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UFC 302 live results: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier lightweight title fight

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC kicks off a busy five-event month of June with tonight’s UFC 302 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, also the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, defends against former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated bout. Makhachev enters his third title defense on a 13-fight win streak, while Poirier looks to stamp a Hall of Fame career by becoming an undisputed UFC champion.

The co-main event will also be a five-round bout as former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland battles former title challenger Paulo Costa. Strickland returns for the first time since losing the his title to Dricus Du Plessis in January while Costa is also looking to get back into the win column.

The main card will featured a middleweight bout pitting Kevin Holland against Michal Oleksiejczuk, and a pair of welterweight fights as Niko Price takes on Alex Morono while Randy Brown fights Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.

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>Flyweights*- Mitch Raposo (9-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Andre Lima (8-0, 1-0 UFC)

*Lima missed weight by four pounds

Lima lands a leg kick before they start feeling each other out. Lima lands two more hard leg kicks. Raposo with a left hand. Lima with another leg kick and Raposo lands a couple of quick punches. Lima with two more leg kicks as he’s mixing which legs he attacks. Lima lands a knee up the middle to Raposo’s body then lands a leg kick. Lima with more leg kicks. Lima with another leg kick. He lands another that spins Raposo around. Raposo unable to connect much and Lima lands a hard body kick. Raposo lands a right hand. Lima with another leg kick then a high body kick. 10-9 Lima.

Lima pressing forward but misses a couple of kick attempts as Raposo misses a right hand. Lima with a high kick. They trade punches. Lima with a leg kick. Raposo with a right hand to the body. They trade and we have a timeout for an eye poke. They quickly get back to action and Raposo lands a left hook. Lima back to landing leg kicks. Lima with more leg kicks and there might have been another eye poke but timeout isn’t called. Raposo is able to get a takedown but Lima gets up, though he grabbed the fence. 10-9 Lima, 20-18 Lima.

Lima lands a leg kick. Raposo lands a straight right hand. Lima with a leg kick and Raposo lands a combo, but Lima was covering up. Lima with a hard body kick. Lima lands another body kick. Lima lands a stiff jab. Lima with a leg kick. Raposo lands a combination. Lima lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Lima with a leg kick and Raposo goes to the mat for a brief moment. They trade late. 10-9 Lima, 30-27 Lima.

Official Result- Andre Lima def. Mitch Raposo by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

>Women’s Bantamweights- Ailin Perez (9-2, 2-1 UFC) vs. Joselyne Edwards (13-5, 4-3 UFC)

They trade kicks and Perez looks for a takedown but they clinch against the fence. Edwards with a knee to the body and Perez is able to get a headlock takedown. They get to their feet and Perez lands a knee on the way up. Perez gets it back down. Edwards reverses and sweeps to the top. Perez reverses back to the top and then they start rolling and reversing before Perez ends up back on top. They get to their feet but Perez is able to get it back down. Perez with an elbow from the top. Edwards reverses back to the top. 10-9 Perez.

They trade to start. Perez looks for a takedown but Edwards grabs the neck. She looks for a guillotine choke but uses it as defense to end up on top on the ground. Edwards lands to the body. Edwards with a headbutt from the top and there is a timeout. They get back to action and Perez drops Edwards with a spinning back fist. Edwards gets up and they clinch. Perez gets a takedown and looks for an armbar but Edwards escapes and ends up on top inside the guard of Perez. Edwards ends the round on top. 10-9 Perez, 20-18 Perez.

Edwards lands a body kick. Edwards lands a right hand and they clinch. They’re battling for position against the fence. Perez gets a takedown but they get right to their feet and separate. Perez with a leg kick and Edwards lands an uppercut to the body. They trade leg kicks and Perez gets a late takedown. 10-9 Perez, 30-27 Perez.

Official Result- Ailin Perez def. Joselyne Edwards by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

>Welterweights- Mickey Gall (7-5, 6-5 UFC) vs. Bassil Hafez (8-4-1, 0-1 UFC)

Hafez lands a right hand. Hafez with a leg kick. Gall lands a left hand. Hafez lands an overhand right. Hafez lands a big right hand and follows with a left hook. Hafez with another right hand. Gall with a right hand to the body. Gall lands a jab. Hafez with a jab and a left hook followed by a right hand. Hafez with a left hook and leg kick. Hafez with a combination. Gall tags Hafez with a right hand. Gall lands a combo after Hafez taunts him. 10-9 Hafez.

Gall lands a jab. Hafez with a right hand. Gall lands a right hand. Gall with a body kick. Hafez clips Gall with a left hand and Gall is circling around. Hafez with a high kick. They both miss on winding punches. They trade right hands. Gall lands a right hand to the body followed by a jab. Gall scores a brief takedown before Hafez scrambles up. Gall lands a double jab then a big right hand. Hafez gets a late takedown but stands right up and lands two leg kicks. Close round. 10-9 Gall, 19-19.

Hafez lands a jab. Hafez with a right hand. Gall lands two right hands as Hafez misses a spinning back fist. Gall lands a big combination ending with a hard right hand. Hafez lands a big right hand. Hafez hurts Gall with a punch. Gall then drops Hafez with a right hand but he gets right up. Gall gets a takedown. They get right up. Hafez with a left hook. They trade hard punches. Hafez goes for a takedown and Gall has the neck but Hafez completes the takedown and is on top. They stand and Gall hurts Hafez with two big right hands. They trade and Gall lands some big right hands. Hafez gets a takedown. They get to their feet and trade big punches. Fun fight. 10-9 Gall, 29-28 Gall.

Official Result- Bassil Hafez def. Mickey Gall by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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>Welterweights- Phil Rowe (10-4, 3-2 UFC) vs. Jake Matthews (19-7, 12-7 UFC)

Matthews with some early leg kicks and lands a pair of right hands. They trade against the fence. Rowe lands a right hand and a leg kick. Matthews with a jab then a leg kick. Rowe lands a right hand. They trade against the fence and Matthews lands a big left hook. Rowe with a body kick. Matthews lands a combo. Rowe lands to the body. Rowe with a jab. There’s a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Matthews lands a combo. Rowe lands a knee and eats a big right hand from Matthews. Rowe slips to the mat and Matthews gets on top and lands before ending the round there. 10-9 Matthews.

