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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.

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> 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

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> 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.

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

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

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

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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.

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> 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

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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

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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 Fight Night 268 live results: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon touches down in Mexico this weekend as the UFC closes out the month of February on Paramount+ with UFC Fight Night 268, taking place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

The main event is a five-round bout in the flyweight division as former UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno takes on Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno is looking to get back into the win column following a loss to Tatsuro Taira in December. Kavanagh, who is in his first main event as a short-notice replacement for Asu Almabayev, is looking to bounce back from his first career loss, suffered in August.

The co-main event is a bantamweight battle between former title challenger Marlon Vera and David Martinez, winner of nine straight fights. Also on the main card is a lightweight bout between Daniel Zellhuber and King Green; a flyweight bout pitting Edgar Chairez against Felipe Bunes; and bantamweight action with Santiago Luna taking on Angel Pacheco.

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> Middleweights- Damian Pinas (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Wes Schultz (8-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start as they feel each other out. Pinas lands a hard leg kick and Schultz shoots for a takedown, but Pinas defends and lands a right hand on the break. Pinas then drops Schultz with a combination and lands from the top, but Schultz is able to scramble back up and looks for a takedown against the fence. Schultz has the body lock and tries to drag Pinas down, but Pinas ends up on top and lands a pair of big elbows. Schultz is trying to find a leg but eats body shots from Pinas. They get to their feet and Pinas lands an uppercut. Schultz stumbles and looks for a takedown, but Pinas escapes. Pinas drops Schultz once again with a one-two combination and it is all over! Debut knockout win for Pinas!

Fight Result- Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz by TKO (punches) at 2:30 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Erik Silva (9-3, 0-2 UFC) vs. Francis Marshall (8-3, 2-3 UFC)

Silva lands a spinning wheel kick and then a leg kick to start. They both land kicks before a timeout for an eye poke by Marshall. They get back going and Marshall looks for a takedown. Silva grabs the neck for a choke, but Marshall escapes and gets Silva fully down. Marshall is working for an arm-triangle choke as he’s trying to pass guard. Silva defends from the bottom and Marshall gets full mount. Silva gives up his back and Marshall locks in a rear-naked choke and Silva taps! Marshall gets back into the win column.

Fight Result- Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of Round 1

> 130-pound Women’s Catchweights- Regina Tarin (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ernesta Kareckaite (6-1-1, 1-1 UFC)

They both come out swinging as they are trading. Tarin lands a big combination and Kareckaite is wobbled. Tarin continues to land and lands a left hook. Kareckaite lands a solid right hand. Tarin lands an uppercut but Kareckaite counters with a right hand. Tarin with a combination ending with a right hook. They trade heavy shots in close range. Kareckaite lands a solid right hand and they clinch up. Both land knees and Tarin lands some elbows before they separate. They trade right hands. Both land punches and Kareckaite pushes it against the fence. They break apart. Tarin lands a combo. They clinch up at the end. 10-9 Tarin.

Kareckaite lands a leg kick and a right hand. Kareckaite with another right hand. Tarin lands a few kicks. Kareckaite with a right hand. They tie up and Kareckaite lands an elbow as they break. Kareckaite pressing forward and both land. Kareckaite lands inside the pocket and Tarin is throwing a lot but not connecting as much. Tarin lands some uppercuts in the clinch before landing a knee. Kareckaite has the double underhooks. Tarin lands a knee to the body as they separate. Kareckaite with a right hand as Tarin lands a combo. Tarin lands a right hand and they tie back up. They break apart and Kareckaite lands a high kick. Kareckaite with a right hand. Tarin lands a straight right hand and then a combo ending with a kick. Kareckaite lands a body kick. Tarin with a combo ending with a solid right hand. Kareckaite looks for a takedown and gets Tarin down with seconds to go. 10-9 Tarin, 20-18 Tarin.

They come out trading before Tarin grabs the back. Tarin drags it down as Kareckaite was trying to grab the fence. They stand and Tarin still has the back, but Kareckaite spins to the front and lands a knee before they separate. Kareckaite with a leg kick. Tarin lands a combination in close range. Tarin with a big combination and Kareckaite fires back with a flurry. Tarin landed an uppercut in there and they tie up. They break apart and fire punches at each other and also clash heads. Kareckaite lands a right hand. Tarin with a right hand. Tarin looks for a takedown but Kareckaite sprawls. They clinch and Tarin lands a pair of knees. They break apart. Tarin lands a right hand. Tarin with some uppercuts in the clinch and lands some knees. They come out swinging at the end as both land. Fun fight. 10-9 Tarin, 30-27 Tarin.

Fight Result- Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Douglas Silva de Andrade (29-6 1 NC, 7-6 UFC) vs. Javier Reyes (22-5, 0-0 UFC)

Reyes lands a leg kick. Silva with a calf kick. Silva lands a big right hand and Reyes goes to a knee. They grab each other, which allows Reyes to get back to his feet. Silva lands a left hook. Silva with a flurry and lands a knee to the body. Silva with a spin kick and an overhand right. Silva with a leg kick. They trade and Reyes drops Silva with a right hand. Reyes starts landing from the top. Silva gives up his back and Reyes is landing lots of shots. Reyes with some elbows. They get to their feet. Reyes has the back and drags Silva down. Reyes is looking for a rear-naked choke. Reyes gets to side control and lands an elbow before Silva gets him inside his guard. Reyes with a pair of hammerfists as he passes guard. Reyes has the back and flattens Silva out and is landing lots of shots and gets the stoppage with just seconds to go! What a finish from Reyes!

Fight Result- Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva de Andrade by TKO (punches) at 4:59 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Cristian Quinonez (18-5, 1-2 UFC) vs. Kris Moutinho (14-7, 0-3 UFC)

Quinonez lands a right hand and immediately gets the body lock, but Moutinho fights it off as they separate. Quinonez lands a right hand. Quinonez with a right hand to the body as Moutinho lands a left hand. They trade and Quinonez gets the back and slams Moutinho to the mat. They stand and Quinonez gets it back down and has body control as they stand. Quinonez has the back on the mat looking for the hooks, but Moutinho fights out of it and they stand. Quinonez lands a right hand then a jab. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Quinonez. They get back to action. Quinonez works the jab. He’s still landing it and Moutinho’s nose is busted open a little. Quinonez lands a body kick. 10-9 Quinonez.

Moutinho rushes out and lands a combo and they tie up but separate. Quinonez scores a takedown against the fence. Mouthinho is posting up as Quinonez keeps body control. They stand and Quinonez has the back and trips Moutinho down. They stand again, but Quinonez drags it back down and briefly gets the mount before going to side control. Moutinho gives up his back and Quinonez lands. They stand and Quinonez has the back as Moutinho grabs the fence. Quinonez has the back and looks for a rear-naked choke. It’s on the chin and Quinonez lets go but has the hooks on. Quinonez looks for the choke again. He lets go to land punches. Moutinho is able to get Quinonez into his guard. They stand and Quinonez lands the jab. Quinonez with a right hand. 10-9 Quinonez, 20-18 Quinonez.

Quinonez working the jab to start the third and lands a right hand. Moutinho rushes in but eats the jab from Quinonez. Quinonez lands a right hand. Quinonez looks for a single leg and a takedown. Quinonez is able to finish the takedown. Quinonez works from the side and gets into the half-guard of Moutinho. Quinonez with an elbow from the top. Moutinho is attacking the leg from the bottom. He looks for a heel hook. Quinonez escapes and lands from the top. Quinonez stands and lands a right hand. They scramble up and break apart. 10-9 Quinonez, 30-27 Quinonez.

Fight Result- Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #7 Ailin Perez (12-2, 5-1 UFC) vs. #8 Macy Chiasson (10-5, 8-5 UFC)

Perez scores a takedown and lands from the top. Chiasson looks for a leg as Perez tries to roll out. Chiasson attacks a heel hook. Perez tries to stand but Chiasson keeps it down and has the back and gets the hooks in. Chiasson has the body triangle locked on from the back. Chiasson lands some elbows from the back. Chiasson with a series of left hands as Perez is trying to get to her feet. Chiasson with more left hands from the back. Chiasson scrambles and Perez ends up on top but they quickly stand. Perez gets a takedown. Perez lands a pair of left hands. 10-9 Chiasson.

Chiasson lands a left hand and both look for a takedown, but both also defend. Perez lands a body kick. Perez lands a leg kick followed by a right hand. Perez scores a takedown and has side control as he lands an elbow to the body. They are stood up by the referee in an awful stand up. Chiasson pushes it against the fence and lands a knee. Chiasson tries for a takedown but Perez ends up on top. They get to their feet as Perez has body control. Perez drags it down but they stand, and Perez trips it back down. Perez with a right hand from the top. 10-9 Perez, 19-19.

Chiasson slips on a kick and Perez gets the body lock as she stands. Perez gets into the half guard of Chiasson. Perez landing shots from the top as Chiasson isn’t doing much on bottom. A lot of the action has stalled out. They scramble and Perez jumps on the back. Perez lands and attacks the neck. They get to their feet and trade knees after being tied up. Chiasson gets the back late. 10-9 Perez, 29-28 Perez.

Fight Result- Ailin Perez def. Macy Chiasson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Ryan Gandra (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jose Daniel Medina (11-6, 0-3 UFC)

Gandra lands a left hand. Gandra lands a flurry against the fence. Gandra lands a knee followed by a combo. Gandra with some big shots and Medina goes to the mat and it is all over! Gandra with the big finish.

Fight Result- Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina by TKO (punches) at :41 of Round 1

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> Bantamweights- Santiago Luna (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Angel Pacheco (7-3, 0-1 UFC)

Pacheco with a quick combo. Pacheco works the jab. Luna lands a series of punches inside the pocket. Luna lands a combo to the body followed by a series of knees. Luna with a combo against the fence and scores a takedown, but lets Pacheco up. Luna has the clinch and lands against the fence before they separate. Pacheco lands an uppercut. Luna lands a right hand then a left hook. Luna lands a body kick followed by a flurry of punches. Luna gets a takedown and is controlling on the mat. They scramble up and Luna lands a head kick. Pacheco lands but falls to his back. 10-9 Luna.

Luna lands a flurry against the fence and a body kick. They break to the center and Luna works the jab. Luna shoots for a takedown and has the back as he drags Pacheco down. Luna gets into the guard of Pacheco and lands some hammerfists to the body. They get to their feet and trade punches. Luna lands a solid combo inside the pocket. Luna with a combo to the body and a left hook. Luna backs Pacheco up with a right hand. Luna with a big combo against the fence and Pacheco is hurt. Luna capitalizes but gets the back of Pacheco. Luna gets a big takedown and is inside the guard of Pacheco. Luna with some elbows as Pacheco scrambles up. Pacheco with an uppercut and Luna lands a right hand. They have a heavy exchange. 10-9 Luna, 20-18 Luna.

