand. Tokkos with a body kick. Tokkos shoots for a takedown, but Erslan ends up on top. Erslan lands some left hands from the top. Erslan keeps on top and continues to land from inside the guard of Tokkos. Erslan lands a right hand. They stand and Erslan has the back and takes it down. Erslan lands from side control. Erslan with some punches from the back. 10-9 Erslan, 29-28 Erslan.

Fight Result- Ivan Erslan def. Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Welterweights- Nikolay Veretennikov (14-7, 2-3 UFC) vs. Khaos Williams (15-5, 6-4 UFC)

They both come out swinging and landing. Williams lands a leg kick. Williams lands to the body and Veretennikov fires back with a right hand. Veretennikov with a quick combo. Williams rushes in and connects as they tie up against the fence. Williams lands some knees against the fence before they separate. Veretennikov lands a right hand. Williams connects with some big shots and Veretennikov goes down briefly. They get up but Veretennikov is still hurt. Williamslands a right hand and lands again and Veretennikov goes down and it is over! Williams gets the knockout win.

Fight Result- Khaos Williams def. Nikolay Veretennikov by TKO (punches) at 3:31 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Timmy Cuamba (10-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Bernardo Sopaj (12-3, 1-1 UFC)

Cuamba lands some early leg kicks. Sopaj lands a jab. Cuamba lands a body kick. Cuamba with another body kick. Sopaj with an inside leg kick. Cuamba with a left hook and Sopaj counters with a leg kick. Cuamba lands a left hand to the body of Sopaj. Cuamba with a right hand to the body followed by a leg kick. Sopaj lands a right hand. Cuamba with a combo to the body. Cuamba lands a right hand. Sopaj with a jab followed by a right hand. Sopaj shoots for a takedown and has the back along the fence. Sopaj jumps on the back and lands a left hand. Sopaj looks to get his arm under the chin but lets go. Sopaj with a neck crank. Cuamba gives a thumbs up. He survives. 10-9 Sopaj.

Cuamba lands a groin strike and timeout is called. They get back to action. Cuamba lands a right hook to the body. Cuamba lands to the body again. Sopaj looks for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Cuamba defends and they separate. Cuamba lands a combination. Sopaj lands a leg kick. Sopaj drops Cuamba with a left hand and starts landing lots of punches. Cuamba is in trouble as Sopaj is landing tons of shots and now mixes in elbows. Sopaj gets the mount and continues to land as Cuamba is bleeding. Sopaj with more left hands and now locks in a choke and Cuamba taps! Sopaj picks up the submission.

Fight Result- Bernardo Sopaj def. Timmy Cuamba by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:25 of Round 2

> 215-pound Catchweights- Modestas Bukauskas (19-7, 7-5 UFC) vs. Christian Edwards (8-4, 0-0 UFC)

Bukauskas lands a leg kick. Edwards with a hard leg kick. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Edwards with a right hand. Edwards pushes Bukauskas against the fence. They separate. Edwards lands a leg kick and Bukauskas throws his hands, but Edwards pushes it back to the fence. Edwards lands short punches and a knee to the body. Bukauskas forces separation. Bukauskas lands a hard body kick. Bukauskas with a right hand. They trade left hands. Bukauskas with a body kick. Bukauskas with a thudding right hand. Edwards lands a body kick and another. Bukauskas fires back a body kick. 10-9 Bukauskas.

Edwards with a front kick. Bukauskas lands a combination. Bukauskas with a front kick and both land a right hand. Bukauskas lands a right hand and Edwards is on shaky legs. Edwards forces a clinch to recover. They separate after nothing happens. Bukauskas lands a big combination. Bukauskas lands a right hand and Edwards is hurt. Bukauskas tries to land but they tie right back up. They separate after little action. Bukauskas with a high kick. 10-9 Bukauskas, 20-18 Bukauskas.

They trade and Bukauskas with a groin strike, but Edwards says he can continue immediately. They trade punches inside the pocket. They tie up against the fence. Edwards is looking for a takedown. Edwards is just hanging on. He lands an elbow and goes back to hugging. Edwards with a shoulder strike. They break apart. Bukauskas with a left hook. Bukauskas lands a leg kick as Edwards lands a left hand. Bukauskas with a spin kick to the body. Edwards is pressing forward as Bukauskas is circling. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Edwards with a leg kick. 10-9 Edwards, 29-28 Bukauskas.

Fight Result- Modestas Bukauskas def. Christian Edwards by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Malcolm Wellmaker (10-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Juan Diaz (15-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Diaz lands a leg kick. Wellmaker with a body kick. Wellmaker lands another hard body kick followed by a leg kick. Wellmaker with another body kick. Wellmaker lands a body kick. Wellmaker with a jab as he continues to connect with kicks. Wellmaker with a leg kick. Diaz grabs the body lock and pushes it to the fence. Diaz drags it down but they get right up. Diaz gets a big takedown but Wellmaker gets right up. Wellmaker lands a knee to the body. They break apart and Diaz drops Wellmaker with a right hand and then lands a knee as Wellmaker is on the mat. Timeout is called for a potential foul. It hit the shoulder so it’s not a foul. 10-9 Diaz.

Neither is landing nearly a minute into the round. Wellmaker with a left hand. Wellmaker with a left hand to the body. Wellmaker lands a body kick. Diaz grabs the body lock and scores a takedown. Diaz has control as they get to their feet. They go back to the mat with Diaz on the back. Diaz is now in the half-guard of Wellmaker. Diaz has the back as they stand and he drags it back down. Diaz is working for a choke as he traps an arm. Diaz locks in a rear-naked choke and Wellmaker taps!

Fight Result- Juan Diaz def. Malcolm Wellmaker by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:08 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Doo Ho Choi (16-4-1, 5-3-1 UFC) vs. Daniel Santos (13-2, 4-1 UFC)

Santos lands a big body kick. Choi with a heavy calf kick. Santos lands a right hand. Choi lands a jab as Santos lands a body kick. Santos looks for a takedown but Choi defends and lands a knee. Choi with a big calf kick. Santos lands a body kick. Santos with a right hand and both swing inside the pocket. Choi with a left hook and Santos lands a combo. Santos with a right hand. Santos lands an uppercut. Santos connects and Choi hurts Santos with a right hand. Santos with a series of uppercuts. Choi works the jab and Santos lands a big flurry to the head and body. Santos with a couple of uppercuts. Santos looks for a takedown. Santos gets a takedown but they get right up and Santos lands to the body. 10-9 Santos.

Santos lands a leg kick. Santos with a spinning heel kick. They both land combinations. Choi lands a jab. Santos looks for a takedown but Choi defends. Santos has Choi pushed against the fence. They break apart and Choi lands a jab. They trade jabs. Santos lands a combination. Choi lands the jab. They trade punches. Santos lands a right hand and Choi lands a big jab. Choi lands a big right hand. Choi with another right hand. Choi lands a double jab. Santos looks for a takedown but Choi defends and grabs the neck. They scramble apart. Choi lands a big left hook. Santos is backing up. Choi works the jab and is opening up. Santos is tired. Choi lands to the body and then a liver shot drops Santos and it is all over! What a fight!

Fight Result- Doo Ho Choi def. Daniel Santos by TKO (punch) at 4:29 of Round 2

> Featherweights- #7 Arnold Allen (20-4, 11-3 UFC) vs. #12 Melquizael Costa (26-7, 7-2 UFC)

Allen lands a leg kick. Costa lands a body kick followed by a spin kick. Allen drops Costa with a big left hand. Costa is able to get up and they clinch. Allen scores a takedown. Costa looks for the neck, but Allen spins out and has the back. Allen lands a knee. They stand, but Allen has control of a leg and scores a takedown. Costa ends up on top and lands some left hands from the half-guard. Costa takes the back and lands some elbows. Costa rolls and looks to lock on a body triangle. They get to their feet and Costa has the back along the fence. Costa keeps back control as they scramble and jumps on the back on the feet. Allen escapes and lands some punches before getting neck control. Allen with some elbows as Costa attacks the leg. 10-9 Allen.

Allen lands a nice jab. Costa with a short body kick and then a leg kick. Costa lands a jab as Allen lands a leg kick. Costa lands a leg kick. Allen is pressing forward. Allen with a nice combination. Allen lands a jab. Costa with a leg kick. He lands another. Costa lands a combination. Allen with a jab. Costa goes to the mat and Allen lands some leg kicks before he stands. Allen lands a left hand. They trade punches. 10-9 Allen, 20-18 Allen.

They come out and trade as Costa connects with a combination. Costa lands a leg kick and a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Allen connects with a solid left hand. Costa with a pair of leg kicks. Costa lands a knee and both land a leg kick. Allen lands a solid left hand. Costa lands a left hand. Allen connecting more as he is pressing forward. Costa with a combination. Allen lands a double jab followed by a left hand. Allen with a big left hand and follows with a combination. Costa looks for a single leg but pulls guard and Allen lands from the top. Allen with a pair of big elbows. Allen gets to side control and lands a big elbow. Costa is giving up his back and Allen lands. Allen stands and Costa is ordered up. Allen with a big left hand. Costa lands a left hand. 10-9 Allen, 30-27 Allen.

Costa lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Allen with the double jab. Allen lands a solid combination. Costa lands a left hand. Allen fires back with a left hand. Allen with a left hand. Costa lands one. Allen hurts Costa again with a left hand and they tie up against the fence. Allen scores a takedown. Allen controlling from the top. They get to their feet. Allen lands a left hand. Costa with a knee to the body and Allen fires back with a left hand. Allen lands a body kick. 10-9 Allen, 40-36 Allen.

Costa comes out landing as he connects with a combiation. Allen is able to score a takedown and connects from the back. They stand with Allen still on the back of Costa. Allen scores a takedown. Costa gives up his back as he tries to get up. Allen has body control as they stand. Allen lands a knee. Allen gets another takedown and is controlling from the top. Allen with an elbow from the top. Costa looks for an arm for a kimura, but Allen steps over and takes the back. Costa falls back to slam Allen down to try and break the grip, but Allen hangs on and has full control. Allen lands from the back. Allen lands big shots from the back as they go the distance. 10-9 Allen, 50-45 Allen.

Fight Result- Arnold Allen def. Melquizael Costa by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

UFC 328 live results: Chimaev vs. Strickland; Van vs. Taira

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

One of the most anticipated fights of the year headlines a stacked card capped off with two title fights as UFC 328 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The main event sees a heated rivalry culminate in a championship setting as UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev defends against former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Chimaev is making his first title defense after defeating Dricus Du Plessis for the title in August. Strickland gets his long-awaited chance to regain championship gold following his win over Anthony Hernandez in February.

The co-main event sees a second title fight as UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van defends against Tatsuro Taira. Van is making his first title defense after winning the flyweight title from Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in December. Taira gets his chance to become the first-ever Japanese UFC Champion on the heels of two straight wins.

Also on the main card is a heavyweight bout pitting Alexander Volkov against Waldo Cortes-Acosta; a welterweight fight between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley; and a battle of long-time UFC veterans as King Green takes on Jeremy Stephens.

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> Flyweights- Clayton Carpenter (8-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Jose Ochoa (8-2 1 NC, 1-2 UFC)

They come out trading and Ochoa lands a stiff left hand. Carpenter lands a left hook. Ochoa lands a combination. They trade kicks and Ochoa lands a pair of body shots. Carpenter looks for a takedown, but Ochoa grabs the neck and they get to the feet. Ochoa lands to the body. They both swing in close range. Ochoa with a front kick to the body. Ochoa lands to the body and follows it with a combination. Ochoa is working the body of Carpenter well. They trade leg kicks. They clinch and Carpenter lands a few knees. They separate and Ochoa lands a flurry. Ochoa lands a lot against the fence and down goes Carpenter. Carpenter gets up looking for a takedown and attacks the leg. Ochoa defends with some hammerfists and Carpenter is leaking from his nose. They get to their feet. They trade right hands. 10-9 Ochoa.

Carpenter lands a leg kick. Ochoa lands a combination. Ochoa lands a big flurry to the head and body against the fence. Ochoa lands to the body and Carpenter lands a body kick. Carpenter catches a kick and jumps on the back of Ochoa standing. Ochoa shakes him off but Carpenter grabs a leg. They get to their feet and both land combinations. They trade leg kicks. Carpenter lands a left hook as Ochoa throws a kick. They trade as Carpenter comes forward. Ochoa lands a spinning back fist. Ochoa lands a switch kick right to the chin of Carpenter. 10-9 Ochoa, 20-18 Ochoa.

Ochoa pressing forward and mixing punches and kicks to start the third. Ochoa looks for a jumping knee but Carpenter catches him and scores a takedown. Ochoa landing from the bottom as Carpenter is looking to set up a choke. Ochoa with more body shots from the bottom. Carpenter looks for the back but is too high and Ochoa shakes him off as they get to their feet. Ochoa lands a combination. Ochoa lands a big flurry against the fence. Carpenter circles away and lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Ochoa works the jab and Carpenter lands a pair of body kicks. They trade and Ochoa lands a pair of stiff jabs. Ochoa lands a big series of punches. 10-9 Ochoa, 30-27 Ochoa.

Fight Result- Jose Ochoa def. Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Baisangur Susurkaev (11-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Djorden Santos (11-2, 1-1 UFC)

Susurkaev lands a front kick to the body. Susurkaev lands a pair of kicks. Susurkaev with a combo ending with a head kick and then lands a body kick. Santos lands a calf kick. Santos lands a pair of leg kicks. Susurkaev with a big right hand. Susurkaev lands some more kicks. They trade and both land leg kicks. Susurkaev with a body kick and Santos lands a combo. They trade late. 10-9 Susurkaev.

Both are landing to start the second with Susurkaev landing with more volume. Susurkaev lands some leg kicks and combinations. Santos with an uppercut. They trade right hands. Santos lands an elbow. They trade inside the pocket. Santos grabs the body lock and pushes Susurkaev against the fence. Susurkaev is playing to the crowd as Santos is just holding on. They separate. Susurkaev lands a combination and Santos lands an uppercut. They trade late. 10-9 Susurkaev, 20-18 Susurkaev.

They both come out landing as Susurkaev lands to the body and Santos lands a small flurry. Susurkaev lands a right hand followed by a low kick. Susurkaev grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. They break apart and Susurkaev lands an uppercut. They trade in close range. Susurkaev lands a pair of big punches and Santos looked stunned briefly. They clinch and Susurkaev gets a takedown and starts landing from the back. Susurkaev locks in a rear-naked choke. It is in tight and Santos goes out cold! Susurkaev remains undefeated.

Fight Result- Baisangur Susurkaev def. Djorden Santos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:12 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Pat Sabatini (21-5, 8-2 UFC) vs. William Gomis (15-3, 5-1 UFC)

Sabatini immediately shoots for a takedown against the fence. Gomis is defending. Sabatini almost gets it down but Gomis keeps it upright. Sabatini gets the back as he’s still attacking for a takedown. Sabatini lands some punches from the back. Gomis spins and lands a knee as Sabatini keeps body control. Sabatini lands a knee. Gomis gives his back up and Sabatini lands some knees and right hands. Sabatini continues to attack a single leg. Gomis lands some and Sabatini gets a takedown. They get up at the horn. 10-9 Sabatini.

Sabatini pressing forward and throws some strikes as he shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Sabatini has neck control. Sabatini attacking the leg and is able to get a big takedown and takes the back of Gomis as they work to the feet. They break apart and Sabatini lands a right hand. Gomis lands a body kick. They tie up and both land while clinched before separating. They trade and both connect late. 10-9 Sabatini, 20-18 Sabatini.

Sabatini lands a pair of leg kicks. Sabatini with a leg kick and a right hand. Sabatini shoots for a takedown but Gomis sprawls and Gomis lands an elbow. They trade kicks. Sabatini lands a right hand and looks for a takedown against the fence. Sabatini with some short knees. Sabatini is working for the takedown as he has control of a leg. Sabatini lands to the body and gets Gomis to the mat. They get up and Sabatini has back control along the fence. Gomis lands a pair of elbows as Sabatini is working to get it down. Sabatini holds Gomis against the fence to the end. 10-9 Sabatini, 30-27 Sabatini.

Fight Result- Pat Sabatini def. William Gomis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Roman Kopylov (14-5, 6-5 UFC) vs. Marco Tulio (14-2, 2-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks as Tulio lands to the body. Tulio with a right hand but Kopylov circles away at the right moment. They both land leg kicks. Kopylov lands a body kick. Kopylov lands a combination. Tulio with a high kick. Tulio lands a right hand. Kopylov with a left hand. Tulio lands a head kick. Tulio with a straight right hand. Kopylov with a high kick and he lands a combination. Tulio with a high kick. They trade punches. 10-9 Tulio.

Kopylov lands a big right hook to start the second. Tulio works the jab and Kopylov lands a combination. Kopylov with a combination. Both connect and Tulio lands a combination. Tulio with a high kick. Kopylov lands a left hand as Tulio threw a high kick. Tulio lands a right hand. Tulio lands another right hand. Kopylov is bleeding around his eye. Kopylov lands a combination. Kopylov drops Tulio with a punch and starts landing as Tulio stands. Kopylov landing punches and Tulio goes back down. Kopylov landing from the top and Tulio gets to his feet and Kopylov grabs the body lock. 10-9 Kopylov, 19-19.

Kopylov drops Tulio again with another left hand. Tulio gets up but gets dropped again after a big combination from Kopylov. Kopylov is landing and Tulio stands. Kopylov gets a takedown. Kopylov lands from the top and they get back to their feet. They separate. Tulio lands a leg kick as Kopylov lands a jab. Kopylov lands a body kick as Tulio connects with a few punches. Kopylov lands a left hand. Kopylov with a high kick. Kopylov with a right hook. Tulio with a spin kick. They trade big punches at the end. 10-9 Kopylov, 29-28 Kopylov.

Fight Result- Roman Kopylov def. Marco Tulio by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jim Miller (38-19 1 NC, 27-18 1 NC UFC) vs. Jared Gordon (21-8 1 NC, 9-7 1 NC UFC)

Gordon with a high kick as Miller lands a right hand. Miller lands a combination against the fence and Gordon was briefly hurt. They clinch and separate as Gordon lands a body kick. Miller throws a kick and Gordon grabs the leg and gets a brief takedown. They get to their feet. They trade combinations after a brief timeout for a groin strike. Miller lands a right hook. Miller grabs a guillotine choke as they go to the mat. It is in deep and Gordon is trying to fight it off. Gordon taps! Miller picks up yet another UFC win!

Fight Result- Jim Miller def. Jared Gordon by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:29 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Grant Dawson (23-3-1, 11-2-1 UFC) vs. Mateusz Rebecki (20-4, 4-3 UFC)

Dawson lands a head kick and a knee. Dawson lands a knee as Rebecki looks for a takedown and they scramble on the mat. Dawson lands a knee as they sprawl up. Dawson gets the back of Rebecki as they get to the fence. Dawson is on the back of Rebecki as they stand. Rebecki is busted open around his eye and Dawson gets a pair of warnings about grabbing the fence. Dawson is attacking for a choke but lets go to land punches. Rebecki is able to spin into top control. Rebecki has the back as they get up. Rebecki with some punches from the back. Dawson lands a short elbow. Rebecki lands an uppercut as they separate. Rebecki with a right hand. Dawson lands a right hand and Rebecki sweeps his leg to the mat. 10-9 Dawson.

Dawson lands a knee and body kick. Dawson with another pair of body kicks. They trade and Rebecki lands a right hand and Dawson goes to his butt. Rebecki landing punches from the back. Rebecki has back control against the fence on the feet. Rebecki with some right hands from the back. Rebecki lands as they separate. Dawson lands a head kick. Dawson lands a body kick as Rebecki lands a left hand. Dawson with a leg kick. Dawson pressuring with lots of volume. Rebecki lands a right hand. Dawson with a combination. They trade leg kicks. Rebecki lands a left hand. Dawson lands a combo. Rebecki lands a right hand and then another right hook. Dawson with a knee to the body then a high kick. Rebecki scores a takedown. 10-9 Rebecki, 19-19.

Dawson lands a high kick but slips to the mat. They scramble and Dawson gets on the back of Rebecki. Dawson has the body triangle locked on. Dawson is looking for a rear-naked choke but Rebecki defends. Dawson almost had it in but let go as Rebecki defended. Dawson lands some punches and goes back for the choke. Dawson lets go and keeps back control and lands more punches. Dawson smothering from the back and attacks a choke. Dawson looks for the choke and has it in and Rebecki taps!

Fight Result- Grant Dawson def. Mateusz Rebecki by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:42 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Joel Alvarez (23-3, 8-2 UFC) vs. #14 Yaroslav Amosov (29-1, 1-0 UFC)

Amosov lands some leg kicks and connects with some punches and scores a takedown. They stand and Amosov is looking for a standing arm-triangle choke. He lets go and gets Alvarez back down to the mat. They get up and Amosov has back control and lands some punches. Amosov gets a late takedown. 10-9 Amosov.

Alvarez throws a combo but eats a counter right hand by Amosov. Amosov with a high kick. Amosov lands a pair of leg kicks. Alvarez lands some punches. Amosov gets the back and scores a big takedown. Amosov gets on top and locks in an arm-triangle choke and Alvarez taps! Amosov with a dominant win and he celebrates by break dancing.

Fight Result- Yaroslav Amosov def. Joel Alvarez by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:13 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Ateba Gautier (10-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Ozzy Diaz (10-3, 1-1 UFC)

Gautier lands a calf kick. Gautier lands a left hand followed by an uppercut. Gautier with a combination. Gautier with a left hand. Diaz lands a right hand. Gautier lands and Diaz forces a clinch. Diaz works hard for a takedown but Gautier lands a knee on the break. Gautier lands a right hand. Gautier with a calf kick. Diaz lands a jab. Gautier with an uppercut. They trade jabs. Diaz looks for a takedown and gets the back of Gautier against the fence. 10-9 Gautier.

Gautier lands to the body. Gautier with a high kick and a right hand to the body. Diaz lands a right hand. Gautier lands a right hand and Diaz goes down and some follow-up shots end it. Diaz was protesting but he was in real trouble. Gautier picks up another big win.

Fight Result- Ateba Gautier def. Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punch) at 1:10 of Round 2

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> Lightweights*- King Green (34-17-1 1 NC, 15-12-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (29-22 1 NC, 15-19 1 NC UFC)

*Stephens missed weight by four pounds

Green lands a left hand. Stephens lands a leg kick. They clinch and Stephens lands a right hand as they break. Green lands a big jab and then hurts Stephens with a left hand. Green lands a combo and has Stephens in trouble. Green then lands a kick right to the groin and timeout is called. They return to action and Green lands a combo and a body kick. Green gets a takedown and starts landing a big flurry from the top. Green with some big elbows and tons of left hands from the top. Stephens looks for an arm but Green lands big elbows and is teeing off from the top. Green gets the back and locks in a tight rear-naked choke and Stephens taps!

Fight Result- King Green def. Jeremy Stephens by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:20 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #6 Sean Brady (18-2, 8-2 UFC) vs. #9 Joaquin Buckley (21-7, 11-5 UFC)

Brady lands a left hand and looks for a takedown. Brady looks for a takedown but Buckley defends. Brady lands a left hand. Buckley lands a leg kick but Brady is able to turn it into a takedown. Brady gets the mount and is landing a lot of punches. Brady with lots of shots and Buckley is in big trouble. Brady landing a lot and looks for an arm for a kimura. Buckley is trying to fight it. Brady lands on top to end the round. 10-9 Brady.

Brady lands a head kick. Brady gets the back and drags Buckley to the mat. Brady gets into side control. Brady controlling and landing and looked for a choke, but Buckley forced a scramble up. Buckley looked to land and throws a kick, but Brady catches it and scores a takedown. Brady gets the mount and is landing lots of punches. Buckley is blocking a lot of them, but Brady starts landing elbows. Brady with lots of shots from the top. Brady lands a big elbow and ends the round in the mount. 10-9 Brady, 20-18 Brady.

Brady looks for a takedown, but Buckley defends. Brady shoots for another takedown and pushes Buckley to the fence. Brady completes the takedown. Brady gets the mount and is landing lots of punches as Buckley is pinned on the bottom. Brady landing a lot from the top. Brady with elbows and punches from the top. Just complete dominance so far. Brady with tons of shots from the top as he is pouring it on late. 10-8 Brady, 30-26 Brady.

Fight Result- Sean Brady def. Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- #2 Alexander Volkov (39-11, 13-5 UFC) vs. #4 Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-2, 10-2 UFC)

Volkov with a pair of inside leg kicks. They trade leg kicks. Volkov lands some more leg kicks. Cortes-Acosta lands a stiff jab. Volkov with more inside leg kicks. He lands some more and Cortes-Acosta fires some punches in there, but nothing really connects. Volkov lands a leg kick and a left hand as Cortes-Acosta was rushing in. They trade leg kicks. Cortes-Acosta lands a jab. They both land big punches in close range. They trade leg kicks. Volkov with a body kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a left hand. Volkov with more leg kicks. 10-9 Volkov.

They both land big punches to start the second. Volkov lands a leg kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. They trade leg kicks. Volkov with an inside leg kick and Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. Cortes-Acosta swings big but just misses. Cortes-Acosta lands a jab. Volkov hurts Cortes-Acosta with a left hand and Cortes-Acosta backs up. Volkov lands a combo. Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick. Volkov with a kick to the body. Volkov lands a pair of jabs and a leg kick. Volkov hurts Cortes-Acosta with a leg kick and then a body kick. 10-9 Volkov, 20-18 Volkov.

Volkov lands a body kick. Volkov with a pair of kicks. Timeout is called after an eye poke by Cortes-Acosta. They get back going and Cortes-Acosta lands a combination. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. Volkov lands a stiff jab. Volkov lands a jab and a body kick. Cortes-Acosta misses a right hand but lands a jab. Volkov is bleeding from the nose. Cortes-Acosta connects. Cortes-Acosta lands an uppercut. Volkov lands a body kick. Volkov with a body kick and Cortes-Acosta looks for a takedown. Cortes-Acosta lands a knee as they separate. Volkov with a body kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. Volkov lands a stiff jab. Volkov with a front kick to the body followed by a right hand. Volkov lands a calf kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a combo. Cortes-Acosta with a right hand. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta, 29-28 Volkov.

Fight Result- Alexander Volkov def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Joshua Van (16-2, 9-1 UFC) vs. #3 Tatsuro Taira (18-1, 8-1 UFC)

Taira lands a calf kick. Taira with another calf kick. Taira shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Taira scores the takedown and gets right into the mount. Taira controlling from the top and gets into side control. Van tries to get up and Taira has neck control. Van is able to get to his feet. Van lands a jab. Taira with a leg kick. Taira gets another takedown. They get to their feet and Taira has Van pinned against the fence. Taira lands some knees. Taira gets it back down and lands some shots as they stand. 10-9 Taira.

Taira lands a combination. Taira shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Van is fighting the hands. Taira lands a knee and separates. Taira with a right hand. He lands another. Van lands a jab. Van lands another and is connecting as he lands a right hand. Taira scores a takedown. Taira controlling from the top. Taira gets the mount. Van with some elbows to the body from the bottom. Taira attacking the neck and looks for a D’Arce choke. They stand and separate. Van drops Taira with a right hand and starts landing from the top. Van lands from the top but Taira is able to survive. 10-9 Van, 19-19.

Taira is chasing the takedown as Van is stalking him. Taira lands a jab. Van lands a combination. Van lands some big punches. Taira shoots for a takedown but Van defends. Van lands a big combination to the head and body. Van with a jab and a right hand. Taira lands a calf kick. Taira shoots for a takedown but Van lands a big knee. Van follows with a flurry and Taira circles away. Van lands a big uppercut and then a right hand. Van with a double jab and Taira goes down. Van starts landing shots from the top. They get up and Van drags Taira down. Van looking for a rear-naked choke. Van landing left hands. They get to their feet. Taira lands a left hand. Van with two right hands. Van with an uppercut. Taira shoots for a takedown but Van defends. Taira scores a takedown. They get up. Taira lands a left hand. 10-9 Van, 29-28 Van.

Taira lands a heavy calf kick. Taira lands an uppercut and they trade punches. Taira shoots for a takedown and is able to score it. Taira is able to work his way to the mount position. Taira is smothering from the top. Taira lands an elbow. Van is able to spin to the top and Taira goes for a triangle choke. Van escapes and they stand. They trade jabs. Van hurts Taira with a right hand and some follow-up punches. They trade. Taira shoots for a takedown but Van defends against the fence. They separate as Van lands a jab. 10-9 Taira, 38-38.

Van landing to start the round as he connects with a right hand. Taira lands a right hand. Taira shoots for a takedown but Van defends it. Van lands a combo. Taira gets a clinch but Van connects to the body to break it. Taira looks for a takedown but Van defends and lands to the body. Van lands some big shots and Taira is having trouble on his feet but stays on it though it it stopped! Van picks up the win and keeps the title.

Fight Result- Joshua Van def. Tatsuro Taira by TKO (punches) at 1:32 of Round 5 to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Middleweight Championship- C Khamzat Chimaev (15-0, 9-0 UFC) vs. #3 Sean Strickland (30-7, 17-7 UFC)

Chimaev with a body kick. Chimaev gets a takedown. Chimaev gets the back and is keeping Strickland down. He is looking to lock in a choke. Chimaev with a left hand. Chimaev gets the hooks locked in. Chimaev lets the hooks go but keeps full back control. Chimaev gets the mount position and lands a right hand. He gets the back of Strickland as they stand and gets it right back down. Chimaev looks for the choke and has it around the chin. Strickland defends. 10-9 Chimaev.

Chimaev lands a right hand. Strickland with a jab. Strickland just misses a right hand. Strickland with a counter right hand after Chimaev lands to the body. They trade jabs and Strickland lands a right hand. Chimaev shoots for a takedown but Strickland defends and is on top. Strickland with a left hand from the top. They get to their feet. Strickland lands a right hand. Chimaev shoots for a takedown but Strickland defends. Strickland gets on top and lands some big ground strikes. Strickland controlling from the top. 10-9 Strickland, 19-19.