Matthews lands a leg kick. He lands another after some short punches. Matthews lands a flurry while they were tied up and Rowe is hurt. Rowe lands a jab and a right hand as he has recovered. They trade in close range. Rowe with a leg kick. Matthews lands a pair of right hands. Rowe lands a knee after Matthews lands inside the pocket. Matthews with a jab. Matthews works to the body and Rowe lands a right hand. Matthews with a left hook. 10-9 Matthews, 20-18 Matthews.

Both throwing and Rowe shoots for a takedown but Matthews defends and gets his own takedown. Rowe is able to reverse to the top. Both are battling for position on the mat. Rowe looking to take the back but Matthews escapes and is in side control on top. Matthews gets the mount and is landing and threatened with an arm-triangle choke attempt. Matthews gets back to the half-guard. They try to scramble at the end. 10-9 Matthews, 30-27 Matthews.

Official Result- Jake Matthews def. Phil Rowe by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

>Lightweights- Grant Dawson (20-2-1, 8-1-1 UFC) vs. Joe Solecki (13-4, 5-2 UFC)

Dawson gets an immediate takedown. Solecki has neck control and is looking for a guillotine choke. Dawson is trying to roll out but it is in tight. Dawson is able to pop his head out. Dawson controlling from the top. There isn’t much action happening on the mat as Dawson is looking to establish top control. Dawson lands some punches. Solecki cuts Dawson open with an elbow from the bottom but Dawson still in full control on top. Dawson with more punches from the top. 10-9 Dawson.

They trade to start the second. Dawson gets Solecki to the fence and scores a takedown. Dawson in control from the top and landing as he’s bleeding all over Solecki. Solecki is doing nothing from the bottom as Dawson is in total control. Dawson with big shots from the top. Dawson with more big ground and pound from the top. 10-9 Dawson, 20-18 Dawson.

There’s an immediate groin strike on Dawson but they get right back to action. Dawson backs Solecki up to the fence and gets a takedown. Dawson controlling from the top and landing as he has Solecki pinned down. Dawson continuing to land from the top and this is a boring fight as he was in complete control. 10-9 Dawson, 30-27 Dawson.

Official Result- Grant Dawson def. Joe Solecki by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

>Heavyweights- #7 Jailton Almeida (20-3, 6-1 UFC) vs. #13 Alexandr Romanov (16-2, 5-2 UFC)

Romanov with a leg kick and Almeida scores a takedown. Almeida works to the back and looks for a rear-naked choke. He looks to have it in and Romanov taps! Almeida gets the first finish on the night as he bounces back into the win column.

Official Result- Jailton Almeida def. Alexandr Romanov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:27 of Round 1

>Middleweights- Cesar Almeida (5-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Roman Kopylov (12-3, 4-3 UFC)

They trade kicks to start. Kopylov lands a pair of jabs followed by a left hand. Almeida with a leg kick. Almeida lands a jab. Almeida with a pair of leg kicks. Kopylov puts Almeida down with a takedown but lets him right up. Kopylov lands a massive left hand. Almeida lands a body kick and a right hand. Kopylov scores with a kick to the body then gets a takedown. They get up and Kopylov lands a pair of right hands as they break. Almeida lands a leg kick. Kopylov drops Almeida with a left hand and starts landing hammerfists before standing and Almeida is ordered to his feet. Almeida lands two kicks before Kopylov gets another takedown right into side control. 10-9 Kopylov.

They trade kicks. Almeida lands a few kicks. Almeida lands a left hand. Kopylov looks for a takedown but Almeida defends and lands to the body. Kopylov with a combination. Kopylov looking for a takedown but Almeida defending as he is pushed to the fence. They separate. Kopylov lands some punches. They tie up and Almeida lands some dirty boxing before pushing away. Kopylov gets a takedown and is in side control. Kopylov inside the guard of Almeida and controlling. Both with short punches. 10-9 Kopylov, 20-18 Kopylov.

Almeida lands a leg kick. Kopylov with a high kick and a left hand. Almeida lands a knee in a tie-up. Kopylov with a left hand then a jab before he gets a takedown. Kopylov landing from the top as Herb Dean is warning them to work. Almeida with an elbow from the bottom. They are stood up by Herb Dean. Kopylov with a body kick. Almeida lands a right hand and Kopylov is able to get another takedown. Kopylov stands and gets back into side control. 10-9 Kopylov, 30-27 Kopylov.

Official Result- Roman Kopylov def. Cesar Almeida by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

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>Welterweights- Randy Brown (18-5, 12-5 UFC) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (24-7-1, 10-3-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Brown with a leg kick then a right hand. Brown lands a body kick and Zaleski counters with a leg kick. Brown lands a jab. Brown with a leg kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke and the referee gave Zaleski no time to recover. Brown poked Zaleski in the eye again and the referee said to just fight. Brown now landing at will. Zaleski starts just throwing and gets Brown to the mat for a brief moment. Brown with a side kick. Zaleski lands a leg kick. Zaleski with a spin kick to the body. Brown lands a massive knee late. 10-9 Brown.

Zaleski lands a big right hand and tries to land a flurry and grabs Brown against the fence. Zaleski drags Brown to the mat and has the back. Zaleski keeping control from the back and is working for a choke. He has an arm under the chin and Zaleski is squeezing. It is above the chin but Zaleski is still squeezing. Brown with some back punches. Zaleski lets go but is trying to readjust. Zaleski with some punches from the back. Brown is able to spin out and takes Zaleski’s back. Brown with some punches and he looks for a choke but Zaleski is out of it. Brown with an elbow as he mounts a late comeback. 10-9 Zaleski, 19-19.

Zaleski with a leg kick. There is another timeout for an eye poke by Brown. They get back to action and Brown lands a jab. Zaleski with a pair of leg kicks and just misses a wheel kick. They both land leg kicks and Brown just grazes with an uppercut. Brown lands a big knee and it opened a big cut on Zaleski. Brown with a stiff jab and Zaleski looks for a takedown. Brown defending and lands an elbow. Brown with some short uppercuts. They separate. Brown lands a right hand and Zaleski grabs the back and scores a takedown. Zaleski looks for a choke but not much time is left. Brown with some left hands. 10-9 Brown, 29-28 Brown.