Both working the jab to start the third before Luna pushes it against the fence. They break apart. Pacheco with an uppercut. Luna with a right hand and grabs the clinch to land a knee before letting go of Pacheco. They trade right hands. Luna mixes a flurry to the head and body. Luna scores a takedown. Pacheco is able to force it back to the feet. Luna lands a combo and they clinch. Luna pushes it against the fence. Luna has the body lock. They separate and Luna lands a combo. Luna grabs the neck and drops down for a guillotine choke. Pacheco is able to fight out of it but Luna lands some elbows from the bottom. They get to their feet. Luna lands to the body. They trade at the end. 10-9 Luna, 30-27 Luna.

Fight Result- Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Imanol Rodriguez (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Kevin Borjas (10-4, 1-3 UFC)

Rodriguez lands some leg kicks to start. Rodriguez with a stiff calf kick. Borjas drops Rodriguez with a counter left hand and starts rushing in and landing as Rodriguez is trying to run away. Borjas with some punches and a knee but Rodriguez is able to score a big takedown. Borjas tries to scramble from the bottom but Rodriguez gets into the half-guard. Rodriguez landing from the top. Rodriguez with some elbows. Rodriguez with more shots from the top and they scramble up late. 10-9 Borjas.

Borjas lands a leg kick. Rodriguez with a pair of leg kicks. Rodriguez with a left hand. Rodriguez lands a quick flurry and follows it with a combination. They trade and timeout is called for an eye poke by Rodriguez. They return to action and Rodriguez is pressing forward and mixes to the head and body. Rodriguez shoots for a takedown, but Borjas defends. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez looks for a takedown but abandons it and lands a series of punches. Rodriguez lands a heavy left hand and lands another big punch. Borjas lands a right hand. Rodriguez with a spinning elbow. Rodriguez with a big flurry and Borjas goes to his butt and a big flurry of shots by Rodriguez end it.

Fight Result- Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas by TKO (punches) at 4:21 of Round 2

> Flyweights- Edgar Chairez (12-6 1 NC, 2-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Felipe Bunes (14-8, 1-2 UFC)

Chairez lands a leg kick. Chairez works the jab as Bunes lands a leg kick. Chairez with a hard leg kick. They clinch up and Bunes has the back against the fence. Bunes jumps on the back and has the body triangle locked on. Bunes lands some elbows to the body and shoulder of Chairez. Bunes lands a right hand and looks for a choke but Chairez defends. Bunes still attacking the body as Chairez just can’t do much with Bunes on his back. Bunes ends the round in the position. 10-9 Bunes.

Bunes with some early leg kicks. Bunes is landing with more volume. Chairez lands a leg kick. Chairez with a lead left hook and lands a right hand to the body. Chairez with the jab and follows with a right hand. Bunes lands a solid right hand. Chairez with a right hand. Chairez with a spinning back fist. Chairez lands a right hand. Bunes with a jab. They trade inside the pocket. Chairez with a jab. Bunes lands a jab followed by a combination. Chairez with a right hand. Bunes with a kick right to the groin of Chairez and timeout is called. They get back going and Chairez lands late. 10-9 Chairez, 19-19.

They trade and then Bunes scores a takedown. Chairez lands an elbow from the bottom. Chairez pushes Bunes off and they scramble up. Chairez is pressuring and working the jab and lands an uppercut followed by a combination. Chairez landing to the body. Chairez with a leg kick. Chairez lands a right hand. Bunes with a front kick to the body. They trade jabs. Bunes with a high kick. Chairez is pressing forward and Bunes circles away. Bunes lands a combination. Bunes with a left hook. Chairez lands a spinning wheel kick and lands a combination late. 10-9 Chairez, 29-28 Chairez.

Fight Result- Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Daniel Zellhuber (15-3, 3-3 UFC) vs. King Green (33-17-1 1 NC, 14-12-1 1 NC UFC)

Green lands a leg kick. Zellhuber stumbles throwing a punch and Green lands a knee to the body. Zellhuber lands a kick and Green scores a takedown and takes the back as they scramble up and Zellhuber escapes. Green lands a left hand. Green with a combination. Green lands to the body. Green gets a takedown but Zellhuber rolls through and they stand with Green landing a knee as they separate. Green lands a left hand. Green with a pair of leg kicks. Green lands a right hand. Zellhuber is missing on a lot of what he is throwing. They trade right hands and Green connects solidly. Green with a spin kick. Green slaps Zellhuber. Zellhuber connects to the body. 10-9 Green.

Zellhuber quickly comes forward. Zellhuber with a high kick. Green scores a takedown and is in side control. Zellhuber looks for a buggy choke. Green is using his arm to pressure Zellhuber. Green gets out and lands a few elbows and a pair of knees to the body. Zellhuber attacks the choke again. They scramble up and Green has back control. Green looks for a takedown against the fence but they separate. Green lands a right hand and a leg kick. Green with a jab followed by a combination. Green with another combination. Green lands a right hand. Green with a combo. Green rocks Zellhuber with a right hand. Green lands a left hand and Zellhuber looked badly stunned. Zellhuber falls down and Green is landing lots of punches and it is stopped! What a finish by Green!

Fight Result- King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber by TKO (punches) at 4:55 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- #9 Marlon Vera (23-11-1, 15-10 UFC) vs. #10 David Martinez (13-1, 2-0 UFC)

Martinez with a body kick. They trade some leg kicks and Martinez lands a right hand. Martinez lands a leg kick. Martinez with a calf kick. Martinez lands a right hand. Vera with a jab but Martinez lands a counter right hand followed by another right hand. Martinez lands a fast combination. Vera has been unable to land much. Vera throws a kick and Martinez sweeps for a takedown and ends up inside the guard of Vera. Martinez with some ground and pound late. 10-9 Martinez.

Martinez with some body kicks early. Martinez lands a combination. Vera with a left hand, one of the few punches he’s actually been able to land. Martinez lands to the body. Martinez with a right hand. Martinez with a high kick followed by a right hand. Martinez lands another solid right hand. Martinez lands a combination. Martinez with a combination. Vera lands a head kick but Martinez grabs the leg and trips Vera to the mat and gets inside of Vera’s guard. Martinez lands from the top and they stand. Vera with a left hook to the body. Martinez lands a leg kick. Vera with a high kick. 10-9 Martinez, 20-18 Martinez.

Vera with a quick combo and a high kick. Martinez lands a left to the body and a right hand to the head. Martinez with a hard leg kick. They trade but the pace is slowing down as Vera is closing the distance more. Martinez with a combination. They almost clinch but Martinez is able to separate and they trade. Vera lands a jab. Martinez lands to the body. They tie up for a moment but nothing happens as they break. Vera lands to the body and Martinez lands a right hand. Vera lands a combination. They tie up against the fence but quickly break. They trade jabs. Vera with a left hand to the body. Vera lands more to the body and Martinez circles away. Vera with a knee to the body. Vera lands a combo. Vera lands a left hand as Martinez is gassed and circling away. Martinez lands a right hand. 10-9 Vera, 29-28 Martinez.

Fight Result- David Martinez def. Marlon Vera by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #6 Brandon Moreno (23-9-2, 11-6-2 UFC) vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (9-1, 2-1 UFC)

Moreno with a left hook. Moreno works the jab. Kavanagh with a front kick. Moreno rushes in and Kavanagh lands a left hand. Kavanagh with a calf kick. Moreno with a right hand and lands to the body. Kavanagh lands some more calf kicks. Kavanagh with a head kick. Moreno lands an overhand right. Moreno connects with a left hand. Kavanagh lands a body kick. Moreno lands a left hook and follows it with a right hand. Moreno lands a leg kick. Kavanagh lands a left hand. Kavanagh with another calf kick. 10-9 Kavanagh.

Moreno lands a right hand. Kavanagh lands a leg kick and Moreno trips to the mat but quickly gets up. Kavanagh lands a few more kicks. Kavanagh lands an upkick to the body. Moreno lands a left hand and works the jab. They trade inside the pocket. Moreno lands a combo. Moreno with a leg kick. Kavanagh landing some big punches and has Moreno in trouble. Kavanagh landing and Moreno slips. Kavanagh backs off a little. Kavanagh with a jab and a leg kick. Kavanagh with a combo and a calf kick. Moreno working the jab. Moreno connects with a combination. 10-9 Kavanagh, 20-18 Kavanagh.

Moreno starts the round by landing a combination. They trade punches. Moreno lands a right hand. Kavanagh with a leg kick. Moreno landing slightly more to start this round. Moreno swings big and Kavanagh lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Moreno looks for a takedown as he pushes Kavanagh to the fence. Moreno has back control against the fence. Moreno with knees to the legs of Kavanagh. They separate and return to the center. Moreno lands a nice combo. Kavanagh with a high kick. Moreno lands a right hand. Kavanagh with a leg kick as Moreno lands a combo. Moreno pushes it to the fence and lands some knees along the fence. 10-9 Moreno, 29-28 Kavanagh.

Both working the jab and Moreno lands a left hand. Kavanagh with a leg kick. Moreno shoots for the takedown against the fence. Moreno with some short knees. Moreno continues to pressure against the fence and lands some more knees. They separate. Kavanagh lands a heavy leg kick followed by another. Moreno with a lunging combo. Kavanagh lands a body kick. Moreno looks for a takedown against the fence. Kavanagh lands as they break. 10-9 Kavanagh, 39-37 Kavanagh.

Kavanagh lands a calf kick. Moreno shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Moreno lands some short punches. Moreno with some knees to the legs of Kavanagh against the fence. They are separated by Herb Dean. Kavanagh lands a leg kick. Kavanagh with a high kick. Moreno pushes it to the fence looking to drag Kavanagh down. Moreno lands some knees. Moreno is trying hard to get Kavanagh down but Kavanagh is defending. Moreno takes the back but Kavanagh is able to spin out of trouble. Kavanagh lands as they separate. Moreno lands a right hand. Moreno lands a high kick. Kavanagh lands a combination and a calf kick. Moreno with a right hand. Moreno pushes Kavanagh against the fence. They break. 10-9 Kavanagh, 49-46 Kavanagh.

Fight Result- Lone’er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

UFC on ESPN 73 live results: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape

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The final UFC event of 2025, as well as the final event for the UFC on ESPN as their media rights deal comes to an end, sees UFC On ESPN 73 take place inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The main event is a five-round bout in the flyweight division that could see potential title shot implications as former title challenger Brandon Royval battles Manel Kape. Royval is coming off a loss to new flyweight champion Joshua Van in an incredible fight in June, and is looking to break back into the win column. Kape has won two straight fights.

In the co-main event, 15th-ranked Giga Chikadze battles Kevin Vallejos in featherweight action. Also on the main card is a middleweight bout between Cesar Almeida and Cezary Oleksiejczuk; a featherweight fight pitting Melquizael Costa against Morgan Charriere; and a catchweight fight between long-time veteran King Green and former Bellator fighter Lance Gibson Jr. in his UFC debut.

On the prelims, an intriguing name is making his UFC debut as former Bellator Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Amosov, sporting a 28-1 record, debuts against the all-time wins leader in the UFC welterweight division, Neil Magny.