They trade jabs and Chimaev lands a right hand. Strickland works the jab and Chimaev lands two kicks. Strickland with a combination. Both are working the jab. Strickland just working the jab and lands a right hand. Strickland with a right hand. Strickland lands a big right hand. Chimaev is pushing forward and lands to the body as Strickland works the jab. Strickland tagging Chimaev with the jab. Strickland landing the jab and Chimaev lands a right hand. They’re trading jabs. They continue to trade and Strickland is getting the better of it. 10-9 Strickland, 29-28 Strickland.

They trade jabs. They trade and Strickland circles away. Strickland peppering punches in there. Chimaev lands a leg kick and a body shot. Chimaev lands a big right hand. Chimaev lands a body kick. Strickland is working the jab but it doesn’t have the same impact. Strickland then lands a right hand. Chimaev with a right hand. Chimaev with a left hook to the body and lands a right hand. They trade jabs. Chimaev lands to the body. Strickland continues to work the jab. Chimaev scores a takedown. Chimaev gets the back of Strickland. Chimaev landing as he has control. Chimaev keeps the back. 10-9 Chimaev, 38-38.

Chimaev gets the takedown and has the back as they work to the fence and to their feet. Strickland spins and Chimaev still has control against the fence. Chimaev attacking the back. Strickland with a knee and Chimaev lands to the body as they separate. They trade jabs. They trade them again. Chimaev lands a right hand. Strickland lands a right hand. Chimaev lands a calf kick. Strickland works the jab. Chimaev is pressing forward. Strickland lands a jab. Chimaev scores with a right hand. Chimaev scores a takedown but they get to their feet. Chimaev holding onto Strickland’s back. Chimaev lands to the body as they break apart. Strickland lands a right hand. Chimaev with a big right hand. Strickland lands a jab. Close fight. 10-9 Chimaev, 48-47 Chimaev.

Fight Result- Sean Strickland def. Khamzat Chimaev by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) to win the UFC Middleweight Championship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Meerschaert missed weight by four pounds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UFC Fight Night 274 live results: Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC closes out a busy month of April with the Octagon back inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 274.

The main event is a pivotal five-round bout at featherweight as former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling takes on Youssef Zalal. Sterling is gunning to become a two-division champion and is looking to score his second straight win on the path to a title shot. Zalal has risen up the 145-pound rankings during his second UFC stint, winning eight straight fights overall and all five of his UFC bouts during his second run.

The co-main event is a battle of ranked women’s bantamweights as Norma Dumont battles Joselyne Edwards. Also on the main card is a lightweight fight between Rafa Garcia and Alexander Hernandez; a bantamweight bout pitting Montel Jackson against Raoni Barcelos; and a heavyweight opener between Marcus Buchecha and Ryan Spann.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Talita Alencar (7-1-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Julia Polastri (14-5, 2-2 UFC)

Both looking to establish their range in the first minute as they don’t trade until a minute in. They trade kicks. Polastri lands a hard body kick. Alencar lands a high kick. Alencar lands a right hand and Polastri counters with a leg kick. Polastri lands a series of kicks. Polastri lands a stiff jab. Alencar with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Alencar scores with a body kick. Polastri lands a jab followed by a body kick. Polastri lands a body kick and they trade right hands before Polastri puts it against the fence, but they break the clinch. Alencar scores a takedown but Polastri is throwing upkicks. Alencar with a leg kick as Polastri is on her back. Polastri tries to get up, but Alencar keeps it down and gets to side control. Alencar with a few shots from the top. 10-9 Alencar.

Polastri lands a stiff jab. Alencar lands a right hand. Polastri with a stiff inside leg kick. They trade kicks before both land punches in close range. Polastri starting to land with more volume as she lands a body kick. Polastri lands a jab. Alencar throws some kicks that Polastri blocks, but Alencar lands a combo. Polastri lands a high kick. They trade inside the pocket. Polastri lands a body kick. Polastri snaps Alencar’s head back with a jab. Polastri lands a body kick, but Alencar grabs it and scores a takedown. Alencar gets into the half-guard. Alencar lands a pair of elbows, though she got warned for back to the head shots. Alencar lands to the body from the top. Alencar lands some elbows from the top. 10-9 Alencar, 20-18 Alencar.

Alencar with a body kick and a spinning back fist. Alencar lands a combo as Polastri lands a leg kick. Polastri with a body kick and Alencar lands a right hand. They trade jabs. They trade as Alencar looks for a takedown. Alencar with a right hand followed by a high kick. They trade. Polastri lands a right hand. Alencar lands a solid combination. Polastri with a leg kick. Alencar lands a solid right hand. They trade kicks and Polastri lands a jab. Alencar lands a body kick. Polastri lands a combo. Alencar with a right hand and they trade at the end. 10-9 Polastri, 29-28 Alencar.

Fight Result- Talita Alencar def. Julia Polastri by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Max Griffin (20-12, 8-10 UFC) vs. Victor Valenzuela (13-4, 0-0 UFC)

Neither has landed in the first 90 seconds. Valenzuela lands a leg kick. Griffin lands as they almost clinch up. Valenzuela lands and then lands a body kick. Valenzuela shoots for a takedown but Griffin defends and just misses a right hand. Griffin lands a short combo. Griffin lands a right hand as Valenzuela comes forward. Valenzuela with an inside leg kick. They trade and Valenzuela lands a body kick. Valenzuela lands a pair of right hands and Griffin counters and almost gets a takedown. Valenzuela defends as they work to the feet. 10-9 Valenzuela.

Valenzuela lands a pair of body kicks. Griffin with a leg kick. Valenzuela lands a left hand as he comes forward. Griffin lands a leg kick. Valenzuela lands a spinning back fist as Griffin scores a takedown and he nearly had a choke locked in as they scramble up and separate. Griffin lands a leg kick and looks for a takedown, but lands a right hand as he abandons the attempt. Griffin with a short combo as he advances. Valenzuela tries a wheel kick but Griffin ducks under and scores a takedown. They scramble up and Griffin lands an elbow in the clinch. Valenzuela has the body lock and drags it to the knees. They separate and both land combinations. 10-9 Griffin, 19-19.

Valenzuela lands a big combination and had Griffin in trouble. Griffin recovers and scores a takedown. Griffin controls for a moment before they work to their feet. They trade and Valenzuela connects with a solid right hand. Valenzuela lands a right hand as Griffin is backing up. Valenzuela lands a jab. Griffin lands a combination. Griffin looks for a takedown but Valenzuela defends. Valenzuela with a short uppercut. Valenzuela lands a left hand and pushes Griffin to the mat. Valenzuela lands an elbow and a knee. Griffin lands a right hand. Valenzuela with a small combination and he lands a body kick. Valenzuela lands a knee and Griffin lands a right hand. Griffin lands a knee. Valenzuela with a high kick and lands a combo. 10-9 Valenzuela, 29-28 Valenzuela.

Fight Result- Victor Valenzuela def. Max Griffin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Francis Marshall (9-3, 3-3 UFC) vs. Lucas Brennan (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

Marshall lands a right hand followed by a leg kick. Marshall with a quick combination and lands a right hand that forces Brennan to look for a takedown. Marshall scores a takedown and lands from the top. Marshall continues to land and control from the top. Marshall working inside the half-guard of Brennan. Marshall lands to the body. Brennan looks for a heel hook as he attacks the leg. Marshall escapes and ends up back on top. Marshall lands an elbow. They get to their feet. 10-9 Marshall.

Marshall lands a right hand. Marshall with another right hand. Marshall lands a big right hand that stuns Brennan. Brennan shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence, but Marshall defends and has control against the fence. Brennan reverses and lands some knees to the legs of Marshall. Marshall lands some and gets Brennan down to the mat. Marshall smothering from the top and lands from side control. Brennan with some knees to the body from the bottom. Marshall with a knee from the top. 10-9 Marshall, 20-18 Marshall.

Marshall with a high kick. Brennan lands a body kick, but Marshall catches it and trips Brennan to the mat. Brennan gets back to his feet. Marshall lands a right hand. Marshall with a quick combo. Brennan lands a left hand. Marshall lands a right hand as Brennan tried a spinning attack. Marshall with a leg kick. Marshall lands a right hand. Brennan connects. Marshall with a right hand. Marshall lands to the body. They trade and Marshall lands a right hand. Marshall with another right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Marshall, 30-27 Marshall.

Fight Result- Francis Marshall def. Lucas Brennan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Jafel Filho (17-4, 3-2 UFC) vs. Cody Durden (17-10-1, 6-8-1 UFC)

Durden lands a right hand after Filho lands a leg kick. Durden with a high kick. Durden grabs a leg and lands a right hand before getting Filho to the mat. Durden lands from the top as Filho tries to sweep up, but Durden keeps it down. Filho is able to scramble to the top. They stand with Filho on the back. Durden landing short punches to defend. They separate. Durden lands a right hand. Filho with a left hook. Durden gets Filho down and lands a few right hands from the top. Both are attacking the leg. They scramble up and Durden lands. 10-9 Durden.

Durden lands a right hand. Filho lands a leg kick. Durden with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Durden lands an inside leg kick. Durden with a right hand. Durden grabs a leg and gets a brief takedown, and Filho lands an upkick before he stands. Durden looks for a takedown and Filho tried to grab the fence, but Durden got him down. Durden lands an axe kick to the groin and timeout is called. They return to action. Durden with a leg kick. Filho lands a right hand. Durden with a leg kick. Durden with a jab and Filho scores a takedown. Filho gets the back and looked for a choke, but let go to land before the round ends. 10-9 Filho, 19-19.

Durden lands a right hand. He lands another. Both are landing in close range before Filho initiates a clinch and pushes it to the fence. Filho lands an elbow and left hook on the break. They trade big punches and Filho looks for a takedown. Durden looked for a choke but Filho escaped and they’re tied up along the fence. Filho lands some knees to the body. Durden is able to get Filho down. Filho escapes and Durden lands a body kick as Filho was on the mat. Durden gets back on top. Filho with shots from the bottom. Durden has the back and is controlling. Durden is looking for a choke and is cranking. Durden lets go and lands from the back. 10-9 Durden, 29-28 Durden.

Fight Result- Cody Durden def. Jafel Filho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #12 Mayra Bueno Silva (10-6-1 1 NC, 5-6-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Michelle Montague (7-0, 1-0 UFC)

Montague quickly lands and scores a big takedown. Montague lands lots of punches from the top as Silva is able to recover the half-guard. Montague attacks the neck. Montague continues to control from the top. Montague transitions to side control and lands some hammerfists. Silva gives up her back and Montague lands punches with a few elbows mixed in. Montague keeps on top and continues to land to end the round. 10-8 Montague.

Montague lands and connects with a right hand. Montague looks for a takedown but Silva defends and lands. Montague pushes Silva against the fence and Silva grabs the neck for a choke. Montague drops to the mat to escape and they are back at a distance. Silva with a pair of kicks. Montague lands a combination. Silva lands a body kick that hurts Montague. Montague shoots for a takedown but Silva sprawls. Silva looks to take the back of Montague. Silva is attacking for a kimura. Montague gets free and is able to get back on top and starts landing and controlling. Silva lands an upkick right to the face of Montague while she was down and it’s an illegal kick. They get back going on the feet. Silva with a body shot and a pair of calf kicks. Montague looks for a takedown against the fence. They separate and trade to end the round. 10-9 Montague, 20-17 Montague.

Montague lands a stiff combination. Montague with a quick flurry. Silva lands some kicks. Montague scores a takedown. Montague lands from the top, but Silva is able to get the back and is on the back as Montague stands with Silva on her back. Montague is able to get out and gets into side control and lands elbows to the body. Montague lands lots of shots from the top as they go the distance. 10-9 Montague, 30-26 Montague.

Fight Result- Michelle Montague def. Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Jackson McVey (6-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. Sedriques Dumas (10-4 1 NC, 3-4 1 NC UFC)

McVey quickly pushes Dumas against the fence. They trade knees along the fence. McVey with some knees. They continue to trade knees. McVey with some shoulder strikes. Dumas lands a right hand as they break. McVey drops Dumas with an uppercut and starts landing from the top. McVey landing lots of shots and then attempts a D’Arce choke. He has it locked in and Dumas taps! McVey picks up the win.

Fight Result- Jackson McVey def. Sedriques Dumas by submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:14 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Rodolfo Vieira (11-4, 6-4 UFC) vs. Eric McConico (10-4-1, 1-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and McConico goes down after Vieira lands a right hand. He gets up and they tie up and Vieira gets the back and looked for a choke. McConico escapes and Vieira locks in an armbar. McConico escapes and has the back of Vieira. They break apart. McConico lands a knee. They trade leg kicks and Vieira gets a brief takedown and has the back on the feet. They scramble and Vieira keeps back control. Vieira still controlling along the fence and lands a knee as they break. McConico lands a left hand and a pair of body kicks. They trade punches. 10-9 Vieira.

Both are landing and McConico is landing some solid combinations to start the second. McConico lands a left hand and a high kick. Vieira lands a leg kick. Vieira lands a right hand to the body. McConico with a combination and lands a big left hand. Vieira with a right hand and he looks for a takedown. McConico is defending against the fence. Vieira keeping body control and McConico spins to give up his back. McConico with a body punch as they separate to the center. They trade right hands. 10-9 McConico, 19-19.

Vieira with a leg kick. He lands another. McConico lands a few jabs and then a left hand. McConico with a combination. Vieira with a leg kick and a right hand. Vieira looks for a takedown but McConico defends as they tie up against the fence. Vieira tries a takedown but McConico ends up on top and lands an elbow. McConico lands a right hand as they break the tie-up. McConico with a left hand. Vieira lands a right hand. McConico with a jab. McConico lands a left hand. McConico with a stiff jab and a left hand. 10-9 McConico, 29-28 McConico.

Fight Result- Eric McConico def. Rodolfo Vieira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Heavyweights- Marcus Buchecha (5-2-1, 0-1-1 UFC) vs. Ryan Spann (23-11, 9-6 UFC)

Buchecha lands a leg kick. Buchecha looks for a takedown but Spann defends and Spann lands some punches from the top. Spann gets to side control. Buchecha gives up his back and Spann lands shots to the back. Buchecha reverses to the feet and has the back of Spann. Buchecha gets Spann to the mat. Buchecha tries to get the back of Spann, but Spann is able to escape to his feet. Buchecha with a front kick. Buchecha shoots for a takedown as Spann lands an uppercut. Buchecha gets to sprawl position. Spann is trying to get his arm free and lands a knee to the body and stands and backs away. Buchecha is ordered up. Spann with a front kick. Buchecha with a heavy leg kick and shoots for a takedown. Buchecha pulls guard to attack the leg, but Spann escapes. Spann gets the neck to get Buchecha down. Spann has back control. Spann lands a pair of hammerfists and stands. 10-9 Spann.

Buchecha gets a warning for his fingers being extended. Buchecha gets another warning. Buchecha lands a leg kick and shoots for a takedown but Spann defends as he grabs the neck. They stand. Buchecha lands a jab. Spann lands a massive right hand and Buchecha goes down and it is all over!

Fight Result- Ryan Spann def. Marcus Buchecha by knockout (punch) at 2:10 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- #14 Montel Jackson (15-3, 9-3 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (21-5, 10-4 UFC)

Jackson drops Barcelos with a body kick and starts landing from the top. Jackson with lots of punches as Barcelos is trying to get to his feet. Barcelos is up and has Jackson against the fence. They break apart and Jackson lands a left hand and a body kick. Jackson with another body kick, but Barcelos grabs the leg and scores a takedown. Jackson is able to work his way up and they break apart. Barcelos gets another takedown and has the back as they scramble. Barcelos is looking for a choke late but time runs out. 10-9 Jackson.

Jackson lands a body kick. Barcelos with a right hand. Barcelos lands a body kick followed by a leg kick. Jackson lands a left hand followed by a jab. Barcelos looks for a takedown but Jackson defends it. Barcelos shoots for a takedown against the fence and is able to briefly get him down. Barcelos keeps body control and has Jackson pushed against the fence. Jackson lands a knee and a couple more. Barcelos trips Jackson to the mat. Barcelos gets the full mount. Barcelos gets the back of Jackson and locks in a rear-naked choke but Jackson survives yet again. 10-9 Barcelos, 19-19.

Barcelos looks for an immediate takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Jackson lands to defend and they separate. Barcelos lands a leg kick. Jackson lands a combination. Barcelos looks for a takedown and is able to score it. They scramble up and go to the fence. Jackson lands a knee. They break apart and Jackson lands the jab. Jackson with a high kick. Jackson back to the jab. Barcelos shoots for a takedown and gets it, but they get right to their feet. They trade kicks as they separate. Barcelos gets a takedown and works for a choke late and is on Jackson’s back as the fight ends. Close fight. 10-9 Jackson, 29-28 Jackson.

Fight Result- Raoni Barcelos def. Montel Jackson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Davey Grant (15-8, 8-7 UFC) vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti (17-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. Grant lands a heavy calf kick. Grant with a body kick and a right hand. They both land punches. Grant with a switch kick and he lands an overhand right. Martinetti lands an uppercut. Martinetti with a leg kick and Grant lands a right hand. Grant connects with a solid left hand. Grant with a calf kick and lands another. Grant with more leg kicks. Grant lands a left hand followed by a leg kick. Grant with a leg kick as he continues to land with more volume. Grant with another calf kick. Grant with a combo to the body. Martinetti with a jumping knee. 10-9 Grant.

Grant landing low kicks to start and Martinetti lands a combination. Martinetti with a right hand. Martinetti lands another right hand. Grant lands a calf kick. Grant with a leg kick. Martinetti lands a left hand. Grant with an inside leg kick and he lands a side kick. Martinetti with a left hand. He lands another to the body. Grant with a leg kick. Martinetti lands a flurry against the fence. Grant with a combination and a high kick. Grant lands a combo. Martinetti lands a left hand. Grant with a right hand. Grant with a heavy overhand right. Grant lands another right hand and follows with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Grant with a calf kick. They trade and Grant lands a big right hand. Martinetti with a spinning back fist. Grant with more calf kicks. 10-9 Grant, 20-18 Grant.

They trade and Martinetti looks for a takedown, but Grant defends. Grant lands an uppercut. They trade leg kicks. Grant lands to the body and follows with a leg kick. Martinetti with a front kick to the face. Martinetti with an uppercut. Grant with a right hand and they trade inside the pocket. Martinetti lands a teet kick. Grant lands a combo. Grant with a left hand and a leg kick. Martinetti with a short elbow. Grant with a right hand and he continues to land leg kicks. Grant with a left hook. Grant lands a knee. Martinetti scores a takedown. Martinetti looks for the back on the mat. They get to their feet. Martinetti drags it down briefly but they stand and both start landing. Grant with a combo. 10-9 Grant, 30-27 Grant.

Fight Result- Davey Grant def. Adrian Luna Martinetti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Rafa Garcia (18-4, 6-4 UFC) vs. Alexander Hernandez (18-8, 10-7 UFC)

Garcia lands a right hand. Garcia with a leg kick. Hernandez lands a body kick. Garcia with a leg kick. Hernandez with a knee to the body. Garcia lands a few more leg kicks. Hernandez lands a body kick. Hernandez lands a left hand. Garcia with a right hand and he scores a takedown, but they get right to their feet. They separate. Garcia with a right hand. 10-9 Garcia.

Hernandez lands a right hand. Garcia lands a solid left hand. They trade in close range. Garcia is chasing Hernandez down as Hernandez is circling round. Hernandez is busted up a little. Garcia with a combo. Garcia lands a jab and a right hand. Garcia with a combo to the body. Hernandez lands a body kick. Garcia with a heavy calf kick. Garcia picking up the volume as he connects with a right hand. Garcia with another right hand. They both land in close range. Hernandez with a stiff jab. Hernandez lands a right hand. Garcia lands. 10-9 Garcia, 20-18 Garcia.

Garcia lands a double right hand. Hernandez with a combo and he lands to the body as Garcia lands to the head. They trade and Garcia looks for a takedown, but Hernandez defends it. Garcia lands a pair of right hands. They trade jabs and Hernandez lands a left hand. Garcia with a jab and Hernandez lands a combo. Garcia scores a brief takedown and has control against the fence as they stand. Garcia with some foot stomps. Garcia lands a series of left hands. Garcia with more left hands. Garcia with a short knee against the fence. Garcia gets it down but they get right up. Garcia lands a right hand as they break. Garcia with a right hand and they trade shots. They trade and both land heavy shots. They trade inside the pocket to end it. 10-9 Garcia, 30-27 Garcia.

Fight Result- Rafa Garcia def. Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #3 Norma Dumont (13-2, 9-2 UFC) vs. #11 Joselyne Edwards (17-6, 8-4 UFC)

They trade right hands as Dumont lands a pair of leg kicks. Dumont with a body kick and a quick right hand. Edwards lands a leg kick. Edwards lands a big flurry of punches before Dumont grabs the body lock and scores a takedown. They get up and Dumont keeps body control against the fence. Edwards lands some knees as she reverses. Edwards with some stiff knees. Dumont lands short punches as she’s defending. Dumont drags Edwards to the ground. Dumont is in the half-guard and looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. Edwards with some elbows from the bottom as Dumont controls. Edwards is able to reverse to the top. Edwards slams Dumont down trying to break the grip. 10-9 Edwards.

Dumont lands a leg kick. Edwards fires back with a leg kick. Dumont lands another leg kick. Dumont lands a right hand. Edwards with a right hand to the body. Neither are really landing their punches. Dumont lands a leg kick. She lands another. Dumont with a combo as Edwards was covering up. They trade kicks. Edwards with a switch kick to the body. Edwards with a right hand and they trade leg kicks. Dumont with a right hand. Dumont with a combination to the body. Edwards with a front kick. Dumont lands and Edwards fires back. Dumont with a leg kick and they tie up. Edwards with an elbow. 10-9 Dumont, 19-19.

They trade in close range and Edwards lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Edwards is pressing forward and throws a front kick. Dumont lands a right hand. Edwards throws a combo but barely lands. Dumont with a leg kick as Edwards fires in punches. Edwards gets the body lock against the fence and Dumont lands some knees. Dumont lands a knee and they separate. They trade kicks. Dumont lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks and punches as Edwards lands a combo ending with a nice right hand. Edwards with a high kick. They trade leg kicks and Edwards lands a jab. Edwards with a combo. Edwards lands a spinning back fist. 10-9 Edwards, 29-28 Edwards.

Fight Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #5 Aljamain Sterling (25-5, 17-5 UFC) vs. #7 Youssef Zalal (18-5-1, 8-3-1 UFC)

Sterling with a leg kick. Zalal lands a right hand. Sterling lands a body kick. Sterling with a jab. Zalal lands a leg kick. Sterling with a right hand. Sterling looks for a takedown against the fence. Sterling lets go as he trips Zalal up. Sterling trips Zalal as Zalal was throwing a kick and Sterling gets on top. Sterling passes to the half-guard. Zalal looks for an arm and Sterling is trying to free his arm. Sterling gets back into the guard of Zalal. Zalal almost forces it up and Sterling lands to the body. Sterling with some knees. 10-9 Sterling.

Sterling lands a pair of leg kicks. Sterling looks for a takedown against the fence. They break apart. Zalal lands a combination. Zalal lands a knee. Zalal with a leg kick and Sterling lands a right hand. Sterling lands a body kick. Sterling pushes Zalal against the fence and lands before Zalal circles away. Sterling gets it down and lands from the top and gets the back of Zalal. Sterling has the body triangle locked on. Sterling with big shots from the back. Sterling with hammerfists as he’s controlling Zalal from the back. Sterling lands more from the back. 10-9 Sterling, 20-18 Sterling.

Sterling pushes Zalal against the fence and scores a takedown. Zalal has the neck with a guillotine choke locked in but Sterling is able to get out and Zalal ends up on top. Zalal with some elbows from the top. Zalal working inside the guard of Sterling. Zalal gets to the feet and Sterling lands an upkick. Zalal gets to side control. Zalal gets the back and is working for a choke. Sterling is defending well as Zalal has the hooks on and is working to get his arm under the neck. 10-9 Zalal, 29-28 Sterling.

Sterling with a pair of leg kicks and he pushes Zalal against the fence. Sterling has the back and gets it down and has the hooks on the back. Sterling landing from the back and is looking for an opening for a choke. Zalal is defending and Sterling is being patient in looking for the choke. Sterling controlling and lands some punches from the back. Sterling gets on top and is landing punches. Sterling lands to the body. Sterling with some left hands. They get to their feet and Sterling lands a right hand. 10-8 Sterling, 39-36 Sterling.

Zalal pressing forward and lands a right hand. They tie up against the fence. Sterling pushes Zalal against the fence. Sterling has the body lock. Sterling controlling against the fence and they separate. Sterling with a right hand and he connects with a combo before getting Zalal to the mat. Sterling working in the half-guard. Sterling gets the back and has the hooks on and is landing from the back. They get to their feet at the end and Sterling lands. 10-9 Sterling, 49-45 Sterling.

Fight Result- Aljamain Sterling def. Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)

UFC Fight Night 273 live results: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns north of the border and arrives in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the first time in nearly a decade as UFC Fight Night 273 takes place at the Canada Life Centre.

The main event is a five-round welterweight bout that sees former title contender Gilbert Burns battle rising Canadian contender Mike Malott. Burns is looking to end a four-fight losing skid in his first fight in nearly a year. Malott gets his first UFC headliner on the heels of three straight wins, and is coming off a win over Kevin Holland in October.

The co-main event is an exciting bantamweight bout as Kyler Phillips takes on Charles Jourdain. Also on the main card is a lightweight bout pitting debuting Mandel Nallo against Jai Herbert; a battle of ranked women’s flyweights as Jasmine Jasudavicius fights Karine Silva; and a lightweight fight pitting Thiago Moises against Gauge Young.

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> Bantamweights- Jamie Siraj (14-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. John Yannis (9-4, 0-1 UFC)

Siraj lands a quick combo and a leg kick. Siraj with a right hand. Yannis lands a leg kick as Siraj comes inside. Siraj lands a quick body kick but then gets dropped by a right hand from Yannis. Siraj stands and they trade as Yannis lands another right hand. Yannis lands another right hand that hurts Siraj, but he quickly recovers. They both land as Siraj comes forward. Siraj looks for a takedown but Yannis defends and starts landing elbows from the top and it is stopped! Big finish from Yannis!

Fight Result- John Yannis def. Jamie Siraj by TKO (elbows) at 2:43 of Round 1

> 139-pound Catchweights- John Castaneda (21-8, 4-4 UFC) vs. Mark Vologdin (12-4-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Vologdin landing some leg kicks. Castaneda lands a pair of inside leg kicks. They tie up against the fence and Castaneda lands a knee. Vologdin lands a knee as they separate. Vologdin lands a kick and Castaneda trips to the mat, and Vologdin lets him stand back up. Castaneda lands a kick to the groin of Vologdin and timeout is called. They get back to action. They trade and Castaneda lands a right hand. Vologdin lands a calf kick and a left hook. Castaneda lands a pair of kicks and they tie up. They break apart and Castaneda lands a body kick. Vologdin lands a left hand. Castaneda with a body kick. Vologdin with a leg kick and a right hand. Castaneda lands a body kick. 10-9 Vologdin.

They trade kicks. Vologdin lands a few kicks and connects with a right hand. Vologdin lands to the body and Castaneda lands a pair of leg kicks. They trade and Castaneda lands a right hand. Vologdin looks for a takedown as he has the single leg against the fence. Castaneda looks for a neck but gets dumped to the mat by Vologdin. They stand and separate. Castaneda connects and has Vologdin hurt, but it was from another groin strike and timeout is called again. Castaneda has a point taken away. They get back to action and both land. They land in close range. They tie up against the fence and Castaneda lands a spinning elbow and Vologdin lands a left hand. Castaneda lands a combo. They trade late. 9-9 round due to the point deduction, 19-18 Vologdin.

Castaneda landing more to start the third. Castaneda lands a combination. They clinch and both land against the fence as Castaneda is pressuring. Castaneda lands a leg kick and a right hand. Vologdin lands a punch. Castaneda with a solid right hand. Castaneda lands a right hand against the fence. Vologdin lands and Castaneda lands a body kick. Both land as Castaneda continues to pressure. Vologdin shoots for a takedown but Castaneda sprawls and they scramble up. Vologdin lands an elbow. Castaneda with a short combo. They both land a right hand. Castaneda lands a big right hand. Vologdin looks for a takedown but Castaneda defends and lands a big flurry. They trade and Castaneda lands a big right hand. They both land as Castaneda lands a body kick. Castaneda with a big flurry. Vologdin lands as they tie up. They break to the center and both land big punches. They trade kicks. Vologdin gets a late takedown. Wild fight. 10-9 Castaneda, 28-28 DRAW.

Fight Result- John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin ruled a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #14 JJ Aldrich (14-7, 10-6 UFC) vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (9-2, 4-2 UFC)

They trade to start. Aldrich lands a combination. Aldrich lands a leg kick and Horth lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Horth with a front kick and a right hand. Aldrich tries a spin kick but Horth lands a combination. They trade and Aldrich pushes it against the fence. Aldrich controlling but they end up separating. Horth with a high kick and Aldrich throws but doesn’t land much. Horth lands a right hand. Horth with a good combination. 10-9 Horth.

Aldrich with a high kick. They trade kicks and Horth lands a right hand. Horth with a pair of short leg kicks as Aldrich lands a left hand. Aldrich lands a leg kick. Both are looking for an opening. Horth lands a kick. They trade inside the pocket. Horth lands a quick flurry as Aldrich connects with a right hand. They both land while close. They trade kicks and Horth lands a combination. Aldrich works the jab. Horth lands a jab. 10-9 Horth, 20-18 Horth.

Aldrich lands a right hand. Horth with a few short kicks. Aldrich with a quick combo. They both land after Aldrich lands a right hook and Horth rushes forward. Aldrich with a left hand and a high kick. They trade kicks and Horth lands a series of punches. Aldrich with a stiff jab and a left hand. Aldrich lands a combo. Aldrich lands a left hand. Horth throws a knee but connects with a right hand. They both land solid punches in a late exchange to end it. 10-9 Horth, 30-27 Horth.