Official Result- Randy Brown def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

>Welterweights- Niko Price (15-7 2 NC, 7-7 2 NC UFC) vs. Alex Morono (24-9 1 NC, 13-6 1 NC UFC)

They trade jabs. Price lands a jab. Morono with a leg kick. Morono lands a right hand. He lands another. Morono lands a leg kick and Price lands a right hand as Morono was tripped up and fell to the mat. Morono has Price is a crucifix type position and they scramble to their feet. Morono jumps on the back of Price and drags it down. Price reverses to the top and they stand. Morono lands a pair of right hands. Price with a leg kick. Morono lands a spin kick then a combination. Morono working the jab and lands a right hand. Price with a knee. 10-9 Morono.

Both are throwing wildly and neither landing until Price connects with a right hand. Morono then lands a right hand. They’re both landing punches but neither is pulling ahead. Morono lands a solid right hand. Price stuns Morono with a right hand and then scores a takedown. Price lands from the top. Morono tries to reverse and get to the feet but Price remains on top and continues to land some hammerfists. They get to their feet. Price lands a back elbow. Price looks for a takedown but Morono drops down with the neck controlled. Price ends the round with some elbows. 10-9 Price, 19-19.

Price landing to start the third. Morono lands a right hand. Price with a right hand. Price lands an inside leg kick. Both throwing sloppy strikes and not really landing. Morono lands a jab. Price landing more but this is really sloppy. Price then lands a big uppercut and gets an easy takedown. They get to their feet. Morono lands a right hand but he is completely gassed out. Price lands a body kick then a right hand. Price landing a flurry late as he scores with a right hand. 10-9 Price, 29-28 Price.

Official Result- Niko Price def. Alex Morono by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

>Middleweights- #15 WW Kevin Holland (25-11 1 NC, 12-8 1 NC UFC) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-7 1 NC, 7-5 1 NC UFC)

Oleksiejczuk lands a left hand. They trade right hands. Oleksiejczuk drops Holland with a left hand while Holland was throwing a kick. Holland looks for an armbar as Oleksiejczuk gets on top. It is in deep and Holland is cranking. Holland has it in tight and Oleksiejczuk’s arm snaps. He doesn’t tap but Herb Dean finally stops it.

Official Result- Kevin Holland def. Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (armbar) at 1:34 of Round 1

>Middleweights- #1 Sean Strickland (28-6, 15-6 UFC) vs. #7 Paulo Costa (14-3, 6-3 UFC)

Costa with a leg kick and then another. He lands another. Strickland marching forward throwing small front kicks but Costa is still tagging him. Costa with a left hook and lands a leg kick. Strickland’s lead leg is already red. Strickland has landed a lot to the body. Costa with a leg kick. Strickland with more pressure as he keeps throwing front teet kicks to the body. Costa lands a body kick and Strickland grabs the leg and lands a right hand. Costa was off balance and went to the mat but got right up. Strickland continuing to pressure with front kicks. Close round. 10-9 Strickland.

Costa with a leg kick. Strickland pressuring still with front kicks. Costa with a hard leg kick. He lands two more leg kicks. Strickland with a jab and a right hand. Costa with a leg kick. Strickland still pressuring with teet kicks. Costa with a hard leg kick. Costa with a wheel kick. Costa lands then Strickland lands and Costa slips to the mat for a second. Costa with a leg kick. 10-9 Strickland, 20-18 Strickland.

Costa with a jab to the body. They trade leg kicks. Costa with a left hand to the body then a front kick to the body. Strickland with a combination. Costa lands a leg kick that was checked by Strickland. Strickland lands a combination. Costa lands a right hand. Costa with a leg kick and Strickland lands a right hand. Strickland continuing to land with more volume and lands a big uppercut late. 10-9 Strickland, 30-27 Strickland.

Strickland with some kicks as he is pressing forward. Costa lands a leg kick and his leg is hurt from them being checked by Strickland. Strickland coming forward and landing front kicks. Costa with a left hook to the body and they trade front kicks to the body. Costa with some body and leg kicks. Costa lands another kick. Costa with a body punch and a leg kick then a jab. Costa with another leg kick. Strickland with a flurry in close range. 10-9 Strickland, 40-36 Strickland.

Costa with a jab to the body. Costa with a leg kick then a right hand. Costa with a leg kick then a body kick and Strickland lands a right hand. Costa trying to keep Strickland at distance with some front kicks. Strickland lands a jab. Costa lands a jab. Strickland with some jabs then a right hand. Strickland with a flurry and drops Costa with a head kick late and then lands another head kick with a strong close to the round. 10-9 Strickland, 50-45 Strickland.

Official Result- Sean Strickland def. Paulo Costa by split decision (46-49, 50-45, 49-46)

>UFC Lightweight Championship- C Islam Makhachev (25-1, 14-1 UFC) vs. #3 Dustin Poirier (30-8 1 NC, 22-7 1 NC UFC)

Poirier lands a jab. Makhachev lands and shoots for a takedown and gets Poirier down to the mat. Makhachev controlling from the top. He looks for a kimura but Poirier rolls out. Makhachev is able to get the back of Poirier. Makhachev with a punch from the back as he is covering Poirier’s mouth. Makhachev trying to find the choke but Poirier showing great defense. Poirier with a few back punches. Poirier survives the round. 10-9 Makhachev.

Poirier with a leg kick. Makhachev goes right for the takedown but Poirier is able to stay on his feet as they separate. Makhachev lands a knee. Makhachev shoots for a takedown but Poirier slips away. Poirier lands a jab. Makhachev with a jab. Makhachev pushes Poirier against the fence looking for a takedown. Poirier reverses position. Poirier with an uppercut as they’re clinched and he lands to the body before they break. They clinch and Poirier lands a right hand. Poirier with a left hand. They trade and clinch. Makhachev looking for the takedown and gets it late as he ends the round on top. 10-9 Makhachev, 20-18 Makhachev.