UPDATE: A women’s strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos and Gillian Robertson has been scratched from the card due to a medical issue for Lemos.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Jamey-Lyn Horth (8-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Tereza Bleda (7-1, 1-1 UFC)

They both look to land and Bleda looks for a takedown, but Horth defends and they start trading at a distance. Bleda shoots for a takedown against the fence but Horth is defending. They end up separating and Horth is landing big shots and Bleda is in a lot of trouble. Horth continues to land big and Bleda looks like she is going out and it is stopped! What a finish from Horth!

Fight Result- Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Tereza Bleda by TKO (punches) at 2:05 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- Allen Frye (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Guilherme Pat (5-0, 0-0 UFC)

They clinch right up as Frye pushes Pat against the fence and lands an elbow. Frye with some elbows and knees agains the fence. Pat lands an elbow with his back on the fence and they separate. Pat lands a combination. Pat lands a big combo and Frye is already cut open under his eye. Pat with a left hook to the body followed by a right hand. They trade and Frye pushes it against the fence and lands some knees. They break apart and Pat lands a stiff right hand. Pat lands at the end. 10-9 Pat.

They trade and Pat lands a big right hand before they clinch. Pat with an elbow. They separate and Pat lands a left hand then a double jab followed by a right hand. They tie back up and Frye pushes it to the fence. Pat gets the underhooks but Frye pushes him back against the fence. Frye with a short uppercut but he is mostly just leaning on Pat as they break apart. Frye lands the jab. Pat with a left hand. Pat lands a big combination. Frye looks for a takedown but Pat is defending. They break apart. Pat lands a leg kick. 10-9 Pat, 20-18 Pat.

Pat lands some big shots to start the round and has Frye in trouble. Pat is pouring it on with right hands and Frye is able to get the clinch. They’re just holding onto each other though Frye lands a couple of knees. They separate. They immediately clinch right back up. Pat lands a pair of short right hooks from in the clinch. Pat lands an elbow as they break and Frye lands a short left hand. Pat lands a big combo and Frye immediately grabs ahold of him and they go to the fence. Frye with some knees and they break apart. Pat lands some big shots and a knee to the body as they tie right back up. Pat with a left hand and an elbow. 10-9 Pat, 30-27 Pat.

Fight Result- Guilherme Pat def. Allen Frye by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Bantamweights- Melissa Croden (7-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. #15 Luana Santos (9-2, 4-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Croden connects with a pair of right hands. Santos lands a heavy calf kick and a right hand. Santos looks for a takedown and both land a knee, but Santos is able to score the takedown and has the scarf hold against the fence. Croden looking for the back and she has it as Santos lets go of the neck. They separate to the center. Croden lands a combo followed by a heavy body kick. Santos grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. They trade knees. 10-9 Croden.

They trade jabs and Croden lands a body kick as Santos was looking for a spinning attack. They trade inside the pocket. Santos grabs the body lock as Croden is pushing away, but they go to the fence. Croden with some short punches. Santos is trying for the takedown but Croden is defending and landing short punches. Santos gets a takedown. Santos is trying to pass guard but Croden is keeping her in the guard. Santos with some elbows to the body from the half-guard. Croden gets Santos back inside of her guard. They both land on the mat. Santos attacks the leg late. 10-9 Santos, 19-19.

Croden lands a head kick that Santos blocks. Croden with an inside leg kick and lands before Santos gets the clinch against the fence. They separate and Croden lands a combination. Santos quickly grabs the head and scores a takedown. Santos has head control and lands a pair of punches. Santos with some more punches as she keeps the head lock locked on. Santos keeps it locked on and is applying lots of pressure. Santos lands some more punches. 10-9 Santos, 29-28 Santos.

Fight Result- Luana Santos def. Melissa Croden by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Sean Sharaf (4-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Steven Asplund (6-1, 0-0 UFC)

They’re both landing big shots early as Sharaf lands a left hand and Asplund lands some right hands. Sharaf lands a big right hand. Asplund lands a jab as Sharaf lands a leg kick. Asplund with a heavy leg kick. They trade right hands in the pocket. Sharaf lands a right hand. Asplund lands a big right hand and they both land in close range. Sharaf lands a combo. Asplund with a hard calf kick. They trade punches. Sharaf with a small flurry and Asplund lands a big right hand. Sharaf is cut open between the eyes. Asplund lands a right hand. Asplund lands some big shots. Sharaf with a left hand. He lands to the body but his face is a mess. Asplund with a right hand followed by a big uppercut. Asplund rocks Sharaf with a left hand and starts landing but backs away. Asplund slips on a kick. Asplund lands a combo late. 10-9 Asplund.

Asplund working the jab to start the round. Sharaf lands a big right hand and they trade against the fence. Sharaf’s face remains a mess. He shoots for a takedown but misses by a mile. Asplund with a series of shots. They trade big shots inside the pocket. Asplund with a big combo. Asplund lands but then lands a big groin strike on Sharaf and time out is called. They get back to action. Asplund lands a jab and Sharaf lands a right hand. They are both wearing Sharaf’s blood. Asplund hurts Sharaf with a right hand. Asplund landing against the fence but Sharaf fires back with some big shots. Asplund pouring on the volume against the fence. Asplund lands some clean shots and Sharaf is on shaky legs. Asplund with a big right hand and some more punches. Asplund is landing lots of shots and he finally ends it with a big right hand! What a finish from Asplund!

Fight Result- Steven Asplund def. Sean Sharaf by TKO (punches) at 3:49 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Joanderson Brito (17-5-1, 5-3 UFC) vs. Isaac Thomson (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

Thomson with a body kick. Thomson catches a Brito leg kick and lands a right hand as they go down to the mat. Brito with an elbow from the bottom as Thomson takes the back. They stand with Thomson on the back and he lands a knee. Thomson lands some left hands from the back. Thomson trying to get the hooks in as they go back down to the mat. Thomson loses position as they scramble up and Brito now has the back of Thomson. Thomson with some back elbows as Brito lands some knees. Brito picks Thomson up and slams him down but they scramble and Thomson scores a takedown. They stand and Brito gets another big slam takedown. He has the back but Thomson slips out on to the top position. They get up. Brito with some knees as they roll to the mat and Brito lands a hammerfist at the end. 10-9 Thomson.

They trade kicks and Brito tries a spin attack but Thomson ducks under and scores a takedown. They scramble and end up back on the feet where Brito lands a right hand before grabbing the body. Brito lets go and they separate. Thomson lands a body kick. Thomson lands an uppercut. Thomson shoots for a takedown but Brito defends. They trade and Thomson lands a left hand. Brito grabs the neck and is looking for a D’Arce choke. Thomson is able to escape and takes the back of Brito as they get to their feet. Brito reverses and has the back and lands some knees. Brito trips Thomson to the mat and lands a right hand. Brito has the body triangle lockedon the back and is working. Brito looks for a choke but has it across the chin and lets go. 10-9 Brito, 19-19.

Brito with a pair of heavy leg kicks. Brito with a right hand as Thomson throws a head kick. Thomson lands a body kick. Brito lands a body kick. Brito with a small flurry. Brito lands to the body against the fence and he’s pouring on the pressure as Thomson is circling around. Brito looks for a takedown against the fence. Thomson is landing elbows to the side of the head to defend. Brito has the back as they stand and lands some knees. Brito drags it down for a brief moment and maintains back control as they stand. Brito has body control as Thomson lands little elbows and looks to attack the arm. Brito drags it to the mat and hops to the back, but they scramble up. Brito continues to pressure against the fence. 10-9 Brito, 29-28 Brito.

Fight Result- Joanderson Brito def. Isaac Thomson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Neil Magny (31-13, 24-12 UFC) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (28-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Magny with a front kick. They trade as Amosov lands a pair of kicks. Amosov grabs the back and they go to the fence. They break and trade some punches. Amosov grabs the body lock and goes to the fence and scores the takedown. Amosov right into top half-guard. Amosov lands from the top. Amosov trying to trap an arm as he lands. Amosov looks for an anaconda choke and has it locked in. Magny taps! Amosov picks up the impressive win in his UFC debut.

Fight Result- Yaroslav Amosov def. Neil Magny by submission (anaconda choke) at 3:14 of Round 1

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> 160-pound Catchweights- King Green (32-17-1 1 NC, 13-12-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Lance Gibson Jr. (9-1, 0-0 UFC)

Gibson Jr. lands some leg kicks as Green connects with some punches. Gibson Jr. with a high kick. Green lands a left hand. Green with a combination. Green lands a body kick. Green lands a body kick. Gibson Jr. lands a body kick. They trade left hooks. Gibson Jr. lands a leg kick and fakes a takedown attempt as Green is trash talking. Green with a combination. Green lands a front kick and a right hand. Gibson Jr. with a knee in a brief clinch. 10-9 Green.

Green lands a left hand that trips Gibson Jr. up. Gibson Jr. gets up and lands a pair of leg kicks. They trade in close range and Green lands a groin strike and time out is called. They get back going after almost a two-minute break. Green lands a body kick. Green with a head kick that Gibson Jr. blocks. They trade and Gibson Jr. scores a takedown. Gibson Jr. is in side control and controlling the head. They scramble and Gibson Jr. has back control as they stand. Gibson Jr. with some knees and foot stomps and he attacks the single leg, but Green defends and they separate. They trade right hands. Green lands a left hand. Green with a combination. Gibson Jr. lands a leg kick. They trade as Green connects with a right hand. 10-9 Gibson Jr., 19-19.

They trade leg kicks. Gibson Jr. lands a body kick. Green lands a leg kick. Gibson Jr. with a high kick. Gibson Jr. scores a takedown. Green is able to force a scramble up almost immediately. Green lands a right hand. Green connects with a combination ending with a big left hand. Green lands a combination. Green with a leg kick then a combo. Gibson Jr. lands a leg kick but Green catches it and scores a takedown. Green with some body shots from the top. Green with hammerfists from the top. 10-9 Green, 29-28 Green.

Fight Result- King Green def. Lance Gibson Jr. by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. Marcus Buchecha (5-2, 0-1 UFC)

Nzechukwu lands a leg kick and Buchecha gets it down and looks for a leg lock. They get up and Buchecha gets it back down, but they get right back up. They clinch against the fence and Nzechukwu lands a knee to the groin and time out is called. They get back going and tie back up and Buchecha gets a takedown and attacks the legs, but they get up. Nzechukwu lands some big shots and Buchecha ends up going down. 10-9 Nzechukwu.

They get going and Nzechukwu lands an eye poke and time out is called. Nzechukwu has a point taken away. They get back going and Buchecha gets it back down and has the back. He ends up getting the mount and starts landing elbows from the top. Buchecha with lots of shots from the top as Nzechukwu is covering up. Buchecha is attacking the arm and looking for an armbar late but time runs out. 10-8 Buchecha, 19-18 Buchecha.