Fight Result- JJ Aldrich def. Jamey-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- Melissa Croden (7-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Darya Zhelezniakova (10-2, 2-1 UFC)

They trade and both land knees in a brief clinch. Zhelezniakova with a short combination. Croden lands a jab as Zhelezniakova lands a leg kick. They clinch and both land a knee before separating. Zhelezniakova lands a right hook and Croden connects as Zhelezniakova was circling away. Zhelezniakova with a leg kick. Croden gets the body lock against the fence. They break apart. Croden is bloody. 10-9 Zhelezniakova.

Zhelezniakova lands a leg kick. They trade but not a lot is going on. Croden connects and Zhelezniakova starts running away and Croden chases her down and connects. They tie up against the fence and Croden lands some knees. They trade after breaking and Croden is still stalking Zhelezniakova down. Croden lands as they clinch and Zhelezniakova grabs the fence. Croden gets a takedown and lands from the back. Croden lands some knees as they stand then some punches and elbows and a high kick. 10-9 Croden, 19-19.

They trade in close range to start the third. Zhelezniakova lands a solid right hand. Croden is pressing forward and both connect. Croden lands a knee and forces Zhelezniakova against the fence. Croden lands short strikes and they separate. Croden ducks under a punch and scores a takedown. Zhelezniakova grabs the fence again as they work to their feet. Croden looks for a standing arm-triangle choke. She uses it to try to take Zhelezniakova down and Zhelezniakova grabs the fence for a third time. Croden gets Zhelezniakova down but lets the choke go. Croden is on top and lands some left hands. Croden lands a pair of knees as they get up. Croden with more knees and an elbow. They break and trade before Croden gets a takedown right into the mount. Croden lands and gets the back and lands lots of shots as they go the distance. 10-9 Croden, 29-28 Croden.

Fight Result- Melissa Croden def. Darya Zhelezniakova by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Tanner Boser (22-10-1, 5-5 UFC) vs. Gokhan Saricam (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

Saricam lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Boser lands a right hand but Saricam fires back and lands a big combo. Saricam shoots for a takedown but Boser defends as they go to the fence. They break apart and Saricam stumbles to the ground but gets up. They trade and clinch against the fence. They separate and Saricam lands a combination. They trade and Saricam lands a right hand. Saricam with a head kick. They trade big punches and Saricam hurts Boser with a flurry and is teeing off. Boser defends a takedown attempt as they’re tied up against the fence. Boser lands as they break apart. 10-9 Saricam.

They trade punches. Boser lands a leg kick and Saricam fires one back. Boser lands a right hand. Saricam lands a combination. Boser lands a right hand. Saricam lands a right hand as Boser slips and falls down. Saricam was throwing as Boser got up and they separate. They both land inside the pocket and tie up. Boser pushes it to the fence. Boser lands a combination as they break the clinch. They trade leg kicks. Saricam with a jab and Boser lands a right hand. Boser lands a flurry in close range and Boser lands a few elbows while clinched up. Saricam lands a combination as they break apart. Saricam lands a right hand. Boser with a calf kick. Saricam drops Boser with a right hand and a few big shots from the top ends it. Really fun fight.

Fight Result- Gokhan Saricam def. Tanner Boser by TKO (punches) at 4:43 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Julien LeBlanc (10-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Robert Valentin (10-6 1 NC, 0-3 UFC)

Valentin lands a series of leg kicks after they trade. Valentin with a right hand and he scores a takedown and gets right into the mount. LeBlanc gives up his back and Valentin has the hooks on and lands from the back. Valentin is looking for a choke from the back. Valentin has it around the chin. He gets it under the chin and LeBlanc taps. Valentin picks up his first UFC win.

Fight Result- Robert Valentin def. Julien LeBlanc by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:22 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Dennis Buzukja (12-5, 1-3 UFC) vs. Marcio Barbosa (17-2, 0-0 UFC)

Buzukja lands a leg kick. Buzukja with a combo followed by a pair of kicks. They both land a jab. Buzukja lands a leg kick. Buzukja lands to the body and Barbosa lands a counter left hand that knocks Buzukja out cold! What a knockout!

Fight Result- Marcio Barbosa def. Dennis Buzukja by knockout (punch) at 1:20 of Round 1

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> Lightweights- Thiago Moises (19-9, 8-7 UFC) vs. Gauge Young (10-3, 1-1 UFC)

Moises immediately initiates the clinch and pushes it against the fence. Young is able to escape and lands a leg kick. They trade kicks. They trade leg kicks. Young works the jab. Young lands a left hand. Moises with a leg kick. Moises scores a takedown. Moises gets the back as they go to the fence. Young stands with Moises on his back. They go to the mat and Moises lands from the back. Young is trying to turn in but Moises now has him in a weird position. Young lands an elbow. Young reverses to the top as Moises attacks an arm. Young lands some punches. 10-9 Moises.

Young lands a combination. Moises lands a calf kick. Young lands to the body. Moises lands a right hand and looks for a takedown. Young defends as they tie up along the fence. They separate as Moises lands a jab. Young lands a pair of kicks. Young looks for a takedown but Moises defends. Moises lands a calf kick but eats a combo from Young. Young keeping Moises at a distance with teet kicks. Young works the jab but eats a leg kick by Moises. Young works the jab. Young staying active. They trade left hands and Moises lands a right hand. Moises looks for a takedown but Young slips away. Moises lands and Young slips and Moises just misses a head kick as Young was getting up. Moises lands a right hand but eats some counters from Young. 10-9 Young, 19-19.

Moises lands a right hand. Young lands a right hand and a front kick. Moises looks for a takedown but Young defends. Young lands a jab as Moises misses a takedown attempt. Young lands a nice right hand and Moises is slowing down. Young with a calf kick. Moises lands a calf kick. Moises shoots for another takedown that Young defends. Moises lands a right hand and goes for another takedown, and Young defends it again. Moises is busted up. Moises lands a solid left hand. Young lands a right hand and Moises goes down. Young lands some from the top. Moises is laying on the ground as Young stands and Moises is ordered to his feet. Young lands a leg kick and a stiff left hand. Moises lands a right hand. Young with a left hand. Moises lands a right hand. Young with a combination. Moises lands a big right hand and Young lands a combo. They have a big exchange to end it. 10-9 Young, 29-28 Young.

Fight Result- Gauge Young def. Thiago Moises by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #7 Jasmine Jasudavicius (14-4, 8-3 UFC) vs. #9 Karine Silva (19-6, 5-2 UFC)

Silva lands a leg kick. She lands another. They trade punches. They have a quick exchange before a brief clinch. They clinch back up and Jasudavicius lands a knee and scores a takedown. Silva throws her legs up and is landing punches from the bottom. She is looking for a triangle choke as Jasudavicius is trying to defend. Silva lands some more from the bottom. 10-9 Silva.

They trade leg kicks. Jasudavicius lands a leg kick. Jasudavicius lands a kick and they trade in close range. They trade and Jasudavicius shoots for a takedown but Silva jumps for a guillotine choke. Jasudavicius is trying to fight the hands and escapes. Jasudavicius gets a takedown but Silva grabs the neck looking for a choke. Jasudavicius lands some knees to the body and short punches. Jasudavicius with some short elbows. 10-9 Jasudavicius, 19-19.

Jasudavicius lands a quick combo as she is pressing forward. Jasudavicius scores a takedown. Silva landing small punches from the bottom and looks for a triangle choke. Jasudavicius with some short elbows as she moves to the half-guard. Silva lands some from the bottom as Jasudavicius is smothering from the top. Silva is looking for a buggy choke from the bottom. Silva escapes and Jasudavicius starts landing from the back and gets back on top and lands as the fight ends. 10-9 Jasudavicius, 29-28 Jasudavicius.

Fight Result- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Karine Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Mandel Nallo (14-3 1 NC, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jai Herbert (13-6-1, 3-5-1 UFC)

Nallo lands a leg kick. He lands a right hand and Herbert briefly stumbles. Nallo lands some more kicks. Nallo stuns Herbert with a pair of right hands and had him in trouble for a moment. Nallo lands a big right hand and Herbert is in trouble and on shaky legs. Herbert then drops Nallo with a big right hand and starts teeing off from the top. Nallo is surviving for now and looks for a leg lock but Herbert spins out and they stand. Herbert drops Nallo again with a right hand and some big shots from the top end it! What a comeback from Herbert!

Fight Result- Jai Herbert def. Mandel Nallo by TKO (punches) at 2:05 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Kyler Phillips (12-4, 6-3 UFC) vs. Charles Jourdain (17-8-1, 8-7-1 UFC)

Phillips lands a leg kick and then lands a punch as Jourdain slips to his back. Phillips gets on top and Jourdain looks for a triangle choke, but Phillips escapes. Phillips gets back on top and looks for the mount as Jourdain stays active off his back. Phillips with an elbow from the top. They scramble to the feet. Phillips gets Jourdain back down and controls as Jourdain is staying active. Jourdain looks for the neck but Phillips gets out and they remain in motion on the mount. Phillips ends up back inside the guard of Jourdain and lands an elbow. Jourdain tries for a triangle choke but Phillips slams his way out. They scramble up momentarily and Phillips gets it back down. Phillips has the back as they stand and Jourdain lands some back elbows. Phillips with a knee and they separate. Jourdain lands a left hand. They trade and Phillips lands a right hand. They clinch along the fence. Close round. 10-9 Phillips.

Phillips lands a right hand. Jourdain lands a body kick, but Phillips grabs the leg and trips Jourdain to the mat and gets on top. They get to their feet and Phillips keeps body control and drags it back down to the mat. They stand and Jourdain lands a right hand and they end up separating. Phillips lands a right hand. Jourdain lands to the body as they clinch. Phillips with a high kick. Phillips lands a big elbow and Jourdain lands some shots in close. Jourdain lands a front kick to the body. Jourdain lands some body kicks and is landing with more volume. Phillips grabs the body lock at the fence. Jourdain lands a knee and they break apart. Jourdain with a leg kick. Phillips lands two right hands. Jourdain gets a takedown after missing a spin attack. Jourdain looks for the neck. Phillips escapes and lands as they stand. Jourdain lands a body kick and Phillips with an uppercut. Jourdain with a flying knee. 10-9 Jourdain, 19-19.

Phillips lands a left hand. Jourdain with a high kick. Phillips lands a right hand. They trade jabs. Phillips lands two right hands. Jourdain with a heavy leg kick. Phillips lands another right hand. Phillips gets the body and scores a takedown. They stand and Phillips has back control. Jourdain spins and lands some uppercuts and a high kick after they separate. Phillips lands a right hand. Phillips with an uppercut and a combination. Jourdain tries a flying knee but Phillips catches him and scores a takedown. Jourdain is attacking an arm from the bottom. Phillips escapes and has top control. They stand with Phillips having back control. They break apart. Jourdain lands a body kick and Phillips grabs the body. Phillips lands an elbow on the break but is bleeding. They trade in close range. Jourdain with a body kick but Phillips gets a brief takedown. They stand and trade. They clinch and scramble and trade late. Fun fight. Close fight. 10-9 Jourdain, 29-28 Jourdain.

Fight Result- Charles Jourdain def. Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #11 Gilbert Burns (22-9, 15-9 UFC) vs. Mike Malott (13-2-1, 6-1 UFC)

The first strike landed is a low blow by Burns, but they keep going. They trade punches and Burns lands a leg kick. Burns lands a right hand. Malott lands an uppercut. Burns with a right hand. Malott lands a combo as Burns came forward. Malott with a leg kick. Burns with a leg kick. Burns looks for a takedown but Malott defends. Malott lands two right hands. Burns connects with a straight right hand. Malott hurts Burns with a right hook. Burns lands a calf kick. Malott with a leg kick. Malott with a high kick. 10-9 Malott.

Malott lands and Burns looks for a takedown, but Malott defends. Burns lands a right hand. Burns with a calf kick and he lands a left hook. Malott lands an uppercut and Burns is retreating and covering up. Malott lands a right hand. Malott lands another uppercut and a right hand. Malott with a combination and an uppercut. Malott lands a jab. Malott lands another uppercut and they trade against the fence. Burns shoots for a takedown but Malott defends. Burns lands to the body. Malott lands a jab. Malott with another jab. 10-9 Malott, 20-18 Malott.

Burns lands a right hand and a leg kick. Burns with another leg kick and he looks for a takedown, but Malott defends. Malott lands a jab and is pressing forward. Malott lands a right hand. Malott drops Burns with a combination, but he gets up. Malott lands a right hand and Burns goes down again. Malott is landing big punches and Burns is covering up and Herb Dean steps in to stop it! Malott gets the big main event win!

Fight Result- Mike Malott def. Gilbert Burns by TKO (punches) at 2:08 of Round 3

UFC 327 live results: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

A new champion will be crowned as the Octagon heads back to The Sunshine State for UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The main event will see the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on the line as former champion Jiri Prochazka looks to start another reign at top when he takes on Carlos Ulberg. Prochazka comes in on a two-fight win streak and a third-round knockout win over Khalil Rountree in an incredible fight in October. Ulberg looks to bring another UFC title to New Zealand on the heels of nine consecutive wins.

In the co-main event, undefeated light heavyweight contender Azamat Murzakanov looks to earn a title shot and a 17th straight win as he battles former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa.

Also on the main card is a heavyweight bout pitting Curtis Blaydes against Josh Hokit; light heavyweight bout between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker; and long-time UFC and WEC veteran Cub Swanson in his retirement bout against Nate Landwehr.

A two-hour block of fights airs on CBS at 8 p.m. eastern time, featuring the main card bouts between Reyes and Walker, and Swanson and Landwehr. Two prelim bouts also air which sees a battle of former Bellator stars Patricio Pitbull and Aaron Pico; and Kevin Holland takes on Randy Brown.

PRELIMS | 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT

> Welterweights- Charles Radtke (11-5, 4-2 UFC) vs. Francisco Prado (12-4, 1-4 UFC)

They trade and Prado lands a left hook and then one to the body and a body kick. Radtke briefly hurts Prado with a jab. Radtke scores a takedown. They scramble and Radtke is able to remain on top. Radtke lands and they scramble, but Radtke is able to keep it down and is on the back of Prado. Prado is able to spin, but Radtke remains on top and is landing punches. Prado rolls for a leg and looks for a leg lock, but Radtke lands a left hand and stands to escape. Radtke gets back on top and lands some left hands. Radtke lands an elbow and a couple more to end the round. 10-9 Radtke.

Radtke lands a left hand as Prado lands a kick. Radtke with another jab. He lands another. Radtke scores a takedown and takes the back. Radtke has the hooks on as Prado is standing with Radtke on his back. Radtke is attacking an arm. They’re now fully on the mat and Radtke lands from the back. Prado is able to spin into the guard of Radtke and lands an elbow. Prado stands and lands and jumps back into the half-guard of Radtke. Radtke lands from the bottom and Prado with a pair of elbows to the body and head. Radtke with some elbows from the bottom that cut Prado open. Prado is bleeding badly, though he lands from the top. Both land elbows. 10-9 Radtke, 20-18 Radtke.

Radtke lands a combination and Prado lands a leg kick. Both land in close range. Radtke lands a right hand. Radtke with a left to the body but gets poked in the eye and timeout is called. Prado gets a point taken away and they get back to action. Radtke looks for a takedown but Prado defends it and lands a body kick. Radtke looks for another takedown but Prado defends it. Prado lands as they break and Radtke lands a right hand. They trade and Radtke looks for a takedown as Prado locks in a guillotine choke. It is in tight but Radtke is able to escape. Radtke is on top and lands. Radtke jumps on the back and looks for a choke. Prado is able to reverse to the top and lands. 9-9 round due to the point deduction, 29-27 Radtke.

Fight Result- Charles Radtke def. Francisco Prado by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

> Middleweights- Kelvin Gastelum (20-10 1 NC, 14-10 1 NC UFC) vs. Vicente Luque (23-12-1, 16-8 UFC)

Luque lands a leg kick. Gastelum lands a pair of left hands. Luque lands a kick but eats another overhand left from Gastelum. Luque lands a pair of leg kicks but eats a combination from Gastelum. They trade and Gastelum scores a takedown. Gastelum lands and they stand. Luque lands a right hook and Gastelum goes down. Luque gets into the guard of Gastelum and lands a pair of elbows. Luque looking for a front choke and a D’Arce choke. He has an anaconda choke locked in and Gastelum taps! Luque picks up the submission win.

Fight Result- Vicente Luque def. Kelvin Gastelum by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:08 of Round 1

> Lightweights*- Chris Padilla (17-6, 4-0 UFC) vs. MarQuel Mederos (11-1, 3-0 UFC)

*Padilla missed weight by two pounds

Padilla lands a jab. They clinch and Mederos lands a knee as Padilla has advantage. Mederos lands another knee and they separate. Padilla lands a leg kick and Mederos returns one of his own. Padilla with a right hand. Padilla lands a pair of right hands. They clinch and both land a knee. Padilla has Mederos against the fence and lands a pair of knees. Mederos lands two elbows to force separation. Mederos lands a combo and they tie back up. They break apart. Padilla lands and lands some knees in a brief clinch. Padilla lands a leg kick and a right hand. They trade leg kicks and Mederos lands an elbow. Padilla lands in close range. Padilla with a combo and they clinch. They break apart and Mederos lands a leg kick. Mederos lands an elbow that cuts Padilla open. Padilla with some knees against the fence. 10-9 Padilla.

Mederos lands a leg kick and Padilla connects with a right hand. Mederos lands a combination. Padilla lands a series of leg kicks. They both land inside the pocket. Padilla with a leg kick followed by a body kick as he’s landing with more volume. They clinch and Padilla lands before they separate. Mederos lands a nice elbow. They both land in the pocket against the fence. Padilla works the jab and lands an elbow. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Mederos. They quickly get back to action. Padilla lands a right hand. Mederos with an inside kick. Padilla lands to the body as Mederos connects with an elbow. They’re both landing with high volume in close range. Padilla hurts Mederos briefly with an elbow. Mederos lands some kicks. Padilla staying active but Mederos connects with a right hand. Padilla lands an elbow and a leg kick as Mederos lands a combo. Padilla lands some leg kicks and Mederos gets a late takedown. 10-9 Padilla, 20-18 Padilla.

They trade in close range as Padilla pushes it to the fence, but Mederos circles away. Mederos lands an elbow. Padilla lands a knee but eats a combo from Mederos. Mederos with another elbow. Padilla pressing forward as Mederos circles out. Mederos lands a right hand. Padilla with a combo against the fence and he scores a takedown. Padilla has control from the back. Mederos grabs the fence twice as they work to their feet and he forces a break. Mederos lands a right hand. He lands another. Mederos with an elbow. Padilla lands an elbow as they tie up and he is pouring on the quick volume. Padilla mixes to the head and body. Padilla with a right hand and Mederos lands a counter short flurry. Mederos lands a knee but pokes Padilla in the eye at the same time. Mederos has a point taken away and they get back going. Padilla lands more as they get back going. Mederos with a leg kick. They trade late and Padilla lands a pair of knees. 10-8 Padilla, 30-26 Padilla.

Fight Result- Chris Padilla vs. MarQuel Mederos declared a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- #2 Tatiana Suarez (11-1, 8-1 UFC) vs. #6 Loopy Godinez (14-5, 9-5 UFC)

Suarez throwing punches and lands a front body kick. Godinez lands a right hand and has Suarez hurt. Godinez lands a series of punches on the ground as she has the back of Suarez. They scramble up and Godinez has the back and gets a big suplex takedown. Suarez gets up and Godinez lands a knee to the body. Godinez with some elbows against the fence and Suarez is able to score a takedown. Suarez landing punches to the head and body from the top. Godinez lands an elbow from the bottom. Suarez with a hammerfist. Suarez with lots of shots from the top. 10-9 Suarez.

They trade before clinching and Suarez lands some knees. Suarez grabs the neck but lets go and is working for a takedown against the fence. Suarez has the back and Godinez grabs the fence, but Suarez gets Godinez down. Suarez locks in a rear-naked choke but doesn’t have it on with both hands. She locks in it tighter and Godinez taps! Suarez picks up a dominant win.

Fight Result- Tatiana Suarez def. Loopy Godinez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of Round 2

> Lightweights- #8 Mateusz Gamrot (25-4 1 NC, 8-4 UFC) vs. Esteban Ribovics (15-2, 4-2 UFC)

Gamrot lands the jab. They trade left hands and Gamrot back working the jab. Gamrot scores a takedown and is in side control. Gamrot lands an elbow and then a left hand from the side. Gamrot has the back as Ribovics is trying to scramble up. They stand but Gamrot drags it back down from the back. Ribovics tries to get out but Gamrot ends up back on top in side control. Gamrot with some elbows to the body. 10-9 Gamrot.

Ribovics lands a front kick. Ribovics with a leg kick. Gamrot with a body kick. Gamrot lands a jab and looks for a takedown, but Ribovics sprawls. Ribovics lands a left hand. Gamrot ducks under and scores a takedown. They scramble up and Gamrot gets it back down and has the back. Gamrot rolls to side control. Gamrot lands an elbow from the top. Gamrot gets an arm-triangle choke locked in. Ribovics is defending but it is in tight. Ribovics looks almost out but he ends up tapping out.

Fight Result- Mateusz Gamrot def. Esteban Ribovics by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:19 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Kevin Holland (28-15 1 NC, 15-12 1 NC UFC) vs. Randy Brown (20-7, 14-7 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Brown lands a right hand and Holland lands a calf kick. Brown lands a big left hook. Holland lands a calf kick and Brown buckles a little. Holland with another hard calf kick but Brown is landing punches. They trade punches and Brown slips to the mat. Holland gets on top and lands some punches. Brown gets Holland inside his full guard. Brown with some elbows from the bottom. Holland lands to the body as Brown is looking for a triangle choke. Holland slams himself out of trouble but Brown lands a pair of upkicks. Brown looks for an armbar. They both land on the mat and Holland with some shots. 10-9 Brown.

They trade. Holland lands a leg kick. Brown lands a right hand. Holland with a side kick to the body followed by a leg kick. Holland grabs the neck and locks in an anaconda choke and drags it down to the mat. Brown is fighting it and Holland locks in it deeper. Brown was able to fight it off and they stand and both land knees. Holland lands a spinning elbow as they separate. Holland lands a leg kick. Holland looks for a takedown and lands a spinning elbow. Holland grabs the neck but lets go against the fence. Brown lands to the body. 10-9 Holland, 19-19.

Holland lands a right hand as Brown works the jab. Holland lands some short uppercuts. Holland with a pair of leg kicks. Brown with a left hand and they clinch against the fence. Holland with some slaps to the ears of Brown. Holland has body control but Brown lands a knee. They separate and both throw. Holland with a pair of jabs and a right hand. Holland lands a leg kick. Brown pushes Holland against the fence looking for a takedown. They battle in the clinch and Holland lands short punches. Holland with elbows along the fence. Holland with some shoulder strikes. Close fight. 10-9 Holland, 29-28 Holland.

Fight Result- Kevin Holland def. Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #13 Patricio Pitbull (37-8, 1-1 UFC) vs. Aaron Pico (13-5, 0-1 UFC)

Pico lands a left hand and some leg kicks. Pitbull lands a right hand. Pitbull with another right hand and Pico almost gets a takedown. Pitbull shakes loose against the fence. Pitbull with a calf kick. Pitbull with a combo and a leg kick as Pico lands a pair of right hands. They trade left hands. Pico lands a left hand and scores a takedown. Pitbull scrambles up but Pico has the back along the fence. They separate. Pico lands a right hand. Pico lands a hard combination. Pico with a leg kick. Pico lands another right hand. Pitbull lands a combo. 10-9 Pico.

Pitbull lands a combo. Pico lands a combo and a left hand. Pico with another hard left hand. Pico with a leg kick followed by a combo, and he then hurts Pitbull with a punch. Pitbull with an inside leg kick and then lands a calf kick. Pico with a takedown, but Pitbull gets right back to his feet. Pico with an elbow as they break. Pico lands a combo and a body kick. Pico with a left hook and Pitbull lands a leg kick. Pico lands to the body. Pico hurts Pitbull with a big right hand. Pico with a left hook to the body. Pico with another combo. Pico lands a right hand. They trade and Pico lands two big right hands. Pico scores a takedown. Pico with a pair of elbows and some left hands from the top. 10-9 Pico, 20-18 Pico.

Pico lands a combination and then a left hook to the body. Pico with a body kick. Pitbull lands a leg kick. Pico lands a combination. Pitbull lands a right hand. Pico grabs the body lock and looks for a takedown. They’re clinched and both land knees to the body. Pico lands a combo as they separate. Pico gets the back and scores a takedown. Pitbull tries to get up but Pico keeps him down. They separate. 10-9 Pico, 30-27 Pico.

Fight Result- Aaron Pico def. Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

MAIN CARD | 9 PM ET/6 PM PT

> Featherweights- Cub Swanson (30-14, 14-10 UFC) vs. Nate Landwehr (18-7, 5-5 UFC)

Swanson lands a pair of leg kicks. Swanson with a left hand to the body followed by a calf kick. Landwehr lands a leg kick. Swanson lands a jab. Landwehr lands a calf kick. Swanson lands a right hand. Swanson lands a combination. Swanson lands to the body. He lands a big right hand to the body followed by a flurry that had Landwehr briefly hurt. Swanson lands a right hand. Landwehr lands a right hand after Swanson connects. Swanson lands a left hand and Landwehr goes down. Landwehr gets up but gets put back down after Swanson lands. They stand and Swanson lands to the body. Swanson with a calf kick. Swanson drops Landwehr with a massive right hand and it is stopped! What a performance from Swanson in his retirement.

Fight Result- Cub Swanson def. Nate Landwehr by TKO (punch) at 4:06 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #10 Dominick Reyes (15-5, 9-5 UFC) vs. #12 Johnny Walker (22-9 1 NC, 8-6 1 NC UFC)

Walker lands a leg kick. Reyes with a head kick that Walker partially blocks. Walker lands a pair of leg kicks. Walker with more leg kicks. Reyes lands a leg kick and a left hand just misses. Reyes lands a body kick. Walker with a leg kick and Reyes lands a high kick. Walker with a high kick. Walker with a leg kick. They trade kicks. Walker with two leg kicks as Reyes lands a left hand. Walker with a pair of kicks and both misses punch attempts. 10-9 Walker.

Reyes lands a leg kick. Walker with a leg kick. Reyes lands a body kick. Walker with a pair of kicks. Reyes lands a left hand. Walker with a body kick. They trade punches. Reyes lands a high kick. Walker with an inside leg kick. Walker lands a pair of leg kicks. Reyes with a body kick. Walker with a high kick. Reyes lands a left hand. Walker lands a high kick and looks for a takedown, but Reyes defends. 10-9 Reyes, 19-19.

They trade kicks. Reyes with a leg kick. Reyes lands a high kick. Reyes with a leg kick. Walker with a high kick as they’re barely fighting. They trade leg kicks. Walker with a pair of leg kicks. Reyes lands a pair of kicks. They trade kicks. Reyes with a pair of kicks. Walker with a front kick. A totally boring fight. 10-9 Walker, 29-28 Walker.

Fight Result- Dominick Reyes def. Johnny Walker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #5 Curtis Blaydes (19-5 1 NC, 14-5 1 NC UFC) vs. Josh Hokit (8-0, 2-0 UFC)

Hokit lands a right hand. Blaydes grabs a single leg but Hokit spins out. Blaydes rocks Hokit with a jab but then Hokit hurts Blaydes with a right hand. They trade. Hokit lands a combo. Hokit lands a right hand and Blaydes is hurt. They trade big punches. Blaydes gets the back and briefly gets Hokit down. Blaydes is busted up but lands from the back. They break apart. Blaydes gets Hokit back down but they stand with Blaydes on the back. Blaydes with some uppercuts from the back and a knee. Blaydes lands a right hand as they break. Blaydes lands a jab. Hokit is running away. Blaydes teeing off against the fence on Hokit. Hokit connects and Blaydes lands an uppercut. Blaydes with big punches. Blaydes lands an elbow. Blaydes lands to the body. They break apart. Hokit loses his mouth piece. They are both exhausted. 10-9 Blaydes.

They’re trading to start the second. Blaydes looks for a takedown but Hokit defends and they separate. Hokit lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. They both land a right hand. Hokit with a pair of uppercuts and they clinch against the fence. Blaydes lands a right hand. Blaydes lands an uppercut. Blaydes with a double jab. They tie up and both land an uppercut. Blaydes lands to the body and they break. Hokit lands a right hand. Hokit lands again and Blaydes is hurt. Hokit lands a big combination. Blaydes lands an uppercut. Blaydes now hurts Hokit. Blaydes with a pair of leg kicks. They tie up and Blaydes lands to the body. Blaydes with a series of uppercuts. They separate. Blaydes lands a right hand. Blaydes lands while tied up and then lands a big right hand. 10-9 Hokit, 19-19.

They come out trading and Blaydes lands a big leg kick. Blaydes looks for a takedown but Hokit slips out. Blaydes lands a big right hand. They tie up and Blaydes with some short uppercuts. Hokit lands a left hand. They trade jabs. Hokit lands a stiff jab. Blaydes lands a right hand. Blaydes lands a big left hand. They trade punches and Blaydes lands a right hand. They trade elbows while tied up. Blaydes lands a jab. Blaydes with a right hand. Hokit lands some elbows while tied up. Hokit lands a combo. Blaydes connects with a right hand. Blaydes with an elbow. They trade uppercuts in the clinch. They trade right hands. Hokit lands a right hand. Blaydes lands a combination. Hokit with an elbow. They trade late. Close fight. 10-9 Hokit, 29-28 Hokit.

Fight Result- Josh Hokit def. Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- #6 Azamat Murzakanov (16-0, 6-0 UFC) vs. #14 MW Paulo Costa (15-4, 7-4 UFC)

Costa lands a leg kick. He lands another that trips Murzakanov up. Murzakanov lands a jab. Costa with a leg kick. Costa with a head kick then a hard body kick. Murzakanov continues to press forward and lands to the body. Costa with an inside leg kick. Costa lands a body kick. Murzakanov just barely lands a left hand but gets poked in the eye, so timeout is called. They return to action. Costa with an inside leg kick. Costa connects with a body kick. Murzakanov lands and Costa lands a knee. Costa with a right hand. Another leg kick lands by Costa. Costa hurts Murzakanov with a punch and Murzakanov slips to the mat. Costa gets on top and lands. Costa with a pair of elbows. Costa lands and hurts Murzakanov as he stands. Costa lands a head kick and a right hand. 10-9 Costa.