Makhachev lands a knee as both threw punches. Makhachev lands another knee as they clinch and Makhachev pushes it to the fence. Makhachev gets it down and has the back of Poirier. Makhachev moves to the mount and is looking to trap an arm. Poirier slips under and gets to his feet. Poirier lands a jab. Makhachev lands a combo. Both are landing. Poirier lands a jab. Both land late. 10-9 Makhachev, 30-27 Makhachev.

Makhachev lands a right hand to the body. They trade to the head and Poirier lands to the body. Poirier stuffs a takedown attempt from Makhachev. Poirier lands a jab. Poirier stuffs another takedown attempt. Makhachev with a pair of right hands. Makhachev lands a left hand. Makhachev drags Poirier down after they clinch and Makhachev has the back as they’re on the knees. Poirier switches and gets out and starts landing against the fence. Poirier with a flurry to the body. Makhachev is cut open but lands an uppercut. Makhachev with a combo. Makhachev shoots for a takedown and Poirier is defending by landing. Poirier had the neck late. 10-9 Poirier, 39-37 Makhachev.

Poirier lands a jab. Makhachev with a combo. Poirier with a calf kick. Makhachev tries for a takedown but Poirier defends and lands as they break. Poirier lands to the body. Poirier lands a big left hand. Makhachev tries for a takedown and they scramble ad Makhachev looks for the neck. Makhachev looking for a D’Arce choke. Poirier taps! Makhachev gets the late submission to retain the title.

Official Result- Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier by submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:42 of Round 5 to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 99 live results: Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Action inside the Octagon is back inside of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the UFC closes out the month of May with UFC On ESPN+ 99.

The main event will be a five-round battle in the featherweight division as Edson Barboza takes on Lerone Murphy. Barboza comes into this fight having won two straight bouts over Billy Quarantillo and Sodiq Yusuff, while Murphy enters his first main event without having ever suffered a loss, with 13 wins and a draw on his record.

The rest of the main card sees a pair of welterweight battles as Khaos Williams takes on Carlston Harris and Themba Gorimbo takes on Ramiz Brahimaj; a bantamweight fight pitting Adrian Yanez against Vinicius Salvador; and a battle of ranked strawweights as Luana Pinheiro meets Angela Hill.

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-Women’s Strawweights- Vanessa Demopoulos (10-5, 4-2 UFC) vs. Emily Ducote (13-8, 2-2 UFC)

Demopoulos with a leg kick and both land some punches before Demopoulos lands a pair of leg kicks. They trade in close range and Demopoulos with another leg kick. They trade leg kicks and Ducote lands a left hook. Demopoulos with a big right hand then follows with a leg kick. They trade. Demopoulos with a body shot then lands a combo as Ducote lands a right hand. Ducote with a leg kick and Demopoulos lands a right hand. Demopoulos with a right hand and then Ducote wobbles her with a right hand. Ducote lands a leg kick. Demopoulos with a combo. She then lands a quick flurry. They both land body kicks. Demopoulos with a combination. Demopoulos with an overhand right. Ducote lands a nice right hand. Demopoulos lands to the body. 10-9 Demopoulos.

Demopoulos throwing and chasing Ducote around the Octagon. Demopoulos pressuring and lands a right hand followed by a jab. Demopoulos lands but Ducote lands a counter right hand. Demopoulos with a head kick and is landing with more volume. They’re trading and Demopoulos lands a body kick. Demopoulos continuing to land with more volume. Ducote lands a right hand. Demopoulos landing and Ducote landing counters. Demopoulos with a right hand. 10-9 Demopoulos, 20-18 Demopoulos.

Demopoulos lands a leg kick and both trade punches. Demopoulos with a big right hand. Ducote with a left hook followed by a right hand. Ducote with a quick combination and a right hand. Ducote lands a leg kick. Demopoulos wobbles Ducote with a right hand. Demopoulos with some follow-up punches as she continues to land a right hand. Ducote is landing with more volume but Demopoulos is landing the more impactful blows. Ducote lands a left hook then a combo. Demopoulos then lands. Ducote lands a right hand. Ducote with a high kick. Ducote with a leg kick. Demopoulos lands a right hand. Demopoulos shoots for a takedown but Ducote ends up on top. Ducote ends the fight landing from the top. Close fights. 10-9 Ducote, 29-28 Demopoulos.

Official Result- Vanessa Demopoulos def. Emily Ducote by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

-Bantamweights- Alatengheili (16-9-2, 4-2-1 UFC) vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (8-3, 1-2 UFC)

Rodrigues with a body kick. Rodrigues trips Heili up with a leg kick then grabs his neck as Heili was getting up. Heili is able to get a takedown and lands some from inside the guard of Rodrigues. Heili still pressuring and landing from the top but Rodrigues is throwing from the bottom. Heili continuing to land punches to the head and body. Heili lands and Rodrigues lands an illegal kick at the end of the round. 10-9 Heili.

Rodrigues with a spin kick. Rodrigues landing calf kicks. Heili lands to the body. Rodrigues with a combo. They both land on the feet. Rodrigues with a flying knee. Both land hard punches and Rodrigues with a leg kick. Heili lands then grabs a single leg and scores a takedown. Rodrigues with some short punches from the bottom. Heili continues to control from the top and lands some. Close round. 10-9 Heili, 20-18 Heili.

Both land to start the third and Rodrigues lands a big right hand. Rodrigues with a body kick. Rodrigues with a head kick. Heili with a left hook to the body. Rodrigues lands a right hand and a leg kick. Rodrigues with a spin kick and they trade right hands. Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Heili defends and scores a takedown of his own. Heili pressuring and mixing to the head and body from the top as Rodrigues lands some shots from the bottom. 10-9 Heili, 30-27 Heili.