Buchecha immediately goes for a takedown and grabs the back. They get to the mat and Buchecha is still attacking the back. They are scrambling around on the mat looking for the best position as both land some shots. Nzechukwu landing from the back as the fight ends. Weird fight. 10-9 Nzechukwu, 28-28.

Fight Result- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcus Buchecha ends in a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

> Featherweights- Melquizael Costa (24-7, 5-2 UFC) vs. Morgan Charriere (21-11-1, 3-2 UFC)

Costa lands a big body kick. Charriere lands a pair of leg kicks. Costa then lands a flush head kick that puts Charriere down and out and it is all over! Massive finish by Costa!

Fight Result- Melquizael Costa def. Morgan Charriere by knockout (head kick) at 1:14 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Cesar Almeida (7-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Cezary Oleksiejczuk (16-3, 0-0 UFC)

Almeida with some leg kicks. They trade body kicks and Oleksiejczuk scores a takedown right into the crucifix position. Almeida gets the arm loose but Oleksiejczuk stays on top and is landing while controlling. Almeida looks to roll but Oleksiejczuk is maintaining top control. Oleksiejczuk gets inside the full guard of Almeida and lands some more. They get to their feet against the fence. Oleksiejczuk lands an elbow on the break. 10-9 Oleksiejczuk.

Almeida lands some kicks. Almeida with a hard body kick. He lands another body kick. They trade punches. Almeida lands a big right hand and Oleksiejczuk is able to score a takedown. They get up, but Oleksiejczuk is able to score another takedown. Almeida reverses to the top and lands. Almeida tries to posture up, but he loses his balance and stumbles and Oleksiejczuk gets him back to the mat and lands from side control. Oleksiejczuk lands from the top. 10-9 Oleksiejczuk, 20-18 Oleksiejczuk.

Almeida lands a pair of body kicks but Oleksiejczuk is able to pick him up and score a takedown. Oleksiejczuk landing from the top and he apparently lands a groin strike from the top and time out is called. Oleksiejczuk did land an elbow to the groin, but Almeida also landed an illegal knee to the head on the mat. They are restarted on the feet. Almeida lands, but Oleksiejczuk is able to score a takedown. Oleksiejczuk lands from the half-guard. Oleksiejczuk gets the back and lands. They get to their feet and Almeida drops down for a guillotine choke but Oleksiejczuk escapes and lands from the top. 10-9 Oleksiejczuk, 30-27 Oleksiejczuk.

Fight Result- Cezary Oleksiejczuk def. Cesar Almeida by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #15 Giga Chikadze (15-5, 8-3 UFC) vs. Kevin Vallejos (16-1, 2-0 UFC)

Chikadze with a high kick after they spend a minute feeling each other out. Vallejos lands a leg kick. Chikadze with a body kick. Chikadze lands another body kick then a head kick and a left hand and Vallejos is hurt. They clinch against the fence. They battle for position as Vallejos is controlling. They break free and Chikadze lands a body kick. Chikadze’s shin as a cut open and a hole in it from landing the kicks. They trade kicks and Vallejos lands a right hand. 10-9 Chikadze.

Vallejos lands a body kick. Chikadze lands a body kick then a high kick. Chikadze lands a front kick. Vallejos lands a right hand that stuns Chikadze and then tees off and drops Chikadze with a spinning back fist and some elbows from the top end it! Big finish for Vallejos!

Fight Result- Kevin Vallejos def. Giga Chikadze by knockout (strikes) at 1:29 of Round 2

> Flyweights- #2 Brandon Royval (17-8, 7-4 UFC) vs. #6 Manel Kape (21-7, 6-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Royval with a right hook. Kape lands a leg kick. Royval with a body kick. Royval lands a combo. They trade in close range. Royval lands a body kick. Kape with a right hand to the body. Kape lands a big punch that drops Royval and Kape lands a big shot that put Royval out and a follow-up shot woke him back up and it is stopped! Royval got up protesting but he was out and Kape picks up the big win.

Fight Result- Manel Kape def. Brandon Royval by TKO (punches) at 3:18 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN+ 123 live results: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker

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The Octagon heads to a brand new location as the UFC debuts in Qatar at the ABHA Arena in Doha for UFC On ESPN+ 123.

The main event is an exciting five-round bout in the lightweight division as top contender Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker. Both are coming off long layoffs, as Tsarukyan hasn’t fought since April 2024 and Hooker has been out since August 2024. Tsarukyan comes into the fight riding a four-fight win streak, while Hooker has scored three consecutive wins.

The co-main event is a pivotal bout in the welterweight division that could decide the next title challenger as former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry. Muhammed fights for the first time since dropping the title in May, while Machado Garry looks to notch his second straight win.

Also on the main card is a light heavyweight bout pitting Volkan Oezdemir against Alonzo Menifield; a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Shamil Gaziev; and a flyweight bout that sees Tagir Ulanbekov welcoming former flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi back to the UFC.

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> Heavyweights- Marek Bujlo (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Denzel Freeman (6-1, 0-0 UFC)

Bujlo lands a leg kick to start. They trade leg kicks before trading punches. Freeman connects with a left hand. Freeman throws a high kick that hits the arms of Bujlo. They trade kicks as Freeman lands a body kick. They both connect in a quick pocket exchange. Freeman with a left hand. Bujlo lands a leg kick. He lands a right hand. Freeman with a high kick. Freeman lands a spin kick and Bujlo lands a leg kick. 10-9 Freeman.

They trade more kicks to start the second. Bujlo lands a right hand and Freeman counters with a leg kick. Bujlo lands a leg kick and Freeman lands one in return, then Bujlo lands another. They trade more kicks. Freeman lands a high kick. Freeman lands a combination. Bujlo with a leg kick. Bujlo lands a right hand and they trade short leg kicks. 10-9 Freeman, 20-18 Freeman.

Bujlo lands and Freeman trips to the mat and Bujlo gets inside of his guard. They end up back on the feet and Freeman lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks and Bujlo misses a right hand. They trade more kicks. There isn’t much happening here. Freeman lands a left hand. Freeman lands a left hand. Bujlo lands a right hand. Bujlo with a body kick and Freeman lands a switch kick. This fight was awful. 10-9 Freeman, 30-27 Freeman.

Fight Result- Denzel Freeman def. Marek Bujlo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Nurullo Aliev (10-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Shem Rock (12-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Rock lands some leg kicks and Aliev grabs the leg looking for a takedown, but lets go. Aliev with a leg kick. Aliev hurts Rock with a right hand and they trade while clinched up. Rock lands a left hand. Aliev lands a combo. Aliev lands a left hand and Rock with a knee. Aliev with another short combo and hurts Rock with a right hand. Aliev lands a flush left hand. Aliev landing some big shots as they tie up. Rock shoots for a takedown but Aliev sprawls away. They trade in close range. Aliev lands a big combo. Rock lands a body kick. 10-9 Aliev.

Aliev lands a right hand. Rock lands a pair of switch kicks. Aliev lands a combo with a body kick. Rock lands a pair of leg kicks. Aliev looks for a takedown against the fence. They break apart and Aliev lands a combination. Aliev lands a right hand before connecting with a flurry. Rock with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Aliev rocks Rock with a punch. Rock looks for a takedown but Aliev scores a takedown of his own. They get to their feet as Aliev has body control, and he lands as they break. Rock with a head kick that Aliev blocks. They trade and timeout is called for an eye poke. They get back going and Rock lands a kick. 10-9 Aliev, 20-18 Aliev.

They trade and Aliev grabs Rock and pushes him against the fence. They battle in the clinch and timeout is called for a groin strike. They get back to action. Rock shoots for a takedown but Aliev defends and lands a left hand. Rock is able to score a takedown and has body control as they scramble. Rock gets Aliev down and gets into full mount. Aliev is able to push off the fence with his feet and they stand. They trade and Rock shoots for a takedown, but Aliev defends and grabs the neck, though they get up and break apart. They trade inside the pocket. Aliev gets the back and drags Rock down and keeps back control as they stand. Rock lands a head kick. Rock with a leg kick. 10-9 Rock, 29-28 Aliev.

Fight Result- Nurullo Aliev def. Shem Rock by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Ismail Naurdiev (24-8, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ryan Loder (7-2, 1-1 UFC)

They trade body kicks. Both land a punch. Naurdiev with a high kick. Naurdiev lands a massive right hand and Loder goes down out cold! What a finish from Naurdiev!

Fight Result- Ismail Naurdiev def. Ryan Loder by knockout (punch) at 1:26 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Bekzat Almakhan (17-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Aleksandre Topuria (6-1, 1-0 UFC)

Topuria works the jab. Almakhan lands a combo. Topuria lands a leg kick as Almakhan connects with a combination. Almakhan lands a left hook. Almakhan lands a big leg kick that trips Topuria down to the mat. Almakhan lands a combo ending with a heavy knee. Topuria lands a right hand. They trade in close quarters and Topuria grabs the head and scores a hip toss takedown. Topuria inside the guard of Almakhan and lands. Topuria transitions to the mount position. They scramble to the feet and separate. Topuria with a jab. Topuria lands a big right hand. Topuria is pressuring and lands late. 10-9 Topuria.

They trade jabs. Topuria ducks under and scores a takedown. Topuria controls but they scramble up. Almakhan lands a right hand. Almakhan with a short uppercut. Topuria lands a right hand. Almakhan lands a leg kick. Topuria with a jab. Almakhan lands to the body. Topuria shoots for a takedown but Almakhan defends it. Topuria lands two big right hands. Almakhan is busted up. Almakhan lands a combo. Almakhan with a right hand. 10-9 Topuria, 20-18 Topuria.

Topuria pressuring and lands before looking for a takedown against the fence. Almakhan defends. Topuria lands a big right hand that hurts Almakhan. Topuria is pressuring Almakhan around. Topuria throws and Almakhan ducks under and gets a brief takedown as they get right back to their feet. Topuria working the jab as Almakhan is circling around. Topuria shoots for a takedown and presses Almakhan against the fence. They separate. Almakhan lands a right hand and a quick flurry. 10-9 Topuria, 30-27 Topuria.

Fight Result- Aleksandre Topuria def. Bezkat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Rafael Cerqueira (11-3, 0-3 UFC)

Yakhyaev drops Cerqueira with a head kick right away and starts landing from the top. They get up but Yakhyaev gets a big takeodwn and locks in a rear-naked choke and Cerqueira taps! What a debut from Yakhyaev!

Fight Result- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Rafael Cerqueira by submission (rear-naked choke) at :33 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #7 Alex Perez (25-9, 7-5 UFC) vs. #8 Asu Almabayev (22-3, 5-1 UFC)

Perez lands a leg kick. Almabayev with a calf kick. They trade as Perez rushes forward. Almabayev lands a high kick. Perez lands a calf kick. He lands another and then another leg kick. Almabayev shoots for a single leg but Perez defends and lands some elbows. Almabayev briefly got it down but they tie up against the fence. Perez with some hammerfists to the thigh and they break apart. They trade kicks. They trade as Perez lands a combo and Almabayev lands a knee. Perez lands a combo and a leg kick. They trade and Perez keeps pressuring with leg kicks. Almabayev scores a takedown and Perez is landing elbows. 10-9 Perez.