Costa with a head kick. Costa with another inside leg kick. Murzakanov lands a spinning back fist. Costa with a body kick. Murzakanov lands a jab. Murzakanov lands to the body and lands a right hand. Costa lands a right hand. Murzakanov lands a left hand. Murzakanov lands a combination and Costa is hurt. Murzakanov briefly gets Costa down but they get right up. Murzakanov lands a left hand to the body and to the head. Costa lands a body shot and Murzakanov then gets Costa down. Murzakanov had a choke in but Costa escapes. Murzakanov lands a knee and Costa lands one. 10-9 Murzakanov, 19-19.

Costa lands a leg kick followed by a body kick. He lands a head kick and a right hand. Murzakanov lands a left hand. Costa with two more right hands and works the jab and lands a high kick. Costa with a right hand to the body. Costa lands a body kick. Costa rocks Murzakanov with a head kick and Murzakanov ends up going down and it is all over! What a finish from Costa!

Fight Result- Paulo Costa def. Azamat Murzakanov by TKO (head kick) at 1:23 of Round 3

> UFC Light Heavyweight Championship- Jiri Prochazka (32-5-1, 6-2 UFC) vs. Carlos Ulberg (13-1, 9-1 UFC)

Ulberg starts with a pair of leg kicks. Prochazka lands a leg kick. Ulberg lands a leg kick. He lands another one. Prochazka with a left hook. They trade and Prochazka lands a pair of leg kicks. Prochazka lands a jab and Ulberg’s leg is hurt. Ulberg with a combo. Prochazka lands a pair of leg kicks. Ulberg seems to have a knee injury but he’s still fighting. Ulberg with a high kick but he’s having trouble standing. Prochazka lands a leg kick. Ulberg drops Prochazka with a left hand and is landing shots from the top and Prochazka goes out! Wow, what a finish from Ulberg despite being on one leg!

Fight Result- Carlos Ulberg def. Jiri Prochazka by knockout (punches) at 3:45 of Round 1 to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

UFC Fight Night 272 live results: Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Another busy month of fight cards for the UFC kicks off this weekend as the Octagon returns to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 272.

The five-round main event sees a battle of two American Top Team teammates as former lightweight title challenger Renato Moicano takes on Chris Duncan. Moicano returns to action for the first time in nearly ten months as he looks to end his two-fight losing skid. In his first UFC main event, Duncan is looking to break into the rankings and notch his fifth consecutive win.

In the co-main event, Virna Jandiroba, fresh off a title fight loss, looks to get back into contention against Tabatha Ricci in a women’s strawweight bout. Also on the main card is surging prospect Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev taking on Brendson Ribeiro in light heavyweight action; a bantamweight bout between Ethyn Ewing and Rafael Estevam; and a debuting Tommy McMillen taking on Manolo Zecchini in a featherweight tilt.

PRELIMS | 5 PM ET/2 PM PT

> Lightweights- Kai Kamaka (17-7-1, 1-2-1 UFC) vs. Dakota Hope (11-1, 0-0 UFC)

Hope rushes forward and starts throwing and they clinch. Hope lands to the body and head as they break. Hope lands a right hand. Hand with a left hand and they clinch. Kamaka lands to the body as Hope is landing knees to the body. They break apart and Hope lands a right hand. Kamaka lands a combo. Hope lands a series of right hands. Kamaka with a front kick to the body. Kamaka lands a left hand and a leg kick. Kamaka lands a pair of kicks. Hope rushes in landing a combination followed by a knee. They break and both are swinging inside the pocket and Hope lands and Kamaka goes down. Hope starts attacking with tons of hammerfists and punches as Kamaka gets back to his feet. They tie up and Hope lands to the body. They break. Kamaka lands a stiff calf kick. He lands another. They clinch and Hope lands an elbow before they break. Kamaka lands a body kick but eats a combo from Hope. They clinch and both land knees. Hope with a pair of elbows as they separate. 10-9 Hope.

They trade inside the pocket and Hope connects and Kamaka was hurt but the fence kept him standing. They tie up against the fence and Kamaka lands some short punches. They separate and Kamaka lands a leg kick. Both are swinging and connecting to the head and body in close range. Kamaka briefly hurts Hope with a left hook and then lands a calf kick. They clinch and Kamaka lands a pair of stiff knees and Hope lands an elbow and they break. Kamaka lands a stiff body shot but eats a right hand from Hope. Both are landing stiff shots. Kamaka lands a body kick and left hand to the body. 10-9 Kamaka, 19-19.

Kamaka with a pair of body kicks and leg kicks as they trade. Kamaka connects with a left hand and have a brief clinch. Kamaka lands after they separate. They trade before clinching, and Kamaka lands some short punches. Kamaka lands to the body as they separate. Hope lands a left hand. Hope looks for a takedown but Kamaka defends it, though Hope lands an elbow. They trade and Kamaka lands a knee. Hope lands a quick flurry and pushes it against the fence, but Kamaka lands as they break. They clash heads, which they have done a couple of times already. Kamaka lands a left hand. Kamaka lands to the body. Hope gets a takedown but Kamaka quickly gets up and Hope has the back. Really fun fight. 10-9 Kamaka, 29-28 Kamaka.

Fight Result- Kai Kamaka def. Dakota Hope by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Dione Barbosa (8-4, 2-2 UFC) vs. Melissa Gatto (9-2-2, 3-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Gatto works the jab and lands a body kick. Gatto lands a right hand. Barbosa with a spin kick and she lands a left hand. Gatto with a solid right hand. Barbosa lands a solid combo and a big right hand and lands as they break a brief clinch. They clinch against the fence after an exchange and both land short knees. They break and both land. Barbosa looks for a spinning elbow but Gatto ducks under and grabs the back and gets a takedown. They scramble and Gatto is on top but Barbosa lands some elbows from the bottom. Barbosa attacks for an armbar late but Gatto escapes. 10-9 Barbosa.

Gatto lands a leg kick. Barbosa lands and Gatto shoots for a takedown, but Barbosa reverses and ends up on top. Not much happens and Barbosa stands and Gatto tries to stand up and Barbosa lands a head kick and Gatto is out cold. It may have been illegal and replay shows that Gatto was a downed opponent. Wow, the fight is continuing and Barbosa has a point taken away. They get back to action and Gatto goes for a takedown but eats a knee from Barbosa. Gatto completes the takedown and Barbosa is attacking the neck for a guillotine choke. They scramble up and Barbosa scores a takedown. They get up and Barbosa lands a spinning elbow. Gatto scores a takedown. Barbosa is landing from the bottom. Gatto with some short hammerfists from the top. Barbosa with elbows from the bottom. 9-9, 19-18 Barbosa.

Gatto lands a combination followed by a right hand. Barbosa throws a kick and Gatto catches it and scores a takedown, but Barbosa scrambles to the top. Barbosa with a pair of elbows from the half-guard and then lands some punches and elbows to the body. Barbosa with more elbows to the body from the top. Barbosa attacks for an armbar but Gatto is defending from the top and gets her arm free. She lands from inside the guard of Barbosa. Barbosa is able to sweep to the top and lands. They scramble and Gatto is attacking for a kimura. Gatto rolls and looks for an armbar. Barbosa with some elbows. 10-9 Barbosa, 29-27 Barbosa.

Fight Result- Dione Barbosa def. Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

> Middleweights- Azamat Bekoev (20-4, 2-1 UFC) vs. Tresean Gore (5-4, 2-4 UFC)

Gore lands a leg kick. Bekoev lands a calf kick. Gore connects with a right hand. Bekoev with a front kick to the face. They trade kicks. Gore with a left hand. Bekoev with a calf kick. They trade leg kicks. Gore with a big body kick. They trade kicks and Bekoev lands a right hand. They trade punches. Bekoev lands a quick uppercut. Bekoev with a hard body kick and follows with a right hand. Bekoev with a left hook. Bekoev lands a body kick. Gore lands a spinning back fist and follows with a right hand. Bekoev looked for a takedown but Gore defends and pushes it to the fence. They break apart and trade back-and-forth before Bekoev pushes it against the fence. 10-9 Bekoev.

Bekoev lands some leg kicks. Bekoev shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Bekoev lands a knee and they break. Bekoev drops Gore with a punch and starts landing from the top. Gore is trying to get up but Bekoev keeps landing. Gore stands and Bekoev lands but Gore lands a big right hand. Bekoev shoots for a takedown and gets it. Bekoev lands and has the back as they stand. Gore spins and lands in the clinch. Bekoev lands to the body. They trade elbows and break. Bekoev with an elbow. They trade right hands. Bekoev gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Gore scores a takedown. Gore lands but Bekoev is able to get it back to the feet. Gore lands a right hand. Gore forces the clinch and lands a right hand on the break. Wild round. 10-9 Bekoev, 20-18 Bekoev.

Gore lands a leg kick and a right hand. Gore with another heavy leg kick and Bekoev is having trouble standing. Gore lands another. Gore lands a right hand and a body kick. Gore with a combo as he catches a kick from Bekoev. Bekoev with an uppercut and Gore lands a combo. Gore scores a takedown. Bekoev with short punches from the bottom. Gore lands an elbow from the top. Gore gets the mount and lands an elbow. Gore lands a big elbow from the top and looks for an arm-triangle choke. Bekoev scrambles and Gore looks for a guillotine choke. Bekoev goes out cold! What a comeback from Gore!

Fight Result- Tresean Gore def. Azamat Bekoev by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:27 of Round 3

> Women’s Bantamweights- Alice Pereira (5-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Hailey Cowan (7-4, 0-2 UFC)

Pereira lands a combo as Cowan connects with a right hand. Pereira lands a combo and a knee. Pereira with a Superwoman punch and a right hand. Cowan lands a knee. They clinch but break easily. Pereira with another Superwoman punch. Pereira rocks Cowan with a right hand. Pereira lands a combo and Cowan gets a brief takedown and they scramble up. Pereira lands a combination. Cowan with a body kick and she lands a knee. Pereira with a left hand as Cowan was rushing in. Both land while clinched and Pereira lands a right hand on the break. Cowan with a left hand and lands a knee. Cowan catches a leg. 10-9 Pereira.

They trade and Cowan lands a counter left hand. Pereira with a combo and Cowan scores a big takedown. Both landing on the mat as Cowan connects with punches and elbows from the top. Pereira looks to throw her legs up as Cowan is trying to pass the guard. Pereira lands from the bottom but Cowan is keeping control from the top. Cowan lands an elbow from the top. Pereira pushes Cowan off with her feet and they get to their feet. Pereira lands a combination and then drops Cowan with a massive knee and Cowan is out cold! What a finish from Pereira!

Fight Result- Alice Pereira def. Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee) at 4:24 of Round 2

> Lightweights*- Lando Vannata (12-7-2, 4-7-2 UFC) vs. Darrius Flowers (12-8-1, 0-3 UFC)

*Flowers missed weight by a half-pound

They trade and Vannata gets a takedown, but Flowers forces a scramble up. They trade leg kicks. Vannata lands and looks for a takedown, but Flowers defends. Vannata catches a kick and scores a takedown. Flowers looks for an arm from the bottom. Vannata gets his arm free and is inside the guard of Flowers. Vannata lands from the top. Flowers tries to scramble up but Vannata quickly grabs the body and keeps him down. Flowers tries to force a scramble but Vannata stays on top. Flowers almost had an armbar but Vannata escapes and they stand. Vannata lands a body kick and a right hand. Flowers slams Vannata to the mat and Vannata looks hurt. Flowers lands punches from the top. Flowrs with big punches to end the round. 10-9 Flowers.

Vannata lands a right hand and a leg kick. Vannata looks for a takedown but Flowers trips him down and starts landing from the top and it is stopped. Flowers picks up his first UFC win.

Fight Result- Darrius Flowers def. Lando Vannata by TKO (punches) at :52 of Round 2

> Flyweights- Alessandro Costa (14-5, 2-3 UFC) vs. Stewart Nicoll (8-2, 0-2 UFC)

Costa lands some leg kicks early and Nicoll mixes some kicks to the body and legs. Costa lands a combination. Nicoll with a leg kick but eats a counter combination from Costa. Nicoll with an inside leg kick. Costa lands to the body. Costa lands a right hand that stuns Nicoll. Nicoll lands a body kick. They trade combinations in close range. Nicoll looks for a takedown but Costa defends. Costa lands a left hand and a knee. Costa hurts Nicoll with a body shot. Nicoll with a spinning back fist. Costa lands a right hand and Nicoll circles away. 10-9 Costa.

They trade and Costa lands a leg kick. They trade right hands. Costa looks for a takedown but Nicoll defends and Costa gets the back. Costa almost had it down and is on the back of Nicoll. Nicoll escapes and they circle to the center. They trade front kicks and Nicoll lands a right hand. Nicoll looks for a takedown but Costa defends. Costa has the body lock and looks for a takedown along the fence. He lands as they break. Nicoll lands a right hand. Costa lands a right hand and a combination. Nicoll shoots for a long takedown but Costa escapes. Nicoll lands a right hand to the body. Costa with a spinning elbow and lands a knee and is landing as Nicoll is hurt and trying to run away. Costa grabs the body lock and drags it down. They separate. Costa lands a combo. Costa hurts Nicoll with a liver shot and Nicoll goes down and a couple of follow-up shots end it. What a finish from Costa!

Fight Result- Alessandro Costa def. Stewart Nicoll by TKO (punches) at 4:56 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- Guilherme Pat (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Thomas Petersen (10-4, 2-3 UFC)

Petersen lands a leg kick. Pat lands a high kick. Pat lands a hard body kick. Pat with a leg kick. Petersen just misses a right hand but they clinch along the fence. Petersen lands a knee. Petersen working hard to get it down but Pat is defending well. They break apart and Petersen lands a leg kick. Pat lands a hard calf kick. Pat with a snap jab. Pat lands a heavy leg kick. Petersen rushes in and lands before getting the clinch. They separate. Not much of a round. 10-9 Petersen.

They trade and Petersen initiates the clinch and pushes it against the fence. They break after no action. Pat lands a high kick. Pat lands a stiff jab. Petersen rushes forward throwing but nothing connects. Petersen lands a body kick. Pat lands a combination and they clinch against the fence. Petersen lands a knee. Pat lands a knee as Petersen lands to the body against the fence. Pat lands a leg kick after they separate. 10-9 Petersen, 20-18 Petersen.

Petersen gets Pat down to the mat and lands heavy shots from the top. They stand and Petersen lands a knee and Pat lands a right hand but Petersen lands an uppercut and Pat goes down. Petersen gets on top and starts landing punches and elbows. Petersen with some big right hands. Petersen controlling from the top and lands a pair of right hands. Petersen continues to land from the top. Pat is gassed out on the bottom. Petersen with more shots from the top. Petersen with an elbow. They trade on the mat. 10-9 Petersen, 30-27 Petersen.

Fight Result- Thomas Petersen def. Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

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> Featherweights- Jose Delano (16-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Robert Ruchala (11-2, 0-1 UFC)

Delano landing more to start as he connects with a right hand and a body kick. Delano with a pair of body kicks. Ruchala tries to tie up but Delano throws him off. Ruchala with a spinning back fist. Ruchala lands a right hand. Ruchala lands a leg kick followed by a right hand. Delano with a hard body kick. They trade inside the pocket. They tie up against the fence. They break and trade. Ruchala lands a high kick. They trade and Delano looks to grapple but they separate. Ruchala with a leg kick then a high kick. Ruchala lands a leg kick and a right hand. Ruchala with a high kick. Ruchala lands a body kick and a head kick. Close round. 10-9 Delano.

Ruchala lands a leg kick and a left hand. They clinch and Ruchala lands a knee but then Delano starts pressing forward and lands. Ruchala lands a spin kick to the body. Ruchala with a pair of kicks. Ruchala lands a right hand and a spin kick. Delano with an inside leg kick. Ruchala lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks as Delano lands a combination. Delano with a left hand and Ruchala is backing up. Delano lands a combination. Delano landing with more volume as the round goes on. Ruchala lands a right hand. Delano with a knee and some left hands in the clinch. Ruchala lands a right hand. Delano with a pair of left hands and a body kick. Delano lands some more. Delano stuns Ruchala with a jab. They clinch and Delano lands. Delano with a combo and a body kick. 10-9 Delano, 20-18 Delano.

They trade in a tie up to start the third. Ruchala lands a body kick as they separate. Ruchala lands a body punch and Delano lands a body kick. They both land inside the pocket. Delano lands a right hand. Ruchala with a combination. Delano lands to the body. Ruchala lands a body kick. Ruchala with a high kick. They clinch and Delano lands a series of right hands. Ruchala lands to the body. Delano with a body kick. Delano with a pair of knees. Delano lands some punches and kicks to the body. They tie up against the fence. Delano looks for a takedown and Ruchala grabs the fence clearly in front of the referee and timeout is called. Ruchala gets a point taken away They get back going. They break and Delano lands a body kick and a left hand. Delano lands a combination. Delano with a straight right hand. Delano lands a combo and a left hand. They trade at the end. 10-8 Delano, 30-26 Delano.

Fight Result- Jose Delano def. Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

> Featherweights- Tommy McMillen (9-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Manolo Zecchini (11-4, 0-1 UFC)

McMillen lands a combination and Zecchini lands a right hand. McMillen lands a combo and Zecchini looks for a takedown, but McMillen defends and lands another combo. Zecchini lands a right hand and McMillen hurts Zecchini with a right hand. They trade knees. McMillen lands a right hand. Zecchini with a right hand and McMillen lands a knee to the groin and timeout is called. They get back to action and McMillen lands a right hand. They trade right hands. McMillen lands a combo. McMillen with a pair of jabs. Zecchini lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. McMillen hurts Zecchini with a flurry of punches and knees. McMillen landing against the fence and Zecchini goes down after a pair of knees and McMillen finishes it off! Big win for McMillen!

Fight Result- Tommy McMillen def. Manolo Zecchini by TKO (strikes) at 3:57 of Round 1

> Bantamweights*- Ethyn Ewing (9-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Rafael Estevam (14-0, 3-0 UFC)

*Estevam missed weight by a half-pound

Estevam lands a leg kick. He lands another. Ewing lands a combination. They trade leg kicks and Ewing works the jab. Estevam lands a combination. Estevam shoots for a takedown but Ewing sprawls and defends. They separate. Ewing lands a left hook and a leg kick. Estevam rushes in to land and Ewing lands a combination. Estevam with a combo. Timeout is called for a groin strike by Ewing. They get back to action and Estevam lands a leg kick. Ewing with a combo and a right hand. Estevam looks for a takedown but Ewing defends. Ewing with a leg kick and a solid right hand and a combo. Estevam shoots for a takedown but Ewing sprawls and Ewing lands a big combination and has Estevam hurt late but the bell sounds. 10-9 Ewing.

Estevam lands a quick combo and a leg kick. They tie up and Ewing lands a knee. Ewing lands some big combinations and Estevam’s nose is busted up. Ewing with a combo and an elbow. Ewing working the jab. Ewing lands an uppercut and follows with a left hook. Ewing with a stiff calf kick. Ewing is way ahead on volume this round. Ewing with a pair of right hands. Ewing hurts Estevam with a big right hand. Estevam tried a takedown but Ewing defended and Estevam was wobbly on his feet. Ewing lands a big flurry against the fence. Estevam shoots and Ewing defends again and then lands a combination. Estevam shoots again and Ewing defends and lands a head kick. Ewing lands against the fence. 10-9 Ewing, 20-18 Ewing.

They trade in close range. Ewing lands a leg kick. Ewing with a jab. He lands more jabs. Ewing snaps Estevam’s head back with a jab. Estevam lands a leg kick. Ewing with more jabs. Ewing hurts Estevam with a right hand. Ewing with a right hand and he then drops Estevam with a left hand to the liver and it is all over! What a performance from Ewing!

Fight Result- Ethyn Ewing def. Rafael Estevam by TKO (punch) at 1:44 of Round 3

> Light Heavyweights- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (17-9, 2-4 UFC)

Ribeiro lands a leg kick and a right hand that briefly hurts Yakhyaev. Yakhyaev then lands two right hands but gets clipped by Ribeiro. Yakhyaev looks for a takedown but Ribeiro defends. Yakhyaev lands a left hand. Yakhyaev catches a kick and takes Ribeiro down. Yakhyaev has the body lock on the mat and lands some big punches. Yakhyaev with punches from the back. Yakhyaev drags it back down. Yakhyaev locks in a rear-naked choke and Ribeiro taps! Yakhyaev gets another finish.

Fight Result- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Brendson Ribeiro by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:52 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #3 Virna Jandiroba (22-4, 8-4 UFC) vs. #7 Tabatha Ricci (12-3, 7-3 UFC)

Jandiroba lands a combo. Jandiroba scores a takedown, but they get up. Jandiroba scores another takedown. They get up and Jandiroba continues to chase the takedown and gets it. Jandiroba gets the back and controls until the end of the round. There was very little action. 10-9 Jandiroba.

Jandiroba lands a combination. Ricci swings and Jandiroba scores a takedown. Jandiroba lands some shots from the top. Jandiroba keeping top control as Ricci tries to scramble out. Ricci with some elbows from the bottom. Jandiroba lands from the top but Ricci kicks her off and they get to their feet. Jandiroba lands a right hand and Ricci goes to the mat, but gets up. Jandiroba scores a takedown and ends the round on top. 10-9 Jandiroba, 20-18 Jandiroba.

They trade and Jandiroba lands a jab. Ricci scores a takedown but Jandiroba is able to sweep to the feet and they clinch against the fence. They separate. Ricci lands a leg kick. Ricci with a knee as Jandiroba lands a right hand. Jandiroba lands a jab and shoots for a takedown, but Ricci defends. They trade after they separate. Jandiroba lands a right hand as Ricci lands one. Ricci lands a combination. Ricci with a head kick and Jandiroba lands a right hand. Ricci with another combo. Ricci with a right hand. They trade punches. Jandiroba looks for a takedown as she grabs a leg. Jandiroba grabs the body and scores a takedown. Jandiroba takes the back of Ricci. Jandiroba landing from the back. 10-9 Jandiroba, 30-27 Jandiroba.

Fight Result- Virna Jandiroba def. Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #10 Renato Moicano (20-7-1, 12-7 UFC) vs. Chris Duncan (15-2, 6-1 UFC)

Duncan lands some early leg kicks. Duncan with a leg kick and a combination. Moicano looks for a takedown as he clinches against the fence. Duncan lands some knees. They separate. Moicano lands a right hand. He lands another right hand. Moicano with a leg kick. Duncan almost lands a head kick. Moicano lands a jab and grabs the single leg and pushes it against the fence. They end up breaking apart. Moicano lands a jab and another. Moicano lands a knee in a brief tie-up. Moicano with another jab. Duncan lands a leg kick and a left hook. Moicano with a front kick. Duncan with a high kick. 10-9 Moicano.

Duncan with a pair of leg kicks. Moicano lands a front kick. Duncan lands a right hand and a leg kick. They exchange punches in close range. Moicano looks for a takedown but Duncan defends. Duncan lands a series of strikes. Moicano hurts Duncan with a punch and quickly gets on the back as they go to the mat. Moicano lands some hammerfists and almost had a choke in. Duncan is bleeding heavily from his nose. Moicano has the hooks locked on from the back. Moicano lands to the body. Moicano with lots of punches from the back. Moicano locks in a choke and Duncan quickly taps! Moicano picks up the win in the main event.

Fight Result- Renato Moicano def. Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:14 of Round 2

UFC Fight Night 271 live results: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC closes out the month of March on Paramount+ with the Octagon returning to Seattle with UFC Fight Night 271 taking place at the Climate Pledge Arena.

The main event sees the return of former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya, fighting for the first time in over a year, taking on Joe Pyfer in the five-round headliner. Adesanya is looking to get back into title form and end a three-fight losing skid, while Pyfer is looking to score the biggest win of his career and extend his three-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, former UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso takes on Maycee Barber in a rematch of a February 2021 bout won by Grasso. Also on the main card is a battle of veterans as Michael Chiesa takes on Niko Price in a double retirement bout; a middleweight fight between rising propsects Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui; and a lightweight fight pitting Terrance McKinney against Kyle Nelson.

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> Women’s Strawweights- #13 Alexia Thainara (13-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Bruna Brasil (11-6-1, 3-4 UFC)

They trade and Thainara lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Thainara lands a combo then a pair of leg kicks. Thainara gets a takedown and lands a combo as Brasil stands. Brasil lands a leg kick. They trade and Thainara scores another takedown. Thainara lands and they get to their feet. Thainara lands a right hand as Brasil looks for a takedown opening. Brasil lands a left hook. Brasil lands a leg kick as Thainara lands a series of punches. Brasil with a body kick and a leg kick though Thainara counters into a takedown. Thainara is pressuring the neck and lands an elbow from the top. Thainara lands from the top. 10-9 Thainara.

Thainara lands a leg kick and a combination. Thainara lands a solid right hand after a series of shots. Thainara pushes Brasil against the fence and lands a knee. Brasil lands a knee and they break, and Brasil lands a knee as Thainara lands a series of punches. Thainara grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence as they trade knees. Thainara keeps it pushed against the fence as both are landing knees. Thainara lands a combination as they separate, and then lands a pair of combinations. Brasil lands a spin kick to the body but eats a right hand from Thainara. Brasil lands a knee and Thainara scores a takedown off of it. Thainara pressuring from the top. Thainara with an elbow. Thainara lands from the top as Brasil kicks her off, but Thainara ends up back on top and lands to end the round. 10-9 Thainara, 20-18 Thainara.

They trade kicks. Brasil lands a head kick, but Thainara grabs it and dumps Brasil to the mat. Thainara gets inside the guard of Brasil and lands. Thainara lands a few elbows from the top. Thainara lands some right hands from the top. Thainara has the back as they stand and lands before they get into clinch position. They break apart and Thainara lands a right hand and a calf kick. Thainara with a combination and a calf kick and lands another solid right hand. Thainara lands another right hand. Thainara with a quick flurry and Brasil looks gassed. Thainara gets a takedown. Thainara lands from the top before standing, and Brasil stands. Brasil lands a spin kick right to the face that stunned Thainara and Thainara grabs the back of Brasil. Thainara lands some knees against the fence. Thainara lands as they break at the end. 10-9 Thainara, 30-27 Thainara.

Fight Result- Alexia Thainara def. Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Ricky Simon (22-7, 10-6 UFC) vs. Adrian Yanez (17-6, 6-3 UFC)

Yanez works the jab as Simon is looking for a takedown opening. Simon lands a leg kick. Yanez working the jab. They trade left hooks. They both work the jab. Simon lands a leg kick and looks for a takedown but Yanez escapes. Yanez lands some punches. Simon just misses a spinning back fist. Simon with a stiff jab. They trade in close range as Yanez lands a quick combo. They trade jabs as Yanez lands a right hand. Yanez with a jab followed by a right hand. Simon lands a body kick. Both land in close range. Simon with an uppercut. Yanez lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Yanez.

Simon lands a right hand. Simon with a front kick. Simon lands a right hand. They both land inside the pocket. Yanez with a double jab as Simon lands a leg kick. They both land a right hand. Simon lands a jab and scores a takedown. Simon lands from the top. Yanez is able to scramble up and Simon has the back against the fence. Yanez grabs the fence. Simon lands a knee. Simon gets another takedown and lands a knee before Yanez gets up. Simon trying hard to get Yanez back down against the fence. Simon lands an elbow as they break apart. Yanez lands a solid right hand. Yanez lands a double jab followed by a combo. Simon with a head kick that Yanez blocks, and Yanez lands a right hand. Yanez with a combo. They trade jabs. 10-9 Simon, 19-19.

Yanez lands a combination. Yanez with a leg kick followed by a stiff right hand. Yanez with another right hand. Yanez with another combination. They trade inside the pocket. They trade jabs and Simon lands a solid left hook that stuns Yanez for a moment. Yanez lands and Simon is cut open. Yanez working the jab. Yanez lands a right hand. Simon lands a jab. Yanez lands a right hand and Simon is hurt. Yanez with a jab as Simon is circling away. Yanez lands as Simon was coming forward. Yanez lands another combo. Yanez lands a jab as they trade in close range. Yanez lands a right hand. Yanez with another combo. Yanez drops Simon with a right hand late and is landing lots of shots late but Simon is able to make it to the end. 10-9 Yanez, 29-28 Yanez.

Fight Result- Ricky Simon vs. Adrian Yanez ruled a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Navajo Stirling (8-0, 3-0 UFC) vs. Bruno Lopes (14-2, 1-1 UFC)

They both land a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Stirling with a high kick. Stirling lands a body kick. They both land big shots during an exchange. Stirling lands a left hand. Stirling with a head kick and Lopes catches the leg and tries for a takedown as Stirling gets the leg free, but Lopes gets the back. They separate after Lopes lands an elbow. Lopes looks for a takedown but Stirling defends and lands a knee. Stirling with a left hook to the body and then lands a big combination. Lopes grabs a Stirling body kick but Stirling squirms away. Stirling lands a right hand. They trade and Lopes looks for a takedown as he gets the back, but Stirling gets away. Stirling lands a combo and a head kick. 10-9 Stirling.

Stirling pressuring and landing as he lands to the body. Lopes lands a counter right hand. Stirling with a jab and a right hand. Lopes lands a right hand. They trade and Stirling hurts Lopes with two right hands. Stirling then drops Lopes with a left hand and starts landing from the top. Stirling lands and grabs the neck as they stand. Stirling lands a big right hand and Lopes is stumbling around as he is hurt and Stirling is landing lots of punches and elbows. Stirling with lots of left hands from the back. Lopes is badly busted open as Stirling is landing from the mount. Stirling with more big shots and it is finally stopped. Big finish from Stirling!