Official Result- Alatengheili def. Kleydson Rodrigues by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

-Women’s Strawweights- Piera Rodriguez (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (14-3, 2-2 UFC)

Rodriguez rushes in and both connect. They both connect inside the pocket. Carnelossi with a leg kick. Rodriguez with a combo and Carnelossi lands a right hand at the end of the exchange. Rodriguez lands to the body as she looks for a takedown, but Carnelossi lands in the clinch as they break. Carnelossi lands a pair of right hands. Rodriguez connects as she rushes in but Carnelossi lands a flurry as Rodriguez was circling away. Rodriguez with a combination. Rodriguez scores a takedown and is in side control. Both landing on the mat. Rodriguez stands and lands a pair of leg kicks. She gets back on top and lands a final flurry. 10-9 Rodriguez.

They trade to start the second before clinching. Rodriguez lands a pair of knees and pushes Carnelossi to the fence. Rodriguez landing punches and knees against the fence. Carnelossi lands a couple of knees. Rodriguez with a knee to the body then the head. They separate and Rodriguez lands a flurry and scores a takedown. Rodriguez lands a headbutt on the mat and a timeout is called. Carnelossi is down and seems hurt as it was the second time Rodriguez had landed a headbutt in the fight. Carnelossi is almost at her five minutes on the timeout clock. Carnelossi is unable to continue so the fight has been stopped.

Official Result- Ariane Carnelossi def. Piera Rodriguez by disqualification (illegal headbutt) at 3:16 of Round 2

-Middleweights- Abus Magomedov (25-6-1, 1-2 UFC) vs. Warlley Alves (14-7, 8-7 UFC)

Alves throwing early and Magomedov retreats before they tie up against the fence. Magomedov trips Alves down to the mat and has the neck as they get to the feet, then he lets go and lands a knee. Magomedov with an elbow as they break. Magomedov with a front kick and lands a counter left hand. Magomedov with a jab. Alves swings and Magomedov grabs the back and gets it down. Magomedov with some punches and gets to the half-guard of Alves. Magomedov landing and they scramble up but Magomedov is able to get it back to the mat. Magomedov lands from side control. 10-9 Magomedov.

Magomedov pressing forward. Alves lands a leg kick. They trade and Alves gets a body lock and pushes it to the fence. Magomedov gets it to the ground as he takes the back. Magomedov looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. Alves is able to get out of it but is now eating punches from Magomedov. Magomedov landing lots of left hands. Magomedov gets the mount and is still landing while trying to set up a choke. Magomedov with some elbows and Alves is cut open. Magomedov with more shots from the top. 10-8 Magomedov, 20-17 Magomedov.

Both look to land after Alves slips early and they clinch. Alves lands a right hand as they break. Alves lands a body kick but Magomedov is able to get the back and scores a takedown. Magomedov gets on top and is landing as Alves grabs the neck. Magomedov gets the back and is trying to find a choke. He almost has a rear-naked choke locked in but Alves escapes. Alves spins but it lets Magomedov get the mount and he lands. Magomedov with a big elbow from the top. Alves looks for a guillotine choke but Magomedov escapes and stands at the end. 10-9 Magomedov, 30-26 Magomedov.

Official Result- Abus Magomedov def. Warlley Alves by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

-Women’s Bantamweights- Tamires Vidal (7-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Melissa Gatto (8-2-2, 2-2 UFC)

Vidal with a leg kick as Gatto lands a right hand. Gatto lands to the body. Gatto with a combination. Gatto scores a takedown and Vidal grabs the neck. Gatto is landing to the body as she’s trying to get her neck free. Vidal isn’t doing anything except holding the neck. Gatto lands more to the body and escapes. Gatto is in the half-guard and controlling. Gatto gets the mount and lands a lot of punches and some elbows to the shoulders. Gatto with lots of shots from the top and lands a pair of nasty elbows. Gatto with more elbows. 10-9 Gatto.

Gatto landing to the body early on as Vidal lands a few punches. Gatto lands a right hand. Vidal swings big but doesn’t really connect before they clinch. They briefly break and Vidal swings before they clinch back up. Gatto lands a knee. Vidal with a knee. Gatto has the body lock and scores a takedown. Gatto with some left hands from the back. She gets the hooks around the back. Gatto then gets the mount and lands body punches. Vidal can’t do anything on the bottom. Gatto gets an armbar locked in late but time runs out. 10-9 Gatto, 20-18 Gatto.

They’re landing to start the third as Gatto is landing punches. Gatto lands a body punch and Vidal is hurt and turns her back. Gatto starts to land more and the fight is stopped as Vidal is still hurt.

Official Result- Melissa Gatto def. Tamires Vidal by TKO (punches) at :37 of Round 3

-Light Heavyweights- Oumar Sy (9-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Tuco Tokkos (10-3, 0-0 UFC)

Tokkos with some kicks to start. Sy looks for the takedown and is able to get it. Sy gets the back and is looking to set up a choke. Sy controlling from the back and keeps Tokkos down on the mat. Sy gets the hooks in and locks in a rear-naked choke and it is in tight. Tokkos taps and it is all over as Sy picks up the dominant win in an excellent debut.

Official Result- Oumar Sy def. Tuco Tokkos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:43 of Round 1

-Lightweights- Victor Martinez (13-5, 0-1 UFC) vs. Tom Nolan (6-1, 0-1 UFC)

Nolan with a body kick then a leg kick then back to the body. Martinez lands a combination. They trade leg kicks. Nolan with a body kick and they trade leg kicks. Nolan with a step-in knee. Nolan with a body kick followed by a left hand. Nolan with another knee to the body. Nolan with more body kicks. Nolan lands some more kicks and follows it with punches but Martinez lands a counter right hand that drops Nolan. Martinez with an elbow and Nolan lands an elbow and Martinez is cut open and they get to their feet. Nolan lands a big knee to the body and Martinez goes down to the mat and Nolan ends it with some follow-up punches. Big comeback from some adversity for Nolan to pick up the win.