Perez rushes in with a flurry and Almabayev lands a knee. They trade leg kicks. Almabayev lands a leg kick and Perez scores a takedown and lands from the top, and lands a big right hand before they stand. Perez scores another takedown and lands from the top before they get back up. They trade as Almabayev lands a flush uppercut. Almabayev lands a right hand. Almabayev lands a spin kick to the body. Perez scores a takedown. Perez is working and landing from the top, though Almabayev is staying active on the bottom and throwing elbows. Perez grabs the neck as they stand and lands some knees before they separate. Almabayev shoots for a takedown but Perez defends and Almabayev pushes it against the fence. Perez lands an elbow on the break. Almabayev lands an uppercut and scores a late takedown. 10-9 Perez, 20-18 Perez.

Almabayev lands a spin kick and Perez looks for a takedown. Almabayev jumps on the neck and locks in a guillotine choke and Perez taps! Almabayev gets a submission when he might have needed a finish in order to win.

Fight Result- Asu Almabayev def. Alex Perez by submission (guillotine choke) at :22 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Nicolas Dalby (23-6-1 2 NC, 7-6-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev (22-2, 0-0 UFC)

Dalby grabs the body lock right away and pushes it against the fence. Izagakhmaev lands some knees. They both start landing knees now. Dalby keeping the pressure on against the fence. Izagakhmaev lands some more knees to the body. They are separated. Dalby lands a couple of leg kicks. Izagakhmaev with a leg kick. Izagakhmaev looks for a takedown but Dalby defends and Dalby pushes it against the fence. Izagakhmaev with a couple more knees. Izagakhmaev scores a takedown. Izagakhmaev with a knee to the body before they stand. Close round. 10-9 Izagakhmaev.

Dalby lands a head kick and Izagakhmaev scores a takedown. Izagakhmaev gets the back as they start to scramble up. They are clinched up against the fence with Dalby pressuring but Izagakhmaev lands some knees. Dalby keeps pressuring but he’s not landing and Izagakhmaev is landing more while defending. Dalby lands as they break. Dalby looks for a takedown but Izagakhmaev reverses and takes the back. Dalby is able to reverse into the guard and lands a couple of elbows. Another close round. 10-9 Izagakhmaev, 20-18 Izagakhmaev.

Dalby pushes it against the fence in a clinch and they reverse position a couple of times. Dalby lands a couple of elbows on a brief separation, but they tie right back up. Dalby with an uppercut as they get to the center and break. Izagakhmaev with a jab and Dalby lands a right hand and a high kick. They clinch back up as Dalby pushes it against the fence. Dalby keeps pressuring and Izagakhmaev looks for a takedown as Dalby is defending. Dalby continues to pressure and lands some dirty shots before they break. Dalby lands a jab. Dalby with a body kick. Weird fight. 10-9 Dalby, 29-28 Izagakhmaev.

Fight Result- Nicolas Dalby def. Saygid Izagakhmaev by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Bogdan Grad (15-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Luke Riley (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

Grad shoots for a takedown after a feeling out process and is able to complete it. He gets inside the guard of Riley. Grad lands a little but Riley is able to scramble up. Grad keeps the back and drags it back down. They stand and Grad keeps pressure against the fence as they both land. They separate and Grad lands on the break. Grad shoots for a takedown but Riley defends. Grad gets it down late and lands heavy shots to end the round. 10-9 Grad.

They come out swinging and Riley drops Grad with a big left hand. Riley gets on top and starts landing and a big right hand puts Grad out! Riley gets the big finish in his debut!

Fight Result- Luke Riley def. Bogdan Grad by knockout (punches) at :30 of Round 2

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> Flyweights- #11 Tagir Ulanbekov (17-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (34-5 1 NC, 7-1 UFC)

Horiguchi with a pair of leg kicks. They trade some punches as both are still looking to establish their range. Horiguchi lands a leg kick. Ulanbekov with a high kick. Ulanbekov pushes it against the fence. Ulanbekov scores a takedown from the back. They end up back on the feet and separating. Horiguchi lands a right hand. Horiguchi with a side kick. Horiguchi lands a leg kick and a right hand. 10-9 Horiguchi.

Horiguchi lands a jab and then a right hand against the fence. Horiguchi lands a leg kick and Ulanbekov goes to his knees. Horiguchi jumps on top and lands from inside the guard of Ulanbekov. Horiguchi with some short elbows. Ulanbekov looks for a guillotine choke from the bottom. Horiguchi is able to escape and stays on top and lands several punches. Ulanbekov tries to scramble, but Horiguchi gets his back and lands. Horiguchi keeps back control and lands some left hands. They stand and Horiguchi lands a pair of elbows before they separate to the center. Horiguchi lands a heavy leg kick that hurts Ulanbekov. Horiguchi then lands a big body kick and a right hand. Ulanbekov tries for a takedown but Horiguchi defends. Horiguchi with a right hand and he gets on top as they go to the mat. Horiguchi lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Horiguchi, 20-18 Horiguchi.

Horiguchi gets an early takedown and lands lots from the top before they stand. Horiguchi then lands a massive head kick followed by a right hand and they go to the mat. Horiguchi lands and then locks in a rear-naked choke and Ulanbekov taps! What a big return win for Horiguchi!

Fight Result- Kyoji Horiguchi def. Tagir Ulanbekov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:18 of Round 3

> Heavyweights- #6 Waldo Cortes-Acosta (15-2, 8-2 UFC) vs. #11 Shamil Gaziev (14-1, 3-1 UFC)

Gaziev lands a quick flurry of right hands. Gaziev lands. Cortes-Acosta with a jab. Gaziev with a left hook but Cortes-Acosta drops him with a counter right hand and lands, but Gaziev stands. Cortes-Acosta lands the jab. Cortes-Acosta drops Gaziev with a massive right hand and one follow-up shot ends it! Wow, Cortes-Acosta gets the win on just a few days’ notice.

Fight Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 1:22 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Jack Hermansson (24-9, 11-7 UFC) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (14-2-1, 3-1 UFC)

Orolbai with a right hand and a leg kick. Hermansson throws a combination ending with a calf kick. Hermansson lands a left hand as Orolbai throws a right hand. Orolbai pressing forward and throwing but not really connecting. Orolbai looks for a takedown but lets it go. Orolbai lands a leg kick that Hermansson checks. They clinch and Hermansson lands a knee to the body before they separate. Orolbai lands a right hand. Orolbai lands to the body and then lands a vicious right hand that puts Hermansson out cold! What a brutal knockout by Orolbai!

Fight Result- Myktybek Orolbai def. Jack Hermansson by knockout (punch) at 2:46 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #9 Volkan Oezdemir (20-8, 8-7 UFC) vs. #14 Alonzo Menifield (17-5-1, 10-5-1 UFC)

Oezdemir lands a check hook. Oezdemir lands a flurry against the fence. Oezdemir with a left hand. Oezdemir lands a step-in knee followed by a leg kick. Oezdemir with a left hand then a knee and he’s landing big shots against the fence and drops Menifield with a massive left hand and it is all over! What a finish from Oezdemir!

Fight Result- Volkan Oezdemir def. Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) at 1:27 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #2 Belal Muhammad (24-4 1 NC, 15-4 1 NC UFC) vs. #6 Ian Machado Garry (16-1, 9-1 UFC)

They trade and both land leg kicks as Garry pokes Muhammad in the eye. Timeout is called. Muhammad already has a big cut open under his other eye. Muhammad is able to continue. Garry with a front kick to the lead leg of Muhammad. Muhammad lands a right hand. Garry working the jab as Muhammad lands another right hand. Muhammad lands a right hand. Garry lands a leg kick. Muhammad with a left hook. Garry trips Muhammad up with a hard calf kick. Garry with a jab. Muhammad shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They end up separating and Muhammad scores with a right hand. Garry with another hard calf kick. Garry with another leg kick as Muhammad lands a left hand. Muhammad looks for a takedown but Garry defends. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Machado Garry.

Garry lands a quick combo after Muhammad lands a leg kick. Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad with a body kick. Garry works the jab. Garry lands a solid right hand. They clinch up for a moment but separate after no action. Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad pushes Garry against the fence, but not much happens again before they separate. Muhammad looks for a takedown but Garry defends. Garry has the back but lets go. Garry pokes Muhammad again in the eye and timeout is called. They get back going and Garry lands a body kick. Muhammad looks for a takedown against the fence but Garry is defending. Garry lands an elbow on the break. 10-9 Machado Garry, 20-18 Machado Garry.

Muhammad lands a right hand as Garry is working the jab. Muhammad lands a solid right hand. Garry working the calf kicks. They tie up against the fence but quickly separate. Garry hurts Muhammad with a right hand. Garry lands a spinning back fist and two front kicks. Muhammad gets a clinch but they break apart quickly. Muhammad shoots big for a takedown but Garry defends and lands a leg kick. Garry lands a right hand. Garry with more low kicks. Muhammad gets the clinch against the fence. They break apart and Garry lands the jab. Garry with two right hands. Muhammad looks for a takedown against the fence but Garry defends. They have a wild exchange late. 10-9 Machado Garry, 30-27 Machado Garry.

Fight Result- Ian Machado Garry def. Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #1 Arman Tsarukyan (22-3, 9-2 UFC) vs. #6 Dan Hooker (24-12, 14-8 UFC)

Hooker lands a leg kick. They trade kicks. Hooker with some body kicks. Tsarukyan looks for a takedown and almost trips Hooker down to the ground but they remain tied up against the fence. They separate and Tsarukyan lands a knee. Tsarukyan with a big combination. Tsarukyan lands some big shots and they clinch. Both land knees to the body. Hooker looks for a guillotine as they go to the mat, but Tsarukyan rolls through and gets into side control. Tsarukyan looks for the crucifix position as he lands a couple of elbows. Tsarukyan with some shots from the top. Tsarukyan lands a hammerfist. 10-9 Tsarukyan.

They trade kicks. Hooker with a body kick. They trade as Hooker lands a body kick. Tsarukyan scores a takedown and is inside the guard of Hooker. Tsarukyan landing lots of shots from the top and looks for a finish. Tsarukyan gets into the mount and is smothering Hooker. Tsarukyan looking for an arm-triangle choke. It is in tight and Hooker taps! Big finish from Tsarukyan!

Fight Result- Arman Tsarukyan def. Dan Hooker by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:34 of Round 2

UFC on ESPN+ 122 live results: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown

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After a bit of a newsworthy week outside of the Octagon, action inside of it is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN+ 122.

The main event is a five-round welterweight battle between a pair of newcomers to the main event scene as Gabriel Bonfim takes on Randy Brown.