Fight Result- Navajo Stirling def. Bruno Lopes by TKO (punches) at 4:05 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #12 Casey O’Neill (10-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. #14 Gabriella Fernandes (11-3, 3-2 UFC)

O’Neill lands a leg kick. She lands another. Fernandes with a left hand and a high kick. O’Neill lands a combo. O’Neill with another leg kick. O’Neill lands another leg kick and follows with a right hand. O’Neill with a right hand. O’Neill works the jab and lands to the body and a body kick. Fernandes with a quick combo and a leg kick. O’Neill rushes in and lands. O’Neill hurts Fernandes with a right hand and starts teeing off with big shots against the fence and Fernandes goes down and it is all over! What a finish from O’Neill!

Fight Result- Casey O’Neill def. Gabriella Fernandes by knockout (punches) at 3:11 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #8 Marcin Tybura (27-10, 14-9 UFC) vs. Tyrell Fortune (17-3, 0-0 UFC)

Not much has happened in the first minute. Fortune lands before scoring a big takedown and starts unloading with punches from the top. Fortune has Tybura pinned against the fence. Tybura is trying to work to his feet and does but Fortune lands a big right hand. Fortune looks for the takedown against the fence. Tybura lands a big knee. They break apart. Tybura with a high kick. They trade right hands. Fortune with a right hand as Tybura lands a teet kick. 10-9 Fortune.

Fortune lands a right hand. Fortune lands another hard right hand. Tybura lands a leg kick and a pair of teet kicks, though one goes low and timeout is called. They get back going and Fortune lands a right hand. Fortune lands a pair of right hands. Fortune lands a right hand. Tybura is pressuring and lands a big left hand. Fortune lands a right hand. Tybura with a right hand. Fortune with a left hand and Tybura lands a body kick. Fortune lands a right hand. Fortune with another right hand. 10-9 Fortune, 20-18 Fortune.

Fortune pushes it against the fence and is controlling Tybura. They separate after no action. They clinch back up and Tybura pushes it to the fence. They break apart and Tybura lands some teet kicks and they clinch against the fence. Fortune lands an elbow. They separate. Tybura lands a right hand. Fortune with a combination. Fortune scores a takedown and has back control as they stand. Fortune drags it back down. Fortune with some big right hands as they get to their feet and Fortune keeps control along the fence. Tybura reverses and lands. Fortune reverses back and Tybura lands a knee. Fortune with a knee and Tybura lands a left hand. Tybura lands a combo as he pushes Fortune against the fence. Tybura with a front kick and lands a combo. They trade at the end. 10-9 Tybura, 29-28 Fortune.

Fight Result- Tyrell Fortune def. Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Chase Hooper (16-4-1, 8-4 UFC) vs. Lance Gibson Jr. (9-2, 0-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Hooper with a quick combo. Both land a leg kick. Hooper with a high kick. Hooper shoots for a takedown as he has a single leg and Gibson is defending by landing punches and elbows. Hooper lets go. Gibson with a leg kick. Hooper lands a body kick as Gibson lands to the body. Hooper lands a head kick. Gibson with a left hook. They clinch and Gibson badly hurts Hooper with an elbow and then lands a head kick. Gibson is landing some knees and Hooper is down and the fight is stopped! Weird finish but Hooper isn’t protesting and he was hurt badly.

Fight Result- Lance Gibson Jr. def. Chase Hooper by TKO (strikes) at 2:56 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Ignacio Bahamondes (17-6, 6-3 UFC) vs. Tofiq Musayev (22-6, 0-1 UFC)

Bahamondes lands some kicks early. Musayev lands a right hand and Bahamondes lands a solid counter combination. Musayev with a leg kick. Musayev catches a kick and both swing and land. Bahamondes lands a leg kick. Bahamondes with a high kick and then lands another. Bahamondes with a pair of inside leg kicks. They trade kicks. Musayev lands a right hand as they tie up and Musayev pushes it to the fence. They trade elbows as they break. Musayev lands a leg kick. Bahamondes with a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Musayev with a leg kick. Musayev lands a heavy combination. Bahamondes with a combination. They trade body kicks and Musayev gets a late takedown and lands some punches from the top. 10-9 Bahamondes.

Bahamondes drops Musayev with a right hand and starts teeing off from the top. He gets up and Bahamondes tried twice to take him down but Musayev grabbed the fence both times. They separate and both land body kicks. Musayev gets Bahamondes down and Bahamondes looks for a guillotine choke. Musayev escapes and is on top. Musayev lands a big elbow and Bahamondes is cut open badly. Bahamondes looks for an armbar but Musayev escapes. Bahamondes is badly bleeding as Musayev lands from the top. Musayev with an illegal headbutt that the referee misses. Musayev with a big elbow and right hand from the top. Musayev with some big shots from the top and he has Bahamondes hurt. Musayev with more big shots from the top and Bahamondes is a ten on The Muta Scale. Musayev with more big shots. Bahamondes survives. 10-9 Musayev, 19-19.

Musayev lands a right hand. Bahamondes with a spinning elbow. Musayev lands a combination. They tie up and Musayev scores a takedown. Musayev lands from the top as he controls. Bahamondes with an elbow from the bottom. Musayev lands from the top. Bahamondes is trying to scramble up but he is bleeding everywhere and slippery and Musayev is keeping it down. Bahamondes is able to sweep and takes the back of Musayev. Bahamondes is working for a choke. Bahamondes is looking for it but Musayev escapes and lands from the top. 10-9 Musayev, 29-28 Musayev.

Fight Result- Tofiq Musayev def. Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)

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> Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (17-8, 7-5 UFC) vs. Kyle Nelson (17-6-1, 5-5-1 UFC)

McKinney working the jab early and he drops Nelson with a head kick. McKinney with tons of hammerfists from the top and Nelson is covering up. McKinney just pouring on the hammerfists and it is stopped! What a finish from McKinney!

Fight Result- Terrance McKinney def. Kyle Nelson by TKO (punches) at :24 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-0-1, 3-0-1 UFC) vs. Yousri Belgaroui (9-3, 1-0 UFC)

They both land a leg kick. Belgaroui lands a leg kick. He lands another one. Abdul-Malik with a front kick. Belgaroui lands a front kick to the body. They trade leg kicks. Both land a body kick. Belgaroui lands a nasty calf kick. He lands a pair of leg kicks. Abdul-Malik lands a right hand. Belgaroui with a pair of calf kicks. He lands another. Belgaroui landing all sorts of kicks. They trade late and Belgaroui lands a high kick. 10-9 Belgaroui.

They trade kicks. Belgaroui lands a pair of calf kicks as Abdul-Malik was pressing forward. Belgaroui lands a pair of right hands. Abdul-Malik grabs ahold and tries to get a slam but Belgaroui stays on his feet. They break apart. Abdul-Malik pressing forward and throws but Belgaroui is circling away. Abdul-Malik rushes in looking to land but misses. Belgaroui with a knee and a right hand. Abdul-Malik gets a brief takedown and takes the back and drags it back down. Abdul-Malik trying to get the hooks in. Belgaroui is able to escape and has the back as they stand and he lands. Belgaroui lands some knees and some right hands as they break apart. Belgaroui lands a right hand. Belgaroui lands a pair of knees. They trade knees. Belgaroui lands an uppercut and a knee. Abdul-Malik looks hurt and gassed. They trade knees as Belgaroui lands an elbow. Belgaroui drops Abdul-Malik at the end but the horn sounds. 10-9 Belgaroui, 20-18 Belgaroui.

Belgaroui lands a calf kick. They trade kicks. Belgaroui with a pair of jabs and a right hand. Belgaroui lands a knee. Belgaroui lands a head kick then a series of punches. Abdul-Malik with a spinning elbow. Abdul-Malik gets a takedown and has the back as they go to the fence. Abdul-Malik with back control on the feet. They break apart. Belgaroui hurts Abdul-Malik badly with a knee and a right hand. Abdul-Malik lands a right hand. Abdul-Malik tries a lunging takedown but Belgaroui defends. Belgaroui lands a right hand and a jab and then lands to the body. Belgarouri drops Abdul-Malik with a knee to the body and it is stopped! Brutal finish from Belgaroui!

Fight Result- Yousri Belgaroui def. Mansur Abdul-Malik by TKO (knee) at 3:39 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Julian Erosa (31-12, 9-8 UFC) vs. Lerryan Douglas (13-5, 0-0 UFC)

Douglas lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Erosa with a high kick. Douglas lands a leg kick. Douglas lands a solid left hook by a hard calf kick and Erosa’s leg is already compromised. Erosa lands a combo. Douglas stumbles Erosa with a right hand. Douglas with another heavy leg kick. Douglas lands a combo. Erosa lands a right hand. Erosa lands a combo. Erosa lands against the fence and Douglas lands big punches in return. Douglas stumbles Erosa with a jab and then drops him with another one. Erosa gets up but is hurt. Douglas lands another stiff jab. He lands another that rocks Erosa and then a right hand. Douglas drops Erosa and Erosa gets up, but Douglas lands a big punch and Erosa goes down again and it’s over! What a finish from Douglas!

Fight Result- Lerryan Douglas def. Julian Erosa by knockout (punches) at 3:33 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Michael Chiesa (19-7, 14-7 UFC) vs. Niko Price (16-10 2 NC, 8-10 2 NC UFC)

Price lands a right hand. They tie up and Chiesa has the body lock. Price is able to score the takedown but Chiesa scrambles up and slams Price to the mat and takes the back. Price tries to get out but Chiesa gets the rear-naked choke locked in and Price taps!

Fight Result- Michael Chiesa def. Niko Price by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:03 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #3 Alexa Grasso (16-5-1, 8-5-1 UFC) vs. #5 Maycee Barber (15-2, 10-2 UFC)

Grasso lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Barber lands a quick flurry and Grasso counters with a right hand. Barber with a leg kick. Grasso lands a high kick. Grasso lands a counter combination as Barber was pressing forward. Grasso then drops Barber with a massive left hand and immediately jumps on the back with a rear-naked choke locked on and Barber is out cold! What a brutal finish by Grasso.

Fight Result- Alexa Grasso def. Maycee Barber by knockout (punch) at 2:42 of Round 1

> Middleweights- #4 Israel Adesanya (24-5, 13-5 UFC) vs. #14 Joe Pyfer (15-3, 6-1 UFC)

Adesanya lands a leg kick. Pyfer shoots for a takedown and has the body lock against the fence. Adesanya landing defensive punches as Pyfer is just trying to get it down. Adesanya escapes the position. Adesanya lands a body kick. Pyfer just misses a right hand. Adesanya with an inside leg kick and lands a knee to the body. Adesanya lands another leg kick. Pyfer lands a left hook. Adesanya works the jab as he lands a leg kick. Pyfer shoots for a takedown and pushes it to the fence. They break apart and Adesanya lands a body kick. Adesanya with a stiff leg kick. Pyfer lands a leg kick. Adesanya lands a left hand followed by a body kick and a calf kick. Pyfer gets a takedown. He lands an elbow from the top. 10-9 Adesanya.

Adesanya lands a body kick. He lands another. Adesanya lands a hard calf kick and timeout is called for an eye poke. They get back to action and Adesanya is pressing forward. Pyfer shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence but they quickly break apart. Pyfer lands a left hand and a couple of uppercuts and Adesanya lands a right hand. Adesanya hurts Pyfer with a combination. Adesanya lands a left hook to the body. Pyfer looks for a takedown but Adesanya defends. Adesanya lands a combo. Pyfer with a right hand. Pyfer connects. Adesanya lands a combo and a high kick. Pyfer lands some shots against the fence and Adesanya is covering up. Pyfer gets a takedown and gets the mount. Adesanya gives up his back and Pyfer gets the hooks on. Pyfer switches back to the mount. Adesanya rolls and gives up his back again. Pyfer landing lots of shots from the back as Adesanya is covering up and it is stopped! Massive win for Pyfer.

Fight Result- Joe Pyfer def. Israel Adesanya by TKO (punches) at 4:18 of Round 2

UFC Fight Night 270 live results: Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to England this weekend on Paramount+ with a big main event as UFC Fight Night 270 takes place at The O2 Arena in London.

The main event is a number one contender bout in the featherweight division between a pair of undefeated fighters as Movsar Evloev takes on Lerone Murphy. Evloev comes in with 19 wins in 19 fights, but fights for the first time since a December 2024 win over Aljamain Sterling. Murphy is on an 18-fight unbeaten streak and is coming off a massive knockout win over Aaron Pico in August.

The co-main event is a featherweight bout pitting two rising prospects against each other as Luke Riley battles Michael Aswell. Also on the main card is British star Michael Page battling Sam Patterson in welterweight action; a middleweight bout between ranked contender Roman Dolidze and streaking Christian Leroy Duncan; and a featherweight bout between debuting Kurtis Campbell and Danny Silva.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Shanelle Dyer (6-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ravena Oliveira (7-3-1, 0-2 UFC)

Dyer with some early kicks. Oliveira pressing forward but misses a right hand as Dyer lands a leg kick. Oliveira lands a combo. Dyer lands a jab. Oliveira with a right hand. Dyer works the jab and lands a teet kick. Oliveira lands a right hand. Dyer continues to land leg kicks. Oliveira with a stiff jab. Oliveira lands a combo. They clinch up and battle for position against the fence. They trade knees. Dyer controlling more and lands some knees. Dyer lands a right hand on the break. Dyer with a body kick. Oliveira with a jab. Dyer with some quick strikes late and Oliveira lands a right hand. 10-9 Dyer.

Dyer with a quick leg kick. Oliveira rushes forward swingly wildly and she connects before they clinch. Dyer lands a knee and circles out of the clinch as they go to the center. Dyer with some kicks and rocks Oliveira with a right hand. Dyer lands a head kick as Oliveira is wobbled. Dyer lands some big knees and puts Oliveira on the mat. Dyer with some big shots from the top and it is stopped! Impressive debut win from Dyer!

Fight Result- Shanelle Dyer def. Ravena Oliveira by TKO (strikes) at 1:17 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Shem Rock (12-2-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (15-4, 0-1 UFC)

Rock lands a body kick. Al-Selwady clips him with a left hook as Rock was swinging. Al-Selwady lands a right hand. They trade punches. Rock lands a jab. They trade inside the pocket and Rock lands a head kick. Al-Selwady lands a right hand and Rock briefly goes down but gets right up. Al-Selwady lands a front kick right to the face of Rock. Al-Selwady rushes in with a flurry. Al-Selwady mixing punches and kicks and Rock lands a left hand. Al-Selwady lands a stiff calf kick. Al-Selwady lands and grabs the back, dragging it down, but Rock is able to reverse to the top. He picks Al-Selwady up and slams him down. Al-Selwady pushes Rock up and lands an upkick as Rock lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Al-Selwady.

Al-Selwady lands a right hand. Al-Selwady with a body kick and lands another right hand. Al-Selwady lands a combination and lands some more as Rock circles away. Al-Selwady continues to clip Rock. Al-Selwady presses in throwing and Rock grabs the body lock and pushes it to the fence. Al-Selwady landing defensive punches as Rock is trying to get the back. Al-Selwady reverses position and lands a knee and left hands. They break apart. Rock lands a front kick to the face of Al-Selwady. They trade leg kicks. Al-Selwady with a right hand. Al-Selwady with a body kick. They tie up and Rock almost gets a takedown but they get right up. Rock lands a combo and a head kick. They both land punches. 10-9 Al-Selwady, 20-18 Al-Selwady.

Al-Selwady lands a right hand. Al-Selwady lands a body kick and Rock looks for a takedown, but Al-Selwady defends. Rock with a high kick. Al-Selwady lands and Rock slips in a head kick. Al-Selwady with a straight right hand. Rock lands a leg kick and Al-Selwady counters with a right hand. Rock lands a right hook and a high kick. Rock with another head kick. Rock with a knee and another high kick. Rock lands a body kick. Al-Selwady lands a right hand. Rock with a spin kick. Both connect as Al-Selwady comes forward. Rock shoots for a takedown but Al-Selwady dumps him off and lands from the top before Rock stands. Rock with a body kick. Al-Selwady with a right hand. They trade at the end. 10-9 Al-Selwady, 30-27 Al-Selwady.

Fight Result- Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady def. Shem Rock by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Louie Sutherland (10-4, 0-1 UFC) vs. Brando Pericic (5-1, 1-0 UFC)

Pericic with a front kick to the body. Sutherland lands a pair of big right hands and goes for a takedown. Pericic lands a knee as he defends. Pericic has the neck but lets go and they separate. Sutherland lands a right hand. Sutherland gets a takedown but they get right back up. Pericic breaks apart. Pericic with a body kick and a knee. Pericic lands a series of knees and some right hands. Sutherland goes for a takedown but Pericic is landing lots of punches. They roll and Pericic lands big right hands some more and it is all over! Pericic picks up the big win.

Fight Result- Brando Pericic def. Louie Sutherland by TKO (punches) at 1:48 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Mantas Kondratavicius (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Antonio Trocoli (12-6 1 NC, 0-3 UFC)

Trocoli lands a leg kick and Kondratavicius connects with some punches. They clinch up as Trocoli pushes it to the fence. Trocoli lands a knee. He lands another. Kondratavicius reverses position and lands a knee and an elbow. They separate and Kondratavicius connects with a right hand and an uppercut. They both connect as Trocoli lands a right hand and Kondratavicius lands a knee as they clinch. Kondratavicius lands an elbow. They break apart and Kondratavicius lands a combo and Trocoli lands a right hand. 10-9 Kondratavicius.

Kondratavicius lands a right hand and a left hook to the body. They tie up and Kondratavicius drops Trocoli with a big elbow. Kondratavicius gets on top and lands from the back as they stand. Kondratavicius lands a big elbow. Kondratavicius with a pair of knees in the clinch and they separate. They clinch and Kondratavicius lands a knee to the groin of Trocoli and timeout is called. They get back to action and Kondratavicius lands. Trocoli looks for a takedown but Kondratavicius defends and lands some punches and a knee to the body. Kondratavicius lands an elbow. Kondratavicius gets Trocoli to his knees and lands right hands. Both men are gassed out. Kondratavicius gets the mount and lands before taking the back. Kondratavicius is squeezing but doesn’t have the choke in and Trocoli gets out. 10-9 Kondratavicius, 20-18 Kondratavicius.

They trade punches as Trocoli lands a pair of right hands and a flying knee. Trocoli pushes it against the fence. Trocoli working hard for the takedown but Kondratavicius is defending. Trocoli gets Kondratavicius to the mat. They end up back on the feet and Kondratavicius has the back. Trocoli reverses position and lands a pair of knees before the referee separates them. Trocoli lands a body kick and shoots for a takedown. The referee calls timeout as Trocoli landed a groin strike. They get back going and Kondratavicius lands a combo. Trocoli shoots for a takedown but Kondratavicius defends and lands while standing. 10-9 Trocoli, 29-28 Kondratavicius.

Fight Result- Mantas Kondratavicius def. Antonio Trocoli by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

> Heavyweights- Mario Pinto (11-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Felipe Franco (10-1, 0-0 UFC)

Pinto lands a leg kick. Franco with a leg kick as Pinto works the jab. Franco rushes in and lands a big left hand but eats some punches from Pinto. They clinch but break with neither landing. Pinto with a right hand. They tie up and Pinto lands to the body. They separate and both land in close range. They clinch against the fence with both landing short shots and Pinto having the advantage. Pinto lands an elbow. 10-9 Pinto.

They each land the jab. Franco with a short combo. Pinto looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Pinto lands to the body. Timeout is called due to a groin strike by Franco. They get back going clinched up against the fence. They break apart. Neither doing much on the feet and Pinto looks for another takedown, but Franco defends as they clinch. Pinto lands a pair of knees. They separate and both swing before Pinto pushes it back against the fence. Pinto gets it down for a moment but they stand. Pinto lands an uppercut as they clinch. 10-9 Pinto, 20-18 Pinto.

They trade and Pinto scores a takedown and is in the half-guard. Pinto lands from the top before they work to their feet. Pinto keeps it pressed against the fence and lands to the body. Franco has no answer for the control from Pinto. Pinto lands some hammerfists to the legs. They separate and both land as Pinto lands some solid right hands. 10-9 Pinto, 30-27 Pinto.

Fight Result- Mario Pinto def. Felipe Franco by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Nathaniel Wood (22-6, 10-3 UFC) vs. Losene Keita (16-1, 0-0 UFC)

Wood works the jab to start things off. Keita swings but Wood ducks under looking for a takedown opening, but nothing is there. Wood lands a calf kick. They trade and Wood lands a left hook. Keita lands a right hand. Wood with a leg kick. Wood with an inside leg kick. Both are still searching for an opening. Wood with a jab and Keita lands a combination. Keita lands a right hand. Wood works the jab. They trade. 10-9 Keita.

Wood looks for the jab as Keita lands a body kick. They trade inside the pocket. Keita lands a leg kick. Keita with another leg kick. Wood lands a right hand. Keita with a combo to the body. Wood lands a pair of leg kicks. Keita lands a front kick. Wood with a stiff leg kick and Keita got tripped to the mat but got right up. Keita lands a knee to the body. Wood with an inside leg kick. Keita lands a right hand. Keita with a combo and they trade leg kicks. Keita lands a right hand. Wood with a leg kick. Wood lands another. Keita with a left hand. 10-9 Keita, 20-18 Keita.

They trade with both landing a right hand. Wood with a pair of leg kicks. Wood lands a right hand and Keita works the jab and lands a right hand. Wood with a calf kick. Keita lands a combo and is pressing forward. Wood with a leg kick and the jab. Keita with a left hand. Wood lands an inside leg kick. Keita with a right hand. Wood lands a right hand. Wood with a leg kick. Close fight. 10-9 Wood, 29-28 Keita.

Fight Result- Nathaniel Wood def. Losene Keita by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Mason Jones (17-2 1 NC, 3-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Axel Sola (11-0-1, 1-0 UFC)

Jones comes out throwing and pressuring. He lands some right hands and leg kicks. Jones mixes to the body. Jones with a combination. Sola lands a spinning back fist and Jones is hurt and he goes to his knees but gets up. They tie up against the fence and Jones is recovering as he lands short punches. Sola gets a takedown. Sola has the back as they scramble up. They separate. Sola lands a left hand. They briefly tie up with both landing a knee. Jones lands a combination and a knee and Sola is cut open. Jones is pressuring and landing as Sola gets the body lock. Sola scores a takedown. Sola in side control but Jones scrambles up. 10-9 Sola.

Jones pressing forward and lands a left hand. Jones with a body kick. They trade kicks. They tie up against the fence but quickly separate. Jones lands a right hand and a knee. Sola lands some right hands as Jones lands a pair of knees. Jones lands a head kick. Sola lands a left hand. Sola with a knee to the body. Jones lands a combo. Sola lands to the body. They tie up and Jones lands an uppercut. They break apart. Jones with a body kick. Sola is a bloody mess. Jones with a left hook and a right hand. Sola lands a knee. Sola lands a jab. Jones with two left hands. Sola with a combo. Jones lands a right hand and a leg kick. 10-9 Jones, 19-19.

Jones wobbles Sola with a head kick right away. Sola lands a spinning back fist and then Jones lands a spinning back fist. They clinch. Sola gets a big takedown into side control, but Jones gets right up and lands a knee. They trade right hands. Jones lands a knee to the body. Jones lands a body kick. Jones with a big right hand and Sola was hurt. Jones with another head kick. Sola lands a couple of stiff punches. Sola gets the Thai clinch and lands a pair of knees. Jones with a combination ending with a knee. Sola lands a combo and Jones lands a right hand. They’re both landing hard shots. Sola shoots for a takedown but Jones defends and Jones lands a kick to the body of Sola. Sola stands and Jones lands some big knees and is pouring it on at the end. Jones with several big knees and Sola is hurt badly and almost out but he survives. What a fight! 10-9 Jones, 29-28 Jones.

Fight Result- Mason Jones def. Axel Sola by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- Kurtis Campbell (8-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Danny Silva (10-2, 2-1 UFC)

Campbell lands a leg kick. Campbell scores a takedown. Campbell almost gets the full mount as he looks to take the back of Silva as Silva is scrambling. Campbell is adjusting as he has the back of Silva. Silva is able to scramble out and he gets the back of Campbell as they stand. Silva gets Campbell down but they stand and Campbell lands as they separate. Campbell pressures against the fence and is attacking the leg as they’re on the mat. Silva defends and lands an elbow and they stand. Silva lands a right hook. 10-9 Campbell.

Silva lands a right hand that drops Campbell and has Campbell hurt. Silva is landing against the fence as Campbell is having trouble standing and Silva drops Campbell again and continues to land and it is stopped! What a finish from Silva!

Fight Result- Danny Silva def. Kurtis Campbell by TKO (punches) at :31 of Round 2

> Middleweights- #11 Roman Dolidze (15-4, 9-4 UFC) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (13-2, 6-2 UFC)

Duncan lands some leg kicks early. Dolidze is able to grab the leg and scores a takedown. Dolidze is controlling and has the back of Duncan but is doing absolutely nothing as he hasn’t even thrown a strike while controlling. They stand and Dolidze is going after the single leg and gets Duncan back down and has the back. They work to their feet. Duncan escapes and clips Dolidze with a spinning back fist. Duncan lands a body kick. Duncan lands a spinning elbow and Dolidze slips to the mat. Duncan lands some leg kicks as Dolidze is on his back. Dolidze is ordered up. Duncan with a wheel kick. Duncan lands two heavy leg kicks. Duncan hurts Dolidze with a right hand. Dolidze tries to pull guard but ends up on his back and Duncan lands some leg kicks. Dolidze is ordered to his feet. 10-9 Duncan.

Duncan comes forward switching stances and lands a leg kick. Dolidze lands a jab. Duncan with a flying knee that connects and Dolidze tries to attack the leg as he goes to the mat. Dolidze is ordered up. Duncan lands a big left hand. Duncan with a pair of leg kicks. Duncan landing kicks to the body and legs. Dolidze forces a clinch and pushes it against the fence. Dolidze is holding on to Duncan against the fence. They separate. Duncan lands a big flurry and Dolidze is backing up. Dolidze drops down looking for a takedown but ends up back standing. 10-9 Duncan, 20-18 Duncan.

Duncan rushes forward and almost slammed Dolidze down. Duncan with a pair of body kicks. Duncan working the kicks and he hurts Dolidze with a flurry. Dolidze attacks the legs and drags Duncan to the mat. Dolidze takes the back and is looking for the body triangle. He has it locked on. Dolidze lands from the back and is trying to find a choke opening, but Duncan is defending well. Dolidze lands from the back to end it. 10-9 Dolidze, 29-28 Duncan.

Fight Result- Christian Leroy Duncan def. Roman Dolidze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Iwo Baraniewski (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Austen Lane (13-7 1 NC, 1-4 1 NC UFC)

Baraniewski with a stiff leg kick. Lane lands a leg kick. Baraniewski drops Lane with a right hand followed by a left hook and lands shots from the top and it is quickly stopped. What a finish from Baraniewski!

Fight Result- Iwo Baraniewski def. Austen Lane by TKO (punches) at :28 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #13 Michael Page (24-3, 3-1 UFC) vs. Sam Patterson (14-2-1, 4-1 UFC)

Page comes forward and is pressuring, but not much has happened inside the first minute. Neither has thrown much two minutes in. Patterson connects with a punch and Page lands a right hand. They both land but the offensive output is very low on both sides. Page with a body kick. Page rushes in and lands. 10-9 Page.

Page lands a right hand. Page with another right hand and a leg kick. Page lands a right hand and Patterson connects with one. Page with a left hook. They clinch against the fence. Page forces separation after nothing happens. Page lands a jab and Patterson with a leg kick. Page with a quick combo. Patterson clips Page as he was coming in. They tie up and nothing happens. 10-9 Page, 20-18 Page.

Page lands a right hand. Patterson tries to land but Page circles away. They tie up against the fence. Both land a knee. They separate and Page lands an uppercut as Patterson comes it to clinch it up. Page reverses but then Patterson reverses before they are separated by the referee. Page circles away. Page lands a right hand. Page lands some leg kicks as he is landing with more volume, but neither is landing much. They clinch as time runs out. Awful fight. 10-9 Page, 30-27 Page.

Fight Result- Michael Page def. Sam Patterson by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Luke Riley (12-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Michael Aswell (11-3, 1-1 UFC)

Aswell lands some big shots against the fence as they clinch up, but they end up separating. They clinch back up and Aswell lands and they separate. Riley lands a right hand that connects and stuns Aswell for a moment. Riley lands a combination. Riley lands a big right hand. They have a wild exchange and both men land some big shots. 10-9 Aswell.

Aswell lands a combination. Riley with a leg kick. Riley connects with a solid right hand. They trade and Riley lands a kick but slips and Aswell grabs his back. Aswell with some knees to the legs of Riley. They separate. Riley with a leg kick. They both land combinations inside the pocket. Both connect with big shots. Riley landing more solidly and with more volume as the round goes on. Riley lands a combo. Aswell with a short combo. Riley lands a big right hand. 10-9 Riley, 19-19.

Riley lands and Aswell grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. They separate and Riley lands before Aswell clinches it back up, but they quickly break. Riley lands a right hand and they have an exchange in close range. Riley lands a solid left hook. Riley with another left hook. Riley lands a right hand. Aswell grabs the neck and Riley goes to sprawl position and escapes. Riley lands to the body and follows with an uppercut. Riley lands a left hand and Aswell counters with a right hand. Aswell with a hard combo and Riley lands. Aswell forces a clinch and pushes it against the fence. They separate and Riley lands a body kick and a combination. Riley with a right hook to the body. They both land in the final moments. 10-9 Riley, 29-28 Riley.

Fight Result- Luke Riley def. Michael Aswell by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #1 Movsar Evloev (19-0, 9-0 UFC) vs. #3 Lerone Murphy (17-0-1, 9-0-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Murphy throwing kicks. Evloev with a right hand and Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy lands a solid right hand. Evloev with a body kick and he briefly slips. Evloev with a front kick to the body. Murphy with a high kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy with a leg kick and a right hand. Evloev lands a left hand. Murphy with a leg kick and Evloev lands a body kick. Murphy lands another leg kick. Both throw and miss. 10-9 Murphy.