Official Result- Tom Nolan def. Victor Martinez by TKO (strikes) at 3:50 of Round 1

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-Women’s Strawweights- #9 Luana Pinheiro (11-2, 3-1 UFC) vs. #12 Angela Hill (16-13, 11-13 UFC)

No one has landed anything inside the first minute. Pinheiro lands a leg kick. Hill lands a left hook. Hill lands a right hand. Hill with a jab and Pinheiro lands a right hand. Pinheiro shoots for a takedown but Hill defends. They trade left hooks at the same time. Pinheiro lands a jab and Hill lands a right hand. They tie up and Pinheiro tries for a throw takedown but Hill defends and pushes it to the fence in the clinch. Pinheiro jumps guard and Hill gets it down as Pinheiro attacks the neck. Hill stands and is looking to get on top of Pinheiro but Pinheiro is throwing upkicks. Hill gets on top and lands a right hand and stands. Hill with a right hand from the top and gets another late takedown. 10-9 Hill.

Pinheiro lands a right hand as Hill scores with an uppercut. Pinheiro with a spinning back fist. Pinheiro working the jab. Pinheiro goes for a hip throw and Hill is able to get the back against the fence. Hill with a left hand. Pinheiro with a knee. Hill with a knee and they separate. Hill lands a body kick. Hill with a jab. Hill with a left hook. Hill with a jab and Pinheiro backs up and stumbles down but lands an uppercut on the way up. Hill with a leg kick. Pinheiro shoots for a takedown but Hill grabs the neck to defend, but Pinheiro breaks free. Pinheiro tries a takedown but it is stuffed and Hill lands a kick. Hill with a combo to the head and body. Hill grabs the neck and drags it down and has a mounted guillotine choke locked in and Pinheiro taps! Hill with an upset win by submission!

Official Result- Angela Hill def. Luana Pinheiro by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:12 of Round 2

-Bantamweights- Adrian Yanez (16-5, 5-2 UFC) vs. Vinicius Salvador (14-6, 0-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Yanez lands a left hook. Salvador lands a left hand. Salvador with a heavy body kick and Yanez lands a leg kick. Yanez with a leg kick. Yanez lands a left hand. Yanez drops Salvador with a big right hand and gets on top and starts landing lots of punches. Yanez keeps landing and it is stopped! What a finish by Yanez!

Official Result- Adrian Yanez def. Vinicius Salvador by TKO (punches) at 2:47 of Round 1

-Welterweights- Themba Gorimbo (12-4, 2-1 UFC) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (10-4, 2-2 UFC)

Gorimbo with a front kick and Brahimaj grabs him and they clinch along the fence. Gorimbo gets on top as the fight goes to the mat. They work to the fence and get to their feet. Brahimaj with a knee. They battle for position along the fence. They continue to reverse position. Brahimaj tries a trip but Gorimbo reverses and ends up on top. Gorimbo with pressure and lands some short knees. They remain tied up as the round ends. 10-9 Gorimbo.

Gorimbo with a leg kick. He lands another and they tie up along the fence. Gorimbo with some knees. Gorimbo gets it down to the mat. They scramble up but Gorimbo has the body lock and gets it back down, but they scramble back up. Gorimbo still in control along the fence and lands some more knees. Brahimaj tries to trip it down from the back but Gorimbo gets back on top. They stand and Gorimbo still in clinch control. Gorimbo trips it back down. Gorimbo has body control. 10-9 Gorimbo, 20-18 Gorimbo.

Gorimbo with a right hand and leg kick. Gorimbo grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. They trade knees and Gorimbo lands some more solid knees. Brahimaj trying hard for the takedown but has had no success. Gorimbo reverses out. Gorimbo with more knees. He lands some more. Gorimbo keeping it tied up. Gorimbo with knees and a few right hands. Brahimaj tries a trip but Gorimbo gets it down right into the mount. Gorimbo moves to the back. They stand and Gorimbo gets it back down and they stand at the end. 10-9 Gorimbo, 30-27 Gorimbo.

Official Result- Thema Gorimbo def. Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

-Welterweights- Khaos Williams (14-3, 5-2 UFC) vs. Carlston Harris (19-5, 4-1 UFC)

Harris with an inside leg kick. They trade as Harris lands a right hand. Williams with a leg kick as Harris lands a right hand. Both not quite connecting. Harris lands a right hand then Williams lands a big right hand as a counter and drops Harris and it is all over! Williams with a big knockout win!

Official Result- Khaos Williams def. Carlston Harris by knockout (punch) at 1:30 of Round 1

-Featherweights- #12 Edson Barboza (24-11, 18-11 UFC) vs. Lerone Murphy (13-0-1, 5-0-1 UFC)

Barboza blocks a high kick from Murphy. They trade jabs. We have a brief timeout for a groin strike. They get back going and trade punches. Barboza with a heavy leg kick. They trade punches. Murphy with a jab as Barboza is landing leg kicks. Murphy lands a few nice right hands. Murphy lands a right hand. Barboza with a big leg kick. Murphy lands a leg kick and is finding a home for the jab. Murphy lands a right hand and a body kick. Barboza with a jab. Barboza lands a right hand. He tries to land a knee and slips to the mat. Murphy gets on top and lands and Barboza lands a late upkick in a wild end to the round. 10-9 Murphy.

Murphy with a spin kick. Murphy lands a combo ending with a nice right hand. Barboza with a leg kick. Murphy lands a combination. Barboza with a leg kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Barboza with a leg kick then a jab. Barboza with another leg kick. Murphy with another big right hand and Barboza was wobbled a little. Murphy chasing Barboza down and is landing. They tie up against the fence and Murphy has the back and lands some knees. Murphy with some punches and they separate late. 10-9 Murphy, 20-18 Murphy.

Murphy lands a right hand. He lands another. They trade right hands. Murphy lands a combination. Barboza with a leg kick. Barboza with a big body kick. Murphy with a combo. Murphy pressuring and lands a one-two combo before going for a takedown. They separate and Murphy chases Barboza down. Murphy with a high kick. Murphy kind of gets a sloppy takedown and has the back on the feet still chasing it. They separate and Murphy lands as Barboza stumbles back. Murphy with a lot of big punches as Barboza is in trouble. They clinch and Murphy lands an elbow. Barboza with a leg kick after they break. Murphy tries a takedown but Barboza defends. They stand and separate. Murphy with a spin kick. 10-9 Murphy, 30-27 Murphy.