Bonfim has been surging up the rankings at 170 pounds with a three-fight win streak and a win over former title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Brown has been flirting with the top 15 and is both looking for his second straight win and to improve on an 8-2 mark over his last ten fights.

In the co-main event, flyweights square off as Matt Schnell takes on TUF 33 winner Joseph Morales. Also on the main card is an exciting welterweight battle between strikers Muslim Salikhov and Uros Medic; a catchweight bout between Chris Padilla and Ismael Bonfim; and a middleweight bout pitting Christian Leroy Duncan against Marco Tulio.

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> 195-pound Catchweights- Zachary Reese (9-2 1 NC, 3-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Jackson McVey (6-1, 0-1 UFC)

They trade calf kicks and McVey gets off balance. They clinch and McVey lands an elbow and a knee. McVey with some more elbows as Reese is landing punches. They trade knees and Reese is landing uppercuts as McVey is landing elbows. Reese is cut open. McVey with several knees to the body of Reese. McVey lands another knee and Reese goes to his knees but gets up. McVey still pressuring with knees and elbows. Reese with some body shots and McVey lands more elbows. They separate and Reese lands a combo. McVey lands a combo as they clinch and trade. McVey has Reese pressed against the fence but lands a knee to the groin and timeout is called. They get back going and clinch up and trade knees, elbows and punches. They separate and Reese scores a takedown. McVey ends up on top as they trade on the mat. 10-9 McVey.

Reese scores an immediate takedown and starts landing from the top. They scramble up but Reese gets it right back down. Reese gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. McVey is trying to fight it off but he ends up tapping! Reese picks up the submission win.

Fight Result- Zachary Reese def. Jackson McVey by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Miles Johns (15-4 1 NC, 6-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Daniel Marcos (17-1 1 NC, 4-1 1 NC UFC)

Johns with some early calf kicks. Johns lands but Marcos scores a takedown. Johns scrambles up and pushes Marcos against the fence. They separate and trade punches before Johns looks for a takedown against the fence. Marcos with an elbow and a knee before he drops down for a takedown attempt. Marcos has the back and is landing knees. 10-9 Marcos.

They trade before clinching against the fence. They battle for position before separating, and they trade punches before Marcos gets Johns down to the mat. Marcos tries to get on top and Johns tries to create space. Marcos grabs the back of Johns as they scramble to the fence. They get to their feet and Marcos still has back control. Marcos is landing and locks in a rear-naked choke. He is squeezing and Johns goes out cold before he can tap. Marcos picks up an impressive win.

Fight Result- Daniel Marcos def. Miles Johns by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:23 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #13 Tecia Pennington (15-7, 11-7 UFC) vs. #15 Denise Gomes (11-3, 5-2 UFC)

Pennington landing leg and body kicks to start as they’re both trying to find their range. Pennington lands a hard calf kick and Gomes lands a body kick. They scramble for a moment and both connect in close range before separating. Pennington lands a body kick and Gomes with a pair of calf kicks. Pennington throwing side kicks. Gomes grabs the leg and trips Pennington down, but she pops right back to her feet. Gomes with some more kicks. They trade and Pennington lands a big counter right hand. Gomes lands a body kick. Gomes with a right hand as Pennington lands a jab. Gomes with a calf kick. Pennington grabs the back late but is unable to get Gomes down. Close round. 10-9 Pennington.

They trade leg kicks. Gomes lands a body kick and a right hand. Gomes with an overhand right. Gomes is pressing forward and lands some small leg kicks. Gomes with an inside leg kick. The output has slowed a little in this round. They trade leg kicks. Gomes lands a jab. They trade kicks and Gomes lands a solid right hand. Gomes with a body and calf kick. Pennington lands a leg kick. Gomes with an uppercut and she grabs the body lock. Pennington with some dirty boxing before they separate. Gomes swings huge but misses. 10-9 Gomes, 19-19.

They trade in close range and Gomes connects with a small flurry before they clinch up. Gomes gets a takedown and is in side control against the fence. Gomes gets the back as Pennington is trying to escape from the bottom. They stand with Gomes still on the back. Gomes has the neck and was squeezing with a bulldog choke of sorts but lets go and is landing shots from the top. Gomes with some elbows. They scramble up and trade at the end. 10-9 Gomes, 29-28 Gomes.

Fight Result- Denise Gomes def. Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Josh Hokit (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Max Gimenis (6-1, 0-0 UFC)

Gimenis lands a heavy leg kick. Gimenis lands some more kicks. Hokit drops Gimenis with a punch and he tries to land, but Gimenis gets up. Hokit starts landing big punches and Gimenis goes down and it is all over! Hokit picks up the quick win.

Fight Result- Josh Hokit def. Max Gimenis by TKO (punches) at :56 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #10 Mayra Bueno Silva (10-5-1 1 NC, 5-5-1 1 NC UFC) vs. #11 Jacqueline Cavalcanti (9-1, 4-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. They trade more leg kicks and Cavalcanti lands a left hook. Silva with a body kick as Cavalcanti lands a jab. Silva lands more leg kicks before they trade punches. They trade and Silva lands. They separate and Cavalcanti lands more to end the round. 10-9 Cavalcanti.

They trade leg kicks before Cavalcanti lands a right hand and they briefly clinch but break. Cavalcanti pressing forward as Silva lands a body kick. Silva lands a leg kick. Cavalcanti lands a big combo. They clinch against the fence and Cavalcanti lands some knees. Silva lands some knees and they separate. Silva with a leg kick. Silva with a body kick. Silva lands a leg kick and Cavalcanti lands a combination. They trade in close range. Cavalcanti lands some big shots and pressures late. 10-9 Cavalcanti, 20-18 Cavalcanti.

They trade in close range to start round three as Cavalcanti lands a right hand. Silva shoots for a takedown, but Cavalcanti defends and lands a left hand. Cavalcanti with a straight left hand. Silva looking for a takedown against the fence. They separate and Cavalcanti lands some leg kicks and a jumping knee. They trade leg kicks. Cavalcanti connects with a right hand. Silva lands a jab. Cavalcanti lands some punches as Silva tries to grab her head. Cavalcanti lands a body kick and a left hand and Silva lands a counter combination. Cavalcanti lands a pair of big right hands. Cavalcanti lands a left hand and Silva with a backfist. 10-9 Cavalcanti, 30-27 Cavalcanti.

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

> Bantamweights- Ricky Simon (22-6, 10-5 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (20-5, 9-4 UFC)

Barcelos with a quick leg kick. Barcelos lands a pair of uppercuts and a heavy leg kick. Barcelos gets a brief takedown but Simon gets up and lands some big shots against the fence that hurt Barcelos. They break apart and both land heavy punches. Barcelos drops down and scores a takedown. Simon scrambles and reverses to the top and lands several hammerfists. Simon landing to the body from inside the guard. They get to their feet. Simon lands a jab. Barcelos lands a big right hand. Simon with a high kick. Barcelos lands a combination. Barcelos fakes a takedown and lands an elbow. 10-9 Simon.

Simon lands a jab and Barcelos lands a combination. Simon lands a step-in knee. Simon lands a right hand. Barcelos connects with a hard right hand. Barcelos lands a knee against the fence as Simon looks for a takedown. They break apart after both land while clinched. Simon lands a right hand. Barcelos scores a takedown but Simon is able to immediately get up. Simon lands a jab. Simon with an uppercut. Barcelos lands a combination. Simon with a leg kick as Barcelos lands. Barcelos works the jab and lands an uppercut. Simon with a left hook. Barcelos lands a combination. Simon lands a jab. They trade kicks late. 10-9 Barcelos, 19-19.

Barcelos lands a combo. Simon with a short uppercut and Barcelos lands a leg kick. Simon shoots for a takedown but Barcelos sprawls and defends. Barcelos lands a leg kick. Barcelos with a right hand as both are looking for openings. Barcelos lands a right hand. Barcelos with a combination. They trade in close range. Barcelos lands a leg kick. Barcelos lands a solid combination. Simon is starting to bleed a little. Barcelos lands a high kick then a combo. Simon lands a right hand. Barcelos lands to the body. Barcelos lands a knee as they trade inside the pocket. Both landing big shots at the end. 10-9 Barcelos, 29-28 Barcelos.

Fight Result- Raoni Barcelos def. Ricky Simon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Hyder Amil (11-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Jamall Emmers (21-8, 4-4 UFC)

They trade kicks early and timeout is called after Amil lands a groin strike. They get back going and are trading inside the pocket. Emmers clips Amil with a right hand as Amil was rushing in. Emmers scores a takedown and has the back as they scramble up and they separate. They are both landing as Emmers is circling away and Amil is pressuring. Amil lands a big combination. They trade in close range as Amil connects and Emmers scores a takedown. They get right up. Amil with some heavy punches. They both land in a brief clinch and return to the center. Amil with a flurry. Emmers lands a heavy right hand. 10-9 Amil.

Amil landing punches early as Emmers is circling around. Amil lands another groin strike and timeout is called again. They get back going and Emmers lands a combo. Amil is landing and Emmers drops down and scores a brief takedown. He has the back as they stand. They both land as they separate and Emmers scores another takedown. Emmers is working from inside the guard, though Amil is being active on the bottom. Emmers lands to the body and head. Emmers is looking for an arm-triangle choke. He lets go but continues to control and land from the top. Amil with a few elbows from the bottom. 10-9 Emmers, 19-19.

They trade and Emmers scores a takedown right away. Emmers is dragging Amil around on the mat and has back control. Emmers is looking for a choke but uses it to keep top position as he goes into the half-guard. Emmers went for the choke again but ends up taking Amil’s back. He gets back to the mount and lands to the body. Emmers dominating from the top. Emmers landing punches from the back. Amil is able to get to his feet, but Emmers has back controland gets it back down. Emmers is threatening with the arm-triangle choke but gets the mount and starts landing instead. Amil tries to get up but Emmers keeps him down and is landing from the mount. Emmers looks for a late choke but time runs out. 10-8 Emmers, 29-27 Emmers.

Fight Result- Jamall Emmers def. Hyder Amil by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Middleweights- Christian Leroy Duncan (12-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. Marco Tulio (14-1, 2-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Duncan lands a spinning elbow. They clinch against the fence and Tulio lands a knee. Tulio scores a takedown. They get up and Tulio has back control. Tulio has a cut open from an elbow from Duncan and they separate. They trade and Tulio lands a body kick. They tie up against the fence. Duncan reverses position and lands some shoulder strikes. They separate and Duncan tries a spin attack and Tulio scores a takedown and is in side control. Duncan scrambles out and has the back of Tulio and takes him down and is in side control. Duncan has the back and lands some elbows and punches. 10-9 Duncan.

They trade kicks and Duncan lands some side kicks. Duncan is looking to land more punches as Tulio lands some leg kicks. Tulio lands a body kick and a left hand. Duncan tags Tulio with some punches against the fence and makes Tulio stumble after a right hand. Tulio connected against the fence and they separate, but clinch right back up. Duncan has control and lands a knee before they separate again. Tulio lands as Duncan comes in. Duncan rocks Tulio with a spinning back fist. Duncan then drops Tulio with a punch and a follow-up shot knocks Tulio out cold! What a finish from Duncan!