Murphy landing some kicks. Evloev with a couple of body kicks. Murphy with a series of leg kicks followed by a high kick, then a left hook. Murphy lands a right hand. Evloev connects with a solid right hand. They trade in close range. Evloev with a leg kick and lands a left hand. Murphy with a right hand to the body. Evloev lands a leg kick. They both land and Murphy lands a leg kick and a left hand to the body. They trade leg kicks. They both connect late. 10-9 Murphy, 20-18 Murphy.

Murphy with a left hand. They trade jabs and Evloev lands a body kick. Murphy lands a knee to the body and it allows Evloev to score a takedown, but they scramble up. Evloev pressuring as he has the back against the fence, but Murphy forces separation. Murphy lands a jab. Timeout is called for a groin strike by Evloev. Murphy lands a body kick. Evloev lands a body kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy with a body kick and a combination and then lands to the body. Murphy continues to land with more volume. Evloev with a late flurry and lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Evloev, 29-28 Murphy.

Evloev lands a body kick and then lands another groin strike, so timeout is called. Evloev has a point taken away and they return to action. Murphy lands a leg kick. They trade right hands. Evloev gets Murphy briefly down but they get right up. Murphy lands a body kick and they trade right hands. Evloev scores a takedown and lands from the back. They end up back on the feet and Murphy lands a body kick. Evloev lands a combination. Murphy lands a high kick and slips to the mat. Evloev gets on the back and lands and they get to their feet. 9-9 Evloev with the point deduction, 38-37 Murphy.

Murphy lands a right hand and Evloev with an uppercut. Murphy lands a body kick. Evloev with a body kick. Murphy lands a leg kick. Evloev scores a takedown. Evloev with some punches from the back. Murphy tries to roll out but Evloev ends up in the half-guard. Evloev gets the full mount and starts to land. They scramble up and Evloev has back control and keeps landing and dragging it down. They separate and Evloev lands a combination. Murphy lands a jumping knee. Murphy with a right hand. Murphy tries a spinning elbow and Evloev has the back and drags it down. They stand and Evloev scores a takedown. They scramble up and trade late. 10-9 Evloev, 47-47 DRAW.

Fight Result- Movsar Evloev def. Lerone Murphy by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)

UFC Fight Night 269 live results: Josh Emmett vs. Kevin Vallejos

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

A busy stretch for the UFC continues this weekend as the Octagon returns to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 269 on Paramount+.

The five-round main event takes place in the featherweight division as long-time veteran Josh Emmett takes on rising contender Kevin Vallejos in a battle of ranked opponents. Emmett is looking to get back into the win column after dropping his previous two fights. Vallejos, in his first UFC main event, is looking to extend a win streak that currently sits at six straight victories.

In the co-main event, a battle of top-ten strawweights goes down as former title challenger Amanda Lemos takes on Gillian Robertson, winner of four straight fights. Also on the main card is a featherweight bout between Andre Fili and Jose Delgado; a light heavyweight slugfest between Ion Cutelaba and Oumar Sy; and a battle of ranked flyweights with Charles Johnson taking on Bruno Silva.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Piera Rodriguez (11-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. Sam Hughes (11-6, 6-5 UFC)

Rodriguez lands a combination and a leg kick. They trade as Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez lands and looks for a takedown against the fence, but Hughes defends. Rodriguez lands a right hand and Hughes pokes her in the eye and timeout is called. They get back to action and Rodriguez lands a left hand. They trade and Rodriguez looks for a takedown. Hughes defends it as they battle in the clinch against the fence. Rodriguez lands a combination as they separate. Hughes with a pair of leg kicks and lands to the body. Rodriguez lands a solid right hand and goes back looking for a takedown. They break apart and Rodriguez lands as Hughes takes the back standing. They break apart after each land knees. Hughes lands a combination. Rodriguez lands a combo and a pair of knees against the fence. Rodriguez lands an elbow and they separate. Rodriguez lands a big combo late. 10-9 Rodriguez.

Rodriguez lands a body kick and slips, but she gets right up. Hughes lands a pair of leg kicks but also eats a counter right hand from Rodriguez. Rodriguez lands a combo to the body and head. Hughes connects with a right hand. They clinch and Rodriguez lands a series of knees before separating. Rodriguez scores a takedown and lands from inside the guard of Hughes. They get up and Rodriguez lands a left hand on the way up. Rodriguez lands a combination right into the clinch, where she lands some knees. They separate and Rodriguez lands some big punches. 10-9 Rodriguez, 20-18 Rodriguez.

Hughes lands a leg kick. Rodriguez with a head kick as Hughes is starting to bleed from the bridge of her nose. Rodriguez lands a right hand followed by a pair of leg kicks. They clinch and Rodriguez lands some solid knees to the body. They both battle to score a takedown but end up breaking apart. Rodriguez lands a left hand. Hughes with a pair of jabs as Rodriguez lands a high kick. Hughes with a combination. They tie up and both land knees. They separate and Rodriguez lands a combination. She lands another combo. They trade combinations. They trade late with Rodriguez landing some big shots. 10-9 Rodriguez, 30-27 Rodriguez.

Fight Result- Piera Rodriguez def. Sam Hughes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Luan Lacerda (13-3, 1-2 UFC) vs. Hecher Sosa (14-1, 0-0 UFC)

Sosa landing some big shots early and he goes for a takedown. Lacerda is able to reverse and scores a takedown and lands a few shots from the top before standing. They clinch and Sosa lands some knees and Lacerda with some uppercuts. Lacerda lands a leg kick and Sosa slips to the mat and they clinch when Sosa stands. Sosa lands some knees. Lacerda scores a takedown. Lacerda lands from the top and they get to their feet. Sosa lands a big combination and has Lacerda hurt. Lacerda recovers and they trade punches. Lacerda with some high kicks and Sosa lands a right hand. 10-9 Lacerda.

Sosa lands a left hand. Sosa lands a solid right hand. Sosa with a big combination against the fence. Lacerda with a pair of body kicks. Sosa lands a left hand. They trade jabs. They trade and Lacerda lands a stiff jab. Both land some solid shots and both are showing some color. Sosa lands a combination against the fence. Sosa lands a combination. Sosa with a left hand. They trade body kicks and Sosa lands a combination. Sosa lands some big punches against the fence as Lacerda is hurt. 10-9 Sosa, 19-19.

Lacerda gets a takedown. They get up and tie up against the fence and Sosa lands an elbow before they separate. They’re trading lots of punches and Sosa lands with more impact. They trade body kicks before clinching. Sosa with some hard knees and elbows as both are landing. Sosa lands some hard punches in a brief clinch. Lacerda grabs the single leg and scores a takedown. Lacerda is complaining of an eye poke but the referee didn’t see it and Sosa lands. Sosa landing more late. Sosa with a left hand and a combination. Sosa lands a leg kick and a solid right hand. Sosa with a stiff right hand and lands a leg kick. They clinch and Lacerda lands some knees and they have a big exchange at the end. 10-9 Sosa, 29-28 Sosa.

Fight Result- Hecher Sosa def. Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- Bia Mesquita (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Montserrat Rendon (7-1, 2-1 UFC)

Rendon comes out firing punches. Mesquita lands a punch that hurts Rendon. Mesquita gets Rendon down and lands punches and elbows. They get up but Mesquita scores an easy takedown and gets the full mount. Mesquita with big hammerfists from the top. Mesquita landing elbows. Mesquita gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Rendon taps! Mesquita with the dominant win.

Fight Result- Bia Mesquita def. Monteserrat Rendon by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:07 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Brad Tavares (21-11, 16-11 UFC) vs. Eryk Anders (17-9 1 NC, 9-9 1 NC UFC)

Tavares lands a leg kick and they trade punches before Anders looks for a takedown against the fence. Anders with some body shots against the fence. Tavares lands a knee. Tavares lands another knee and Anders lands some elbows before Tavares lands a right hand and separates. Tavares with a head kick. Anders shoots for another takedown as Tavares defends. Tavares with a knee. Anders with a flurry before they separate. Tavares lands a hard body kick. Tavares with a knee and Anders drops down for a takedown attempt. Anders lands a knee and Tavares lands a right hand before they break. Tavares lands an uppercut as Anders goes back looking for a takedown. Anders lands a pair of knees and a right hand that makes Tavares stumble to the mat. Anders lands from the top and is landing lots of big punches as they stand, though Tavares lands a right hand. Anders with some big shots late. 10-9 Anders.

They trade and Tavares lands a right hand. Anders looks for a takedown,but Tavares defends and they separate. Tavares lands a big knee that drops Anders and Tavares starts landing from the top. Tavares gets on top and looks for the back, but Anders scrambles to the top. Anders lands from the top and stands. Anders gets back into the guard as Tavares is attacking the triangle choke. Anders gets the back and lands. They get to their feet and Anders lands a flurry. Tavares lands a right hand. Tavares lands a knee as they tie up. They trade late. 10-9 Tavares, 19-19.

They trade and Anders scores a takedown. Tavares gives up his back as they stand. Anders drops down for a takedown attempt but Tavares defends. They separate and both land when they briefly clinch. Tavares lands a combination. Anders with a pair of big left hands. Anders scores a big takedown into side control. Anders lands and has control of the back of Tavares as they almost get to their feet. Anders drags it back down and gets neck control. They get to their feet and break apart. They swing wildly and Anders looks for a takedown and gets it as Tavares has the neck. Anders escapes and lands from the top. 10-9 Anders, 29-28 Anders.

Fight Result- Eryk Anders def. Brad Tavares by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Bolaji Oki (10-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Manoel Sousa (13-1, 0-0 UFC)

Oki lands a series of leg kicks. Oki works the jab. Sousa drops Oki with a right hand and begins teeing off with big shots from the top, mixing to the head and body. Oki survives the first onslaught. Sousa looks to grab the arm and work for a kimura. They stand and Oki is able to score a takedown. Sousa is still attacking the arm. Oki lands to the body. Sousa lets go of the arm and Oki is landing from the top. Oki lands some elbows and a knee on the way up. They trade knees against the fence. Oki lands to the body. Sousa lands a left hand on the break. 10-9 Sousa.

Oki with a high kick. They trade punches and Oki lands a big right hand and a knee. Oki with a pair of leg kicks. Oki with a jab and left hand. Sousa lands a big right hand. They trade wild shots and Oki knocks Sousa off balance with a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Oki pushes it against the fence and they battle for underhooks. Sousa lands a left hook and Oki stumbles a little. They trade in close range. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Oki. They get back to action and both land heavy shots. Oki with a knee to the body and a leg kick. Sousa lands a right hand. Oki lands a combo but eats a left hook from Sousa. 10-9 Oki, 19-19.

Oki working the jab as both land to open the third. Oki with a pair of leg kicks as Sousa lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks as Oki lands a right hand. Sousa lands a left hook. Sousa landing with more impact and volume thus far this round. Sousa looks for a takedown but Oki defends. Sousa lands a combination. Oki with a big knee to the body. Sousa with a series of punches. Sousa with a pair of left hands. Sousa lands a flurry of shots to the head and body. Sousa with another big flurry. Oki fires back with a big combination. Sousa lands a big left hand and a nasty left hook. Sousa with a big right hand and then knocks Oki out cold with a massive right hand! What a finish from Sousa!

Fight Result- Manoel Sousa def. Bolaji Oki by knockout (punch) at 4:12 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Elijah Smith (9-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. SuYoung You (16-3 1 NC, 3-0 UFC)

Smith works the jab and lands a combination. Smith lands a big knee as You went for a takedown. They scramble to the mat with Smith on top. They scramble up and You scores a takedown. He has the body as they stand and he drags it back down with back control. They stand with You keeping back control. You briefly gets Smith down again and has the back again as they stand. You drags it down for a moment and jumps on Smith’s back on the feet. You with some punches from the back. Smith reverses to the top and has control as they stand. Smith lands a knee. You scores a late takedown. 10-9 You.

Smith lands an uppercut and right hand. You looks for a takedown but Smith lands an uppercut. Smith drops You with a right hand and starts landing. Smith grabs the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and You taps! Big finish from Smith!

Fight Result- Elijah Smith def. SuYoung You by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:04 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (13-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. Steven Asplund (7-1, 1-0 UFC)

Asplund works the jab early. Petrino lands a pair of big left hands. Asplund lands a leg kick. Petrino looks for a takedown but Asplund defends as they clinch against the fence. Petrino backs off. Petrino lands a leg kick and a combination to the body. Petrino lands some leg kicks. Asplund with a leg kick. Asplund rocks Petrino with some big punches and Petrino goes down. Asplund landing big shots from the top but Petrino gets up and circles away. Asplund pretends to moon Petrino. Asplund lands a leg kick. 10-9 Asplund.

Asplund works the jab. Petrino lands a high kick and Asplund slips to the mat. Petrino jumps on the back and is working for a choke. Asplund escapes and Petrino has the back as they stand. They trade big punches. Petrino landing heavy punches and kicks as both men are exhausted. Petrino with a combo and Asplund lands a solid left hand. Petrino lands and knocks Asplund’s mouth piece out. They trade late. 10-9 Petrino, 19-19.

Asplund lands a pair of leg kicks. Petrino lands a leg kick and a jab. Petrino lands to the body. Asplund lands a big right hand and Petrino stumbles. Petrino stays on his feet and lands a big flurry as he recovered. Petrino with another big flurry. Asplund with a left hand. Petrino lands a leg kick and then another. Petrino lands some body kicks. Petrino lands a left hand. Asplund is covered in blood and breathing heavy. Petrino kicks Asplund’s leg from out under him. Petrino with a combination. They trade in close range. Petrino lands a combo. 10-9 Petrino, 29-28 Petrino.

Fight Result- Vitor Petrino def. Steven Asplund by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Chris Curtis (32-12 1 NC, 6-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (15-2-1, 4-1 UFC)

Orolbai lands to the body early. They trade left hands. Orolbai looks for a takedown and gets it. Orolbai gets the back as they stand. Orolbai slams Curtis down to the mat, but they pop right up. Orolbai with some knees to the legs as he drags Curtis down. Orolbai with some right hands as they scramble up and he drags it back down. Orolbai lands from the back as Curtis is covering up. Orolbai with big punches from the back and some may have been illegal. They stand and Orolbai dumps Curtis to the ground, but they get right up. Orolbai with some knees. 10-9 Orolbai.

They trade and Orolbai scores a takedown. Orolbai has back control and looks for the neck as he lands some punches. They stand and Orolbai has back control. Orolbai landing and keeps dragging it down and controlling. Curtis is landing defensive punches but with no damage. They stand and Orolbai lands some knees. 10-9 Orolbai, 20-18 Orolbai.

They trade and Orolbai lands a leg kick. Orolbai controlling against the fence and lands a big takedown. Orolbai controls from the top. Curtis is landing from the bottom as Orolbai is just controlling and dragging it down whenever they get up. They separate late. 10-9 Orolbai, 30-27 Orolbai.

Fight Result- Myktybek Orolbai def. Chris Curtis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Flyweights- #14 Charles Johnson (18-8, 7-6 UFC) vs. #15 Bruno Silva (15-7-2 1 NC, 5-4 1 NC UFC)

Silva lands a leg kick. Johnson lands some body kicks. Silva gets the clinch against the fence. Silva controlling as both look for the best position but not a lot is happening. Johnson lands an elbow and a knee. They separate. Silva lands a combination. Johnson with a head kick. Silva with a body kick. They trade at the end. 10-9 Johnson.

They trade in close range as both land right hands. Silva lands and looks for a takedown against the fence. Silva with left hands to the body in the clinch. Timeout is called for a low blow by Silva after an exchange. Johnson is able to go right away. They trade leg kicks. Silva with a standing elbow. They trade as Johnson lands a body kick. Silva lands a jab. Johnson with a body kick. Silva lands a big combination against the fence. Johnson with a body kick after Silva wobbled him. Timeout is called for a clash of heads. They get back to action and timeout is immediately for another groin strike by Silva. They get back going and have a quick exchange. 10-9 Silva, 19-19.

They come out trading and Silva pushes it against the fence. They separate and both land solid shots as Silva lands a solid combination. Silva lands a body kick then a solid right hand as he’s landing with more volume. Silva with a flurry against the fence as Johnson is hurt. Silva pushes it against the fence and lands some short shots. They separate and Johnson lands a body kick. Silva lands a spinning back elbow. Silva pressuring and he pushes Johnson to the fence. Silva chases the takedown but Johnson defends. Johnson lands a body kick. Johnson lands a knee to the body. They tie up and both land to the body. Johnson lands a combination and a knee. Johnson starting to land with more volume and impact. Johnson lands a big combination. They trade late. Close fights. 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Johnson.

Fight Result- Charles Johnson def. Bruno Silva by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

> Light Heavyweights- Ion Cutelaba (19-11-1 1 NC, 8-10-1 UFC) vs. Oumar Sy (12-1, 3-1 UFC)

Sy lands some early kicks. They trade a lot of leg kicks and Sy lands a stiff right hand. Cutelaba gets the underhooks and pushes it against the fence. Sy is able to score a takedown, but Cutelaba uses the momentum to swing to the top. Cutelaba with short punches from the top. Cutelaba stands and lands from the top as Sy is trapping a leg. Sy looks for a leg lock. Cutelaba is able to escape and gets right back on top. Cutelaba grabs the neck and locks in a quick mounted guillotine choke and Sy taps immediately. What a finish from Cutelaba!

Fight Result- Ion Cutelaba def. Oumar Sy by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:24 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Marwan Rahiki (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Harry Hardwick (13-4-1, 0-1 UFC)

Rahiki lands a leg kick. Hardwick lands a leg kick. Rahiki with a right hand and a high kick. Hardwick catches the kick and jumps on the back on the feet. Hardwick has the body triangle locked on. Rahiki is able to break free and they’re on the feet. Rahiki lands a right hand. Hardwick with a solid right hand. Rahiki lands some wild hooks. Hardwick lands a few jabs. They trade and Hardwick lands a right hand. They trade body kicks. Rahiki with a pair of leg kicks. Rahiki lands a body kick and Hardwick with a flurry of punches. Rahiki is landing lots of big punches that are hurting Hardwick. Hardwick fires back and lands a high kick and a flurry. They trade leg kicks. Rahiki lands a solid combination. Rahiki with a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Rahiki.

They trade and Hardwick hurts Rahiki with a left hand. Rahiki lands a head kick that stuns Hardwick. Rahiki backs him to the fence and lands a big elbow. Rahiki landing a big flurry against the fence but Hardwick backs him up with a body kick and they have a wild exchange. Rahiki lands a flush left hand and Hardwick is hurt. Rahiki landing big punches against the fence. Hardwick is firing back and lands a right hand. Rahiki with a spin attack but eats a left hand from Hardwick. Rahiki with a big left hand and an elbow. Hardwick works the jab. They trade jabs and Rahiki lands a spin kick to the body. Rahiki lands a knee and Hardwick turns it into a takedown, but Rahiki reverses to the top. Rahiki lands to the body from inside the guard. They get to their feet. They both land a leg kick. 10-9 Rahiki, 20-18 Rahiki.

Hardwick told his corner in between rounds that his jaw was broken, and his corner decided to stop the fight. It did look nasty and it was clear the jaw was broken. This was a great fight.

Fight Result- Marwan Rahiki def. Harry Hardwick by TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Andre Fili (25-12 1 NC, 13-11 1 NC UFC) vs. Jose Delgado (10-2, 2-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Delgado lands a body kick. Fili fires back with a heavy combination. Fili lands a right hand. Delgado with a leg kick. Delgado with a head kick and they trade and Fili drops Delgado with a right hand. Delgado is able to get up and shoots for a takedown, but Fili defends. They trade jabs. Delgado lands a body kick. Fili with a body kick. Fili lands another body kick. Fili with a left hand. They trade right hands. Fili lands a big right hand and scores a takedown. Fili has the back as they stand. 10-9 Fili.

They trade left hands as Delgado lands a leg kick. Delgado looks for a takedown but abandons it as Fili defended. Delgado with a body kick. Delgado with a pair of leg kicks. Fili lands a big left hand. Delgado with a spin kick to the body and another body kick. Delgado with another pair of kicks. Delgado with a big flurry against the fence as he lands elbows and knees. Fili forces a separation. Delgado lands a heavy calf kick. They trade punches. Delgado gets a takedown and lands from the top, but Fili forces a scramble up. Delgado lands some kicks. Fili with a left hand. Fili ducks under and scores a takedown. 10-9 Delgado, 19-19.

Fili lands a combination. Fili with a leg kick. They trade jabs. Fili misses a head kick but lands a body kick. Fili with a solid right hand. They have a wild exchange inside the pocket. Delgado with a leg kick. Fili lands a right hand. Delgado with a leg kick then a body kick. They trade punches. Delgado lands a head kick. Delgado lands two right hands. Fili with a leg kick. Fili lands a body kick. Delgado with a big right hand. Delgado lands a knee and an elbow as they clinch. Delgado with an elbow on the break. Delgado lands a right hand. Delgado with a stiff calf kick. Fili ducks under and scores a takedown. They stand and Fili scores another takedown and they both land on the mat. Close fight. 10-9 Delgado, 29-28 Delgado.

Fight Result- Jose Delgado def. Andre Fili by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Amanda Lemos (15-5-1, 9-5 UFC) vs. #8 Gillian Robertson (16-8, 13-6 UFC)

Lemos lands the jab and a front kick. They clinch against the fence and Robertson reverses and forces separation. Lemos with a right hand to the body and Robertson forces a clinch. Robertson is working for a takedown but Lemos is defending. Robertson gets it down to the mat. Lemos reverses and they scramble as Robertson has the body. Lemos is landing elbows and some are to the back of the head. Robertson tries to get to the top but Lemos is on top and lands some more elbows. Lemos gets into side control. Robertson scrambles and Lemos has the back. Robertson escapes and is on top and they get to their feet. They separate and Lemos lands a high kick. 10-9 Lemos.

Robertson lands a calf kick but eats a right hand from Lemos. Lemos lands a leg kick and Robertson is able to score a takedown. Lemos is trying to throw her legs up but Robertson transitions into side control. Lemos looks for a reverse triangle choke and Robertson gets the north-south position. Robertson has back control but Lemos slides out and Robertson keeps top control. Robertson lands some elbows from the half-guard. Robertson tries to get the mount but Lemos starts scrambling. Robertson looking for a D’Arce choke. Lemos escapes. Robertson with some elbows to the side of Lemos. They get up and Lemos scores a takedown and lands from the top but Robertson forces it up. Lemos lands to end the round. 10-9 Robertson, 19-19.

Robertson lands a leg kick. Lemos lands a left hand. They clinch against the fence and Lemos lands a knee. They break apart. Lemos works the jab as Robertson is pressuring. Robertson is able to score a takedown. They get up but Robertson maintains neck control. Robertson lands as they separate. Lemos works the jab but Robertson looks for the takedown against the fence. Robertson attacking the single leg and they scramble to the mat. Lemos looks for an armbar. Robertson escapes and ends up on top in side control. Robertson working from the half-guard now and lands some elbows. Robertson keeps side control and they both land late as Robertson gets the mount late. Close fight. 10-9 Robertson, 29-28 Robertson.

Fight Result- Gillian Robertson def. Amanda Lemos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #11 Josh Emmett (19-6, 10-6 UFC) vs. #14 Kevin Vallejos (17-1, 3-0 UFC)

Vallejos with a high kick that Emmett blocks. Vallejos lands a combination followed by a calf kick. Vallejos lands and Emmett looks for a takedown, but Vallejos defends. Emmett throws and Vallejos lands a counter combo and Emmett slips to the mat. Vallejos lands as Emmett stands and Emmett is cut open. They trade and Vallejos lands a calf kick. They trade and Vallejos drops Emmett with a right hand. Vallejos is landing big punches and elbows from the top. Emmett gives up his back and Vallejos lands. They stand and Vallejos lands a knee. Emmett swings big and slips. Vallejos with a bunch of knees and a right hand puts Emmett to his knees and it is stopped! What a finish by Vallejos!

Fight Result- Kevin Vallejos def. Josh Emmett by TKO (strikes) at 3:33 of Round 1

UFC 326 live results: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 BMF Title fight

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Two bonafide future UFC Hall of Fame fighters step inside the Octagon to do battle this weekend as UFC 326 takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, airing on Paramount+ with a special two-hour block of fights airing on CBS for the first time.

The main event sees the UFC BMF Championship on the line as current title holder Max Holloway defends against Charles Oliveira. This is a rematch of a fight that never really got going over a decade ago when Holloway scored a win over Oliveria in August 2015 when Oliveira suffered an injury less than two minutes into the fight. Both men have gone on to become champions and carve out legendary careers heading into this rematch.

The co-main event is a middleweight bout between two men aiming to get back into title contention as Caio Borralho takes on Reinier de Ridder.

Also on the main card is a bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr.; a lightweight bout pitting Drew Dober against Michael Johnson; and a middleweight bout between Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira.

The Dober vs. Johnson and Rodrigues vs. Ferreira bouts, as well as a bantamweight fight between Cody Garbrandt and Xiao Long, and a middleweight bout between Donte Johnson and Cody Brundage, will air on CBS, the first two-hour block of UFC action on the station under the new media rights deal. That two-hour block begins at 8 p.m. eastern time.

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> Light Heavyweights- Luke Fernandez (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (12-3-1 1 NC, 1-1-1 1 NC UFC)

Fernandez lands a knee to the body to start. Fernandez lands a leg kick and starts working the jab. Fernandez with a right hand and a pair of uppercuts backs Bellato up and they clinch against the fence. Fernandez with some knees as Bellato lands to the body. Fernandez lands a right hand as they break. Fernandez works the jab as Bellato lands a left hook to the body. Fernandez lands a solid right hand. Fernandez with some uppercuts in a brief clinch. Bellato lands in close range and drops Fernandez. Bellato starts teeing off on the ground and Fernandez gives up his back. Bellato with tons of shots and it is stopped! Bellato scores an upset in the opener.

Fight Result- Rodolfo Bellato def. Luke Fernandez by TKO (punches) at 2:42 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Rafael Tobias (14-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Diyar Nurgozhay (10-2, 0-2 UFC)

Nurgozhay lands some straight left hands and a front kick to the body. Tobias swings and misses as Nurgozhay lands to the body. Nurgozhay with a leg kick and lands a left hand followed by a front kick. They trade and Nurgozhay grabs the body and they go to the fence. Nurgozhay lands a groin strike and Tobias is hurt as Nurgozhay is continuing to land and Herb Dean calls a stop to call timeout for the groin shot. They return to action and Nurgozhay lands a combination. Nurgozhay with a leg kick. Tobias lands a leg kick. Nurgozhay with a left hand. Nurgozhay lands to the body. Tobias with a high kick. Tobias lands a right hand but eats a counter combo from Nurgozhay. They trade and Nurgozhay lands a body kick. Tobias lands a right hand. They both connect in close range. Nurgozhay lands a right hand and Tobias lands a right hand. 10-9 Nurgozhay.

Nurgozhay lands a combo and a leg kick. Nurgozhay with a left hand. Nurgozhay lands another left hand. Nurgozhay with a leg kick followed by a left hand. Tobias isn’t really landing much. Nurgozhay lands a stiff left hand. Tobias grabs a leg but lets go and lands a combo. Tobias looks for a takedown against the fence but Nurgozhay grabs the fence to block it. Tobias is working hard for the takedown but Nurgozhay is defending. They separate. Tobias lands a big right hand and another punch and Nurgozhay is hurt. Tobias scores a takedown and gets the mount. Tobias landing left hands from the top. Tobias is looking to set up a choke but Nurgozhay reverses into the guard of Tobias. Nurgozhay landing big shots from the top. Nurgozhay stands and Tobias is just laying on the ground and is ordered up at the end of the round. 10-9 Nurgozhay, 20-18 Nurgozhay.

Nurgozhay lands a pair of body kicks. He lands another as Tobias lands a left hand. Nurgozhay lands a straight left hand to the body. Nurgozhay lands a left hand and a front kick to the body. Nurgozhay with some leg kicks. Nurgozhay lands a combination and a front kick to the body again. Tobias with a body kick. They’re trading in close range but not a lot of action is happening. Tobias forces a clinch and looks for a takedown but Nurgozhay defends. Both land a knee as they battle for position. Tobias gets Nurgozhay down and has the back and jumps on it as they stand. Tobias looks for a leg. 10-9 Nurgozhay, 30-27 Nurgozhay.

Fight Result- Diyar Nurgozhay def. Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Sumudaerji (18-7, 5-4 UFC) vs. Jesus Aguilar (12-3, 4-2 UFC)

Sumudaerji lands an inside leg kick. Sumudaerji works the jab as Aguilar lands a leg kick. Aguilar with a calf kick as Sumudaerji just misses a jumping knee. Aguilar looks for a takedown against the fence as they clinch. Aguilar with a few short knees against the fence. They break apart. Sumudaerji lands a straight left hand and a low kick that hits the groin of Aguilar and timeout is called. They get back going. Sumudaerji with a pair of kicks. Sumudaerji lands a head kick. Sumudaerji with a wheel kick that Aguilar barely blocks. Aguilar lands a leg kick but eats a combo from Sumudaerji. Sumudaerji lands a high kick. Sumudaerji with a big throw takedown and he starts landing from the top, but they quickly stand. They trade punches. 10-9 Sumudaerji.

They’re both throwing various kicks to start the second but neither really landing. Sumudaerji lands a left hand. Sumudaerji scores a takedown and lands from the top. Aguilar gets Sumudaerji inside his full guard. Sumudaerji lands but they scramble up. Sumudaerji lands an uppercut. Sumudaerji with a front kick then lands a leg kick. Aguilar looks for a takedown but Sumudaerji defends and they trade late. 10-9 Sumudaerji, 20-18 Sumudaerji.