Murphy lands a leg kick. Barboza with a leg kick. Murphy with a leg kick. Murphy lands a big right hand. Barboza with a body kick and Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy with a left hook. Barboza lands a body kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy works the jab and then lands a calf kick. Barboza with a calf kick then a body kick then a leg kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Barboza with a big spin kick to the body. Murphy lands a jab. Murphy with a leg kick. They trade jabs. Murphy landing some big punches. Murphy gets the back against the fence and lands some knees. They separate. 10-9 Murphy, 40-36 Murphy.

Murphy with an overhand right and a jab to the body. Barboza with a leg kick. Murphy grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. Barboza with a body kick. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy lands a body kick then a left hand. Murphy with some big punches. Murphy with a right hand then a sharp jab. Murphy continuing to land with lots of volume. Murphy with a high kick. Barboza lands to the body. Murphy lands to the body and scores a takedown. Murphy jumps on the back and Barboza is being warned to not grab the fence. They get to their feet and Murphy keeps control as the fight ends. 10-9 Murphy, 50-45 Murphy.

Official Result- Lerone Murphy def. Edson Barboza by unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN 56 live results: Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento

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The Octagon returns to The Gateway City for the first time since January 2018 with an exciting card as UFC On ESPN 56 takes place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

The main event sees long-time fan favorite heavyweight Derrick Lewis taking on Rodrigo Nascimento over five scheduled rounds. Lewis is looking to get back into the win column, while Nascimento competes in his first main event on a quest to extend his three-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, rising welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley gets his wish to fight in his hometown, but has a tough match-up against Nursulton Ruziboev, who has scored ten straight wins.

Also on the main card is a light heavyweight battle pitting Alonzo Menifield against Carlos Ulberg; a lightweight match-up between Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Rebecki; a featherweight battle between Alex Caceres and Sean Woodson; and a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and former Olympian Robelis Despaigne.

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>Women’s Flyweights- JJ Aldrich (13-6, 9-5 UFC) vs. Veronica Hardy (8-4-1, 3-4 UFC)

Nothing happens in the first minute before Aldrich lands a quick combo. Aldrich lands a jab. Hardy with a left hand and a leg kick. Aldrich lands a right hand. They clinch up and Aldrich pushes it against the fence. Aldrich with an elbow as they separate. Hardy lands a body kick and they tie up against the fence with Aldrich reversing position. Aldrich lands a knee. Aldrich has the back along the fence. They break apart. Hardy lands a leg kick. Hardy lands a left hand and then another. Aldrich rushes in and Hardy lands an elbow. 10-9 Hardy.

Hardy with a high kick. Hardy lands a left hand as they clinch and Aldrich lands a knee before they break. Aldrich lands a right hook. Hardy lands some kicks. Hardy with a pair of right hands. Aldrich lands a right hook as Hardy was rushing in. They tie up and Hardy with some dirty boxing as Aldrich lands some knees before they break. Aldrich pushes it to the fence in a clinch. Hardy tries to break it with some punches but Aldrich keeps it tied up. They break apart. Hardy with a leg kick. Hardy lands a jab. 10-9 Hardy, 20-18 Hardy.

Hardy lands a leg kick and they have an exchange in the pocket. Hardy with a leg kick as Aldrich lands a left hand. Hardy with a pair of leg kicks. Aldrich with a spin kick to the body. Hardy with a leg kick and Aldrich knocks Hardy down with a left hand, though it looked more like a stumble. Aldrich goes to the mat and Hardy looks for a reverse triangle choke. Aldrich with some body punches as she escapes. Hardy with some offense from the bottom as Aldrich gets side control and lands a knee. Aldrich with some left hands from the top. Aldrich with more pressure from the top and lands an elbow before they get to their feet at the end. 10-9 Aldrich, 29-28 Hardy.

Official Result- Veronica Hardy def. JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

>Flyweights- Charles Johnson (14-6, 3-4 UFC) vs. Jake Hadley (10-2, 2-2 UFC)

Hadley with a leg kick. Johnson lands a leg kick. Hadley with a left hook and leg kick. Hadley pressuring Johnson around the Octagon. Hadley briefly gets it down and has body control as they pop right up. They separate and trade leg kicks. They clinch and Hadley with an uppercut and knee before they break. Hadley with a pair of leg kicks. Johnson lands a leg kick. Johnson starting to land more inside the last minute. Hadley with a combination and leg kick. Close round. 10-9 Hadley.

Johnson with a high kick to start the second then lands a straight right hand. Johnson with a high kick then a low kick. Hadley is on his back foot. Hadley lands a left hand. They tie up for a moment. Johnson lands a nice combo. Hadley lands to the body against the fence then a body kick after they circle away. Johnson landing with more volume as he mixes to the body. Johnson with a leg kick as Hadley lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. They both land leg kicks. Johnson with a right hook. They trade near the center then Johnson drops Hadley with a big right hand. Johnson gets on top and lands but Hadley is able to scramble up. Hadley has the back as the round ends. 10-9 Johnson, 19-19.

Hadley pressing forward as Johnson is circling around. Hadley shoots for the takedown against the fence but Johnson defends and they separate. Johnson with a leg kick. Hadley lands a left hand. Johnson with a right hand. Hadley almost gets a takedown and has back control. Johnson with some elbows to the leg of Hadley. They break apart. Johnson lands a right hand. Hadley lands a left hand and we have a timeout for an eye poke but they quickly resume. Johnson lands a right hand. Hadley with a combination. Johnson with a combo. Hadley with a pair of left hands. They’re trading in close range. Hadley grabs a leg but Johnson showing good defense. They break. Johnson with a right hand and they both land. Close fight. 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Johnson.

Official Result- Charles Johnson def. Jake Hadley by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

>Welterweights- Billy Goff (9-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Trey Waters (8-1, 1-0 UFC)

They trade punches as Waters lands a leg kick. Goff lands a combo but is eating jabs from Waters as he’s rushing in. Goff with a pair of leg kicks. They clinch but break and Waters is still landing as Goff is coming forward. Waters with a combination. They clinch and Goff lands an elbow and a knee. They trade knees. They separate. Goff is cut open. Waters with a jab. Both land some solid punches as Goff was pressing forward. Goff gets it to the mat but they get up with Goff having the back. Waters is able to reverse position and Waters lands an illegal knee as Goff was down but it wasn’t called by the referee. Goff lands a combo that stuns Waters. Waters lands a right hand that hurts Goff but Goff keeps landing big punches. Waters with a big knee but Goff lands a big flurry in a wild end to the round. 10-9 Goff.