Fight Result- Christian Leroy Duncan def. Marco Tulio by knockout (punch) at 3:20 of Round 2

> Lightweights*- Chris Padilla (16-6, 3-0 UFC) vs. Ismael Bonfim (20-5, 2-2 UFC)

*Bonfim missed weight by five pounds

Padilla comes forward but is backed up after Bonfim lands against the fence. Bonfim lands a combo as Padilla is covering up. Bonfim lands a leg kick. Bonfim with a jab. Padilla lands a right hand. Bonfim lands a leg kick. Padilla with a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. Both are landing knees as Padilla has the advantage. Padilla with several more knees. They scramble and Bonfim lands some shots late that hurt Padilla briefly. 10-9 Bonfim.

Padilla lands a leg kick. Padilla with some leg kicks as Bonfim lands a pair of right hands. Bonfim lands some big combos, mixing to the body and head. Padilla lands some leg kicks. Bonfim with another combo landing to the body. Bonfim just misses a spinning elbow. Padilla lands some leg kicks and Bonfim throws some to the body. Bonfim working the jab. Bonfim with a left hand and Padilla lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a combination. Padilla lands a combo. Padilla lands a right hand and Bonfim lands to the body. Padilla lands a right hand to the body then a knee to the body followed by one to the head. Padilla pressuring Bonfim and Bonfim looks for a takedown. Padilla lands a knee and a pair of elbows. Bonfim falls to the ground and Padilla lands from the top. Bonfim is attacking the leg. Padilla landing big punches from the top. Bonfim is gassed and not defending well. Padilla with big left hands from the back and it is stopped! What a finish from Padilla!

Fight Result- Chris Padilla def. Ismael Bonfim by TKO (punches) at 4:30 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Muslim Salikhov (22-5, 9-4 UFC) vs. Uros Medic (11-3, 5-3 UFC)

Salikhov lands some leg kicks. They kick at the same time as Salikhov lands a right hand. Medic lands a high kick. Medic then drops Salikhov with a left hand and starts landing while standing and it is stopped! What a finish by Medic!

Fight Result- Uros Medic def. Muslim Salikhov by TKO (punches) at 1:03 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Matt Schnell (17-9 1 NC, 7-7 1 NC) vs. Joseph Morales (13-2, 2-2 UFC)

Schnell with a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Morales with a high kick as Schnell connects with a left hand. Schnell scores a takedown. Morales is able to sweep to the top and gets to side control. Morales with some short elbows from side control. Morales is attacking the arm and looking for a kimura. Morales has the crucifix. Schnell spins and Morales locks in a guillotine choke and Schnell taps! Morales picks up the big win.

Fight Result- Joseph Morales def. Matt Schnell by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:54 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #14 Gabriel Bonfim (18-1, 5-1 UFC) vs. Randy Brown (20-6, 14-6 UFC)

Brown working the jab and push kick. Bonfim lands a calf kick. Bonfim with another calf kick and then another one. Brown with a push kick but Bonfim lands another leg kick. They trade kicks. Bonfim lands a jab and follows with a heavy leg kick. Brown with a jab and Bonfim lands a knee. Bonfim with another leg kick then lands a left hand. Bonfim with more leg kicks. Bonfim lands a head kick. Brown lands a combo. Bonfim with another calf kick. He lands an inside leg kick. Brown with a heavy leg kick. Bonfim with another leg kick. Timeout is called for an eye poke. They get back going and Brown lands a jab. 10-9 Bonfim.

They trade inside the pocket as Brown lands a decent combination. Bonfim works the jab. Bonfim with a leg kick and they trade in close range. Brown lands to the body. Bonfim with a pair of low kicks and lands a right hand. Bonfim with a pair of calf kicks. Bonfim lands a big knee and Brown goes down and Bonfim slips to the mat at the same time. Mark Smith immediately jumps in and stops it as Brown looked out. Brown is getting up and protesting but he did look really stunned. Big finish for Bonfim.

Fight Result- Gabriel Bonfim def. Randy Brown by knockout (knee) at 1:40 of Round 2

UFC on ESPN+ 121 live results: Steve Garcia vs. David Onama

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The UFC kicks off a busy month of November as the Octagon returns home inside of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 121.

The main event is a battle of ranked featherweights each competing in their first main event as 12th-ranked Steve Garcia takes on 13th-ranked David Onama. Garcia comes in riding a six-fight win streak, last beating Calvin Kattar in July. Onama enters the fight on the heels of four consecutive wins with his last coming over Giga Chikadze in April.

The co-main event sees top ten heavyweights square off as Waldo Cortes-Acosta takes on Ante Delija. Also on the main card is a welterweight bout pitting Jeremiah Wells against Themba Gorimbo; a battle of featherweight prospects as Isaac Dulgarian takes on Yadier del Valle; and a welterweight slugfest between Charles Radtke and Daniel Frunza.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Talita Alencar (6-1-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (15-3, 3-2 UFC)

They trade to start as Carnelossi lands a left hook. Alencar lands a body kick as Carnelossi fires in a combo. Alencar forces it against the fence as they clinch. Carnelossi lands a right hand as they break. They trade against the fence and Alencar circles away. Alencar lands a combination. Carnelossi looks for a takedown against the fence. Carnelossi with some punches as she’s pressuring Alencar against the fence. They trade knees as they take turns reversing position. Alencar gets a brief takedown as Carnelossi gets up. Alencar lands an elbow as they separate. They clinch back up with Carnelossi in control and she lands some knees. Alencar gets a takedown and Carnelossi is throwing upkicks. Alencar gets on top and lands to end the round. 10-9 Alencar.

They come out trading punches and leg kicks as Carnelossi is being aggressive to start the second. They trade punches. Carnelossi chasing Alencar around and landing. Alencar lands a high kick. They trade leg kicks. Alencar lands a right hand, and Carnelossi fires back a right hand and a leg kick. Carnelossi lands more heavy leg kicks. Carnelossi is taking over on the feet. Alencar rocks Carnelossi with a right hand and lands a big knee and gets Carnelossi down to the mat. Alencar has head control as they scramble. Alencar is looking for a crucifix position as Carnelossi is trying to break the grip. Alencar lands a few elbows and they go to the mat. Alencar lands from the back. Alencar has the back late and a choke locked in but Carnelossi survives. Wow. 10-9 Alencar, 20-18 Alencar.

Carnelossi pushing forward and they both land. Alencar lands a jab. Carnelossi landing with more volume as Alencar is tired. Carnelossi throws a kick and Alencar grabs the leg and scores a takedown. Alencar is working to get the top as Carnelossi is attacking a foot. Alencar controlling on the ground and landing to the body. Alencar has the back against the fence. Alencar locks in a rear-naked choke and it forces Carnelossi to tap late in the fight.

Fight Result- Talita Alencar def. Ariane Carnelossi by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:36 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Phil Rowe (11-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Seokhyeon Ko (12-2, 1-0 UFC)

Ko with some early leg kicks and Rowe fires back one. Ko lands a left hand and scores a takedown. Ko controlling and lands some elbows from the half-guard. Ko gets inside the full guard of Rowe and then starts landing as he has the back on the mat. They stand and Ko is able to get Rowe back to the mat. Ko with some short elbows from the top. He continues to land some more. Ko with a few more. 10-9 Ko.

Rowe lands a right hand and Ko hurts him with a left hand. Rowe backs up to the fence and Ko grabs a leg and scores a takedown. Ko is working from side control with short shots and looks to take the mount, but only gets to the half-guard. Ko with lots of pressure and punches and elbows from the top. Ko landing lots of punches and elbows from the top. Ko looking for the mount but he keeps on top and keeps smothering Rowe. 10-9 Ko, 20-18 Ko.

They trade leg kicks. Ko lands another and Rowe lands a right hand. Ko scores a takedown and lands some big elbows from the top. Rowe is trying to escape from the top but Ko is keeping him pinned. Ko is mixing elbows and punches and even lands some knees when Rowe tries to scramble out. Rowe attacks a leg but Ko is defending and lands some elbows. They stand and Ko pressues it against the fence and lands some knees. 10-9 Ko, 30-27 Ko.

Fight Result- Seokhyeon Ko def. Phil Rowe by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Alice Ardelean (10-7, 1-2 UFC) vs. Montserrat Conejo Ruiz (10-4, 1-3 UFC)

Ardelean pushes forward and they trade leg kicks as both land punches. Ardelean with a right hand to the body as they trade in close range. Ruiz is landng and connects with a few left hands. Ardelean is landing in close range. Ruiz lands a left hand but eats a combo from Ardelean. Ardelean lands a combo but eats a combo from Ruiz. Ruiz initiates a clinch, but nothing much happens as they separate. Ardelean lands as Ruiz charges forward. Ardelean jumps on the back late and has control. 10-9 Ardelean.

Ardelean lands a high kick. They trade inside the pocket. Ardelean lands a combination and is getting the better of the volume. Ruiz looks for a takedown but Ardelean defends and Ardelean lands inside the pocket. They trade kicks and Ardelean lands a right hand. They clinch for a moment but break. Ardelean is pressuring Ruiz and lands, though Ruiz lands some. Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Ardelean defends it. Ardelean working to the head and body. Ruiz lands a left hand but Ardelean fires back a combination. Ardelean with a jab that Ruiz is walking right into. Ardelean pulling ahead even more with far more volume. 10-9 Ardelean, 20-18 Ardelean.

They trade to start the third as Ardelean is pressing forward and Ruiz is throwing punches that aren’t connecting. Ardelean lands a body kick and they clinch up. Ruiz has good position but Ardelean is scrambling out and Ardelean lands. Ardelean with a pair of jabs. They trade inside the pocket and Ardelean lands better but Ruiz connects with a left hand. They trade leg kicks. They trade combs and Ruiz lands short kicks. Ardelean lands inside the pocket. Ardelean hurts Ruiz with a right hand. Ruiz gets a late takedown. 10-9 Ardelean, 30-27 Ardelean.

Fight Result- Alice Ardelean def. Montserrat Ruiz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #3 Ketlen Vieira (15-4, 9-4 UFC) vs. #4 Norma Dumont (12-2, 8-2 UFC)

Vieira lands a heavy leg kick and Dumont returns one of her own. They trade leg kicks and Vieira attacks the body. They trade inside the pocket. Dumont lands a leg kick. Vieira lands a leg kick. They trade and Dumont lands a left hand. Both land some more punches. They trade leg kicks. Dumont with a heavy leg kick. She lands another. Vieira shoots for a takedown and gets it and has the back. She flattens Dumont down and looks for an arm-triangle choke. She has it locked in but Dumont is able to fight it off and survive. 10-9 Vieira.