Aguilar throws a flurry but Sumudaerji grabs him and scores a takedown. Sumudaerji tries to keep Aguilar pinned but they get up, though Sumudaerji gets Aguilar back down to the mat. They scramble up and separate. Sumudaerji lands a front kick and a jab as Aguilar lands a right hand. Sumudaerji lands a jumping knee but it allows Aguilar to get a takedown. They get up and Aguilar lands before they break apart. Sumudaerji lands a body kick followed by a solid combination. Aguilar looks for a single leg as they push to the fence. Sumudaerji lands and Aguilar backs off. Sumudaerji with a spin kick to the body. Aguilar lands a left hand. Sumudaerji lands a big left hand and a big flurry late and Aguilar briefly went down near the end. 10-9 Sumudaerji, 30-27 Sumudaerji.

Fight Result- Sumudaerji def. Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Cody Durden (17-9-1, 6-7-1 UFC) vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (9-1, 1-1 UFC)

Both land leg kicks early on. Durden shoots for a takedown but Tumendemberel grabs the neck and looks for a guillotine choke. Durden is able to get out and they get up with Durden still having body control. Tumendemberel is able to force separation. They trade leg kicks and Durden shoots for a takedown. Tumendemberel grabs the neck and uses it to scramble up. Durden back attacking the takedown against the fence. Durden gets another takedown but Tumendemberel gets to sprawl position and they stand. Tumendemberel gets a big takedown and is in the guard of Durden. Durden looking for an armbar from the bottom. Tumendemberel escapes and they get to their feet. Durden gets Tumendemberel back down but eats some hard elbows at the same time. 10-9 Tumendemberel.

Tumendemberel lands a left hand and they trade in close range. Durden looks for a takedown but Tumendemberel scrambles to the top, though Durden attacks the leg. Tumendemberel is able to take the back of Durden and is working for a choke with the body triangle locked on. Durden reverses and is now on top. Tumendemberel is able to reverse and is on top in side control. Tumendemberel with a big elbow and some right hands from the top. Durden attacks the leg but Tumendemberel gets out and they stand. Tumendemberel lands a right hand right into a takedown. Tumendemberel controlling the neck as he lands a short elbow. Durden gives up his back and Tumendemberel lands some punches though one was to the back of the head. They stand and Durden lands a right hand before the bell and Tumendemberel lands a right hand way after the bell. 10-9 Tumendemberel, 20-18 Tumendemberel.

They clinch right up and scramble to the mat and go to the fence with Tumendemberel on top. Tumendemberel gets the back but Durden escapes and jumps on the back of Tumendemberel as they’re on the feet. Tumendemberel shakes Durden off and is on top and lands a pair of elbows. They stand as Tumendemberel lands some knees. Tumendemberel gets the back as they go back to the mat. Tumendemberel with a right hand from the back and he starts looking for a choke. Durden is rolling as Tumendemberel keeps the back, but Durden ends up on top. Durden looks for an arm triangle choke. He has it locked in but Tumendemberel rolls and Durden lets go and is now on the back. Durden lands from the back. Tumendemberel shakes Durden off and lands a right hand and gets into side control. Tumendemberel attacks the neck. Tumendemberel lands after the bell again. 10-9 Durden, 29-28 Tumendemberel.

Fight Result- Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Ricky Turcios (12-5, 2-3 UFC) vs. Alberto Montes (10-1, 0-0 UFC)

Turcios lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks and Turcios looks for a takedown, but Montes defends it as they’re tied up against the fence. They trade knees against the fence before breaking apart. Montes works the jab. Turcios lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Turcios pushes Montes against the fence. They break apart and Montes lands an elbow. Montes lands a combination then a knee as they tie up for a moment. They trade combinations. Montes lands an uppercut followed by two solid right hands. Turcios gets the clinch against the fence. Montes lands a knee to the body. They break apart and both land punches. Montes grabs the neck as they sprawl. Montes with a knee to the body as they stand. Montes lands a body kick followed by a right hand and another front kick to the body. 10-9 Montes.

They trade and Turcios looks for a takedown. Montes grabs the neck and locks in an anaconda choke. It is in deep and Turcios goes out! What a finish from Montes!

Fight Result- Alberto Montes def. Ricky Turcios by submission (D’Arce choke) at :40 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Donte Johnson (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Cody Brundage (11-8-1 1 NC, 5-7-1 1 NC UFC)

Brundage gets a takedown as Johnson went to land to start. Brundage pushes it to the fence from the top. Brundage is just holding on at the moment. Johnson with short shots from the bottom as Brundage isn’t doing much on top. Brundage with a few left hands from the top. Johnson scrambles and they get to their feet. Johnson lands some kicks. Brundage lands a right hand. He lands another. They trade punches. Johnson with a combo as Brundage lands a jab. Johnson lands a pair of right hands. 10-9 Brundage.

Johnson lands a little. Brundage shoots for a takedown but Johnson sprawls and grabs the neck. They’re just laying on the mat in sprawl position. Johnson looks to transition as Brundage just stays on his knees. Brundage attacks the leg and gets Johnson down and takes the back. Brundage lands two right hands from the back. Johnson tries to stand with Brundage on his back. Brundage attacks an arm. Johnson gets out and lands big shots from the top. Brundage gives up his back and is covering up as Johnson lands. Johnson has the neck and lands some right hands. Johnson continues to control the neck and land punches. Johnson stands and backs off to let Brundage up. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Johnson. They get back going and Johnson lands. 10-9 Johnson, 19-19.

Brundage shoots for a takedown but Johnson sprawls and grabs the neck. Johnson lets go and they stand. Johnson working the jab. Johnson lands a pair of leg kicks. Brundage lands a right hand. Brundage with a leg kick. Johnson lands a left hook. Brundage lands a pair of jabs. They trade left hands. Johnson lands a left hand. Brundage still mainly working the jab. Brundage lands a leg kick. Brundage with a stiff jab. Johnson cracks Brundage with a right hand and Brundage looks for a takedown. Brundage lets go and Johnson is pressing forward and lands a left hand. Brundage looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls. They get back up. They both throw at the end. 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Johnson.

Fight Result- Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Cody Garbrandt (14-7, 9-7 UFC) vs. Xiao Long (27-10, 1-2 UFC)

Garbrandt lands a combination. Long lands a pair of leg kicks then a head kick. Garbrandt looks to set up a takedown and lands a knee. Garbrandt with a left hand. Long lands a body kick. Garbrandt ducks under a punch and gets the underhooks against the fence. Garbrandt lands an elbow and Long goes to a knee but gets right up. Garbrandt lands a body kick. Garbrandt with a spinning elbow. Long lands a pair of leg kicks. Garbrandt with a leg kick. Long lands a head kick. Garbrandt gets a brief takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. They break apart and Garbrandt lands an elbow on the break. Garbrandt with a quick combo. 10-9 Long.

They trade leg kicks. They tie up as both look for a takedown but they end up separating. Garbrandt with a front kick to the body. Long still working mainly leg kicks. Garbrandt lands a right hand. Long with a right hand and a body kick. Long presses forward with some punches and a body kick. Long with a leg kick that trips Garbrandt up. They clinch along the fence but quickly break apart. Long with a body kick. Long with a head kick that Garbrandt blocks. Long lands a right hand. Garbrandt lands a knee. A clash of heads sends Long down for a moment near the end of the round but he gets up. 10-9 Long, 20-18 Long.

Garbrandt lands a leg kick. Long lands a groin kick and timeout is called. They resume and Long lands another groin strike, this one worse than the last one, and timeout is called again. Garbrandt was puking into a bucket during timeout but he is going to continue. Long has a point taken away and they get back going. Garbrandt rushes out with a flying knee. They clinch against the fence. Long with a pair of knees and one landed to the groin again. Timeout is called and Long has another point taken away. They get back to action. Garbrandt lands a right hand. Garbrandt with a quick combo but not much is happening. Garbrandt with another quick combo. They briefly clinch and Garbrandt lands a knee. Long with a head kick. Long lands a knee to the head. Garbrandt lands a knee as they separate. Long gets a late takedown and ends the fight on top. 9-8 Garbrandt due to the point deductions, 28-27 Long.

Fight Result- Cody Garbrandt def. Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)

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> Middleweights- #13 Gregory Rodrigues (18-6, 9-3 UFC) vs. #15 Brunno Ferreira (15-2, 6-2 UFC)

Nothing has happened in the first minute. Ferreira lands a right hand. Rodrigues lands a massive right hand and Ferreira goes down and is out and it is all over!

Fight Result- Gregory Rodrigues def. Brunno Ferreira by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Drew Dober (28-15 1 NC, 14-11 1 NC UFC) vs. Michael Johnson (24-19, 16-15 UFC)

Johnson lands a leg kick then a left hand. Johnson with a combination and Dober backs up due to it. Dober lands a leg kick. Johnson with an inside leg kick. Dober connects with a left hand. Johnson lands a big left hand. They trade in close range. Johnson lands a leg kick. Dober lands a right hook. Dober lands a leg kick. Dober with a left hand and a body kick. Johnson lands a leg kick and a left hand. They both land left hands. Johnson lands a solid left hand. Johnson with a leg kick. 10-9 Johnson.

They trade to start the second. Johnson lands a right hand. Dober with a leg kick. Dober lands a body kick. Dober lands a leg kick and Johnson lands a counter right hand. Dober lands a solid left hand as Johnson lands a jab. Dober lands a massive left hand and Johnson goes down and is out cold! What a knockout by Dober!

Fight Result- Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson by TKO (punch) at 1:53 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- #13 Rob Font (22-9, 12-8 UFC) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (11-1, 5-1 UFC)

They both land leg kicks. Font with a body kick. Font lands a stiff jab. Rosas Jr. lands a leg kick. Rosas Jr. lands a leg kick and spins out of Font grabbing the leg. Rosas Jr. works the jab. Font lands a pair of body shots followed by a right hand. Rosas Jr. scores a takedown. Rosas Jr. with some body shots from the top. They almost posture up but Rosas Jr. keeps it down, though they get back up. Rosas Jr. has back control and drags Font back down, but they stand. Rosas Jr. keeps dragging Font down but they always immediately stand. Rosas Jr. keeps back control as the round ends. 10-9 Rosas Jr..

Rosas Jr. gets a takedown and Font threatens with a triangle choke, but Rosas Jr. escapes and is inside the guard of Font. They scramble up and Rosas Jr. has back control. Rosas Jr. gets Font back down from the back, but Font is able to recover his guard. Rosas Jr. looks to transition to side control. Both land elbows. Font rolls out but Rosas Jr. is able to keep him down. Rosas Jr. sweeps to the half-guard. Rosas Jr. lands from the top. 10-9 Rosas Jr., 20-18 Rosas Jr..

Font lands a right hand. Rosas Jr. scores a takedown and lands some from the top before they stand. Rosas Jr. has back control and drags Font back to the mat. Rosas Jr. gets into the half-guard. They keep getting up and Rosas Jr. keeps dragging it back down and controlling and landing from the top as they go the distance. 10-9 Rosas Jr., 30-27 Rosas Jr..

Fight Result- Raul Rosas Jr. def. Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- #7 Caio Borralho (17-2 1 NC, 7-1 UFC) vs. #8 Reinier de Ridder (21-3, 4-1 UFC)

Borralho lands a spin kick. Borralho lands some leg kicks. They trade and Borralho lands a right hand and de Ridder slips to the mat but he gets right up. Borralho lands a left hand and then de Ridder lands a groin strike and timeout is called. They get back to action. Borralho lands a leg kick and de Ridder lands a combo. Borralho with a left hand and a leg kick. Borralho lands a solid combination. Both land some solid kicks. de Ridder scores a takedown and has back control as they scramble. They get back up and de Ridder maintains control and gets Borralho back down. Borralho lands an elbow and they get up. 10-9 Borralho.

Borralho lands a leg kick. Borralho lands a left hand. de Ridder grabs Borralho and is looking for a takedown as he has the body lock. de Ridder ends up letting go and they trade punches. Borralho lands a leg kick. de Ridder lands a combination. They both land and clinch at the end. 10-9 de Ridder, 19-19.

de Ridder lands a knee and Borralho is able to score a takedown. Borralho gets the half-guard and both land elbows to the body. They end up getting up after not much action. Both land punches and Borralho lands a leg kick. de Ridder lands a combination. Borralho lands a body shot. They trade late. 10-9 Borralho, 29-28 Borralho.

Fight Result- Caio Borralho def. Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> UFC BMF Championship- C Max Holloway (27-8, 23-8 UFC) vs. #3 LW Charles Oliveira (36-11 1 NC, 24-11 1 NC UFC)

Oliveira lands a pair of leg kicks. Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway with a right hand followed by a jab. Both land combinations. They are throwing big shots and Oliveira gets a takedown. Oliveira lands a knee to the belly and then stands. Oliveira goes back down in side control and lands some elbows. Holloway gives up his back and Oliveira jumps on it as they stand. Oliveira is looking for a choke and it’s on the face. Oliveira is squeezing but lets go as Holloway escapes. Oliveira with left hands. He now lands some elbows to the body. Oliveira looks for the choke again but Holloway escapes. Holloway survives the round. 10-9 Oliveira.

They trade right hands. Holloway with a quick combination. Oliveira lands a body kick and looks for a takedown and gets it. Oliveira gets to top side mount. Oliveira is working for a choke again. Oliveira gets the back and is trying to find an opening for a choke as Holloway is defending. Oliveira lets go and lands some big elbows. Oliveira has the back with the hooks on and lands some hard elbows. Oliveira looks for a choke. Holloway fights it off. The action stalls a little late in the round. Oliveira lands a right hand. 10-8 Oliveira, 20-17 Oliveira.

I don’t know what happened in the first two minutes of round three as the Paramount+ feed completely died, but it came back on with Oliveira on top and looking for the mount. Oliveira working from the half-guard and lands to the body. Holloway is pinned on the bottom and unable to escape. Oliveira lands an elbow. Oliveira lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Oliveira, 30-26 Oliveira.

Holloway lands a leg kick and a right hand. Holloway having success with his striking. Oliveira shoots for a takedown and has the body lock. Holloway is defending. Oliveira gets Holloway down to the mat. Oliveira gets the mount and lands some big elbows. Holloway is trying to scramble out but gives up his back. Oliveira has the body triangle locked on but not a lot of action is happening. 10-9 Oliveira, 40-35 Oliveira.

They trade and Holloway scores a takedown. Oliveira is trying to sweep out from the bottom as Holloway lands some short punches from the top. They end up back on their feet and Oliveira scores a takedown. Oliveira working from inside the guard of Holloway. Oliveira lands a pair of elbows. Oliveira gets to the half-guard as he’s pressuring from the top. They get to their feet and Oliveira has the back. They both land right hands at the end. 10-9 Oliveira, 50-44 Oliveira.

Fight Result- Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to win the UFC BMF Championship

UFC Fight Night 267 live results: Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to the Lone Star State this weekend with a big middleweight main event as UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on Paramount+ takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

The main event is a pivotal bout in the middleweight division as former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Anthony Hernandez. Strickland fights for the first time in a year and looks to get back into the win column after a title fight loss to former champion Dricus Du Plessis. Hernandez is the hottest fighter at 185 pounds, entering this fight riding an eight-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, fireworks are expected at 170 pounds as Geoff Neal takes on Uros Medic, both with ten knockout wins in their career. Also on the main card is a featherweight battle between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa; a battle of ranked heavyweights as Serghei Spivac takes on Ante Delija; and a middleweight fight pitting Zachary Reese against Michel Pereira.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Juliana Miller (4-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Carli Judice (5-2, 2-1 UFC)

Judice pressing forward and throwing as both connect. Judice lands a body kick and Miller grabs the leg looking for a takedown. Miller has the back and the body lock against the fence. Miller drags it to the mat and has the body triangle locked on. They scramble to their feet and Miller lets go of back control. Judice lands a big elbow as they are clinched up against the fence. Judice is able to break the clinch as Miller lands an uppercut. Judice lands a combination. Judice stuns Miller with a straight left hand and then defends a takedown attempt from Miller. Judice lands some more punches as she’s pressuring. Judice lands a big combination. Miller shoots for a takedown but Judice defends. They trade knees. Judice lands some elbows. 10-9 Judice.

Judice landing to start the second as she connects with some leg kicks and a left hand. Miller lands a counter right hand. Judice with a combo as Miller lands a right hand. Judice lands a combo and Miller is busted up a little. Judice continuing to pour on the volume as she is pressuring. They trade kicks. They clinch and both land elbows as Judice lands a body shot on the break. Judice lands a solid left hand. Judice with a hard body kick. Judice with a flurry though Miller is firing punches back. Miller lands a right hand. Judice lands a pair of uppercuts. They trade and Judice lands a head kick. Judice with a knee to the body and a body kick late. 10-9 Judice, 20-18 Judice.

Judice landing to start the third. Judice lands a pair of left hands followed by a body kick. They clinch against the fence. Miller jumps on the fence to use it to take the back of Judice as they go to the mat. Judice is trying to scramble out as Miller keeps back control. Miller lands from the back and looks for a rear-naked choke. She is on the jaw as Judice is landing back punches. Miller is squeezing but Judice is able to get out and they scramble up. Judice lands a combination. Miller lands a solid right hand. Judice with a front kick to the body. Miller looks for a takedown but Judice slides off. They trade against the fence. They both land left hands. Judice lands a solid left hand. They trade at the end. 10-9 Miller, 29-28 Judice.

Fight Result- Carli Judice def. Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Jordan Leavitt (12-3, 5-3 UFC) vs. Yadier del Valle (10-0, 2-0 UFC)

del Valle tries a front kick but Leavitt grabs the leg and clinches and then drags del Valle down to the mat. They stand with Leavitt keeping body control. Timeout is called as Leavitt landed a groin strike on del Valle. They get back to action and Leavitt scores a takedown. Leavitt working from inside the guard of del Valle as Leavitt slams him back down. Leavitt with a short elbow from the top. Leavitt with more elbows from the top. Leavitt postures up for a moment to land a right hand before getting back into del Valle’s full guard. Leavitt trying to pass guard as he lands from the top. Leavitt with more shots from the top. 10-9 Leavitt.

del Valle is pressing forward and lands a leg kick and a left hand. Leavitt shoots for a takedown but del Valle sprawls away. del Valle with a right hand to the body of Leavitt. Leavitt looks for a takedown but del Valle defends and grabs the neck. Leavitt is able to get into side control before working to the half-guard of del Valle. Leavitt landing from the top as del Valle is trying to use the fence to get to his feet. Leavitt with more shots from the top. del Valle lands an illegal upkick and timeout is called. They restart on the mat. Leavitt looks for a heel hook. 10-9 Leavitt, 20-18 Leavitt.

Leavitt throwing kicks to keep del Valle at a distance. del Valle is cutting the Octagon off from Leavitt but isn’t throwing punches. Leavitt isn’t throwing either. Leavitt goes for a takedown but del Valle lands a knee and ends up on top. Leavitt hanging on with double underhooks on the bottom. del Valle isn’t doing a lot but lands some body shots. Leavitt reverses and ends up on top. Leavitt with some shots from the top and he smacks the butt of del Valle. Leavitt with a pair of elbows from the top. 10-9 Leavitt, 30-27 Leavitt.

Fight Result- Jordan Leavitt def. Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Phil Rowe (11-6, 4-4 UFC) vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks at the same time. Lebosnoyani lands a leg kick and then a left hand as he looks for a takedown, but Rowe defends. Lebosnoyani backs away and then lands a solid combination. Rowe lands a stiff jab. Rowe lands a leg kick. Rowe working the jab and lands a leg kick. Lebosnoyani is able to score a takedown against the fence. Lebosnoyani attacks the neck. Lebosnoyani with some elbows from the top. Lebosnoyani lands from the top but they scramble up. Lebosnoyani lands against the fence before backing away. They trade left hands and Rowe lands a knee. Lebosnoyani lands a head kick followed by a right hand and then lands to the body. Lebosnoyani with a combo. Both land at the end. 10-9 Lebosnoyani.

Lebosnoyani lands a pair of kicks. Rowe works the jab. Rowe lands a leg kick. Lebosnoyani with a body kick after Rowe lands on the feet. Lebosnoyani with a body kick and a right hand. Lebosnoyani shoots for a takedown but Rowe is defending against the fence. Rowe lands an elbow as he’s defending. Lebosnoyani scores the takedown. They get to their feet and are clinched against the fence. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand as they separate. Rowe lands a leg kick. 10-9 Lebosnoyani, 20-18 Lebosnoyani.

Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. Rowe with a jab and a right hand. Rowe still working the jab but eats a pair of leg kicks from Lebosnoyani. Both work the jab. Rowe with a double jab and a high kick. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. Rowe throws a knee but Lebosnoyani grabs it and scores a takedown. Lebosnoyani looks for a guillotine choke but lets go to get the mount. They scramble and Lebosnoyani remains on top. Rowe tries to scramble but Lebosnoyani keeps attacking the neck and stays on top. They get to their feet. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. They trade right hands. Rowe with a combination. Rowe lands a big combo. 10-9 Lebosnoyani, 30-27 Lebosnoyani.

Fight Result- Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani def. Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Ramiz Brahimaj (13-5, 5-3 UFC) vs. Punahele Soriano (12-4, 6-4 UFC)

They trade left hands. Soriano lands an uppercut. Brahimaj with a body kick. Soriano with a high kick. Brahimaj lands some counter shots and a high kick. Brahimaj lands a body kick. They clinch and both land dirty boxing before separating. Brahimaj landing with slightly more volume. Brahimaj with a body kick. Brahimaj lands a combination. Brahimaj lands to the body then Soriano lands a series of punches. Brahimaj with another body kick. Soriano lands a straight left hand. Soriano lands a combination. Soriano with a solid left hand. Brahimaj shoots for a takedown and drags it down from the back. Soriano spins to the top and lands to end the round. 10-9 Brahimaj.

Brahimaj looking for a takedown early as they work to the fence. Brahimaj has back control and is trying to drag it down. Soriano goes to one knee. They scramble and Soriano is on top and has control as they stand. Soriano with some knees against the fence and lands an elbow. They are separated. Brahimaj shoots for a takedown but Soriano sprawls to defend. Brahimaj takes the back and gets Soriano down and has the body triangle locked on. Brahimaj gets the mount late but grabs the fence. Close round. 10-9 Soriano, 19-19.

Soriano lands a pair of high kicks. Soriano lands two more kicks and Brahimaj is hurt a little. Soriano lands a combination. Brahimaj looks for a takedown and is able to get one. Brahimaj is holding onto Soriano and not doing anything. Soriano is able to force it to the feet but Brahimaj keeps ahold of the body. Brahimaj looks gassed. They scramble down as both attack the neck and they stand. Soriano with a combo against the fence. Brahimaj goes to his butt and Soriano lands from the top and lands a knee as they stand. Brahimaj attacking the neck on the feet. They go to the mat and Soriano ends up on top and he ends it there. 10-9 Soriano, 29-28 Soriano.

Fight Result- Punahele Soriano def. Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #12 Nora Cornolle (9-3, 3-2 UFC) vs. #14 Joselyne Edwards (16-6, 7-4 UFC)

Cornolle lands a solid right hand. Cornolle lands a combination before they clinch. Cornolle with an elbow as they’re up against the fence. Edwards pressuring and lands some knees. Edwards has the body lock and looks for a takedown, but Cornolle defends and lands an elbow followed by some heavy knees against the fence. Edwards reverses and they’re still working against the fence. Cornolle with a pair of hard knees. They separate. They trade combinations. Cornolle with a spinning back fist. They both throw spinning back fists before tying up against the fence. Cornolle with a knee and an elbow. 10-9 Cornolle.

Cornolle lands a leg kick as Edwards is pressing forward. Cornolle with a pair of leg kicks. Edwards is able to score a takedown. Edwards with a pair of left hands from the top as she gets the back of Cornolle. They get to their feet. Edwards slams Cornolle to the mat and is landing heavy shots. Cornolle looked out but the referee let it go. Edwards grabs the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Cornolle taps! What a finish from Edwards!

Fight Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Nora Cornolle by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:44 of Round 2

> Flyweights- Alden Coria (11-3 1 NC, 1-0 UFC) vs. Luis Gurule (10-2, 0-2 UFC)

Coria works the jab and they exchange leg kicks. Coria lands a leg kick. Coria with a right hand. Coria works the jab. Gurule lands a right hand. Coria with a pair of left hands. Both are being patient. Gurule lands a combo as he presses Coria up against the fence. Coria reverses position and lands a shoulder strike and a knee to the body before they break apart. Coria works the jab. They trade jabs. Coria with a calf kick. Coria with a knee to the body. 10-9 Coria.

Coria lands a pair of leg kicks. Gurule catches a leg and scores a brief takedown as Coria gets right to his feet. Coria lands a right hand that briefly hurts Gurule. Coria lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and Coria lands a couple of elbows before they separate. Coria lands an uppercut amidst a flurry of punches landed. Coria with a left hand followed by a head kick. Gurule lands a flurry of punches before they clinch. They separate and Coria lands a knee. Gurule with a right hand. Gurule ducks under a spin attack and gets a slam takedown, but Coria quickly gets to top position. Coria with some elbows from side control. Coria grabbed the neck but let go and landed a pair of elbows. 10-9 Coria, 20-18 Coria.

Coria working the jab as Gurule is pressuring and lands a combo. They tie up against the fence. They separate to the center. Coria lands a combination to the body, but eats a right hand from Gurule. They trade and Coria scores a takedown. Coria has the back as they stand. They separate as Coria lands. Gurule lands a right hand. Coria with an uppercut and Gurule lands a left hand. Coria lands to the body then hurts Gurule with a jab. Coria landing some big shots now. Coria with a pair of left hands and grabs the leg of Gurule. He lets go and lands a body kick. Coria lands a combo. Gurule with a right hand. They trade to end it. 10-9 Coria, 30-27 Coria.

Fight Result- Alden Coria def. Luis Gurule by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Ode Osbourne (13-9, 5-7 UFC) vs. Alibi Idiris (10-1, 0-1 UFC)

Idiris shoots for a takedown but Osbourne shakes him off. Idiris lands a right hand and Osbourne goes down for a brief moment. Osbourne lands a combo. Osbourne with a left hand and a body kick. Idiris lands a right hand. Idiris with a leg kick and looks for a takedown but Osbourne defends as they go to the fence. Idiris gets the takedown. Osbourne tries to force it up but Idiris gets back into the full guard. Idiris lands from the top before passing guard. They get to their feet and break apart. Idiris lands a right hand. Osbourne with a combo. Osbourne lands a right hook. Idiris lands an elbow. 10-9 Idiris.

Osbourne lands a right hand and a body kick. Idiris looks for a takedown but Osbourne defends and they break apart. Osbourne lands to the body. Idiris with a leg kick. Osbourne lands a left hand, and then Idiris lands a right hand. Idiris tries to get Osbourne down and almost does as he takes back control. Idiris lands from the back. They get to their feet and separate. Osbourne with a body kick and Idiris lands a counter right hand. Idiris looks for a takedown against the fence. Idiris gets the body lock and gets a takedown. Idiris with some hammerfists from the top. 10-9 Idiris, 20-18 Idiris.

Idiris lands a body kick as Osbourne connects with a right hand. Idiris lands a counter punch and then scores a takedown. He lands from the top before they scramble and Idiris keeps body control, but Osbourne connects with a right hook on separation. Osbourne with a jab. Osbourne shoots for a takedown, but Idiris defends and lands a knee. Idiris with a left hand. Idiris scores a takedown. Osbourne ends up inside the guard of Idiris. Not much happened before they get up. Idiris connects and they clinch. Idiris lands a knee. 10-9 Idiris, 30-27 Idiris.

Fight Result- Alibi Idiris def. Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- Chidi Njokuani (25-11 1 NC, 5-4 UFC) vs. Carlos Leal (22-7, 1-2 UFC)

Njokuani with a series of kicks to start things off. Njokuani with lots of calf kicks early on. Leal lands a combo to the body. Leal with a series of combinations to the head but eats a knee from Njokuani. Leal with an inside leg kick then a flurry of punches. Njokuani with a front kick as they trade elbows then some punches. Leal with a flurry of punches to the head and body. Leal with a solid right hand and Njokuani lands a knee. Leal with a series of punches to the head and body as he lands a big right hand. Njokuani with a pair of kicks and a right hand. Leal lands a right hand. Leal lands a combo as Njokuani lands a body kick. 10-9 Leal.

Njokuani lands some kicks and Leal catches one and pushes it against the fence. Njokuani lands a pair of knees as they separate. Leal lands a right hand and Njokuani stumbles back but recovers. Njokuani lands a body kick. Leal pressing forward and landing punches as Njokuani lands some kicks. Leal pushes it against the fence. Leal has the body lock and gets a brief takedown. Leal still has body control as they stand. Njokuani with a back elbow as Leal lands some short knees. They separate. Njokuani with a body kick. 10-9 Leal, 20-18 Leal.

Njokuani lands a jab but Leal backs him up with a series of punches. Njokuani working the jab. Leal working the jab as well. Njokuani lands a high kick. Leal with some big punches, mixing to the head and body. Njokuani with a leg kick but Leal lands a series of combinations. They trade leg kicks and Leal lands a flurry of shots. Njokuani misses an elbow and Leal lands a combo. Njokuani with a jab. Leal lands a combination. Njokuani with a body kick followed by a jab. Leal lands a right hand. Njokuani lands a leg kick. Leal with a leg kick and a combination. Njokuani with a leg kick that put Leal down on one knee. Njokuani with a pair of kicks. Leal lands a right hand. They trade punches. Njokuani with a head kick. 10-9 Njokuani, 29-28 Leal.

Fight Result- Carlos Leal def. Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Middleweights- Zachary Reese (10-2 1 NC, 4-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Michel Pereira (31-14 2 NC, 9-5 UFC)

Pereira lands a hard body kick. Reese with some leg kicks as Pereira lands a right hand. Pereira lands a right hand that drops Reese to his butt. Reese is throwing upkicks but Pereira backs off and lets him back up. Pereira with a front kick to the body. Reese lands a kick that grazes the cup and timeout is called. Replay looks clean like there was no shot to the cup. They get back to action. Reese with an inside leg kick. Pereira with a front kick. Timeout is called for another groin strike by Reese, and this one fully connected this time. They get back going and trade punches. Reese lands a head kick. Reese misses a spinning attack and Pereira scores a takedown. Both landing on the mat. Pereira lands a pair of knees as they stand. Pereira with a combination. 10-9 Pereira.