Dumont comes forward and lands a body kick. Vieira with a right hand. Dumont lands a leg kick. Dumont lands a jab. Vieira lands a body shot. Dumont with a combo. Dumont with a heavy leg kick as they trade inside the pocket. Vieira lands a leg kick. They trade kicks. Dumont lands a combination. They clinch up and Dumont lands a knee before they separate. Vieira lands a takedown. Vieira working inside the guard of Dumont. Vieira working from the top as she lands some left hands. Vieira now attacking the neck for an arm-triangle choke. She lets go and is controlling in the half-guard. Vieira with some body shots. 10-9 Vieira, 20-18 Vieira.

Dumont lands two right hands and Vieira circles away. Dumont with a combo and they clinch against the fence. Dumont has an overhook on and lands some knees, but Vieira is pressuring and has been able to land some knees. They separate and Dumont lands and Vieira is firing back. Dumont is pressuring. Dumont with a right hand to the body. Dumont lands a combo. Vieira lands a right hand. Dumont lands a right hand and a leg kick. Dumont with a late combo and Vieira lands a big right hand. 10-9 Dumont, 29-28 Vieira.

Fight Result- Norma Dumont def. Ketlen Vieira by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Donte Johnson (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Sedriques Dumas (10-3 1 NC, 3-3 1 NC UFC)

Dumas lands a front kick and scores a takedown. Dumas is leaning on Johnson but there isn’t much action is going on. Johnson gets up and Dumas has the leg. Johnson with some hammerfists and he escapes and grabs body control. Johnson gets a big slam takedown despite Dumas trying to grab the fence. They scramble up and Johnson has control along the fence. Dumas lands a knee. They separate. Dumas tries to spin but Johnson gets a takedown and has the back as they stand. They break as Johnson lands. Dumas keeps spinning. Johnson lands a right hand and Dumas shoots, but Johnson ends up on top. Johnson with a big elbow. 10-9 Johnson.

Dumas lands a body kick as Johnson lands a left hand. Dumas shoots for a takedown but Johnson defends and then scores a takedown. Johnson is attacking the neck and lands some short punches. Johnson stands and lands as Dumas lands a rolling kick. Johnson grabs the neck and locks in a choke and Dumas immediately taps.

Fight Result- Donte Johnson def. Sedriques Dumas by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:25 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Timmy Cuamba (9-3, 1-2 UFC) vs. ChangHo Lee (11-1, 2-0 UFC)

Cuamba lands a right hand as Lee lands a leg kick and Lee starts looking for a takedown against the fence. Lee has the back and drags it down. They stand with Lee on Cuamba’s back. Lee landing right hands from the back. Cuamba is fighting the hands as Lee is hitting him and Lee is looking for an opening. Lee controls from the back until the end as he takes Cuamba down. 10-9 Lee.

Cuamba lands a leg kick and tries a flying knee, but Lee grabs the body and is looking for a takedown. Cuamba has the neck and is looking to roll for a choke. Lee escape. Cuamba lands a right hand but Lee is able to clip him with a left hook. Lee lands and scores a takedown. Cuamba looking for a choke from the bottom. He lets go. They scramble up and Lee has control. Lee gets it down but Cuamba reverses it to the feet and they separate. Lee lands a left hook. Cuamba lands a right hand. Lee drops down for a takedown against the fence. Cuamba defends as they scramble and break. Lee lands a left hand as Cuamba lands a spinning elbow. Cuamba with a pair of knees. Cuamba scores a takedown and has the back. Cuamba has the hooks in and looks for a choke. 10-9 Cuamba, 19-19.

Lee works the jab and Cuamba looks for a takedown, but Lee defends it. They separate and Cuamba lands a body kick but slips to the mat, and Lee jumps on the back. Lee is attacking the arm but Cuamba is able to shake himself free. Cuamba is attacking the ankle and staying on top as Lee is trying to scramble up. They get to their feet and Cuamba lands a knee before scoring a takedown. Cuamba has back control with the body triangle locked on. Cuamba is squeezing as the fight ends. 10-9 Cuamba, 29-28 Cuamba.

Fight Result- Timmy Cuamba def. ChangHo Lee by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Billy Elekana (8-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Kevin Christian (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Elekana lands a front kick. Christian lands a leg kick. He lands another. Elekana fires back a leg kick. Christian with a body kick. He lands another. He lands an inside leg kick. Elekana drops Christian with a big left hand and starts lading from the top. Elekana grabs the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Christian was tapping where the referee couldn’t see and he eventually goes out and the fight is all over! What a finish by Elekana!

Fight Result- Billy Elekana def. Kevin Christian by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:33 of Round 1

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> 130-pound Catchweights- Allan Nascimento (21-6, 3-1 UFC) vs. Cody Durden (17-8-1, 6-6-1 UFC)

Durden lands a right hand. They trade jabs. Nascimento throws a kick and Durden grabs it and takes him down, but they stand. Durden lands a jab. Nascimento with a calf kick. He lands another leg kick. Nascimento with a leg kick as Durden works the jab. Nascimento with a pair of leg kicks. Durden lands a body kick. They trade punches. Durden lands a leg kick. Durden lands a right hand and then one to the body. Durden lands again and lands a leg kick. They trade and Nascimento is back landing leg kicks. They trade inside the pocket. Nascimento with some front kicks. Durden lands a right hand. They trade heavy leg kicks. Nascimento with a left hand. 10-9 Durden.

Nascimento attacking with kicks as they trade punches in close range. They trade and Nascimento lands some knees and more leg kicks. Durden lands a right hand. Nascimento with more leg kicks as he works the jab. Durden also working the jab. Nascimento continues to fire leg kicks in there but eats a heavy right hand combination from Durden. They trade near the fence. Durden lands a right hand. Nascimento hurts Durden with a punch and then locks in a guillotine choke. He has Durden in trouble as Durden is trying to spin out but Durden taps! Nascimento picks up the win.

Fight Result- Allan Nascimento def. Cody Durden by submission (anaconda choke) at 3:13 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Charles Radtke (10-5, 3-2 UFC) vs. Daniel Frunza (9-3, 0-1 UFC)

Radtke lands a leg kick. Radtke lands a high kick. They trade inside the pocket as Radtke lands an uppercut. Radtke scores a takedown and has the back with a hook in. Radtke lands some big punches from the back and Frunza is covering up. Radtke has the body triangle locked on and is landing before he locks in a choke. Frunza is trying to fight it but the choke is in deep. Frunza was able to fight it off. Both landing punches now. Radtke landing more. 10-9 Radtke.

Frunza lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence. Radtke has the body lock and is able to foot sweep and get Frunza down to the mat. Radtke gets inside the guard and starts landing as Frunza is trying to defend from the bottom. Radtke with some elbows from the top. Frunza is cut open on the bottom. Radtke with punches to the head and body. Radtke with more heavy shots from the top from side control. 10-9 Radtke, 20-18 Radtke.

They trade and Radtke scores a takedown. Radtke landing from the half-guard with some heavy left hands. Radtke in total control from the top as he continues to land and gets top mount and half back mount. Frunza is doing nothing on the bottom and gets warned for grabbing the fence. Radtke has the back with the body triangle locked on. Radtke locks in a rear-naked choke and it is in deep and Frunza taps.

Fight Result- Charles Radtke def. Daniel Frunza by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:29 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Isaac Dulgarian (7-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Yadier del Valle (9-0, 1-0 UFC)

Dulgarian looks for a takedown but del Valle sprawls and gets the back. del Valle has the body triangle locked on and is looking for a choke. Dulgarian is trying to roll out and del Valle starts landing punches. del Valle flattens Dulgarian out and is landing big punches. del Valle locks in a rear-naked choke. Dulgarian is trying to fight it off. del Valle is working for the choke. It is in deep. Dulgarian is trying to fight it off but he ends up tapping. Big finish from del Valle!

Fight Result- Yadier del Valle def. Isaac Dulgarian by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:41 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Jeremiah Wells (12-4-1, 4-2 UFC) vs. Themba Gorimbo (14-5, 4-2 UFC)

Gorimbo lands a right hand and scores a takedown. They scramble and Gorimbo has the back on the feet. Wells is defending and they scramble to the ground with Gorimbo in full mount. Gorimbo with some right hands from the top. Wells gives up his back. They get to their feet and Wells looks for a takedown, but Gorimbo counters and ends up on top in the half-guard. They scramble up, but Gorimbo is able to get it back down. They end up getting back to their feet and remain tied up. Wells gets a late takedown. 10-9 Gorimbo.

Gorimbo lands a body kick. Gorimbo scores a takedown and works inside the guard. They scramble up and Wells has the neck standing but ends up letting go. They trade and Wells lands a left hand. Wells scores a takedown and is working from the top as he lands to the body and has neck control. Wells gets the mount but Gorimbo is able to reverse to the top and end the round on top. 10-9 Wells, 19-19.

They trade body kicks and Wells lands a right hand. Gorimbo gets a takedown and Wells has the neck and is looking for a choke, but Gorimbo is being patient in trying to escape. Gorimbo gets his neck out and is in the top half-guard and looking for an arm-triangle choke. Wells slips out and they go to the fence and scramble to the feet. Wells looks for a takedown and is able to score. Wells is looking for an arm-triangle choke. Wells lets go and has the back. Gorimbo is trying to scramble out but Wells is maintaining control. Wells gets side control and is landing punches and elbows. Wells with more short elbows from the top. 10-9 Wells, 29-28 Wells.

Fight Result- Jeremiah Wells def. Themba Gorimbo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #6 Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-2, 7-2 UFC) vs. #9 Ante Delija (26-6, 1-0 UFC)

Delija lands some leg kicks while Cortes-Acosta lands to the body. Delija looks for a takedown against the fence, but Cortes-Acosta reverses position and pushes Delija against the fence. They separate and Delija pushes it against the fence, but they separate. They start swinging big shots and Delija lands some big shots and is teeing off on Cortes-Acosta and lots of shots end it for Delija! Cortes-Acosta is claiming he was poked in the eye before the finish and referee Mark Smith is calling for a replay. The replay shows an eye poke and this fight is going to continue. They get back going and Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick. Cortes-Acosta drops Delija and lands some hammerfists and it is all over! What a turn of events!

Fight Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ante Delija by TKO (punches) at 3:59 of Round 1

> Featherweights- #12 Steve Garcia (18-5, 7-2 UFC) vs. #13 David Onama (14-2, 6-2 UFC)

Garcia lands a combo and Onama lands a left hand. Garcia with a double jab. Garcia lands a couple of big left hands and Onama is backing away. Garcia lands a left hand as Onama lands a short right hand. Garcia continues to land left hands and Onama lands a jab, but Garcia lands a pair of combinations. Garcia with another left hand. Garcia lands a left hand. Garcia lands a left hand and Onama goes down but gets up, though he’s on wobbly legs. Garcia starts teeing off and Onama is hurt and backing up and Garcia is looking for the finish. Garcia continues to land and Onama goes to the mat and some follow-up shots end it. What a finish from Garcia!

Fight Result- Steve Garcia def. David Onama by TKO (punches) at 3:34 of Round 1