Reese with a pair of body kicks as Pereira lands some punches. Pereira lands a knee to the body and Reese briefly goes down but gets up. Pereira lands a right hand followed by a knee. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Reese. They return to action and Reese scores a takedown. They scramble up and Reese has the back but is busted open. They separate. Pereira with a jumping knee to the body. Pereira with a jab as Reese lands a body kick. Reese with a solid left hand. Reese with a flying knee. 10-9 Reese, 19-19.

Reese lands a body kick. Reese with a leg kick. Pereira lands a knee as they briefly clinch. Pereira lands two solid right hands. They are both landing but this is still wide open. Pereira is landing with slightly more volume. Reese lands a left hand. Pereira gets a takedown but Reese attacks the neck. Pereira is able to escape and they get to their feet. They trade big right hands. Pereira lands a knee as they both throw late. Close fight. 10-9 Pereira, 29-28 Pereira.

Fight Result- Michel Pereira def. Zachary Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Jacobe Smith (11-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Josiah Harrell (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

Smith landing some early kicks to the body and legs. Smith with another leg kick. Smith lands a right hand followed by a heavy body kick. Smith scores a takedown and Harrell attacks the leg before they get to their feet. Smith lands a head kick and a left hook. Harrell with a left hand but Smith lands a big counter right hand. Smith scores a takedown. They get right up and Harrell lands a body kick. Smith with a body kick. Harrell scores a takedown but Smith reverses and starts landing big shots. Smith continues to land big shots and Harrell is out cold! What a finish from Smith!

Fight Result- Jacobe Smith def. Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #7 Serghei Spivac (17-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. #9 Ante Delija (26-7, 1-1 UFC)

They’re both working the jab. Delija lands a quick combination. They trade jabs. Delija lands a left hand. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac with a nice combination. They trade jabs. Delija with a quick combo. Spivac with a left hand as he was backing up. Spivac working the jab. Spivac stumbles Delija a little with a nice combination. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac back working the jab and Delija’s face is busted up. 10-9 Spivac.

Both are working the jab to start the second. Spivac working the jab more. Spivac lands an overhand right in close range. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac lands a right hand and then a left hand before a wild exchange against the fence between the two. Spivac lands a right hand. Delija with some big punches and Spivac is backing away. Delija with some big shots and right hands and uppercuts as Spivac is covering up. They clinch against the fence. Spivac holds Delija against the fence but they break apart before the end of the round. 10-9 Delija, 19-19.

Spivac lands a right hand and a leg kick. Spivac with a stiff jab. Right hand from Spivac and then he lands another one. They trade jabs. Spivac lands a combo. Spivac shoots for a takedown as he pushes Delija against the fence. Spivac drops down and is able to complete the takedown. Delija gives up his back but they end up on their feet. Spivac has back control but Delija is able to spin out of trouble. Spivac with a left hand. They trade jabs. Spivac with a left hook. Delija lands a left hand. Spivac with a late combo. 10-9 Spivac, 29-28 Spivac.

Fight Result- Serghei Spivac def. Ante Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #14 Dan Ige (19-10, 11-9 UFC) vs. Melquizael Costa (25-7, 6-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Ige gets a brief takedown but they scramble up and clinch against the fence. Ige has the underhooks and looks to get Costa to the mat. Costa is able to get Ige to the mat but they quickly get up and are still clinched. Costa lands a knee. Ige with some foot stomps. Costa with a knee. They separate. Costa with a high kick. Costa with a front kick that briefly hurts Ige. Costa lands another high kick. Costa with more kicks and they briefly clinch before breaking apart. Ige lands a right hand. Costa drops Ige with a spinning kick right to the chin and some follow-up shots end it just before the end of the first! What a finish from Costa!

Fight Result- Melquizael Costa def. Dan Ige by TKO (kick & punches) at 4:56 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #12 Geoff Neal (16-7, 8-5 UFC) vs. Uros Medic (12-3, 6-3 UFC)

They’re trading and feeling each other out early. Medic then tags Neal with a left hand and Neal goes down and is out cold! What a knockout by Medic!

Fight Result- Uros Medic def. Geoff Neal by knockout (punch) at 1:19 of Round 1

> Middleweights- #3 Sean Strickland (29-7, 16-7 UFC) vs. #4 Anthony Hernandez (15-2 1 NC, 9-2 UFC)

Strickland working the jab and teet kick early. Hernandez lands a calf kick. Strickland still working the jab. He continues to work the jab and lands an uppercut. Hernandez with a left hand and a leg kick. Hernandez lands a jab. Strickland lands a solid combination followed by a big right hand. Strickland with an inside leg kick. Hernandez lands a combination and pushes Strickland against the fence. They separate. Strickland back working the jab. Hernandez lands a right hand and Strickland stumbles a little. Hernandez with a late flurry. 10-9 Hernandez.

They’re trading in close range. Hernandez lands a solid right hand as Strickland continues to work the jab. Strickland with a teet kick and Hernandez lands a counter right hand. Strickland working the jab well as Hernandez lands a leg kick. Hernandez lands an uppercut in a brief clinch and Strickland with a knee as they break. Strickland still working the jab. Hernandez is pressing forward but is also eating the jab from Strickland. Strickland lands a combo and Hernandez lands to the body. They clinch but not much happens. Strickland lands a right hand. 10-9 Strickland, 19-19.

Both working the jab. Hernandez lands a right hand. Hernandez lands inside the pocket as Strickland is moving and throwing the jab. They trade inside the pocket before clinching up. They separate and Strickland is hurting Hernandez with shots to the head and body. Hernandez with a right hand but Strickland hurts Hernandez with a knee to the body and then drops Hernandez with a flurry and some more shots from the top gets the stoppage.

Fight Result- Sean Strickland def. Anthony Hernandez by TKO (strikes) at 2:33 of Round 3

UFC Fight Night 266 live results: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The first Fight Night event of the Paramount era goes down today at the newly-minted Meta Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira.

The main event is a five-round bout in the bantamweight division featuring a pair of ranked 135-pounders in their first UFC main events as Mario Bautista takes on Vinicius Oliveira. Bautista is looking to get back into the win column after a loss in his last fight ended a long win streak. Oliveira is looking to keep his win streak in tact as he’s won six straight heading into this fight.

In the co-main event, it is a pivotal bout at flyweight as Amir Albazi takes on former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi. Also on the main card is a heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Rizvan Kuniev; a middleweight slugfest pitting Michal Oleksiejczuk against Marc-Andre Barriault; and a bantamweight bout between Jean Matsumoto and undefeated Farid Basharat.

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> Women’s Bantamweights- Klaudia Sygula (7-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (13-7, 5-7 UFC)

They come out trading right away. Cachoeira lands a solid right hand. Sygula lands a front kick to the body. They trade punches. Sygula with more front kicks and Cachoeira lands a calf kick. Cachoeira lands a right hand followed by a leg kick. Sygula lands a combo. Sygula hurts Cachoeira with a combination. Sygula working the jab. Cachoeira’s face is busted up. Sygula heavy on the volume. Sygula landing at will as Cachoeira is busted up some more. Sygula lands a solid flurry. They trade heavy shots. 10-9 Sygula.

Sygula lands a combination. Sygula looks for a takedown but Cachoeira backs away and then rushes in and lands a right hand. They are both landing big shots inside the pocket. Sygula lands a front kick. Sygula with some heavy combinations. Cachoeira lands a solid left hand. They trade punches and Sygula’s face is now showing some damage. Sygula with a combo and lands a front kick that stumbles Cachoeira up, but she gets right to her feet. Sygula lands a jab. She lands a combo after Cachoeira lands a right hand. Sygula lands a combination. Sygula with a combo as Cachoeira lands a right hand. Cachoeira’s face is busted all up. 10-9 Sygula, 20-18 Sygula.

Sygula landing combos and circling away. Sygula keeping it on with the volume as Cachoeira lands a few right hands, but isn’t stringing anything together. Sygula with a front kick followed by a right hand. Cachoeira lands a big right hand, and then Sygula lands a counter right hand. They trade in close range. Sygula lands a big right hand. Cachoeira lands a left hook. Cachoeira with a right hand but eats a counter combination from Sygula. Cachoeira catches a kick and Sygula goes to her back. Cachoeira gets on top and lands. 10-9 Cachoeira, 29-28 Sygula.

Fight Result- Klaudia Sygula def. Priscila Cachoeira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Bantamweights*- Muin Gafurov (20-6, 2-2 UFC) vs. Jakub Wiklacz (17-3-2, 1-0 UFC)

*Gafurov missed weight by 5 pounds

Wiklacz lands a front kick followed by a solid right hand. Wiklacz lands another right hand and is throwing kicks. Gafurov lands a leg kick. Wiklacz with a body kick. Gafurov lands an elbow on a brief clinch. Wiklacz with a body kick. Wiklacz with more body kicks. They clinch and Wiklacz lands a knee before they break. They both land as Wiklacz rushes forward. Gafurov lands a big right hand. They clinch against the fence and Gafurov lands to the body as they separate. Wiklacz lands a right hand and a knee as they clinch, then he looks for a guillotine choke but they break. Gafurov lands a spin kick. They trade kicks and Gafurov lands a flurry at the end. 10-9 Gafurov.

Wiklacz hurts Gafurov to the body and jumps for a guillotine choke, but Gafurov escapes. Wiklacz ends up in side control and lands some elbows. Wiklacz lands several knees to the body. Gafurov was complaining about something but everything Wiklacz was landing was legal. Wiklacz looks for the neck as they scramble up. They break apart. Wiklacz lands some kicks. Gafurov throws a spin kick but Wiklacz catches him and grabs the neck. They break apart. Gafurov gets a takedown against the fence, but Wiklacz scrambles right into top mount. Wiklacz with some body shots. Wiklacz pressuring and landing from the top. Wiklacz takes the back. Wiklacz almost has a rear-naked choke locked in late. 10-9 Wiklacz, 19-19.

Wiklacz landing short kicks to start the third. They trade in close range. Gafurov lands a big flurry. Gafurov landing big shots in this round as he pushes Wiklacz against the fence. Gafurov lands on the break. Gafurov lands a combination. Wiklacz looking a little tired. Gafurov lands a spinning back fist. Gafurov pushes it against the fence and Wiklacz grabs the neck and is looking for a choke. Wiklacz has it locked in tight and Gafurov is tapping right as the horn sounds. Gafurov tapped right before the horn sounded with one hand and right as it was sounding with the other hand.

Fight Result- Jakub Wiklacz def. Muin Gafurov by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:59 of Round 3

> Women’s Flyweights*- #12 Wang Cong (8-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. #13 Eduarda Moura (12-1, 3-1 UFC)

*Cong missed weight by 1.5 pounds; Moura missed weight by 1 pound

Moura comes forward right away and starts landing. Cong lands a leg kick as Moura lands a right hand. Cong with more leg kicks as Moura lands another right hand. They clinch against the fence and Moura gets a takedown and has the back as they stand. Moura drags it back down. They break apart. Cong lands a right hand and then drops Moura with a right hand. Cong starts landing big shots and hammerfists from the top as Moura tries to grab a leg. Moura with some hammerfists from the bottom. Cong lands an elbow and stands. 10-9 Cong.

Cong lands a right hand then a pair of kicks. Moura looks for a takedown but Cong defends and lands a knee as they’re tied up. Moura is able to score a takedown and is inside the guard of Cong. Moura is cut open after Cong landed an elbow from the bottom. Moura is able to get the mount as Cong tried to escape. Moura gets the back of Cong and is working for a choke. Cong lands some backward punches. Moura has the choke locked in but Cong is fighting it. Cong is able to somehow escape. Moura stands at the end. 10-9 Moura, 19-19.

Cong lands a leg kick. She lands another. Moura lands a right hand. Moura looks for a takedown but Cong ends up on top. They work back to their feet as Moura has body control. Cong lands a couple of elbows trying to break the position. Moura tries to drag it down but Cong stays upright and throws Moura off of her. Moura is quickly able to grab the back but isn’t doing anything as Cong lands short punches. Cong forces separation and lands a flurry. Moura shoots for a takedown but Cong defends. Moura tries a trip but Cong gets back control. Cong looks for a choke. Moura is bleeding badly from her nose. Cong lets go and lands some punches. Cong has a choke around the chin. Moura is trying to fight it. Moura survives as Cong lets go and lands to end it. 10-9 Cong, 29-28 Cong.

Fight Result- Wang Cong def. Eduarda Moura by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights*- Javid Basharat (14-2 1 NC, 3-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Gianni Vazquez (13-4-1, 0-0 UFC)

*Vazquez missed weight by 5 pounds

Basharat lands a leg kick followed by another. Vazquez with a heavy leg kick. Basharat lands a body kick. Vazquez lands another heavy leg kick. Basharat with a leg kick. They trade kicks. Vazquez lands a right hand. Basharat with a leg kick. Vazquez with a left hand and a leg kick. Basharat drops Vazquez with a right hand and starts landing from the top. Basharat with some elbows to the body. They stand and Basharat lands a knee directly to the head of Vazquez. They break apart. Basharat lands a combination. Basharat lands a heavy combination that hurts Vazquez. Basharat with a body kick followed by a combo. Basharat with a right hook to the body. 10-9 Basharat.

Basharat lands a body kick as Vazquez lands a left hand. Basharat with a combo and a high kick. Basharat with a pair of left hooks. Vazquez hurts Basharat with a right hand and grabs the neck as Basharat looks for a takedown. Basharat is able to stand and circle away. Vazquez continues to land as Basharat is still recovering. Basharat gets a takedown and Vazquez attacks the arm from the bottom. Basharat gets out and they scramble. Vazquez grabs the leg, but Basharat is able to roll and remains on the top. Vazquez back attacking the leg but Basharat is able to scramble out and stays on top and lands. Basharat gets the mount and lands to end the round. 10-9 Vazquez, 19-19.

They trade big punches. Basharat with a pair of leg kicks. Basharat with a combo. Vazquez lands a right hand to the body. They trade punches when Basharat looks for a takedown. Vazquez defends before dropping down to attack the guillotine choke, but Basharat escapes and is on top. They get to the fence and scramble up as Basharat keeps back control. Basharat gets it back down to the mat. Basharat with some shots from the top. Vazquez lands small body punches from the bottom. Basharat takes the back as they scramble. Basharat works for a choke. Vazquez circles and ends up on top and stands after landing a few punches. Vazquez with some late punches. Close fight. 10-9 Basharat, 29-28 Basharat.

Fight Result- Javid Basharat def. Gianni Vazquez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Bruna Brasil (11-5-1, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ketlen Souza (15-6, 2-3 UFC)

Brasil lands a body kick. Brasil with a step-in knee to the body. Souza looks for a takedown as she pushes it to the fence. Not much happens before they separate and Brasil lands a knee. Souza looks for a takedown against the fence and is just holding Brasil. Brasil lands a knee. Brasil gets a trip takedown, but they quickly stand. They trade knees against the fence. They are separated by Herb Dean. Brasil lands a kick and Souza stumbles down for a moment, but she stands and lands a right hand. Souza grabs the body against the fence. Brasil lands a knee. Souza with a head kick and a right hand. 10-9 Brasil.

Souza lands a combination. Brasil lands a knee as Souza looks for a takedown. Souza has Brasil pushed against the fence. Brasil reverses position and lands a pair of knees. They are separated. Souza looks for a takedown but Brasil defends against the fence. Souza with a spin kick that Brasil blocks. Brasil looks for a takedown but Souza defends. Souza lands a body kick as they separate. Brasil lands a body kick. Souza lands a stiff jab that hurts Brasil. Souza grabs the body against the fence. 10-9 Souza, 19-19.

Souza pushes Brasil against the fence, but there is not much action taking place. They are being warned to work and Souza lands a small knee, but they are separated by Herb Dean. Brasil lands a jab and Souza with a left hand. Brasil lands a big knee. Souza with a flurry as Brasil is running away. Souza looks for a leg but Brasil runs away. Brasil lands a spin kick. Souza with a body shot. Souza lands a combination. Souza with a body kick. Brasil lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and trade some knees. They are separated. Souza lands a big right hand. Brasil with a leg kick. Souza grabs a leg and trips Brasil to the mat, but lets her back up. They tie up and Brasil looks for a trip but Souza keeps it upright. Brasil with a knee. Close fight. 10-9 Souza, 29-28 Souza.

Fight Result- Ketlen Souza def. Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Nikolay Veretennikov (13-7, 1-3 UFC) vs. Niko Price (16-9 2 NC, 8-9 2 NC UFC)

They trade to start. Price lands a right hand. Veretennikov with a leg kick. Veretennikov lands as he presses forward. Veretennikov with a right hand. They tie up and Veretennikov lands some knees. Price with an uppercut. Veretennikov with some right hands as they separate. Veretennikov with another right hand. They trade with Price’s back against the fence. Veretennikov lands a big right hand and a knee and then lands a big right hand and Price is out on his feet! What a finish by Veretennikov!

Fight Result- Nikolay Veretennikov def. Niko Price by TKO (punches) at 1:42 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Alex Morono (24-12 1 NC, 13-9 1 NC UFC) vs. Daniil Donchenko (12-2, 1-0 UFC)

Morono throws a right hand that misses. Donchenko lands a leg kick and then lands two more that are heavy. Donchenko lands a body kick followed by another hard leg kick. Donchenko with a heavy combo and kicks Morono’s legs out from under him. Morono stands and they clinch against the fence. Morono lands a right hand on the break. Donchenko lands a big combination. Morono with a front kick. Donchenko lands a right hand. They tie up and Donchenko lands a knee and a right hand as they break. Donchenko lands to the body. Morono lands a pair of jabs. Donchenko with a heavy leg kick. Donchenko lands a big overhand right. Donchenko lands a left hook and Morono drops to his knees. Donchenko is landing lots of big shots and Morono is busted open. Donchenko landing hammerfists and right hands but Morono is able to close his guard. Donchenko takes the back and is landing lots of shots. Morono is able to stand. Morono with a back elbow. 10-9 Donchenko.

Donchenko lands a heavy leg kick and Morono falls to his back, but Donchenko lets him up. Donchenko with a heavy combination as they clinch. They break apart. Donchenko with another heavy leg kick. Donchenko lands another hard leg kick. Donchenko with a heavy inside kick. Donchenko with another hard leg kick and Morono is clearly hurt from them. Donchenko lands a body kick. They trade punches. Donchenko with another leg kick. He lands another. Morono lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence. Donchenko lands a leg kick and Morono falls down. 10-9 Donchenko, 20-18 Donchenko.

Donchenko lands some early leg kicks. Morono is pressing forward and lands the jab. Donchenko lands a leg kick. They trade left hands and Donchenko lands a stiff jab. Donchenko with a leg kick. Morono works the jab. Donchenko with another hard leg kick. Donchenko with some high kicks. Donchenko lands a front kick to the body. Morono lands a right hand as Donchenko is covering up. Morono grabs a neck and lands a knee before the separation. Donchenko lands a right hand. Donchenko with a left hand to the body. Donchenko with another leg kick. Donchenko hurts Morono with some punches. They trade wild shots at the end and Donchenko lands and Morono goes down. 10-9 Donchenko, 30-27 Donchenko.

Fight Result- Daniil Donchenko def. Alex Morono by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

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> Light Heavyweights- Dustin Jacoby (21-9-1, 9-6-1 UFC) vs. Julius Walker (7-1, 1-1 UFC)

Jacoby works the jab as Walker lands a leg kick. Walker lands a right hand. Jacoby lands a leg kick. Walker looks for a takedown and Jacoby grabs the neck as he sprawls. They get back to their feet. Jacoby back working the jab. Jacoby with a leg kick. Walker is able to pick Jacoby up and slam him down and takes Jacoby’s back as they scramble. They get to their feet with Walker still on the back. Walker lands a series of knees. Walker gets a brief takedown and has back control as they stand. Walker lands a knee and tries for a takedown, but Jacoby stays on his feet. Walker with a big slam takedown to end the round. 10-9 Walker.

Jacoby working the jab. Both land big shots and Walker briefly stumbles back. Jacoby lands a big combination and Walker is retreating. Jacoby lands a right hand and Walker goes down. Jacoby lands from the top as Walker looks for a leg. Jacoby continues to land and Walker is able to get to his feet and grab the back. Jacoby landing elbows and they go to the mat with Jacoby in the mount. Jacoby hammers from the top and is still landing as they stand. Walker goes back down after Jacoby lands and some more punches end it. What a finish from Jacoby!

Fight Result- Dustin Jacoby def. Julius Walker by TKO (punches) at 1:42 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Jean Matsumoto (17-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Farid Basharat (14-0, 5-0 UFC)

Basharat lands a leg kick. Matsumoto lands a leg kick. Basharat lands a spinning back fist and follows with a leg kick. Basharat lands a step-in elbow and Matsumoto has a small cut opened up. They clinch as Basharat pushes it to the fence. Matsumoto reverses and lands before they separate. Basharat with a leg kick. Basharat lands a right hand as Matsumoto lands a leg kick. Basharat looks for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They separate. Matsumoto with a pair of leg kicks. They tie up against the fence. Matsumoto gets a brief takedown but they get to their knees. They separate and Basharat lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Basharat.

Matsumoto lands a leg kick as Basharat lands a few jabs. They clinch and Basharat pushes it to the fence. They break apart and Basharat lands a spin kick. Basharat stuns Matsmoto with a punch and Matsumoto starts backing up. Matsumoto looks for a takedown but eats a knee from Basharat. Matsumoto with a leg kick as Basharat works the jab. Basharat lands a knee as Matsumoto lands a right hand. Matsumoto grabs the back as they go to their knees and he lands some punches and knees. Matsumoto is trying to drag it down but Basharat is playing good defense. Matsumoto drags it down and is on the back, but Basharat escapes and ends up on top. They trade knees as they stand. Basharat with some right hands and Matsumoto lands a pair of body kicks. Basharat with a combo. Matsumoto gets a brief takedown. Matsumoto with some punches as he has back control. Matsumoto lands as they break. They trade kicks. Another close round. 10-9 Matsumoto, 19-19.

Matsumoto rushes forward and lands a flurry of punches and a body kick. Matsumoto gets body control against the fence and lands some punches. Basharat with an elbow as they separate. Basharat looks for a takedown and they trade knees. Matsumoto with a high kick. Matsumoto lands a combination. Basharat scores a takedown. They get to their feet and both land against the fence before separating. Basharat lands a solid right hand. Matsumoto gets the body lock against the fence. Basharat reverses and forces separation and lands. They trade in the center. Matsumoto lands a solid right hand. Basharat gets another takedown but they scramble right up. Both are landing as they are throwing big shots. Matsumoto pushes it against the fence. Matsumoto lands as they break. Both are landing in close range and Basharat gets a takedown. They scramble up and Basharat lands a knee and a combination. Close fight. 10-9 Basharat, 29-28 Basharat.

Fight Result- Farid Basharat def. Jean Matsumoto by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Michal Oleksiejczuk (21-9 1 NC, 9-7 1 NC UFC) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (17-10 1 NC, 6-9 1 NC UFC)

Oleksiejczuk with a heavy leg kick. Oleksiejczuk lands a left hand. He lands another. Barriault lands a body kick. Oleksiejczuk with a leg kick and lands a big left hand. Oleksiejczuk starts teeing off but Barriault circles away. Oleksiejczuk with a leg kick. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body and they trade stiff punches. Oleksiejczuk with a combination. Barriault lands a knee. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. They trade body kicks. They trade and Oleksiejczuk lands a left hand. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. Oleksiejczuk with a left hand. Oleksiejczuk lands a leg kick. Oleksiejczuk with a pair of left hands. Barriault lands a right hand. Oleksiejczuk with an inside leg kick. Oleksiejczuk catches a leg and gets a takedown and lands from the top. 10-9 Oleksiejczuk.

Oleksiejczuk lands a jab. Oleksiejczuk with an inside leg kick. Barriault with a left hand. Oleksiejczuk lands a combination. Barriault lands a right hand. Oleksiejczuk lands a stiff combination. They trade punches. Oleksiejczuk with a right hook to the body. Oleksiejczuk with a stiff combination and then lands a big body kick. They clinch and Barriault with some dirty boxing and he backs Oleksiejczuk up. Barriault lands a right hand. Barriault with some dirty boxing and a knee. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. Barriault lands an elbow. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. They trade punches. Barriault with a spinning back fist. They trade inside the pocket. 10-9 Barriault, 19-19.

They trade left hands. Barriault with a combination. Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. Barriault lands a right hand. Oleksiejczuk lands a left hand. Barriault lands a right hand as they briefly clinch. Oleksiejczuk lands a pair of left hands. Oleksiejczuk lands some left hands. Oleksiejczuk swinging the left hand. They clinch and Barriault lands an elbow. They break apart and Oleksiejczuk lands to the body. Oleksiejczuk with a high kick. Barriault lands a knee. Oleksiejczuk with a left hand. Oleksiejczuk works the jab and they trade punches. Oleksiejczuk with a left hand. Oleksiejczuk with a flurry and a body kick. Oleksiejczuk lands big late. 10-9 Oleksiejczuk, 29-28 Oleksiejczuk.

Fight Result- Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Marc-Andre Barriault by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #6 Jailton Almeida (22-4, 8-2 UFC) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (13-3-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

Almeida immediately looks for the takedown and pushes it against the fence. Kuniev with some hammerfists to the thighs of Almeida. Almeida still chasing a takedown. Kuniev reverses position, but not much is happening and they are separated. Almeida shoots for a takedown but Kuniev defends and Kuniev pushes it to the fence. Kuniev lands before almost separating. They are separated. Almeida with a leg kick. He lands another. Kuniev with a leg kick and a flurry before he pushes Almeida to the fence. Kuniev lands to the body and a big elbow. Kuniev lands a knee to the body. 10-9 Kuniev.

Kuniev lands the jab. Almeida with some short punches inside the range. Almeida with a pair of front kicks. Almeida lands a right hand. Almeida shoots for a takedown but Kuniev defends and pushes it to the fence. There is not much happening and they are separated. Almeida backs up to the fence. Kuniev lands a double jab but eats a combination from Almeida. Almeida with a front kick. They clinch but break apart quickly. Kuniev lands a right hand. Kuniev with an uppercut as they’re clinched along the fence. Almeida with short knees. Kuniev lands a left hand. They break. Kuniev with a front kick. 10-9 Kuniev, 20-18 Kuniev.

Kuniev pushes it against the fence and lands to the body. Almeida circles away. Almeida lands to the body followed by a left hook to the chin. Almeida landing slightly more at a distance but they clinch. They break and Almeida lands. Kuniev lands an uppercut. Almeida lands a right hand. Kuniev pushes it against the fence but they are quickly separated. Kuniev lands a jab. Almeida with a combination. Almeida lands a few right hands. Kuniev forces a tie-up. Almeida reverses. Almeida lands an elbow. They are separated. Kuniev lands a knee. Almeida lands a right hand. Kuniev lands a big combination. 10-9 Almeida, 29-28 Kuniev.

Fight Result- Rizvan Kuniev def. Jailton Almeida by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #6 Amir Albazi (17-2, 5-1 UFC) vs. #8 Kyoji Horiguchi (35-5 1 NC, 8-1 UFC)

Horiguchi with an inside leg kick. Horiguchi with a leg kick. Horiguchi lands and they tie up as Horiguchi pushes it to the fence. They trade knees along the fence. They separate. Horiguchi lands a right hand. Horiguchi with a leg kick. Albazi lands a left hand. Horiguchi with a left hook. Horiguchi with a combination. They trade punches as both throw at the same time. Albazi lands and Horiguchi slips but stands right up. They clinch but separate after little action. 10-9 Horiguchi.

Horiguchi lands and pushes it to the fence but they break. Albazi lands and then Horiguchi unloads with a flurry. Horiguchi wobbles Albazi with a left hand. Albazi is looking for takedown openings but Horiguchi keeps pressure by landing. Horiguchi with a body kick. Albazi is cut open. Horiguchi with a leg kick. Horiguchi lands a right hand. Horiguchi lands a right hand. Horiguchi pushes it against the fence. Albazi takes the back along the fence. They separate. Horiguchi lands a stiff jab. Horiguchi with a left hand after a failed spin kick. Horiguchi with a jab. 10-9 Horiguchi, 20-18 Horiguchi.

Albazi grabs the back as he pushes it against the fence. Horiguchi is able to break away. Horiguchi lands a left hand and Albazi stumbles. Horiguchi is pouring it on as he lands a flurry. Horiguchi with a combination. Albazi grabs the back but this isn’t going to win him the fight. They break apart and Horiguchi is landing as he pressures. Albazi shoots for a takedown but Horiguchi defends as they clinch against the fence. Albazi with a shoulder strike. They break apart and Horiguchi lands as Albazi goes backward. 10-9 Horiguchi, 30-27 Horiguchi.

Fight Result- Kyoji Horiguchi def. Amir Albazi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- #9 Mario Bautista (16-3, 10-3 UFC) vs. #11 Vinicius Oliveira (23-3, 4-0 UFC)

Oliveira with some early calf kicks. Bautista rushes in and they clinch. Oliveira has the advantage against the fence. They break apart. Oliveira with a body kick and they tie back up. Bautista almost gets a takedown and Oliveira has Bautista pressed against the fence. Oliveira attacking the single leg as Bautista lands punches. Bautista is able to score a takedown. Oliveira looks to attack a leg. Bautista rolls and lands from the top. Bautista lands and stands and lands before going back into the guard. Bautista postures back up and lands. 10-9 Bautista.

They tie up and Bautista gets the back. Bautista gets a brief trip and is on the back. Bautista gets a takedown and has the back as they stand. Oliveira spins and Bautista is looking for a takedown as he lands a knee. Oliveira lands as they break. Bautista lands a right hand and Oliveira lands a counter left hand. Oliveira is already looking gassed. Bautista lands a body kick. Bautista lands a flying knee. Oliveira looks for a takedown but Bautista ends up on top. Bautista controlling from the top. Bautista lands big elbows from the top. Oliveira rolls for an arm but gives up his back and Bautista locks in a rear-naked choke and Oliveira quickly taps! What a win from Bautista!

Fight Result- Mario Bautista def. Vinicius Oliveira by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:46 of Round 2