Waters lands a jab as Goff lands a pair of front kicks. Goff with some leg kicks and Waters lands a right hand. Goff with a body kick. Waters with some big right hands and Goff lands some solid shots as he’s pressing forward. Goff lands a big elbow followed by a knee and Waters lands a right hand. They trade right hands. Goff is landing as Waters is backing up. Goff lands a right hand. He lands another. Waters with a right hand and Goff lands a left hook. Waters with several big right hands. Goff is gassed out. Goff tries a desperate takedown and Waters has the neck with a standing guillotine choke locked in. They break. Goff lands a right hand. Waters with a pair of right hands and they trade late. 10-9 Waters, 19-19.

Goff with a leg kick and Waters lands a right hand. They tie up against the fence. Goff is looking for the takedown but Waters is defending. The pace has slowed down a lot. They are separated from the clinch against the fence. Goff with a leg kick then a body kick. Waters with a pair of right hands. Goff with a combo and a high kick. Goff with a combo. They trade in close range. Goff lands a right hand. Waters lands a right hand. They swing late. Close fight. 10-9 Goff, 29-28 Goff.

Official Result- Trey Waters def. Billy Goff by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

>Women’s Strawweights- #11 Tabatha Ricci (9-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. Tecia Pennington (13-6, 9-6 UFC)

Ricci comes out throwing a right hand. Pennington lands a right hand and then another. They trade right hands. They trade leg kicks. Ricci with an inside leg kick. Ricci with a jab. Pennington lands a left hand. Pennington lands a right hand. Ricci with a leg kick and Pennington rushes in with a combination. Pennington lands a right hand. They trade combinations. Both land when they get in close range. They trade leg kicks. Ricci lands a right hand. Pennington lands a right hand. They both land as they come forward. Pennington picking up the volume landed late. Ricci with a body kick. Pennington with a right hand. Ricci with a late takedown. 10-9 Pennington.

They trade inside the pocket. They trade leg kicks and Pennington lands a right hand. Ricci pushes it against the fence. Ricci trying hard for the takedown and is able to get it down for a brief moment but she keeps the pressure on against the fence. Ricci is still trying hard for the takedown but Pennington is defending. They separate. Both are landing when they get in range. Pennington lands as Ricci tried to tie it up. Both land. They tie up late. Close round. 10-9 Ricci, 19-19.

Ricci with an inside leg kick. Ricci with a leg kick. Pennington lands a right hand. Ricci with a right hand as she rushes in. Pennington lands a right hand and they clinch up. Ricci with a few knees against the fence. Pennington with some elbows as she’s defending the takedown attempt. They separate. Ricci lands a right hand. Pennington with a right hand and Ricci lands a body kick. They trade in close range and Ricci with a knee. Pennington with a combo. Pennington lands a right hand. Both landing in close range. Ricci tries for a takedown but Pennington reverses and they get up. Pennington gets a takedown but Ricci pops up and Pennington lands an elbow. 10-9 Pennington, 29-28 Pennington.

Official Result- Tabatha Ricci def. Tecia Pennington by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

>Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (15-6, 5-3 UFC) vs. Esteban Ribovics (12-1, 1-1 UFC)

They trade right away. Both land punches and McKinney with some body kicks. Both are throwing and Ribovics lands a massive head kick and McKinney goes out cold! What a brutal knockout by Ribovics!

Official Result-Esteban Ribovics def. Terrance McKinney by knockout (head kick) at :37 of Round 1

>Lightweights- Chase Hooper (13-3-1, 5-3 UFC) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (7-3-1, 2-2-1 UFC)

Borshchev with a combo to the body as Hooper was rushing. Hooper drops Borshchev with a left hand and Hooper jumps on the back and then gets the mount and is landing lots of punches. Hooper with lots of punches and some elbows from the top. Hooper gets the back and is looking for a choke. Hooper rolls back to the mount and continues to land big punches and some elbows. Big elbow from the top by Hooper. Hooper gets the half-guard. Hooper looks for an inverted triangle choke as Borshchev is trying to escape. Hooper looks for an ankle lock. Hooper with some elbows and Borshchev survives the round. 10-8 Hooper.

Hooper with a high kick and goes right for the takedown and kind of gets it. Borshchev tries to scramble out but Hooper keeps it down. Hooper gets the full mount and starts to land. Borshchev is trying to roll out but Hooper is keeping control from the mount. Hooper with tons of punches from the top. This fight could’ve been stopped at any point since it started. Hooper locks in a D’Arce choke and it is stopped by Keith Peterson as Borshchev protests that he didn’t tap. Absolute dominance from Hooper.

Official Result- Chase Hooper def. Viacheslav Borshchev by submission (D’Arce choke) at 3:00 of Round 2

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>Heavyweights- Waldo Cortes-Acosta (11-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Robelis Despaigne (5-0, 1-0 UFC)

Despaigne throwing big punches right away. He lands a kick and Cortes-Acosta is able to score a takedown. Cortes-Acosta with some body shots from the top and Despaigne lands an elbow. There isn’t much happening on the mat. Cortes-Acosta looking for a kimura. Cortes-Acosta lets go. Cortes-Acosta now lands from the top. They end the round there. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta.

Despaigne lands a body kick then a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Despaigne lands a body kick then a right hand. He lands a head kick. Cortes-Acosta gets the clinch. They separate and both connect. Despaigne with a leg kick then a body kick. He lands a combo against the fence. Cortes-Acosta lands a big uppercut. Cortes-Acosta gets the body lock. Cortes-Acosta gets the takedown right into mount. Cortes-Acosta with some ground-and-pound from the top. Cortes-Acosta with some hammerfists from the top. He ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta, 20-18 Cortes-Acosta.

Despaigne with a leg kick. He lands a jab as Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick. Despaigne with some leg kicks. They trade leg kicks. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. Despaigne lands a big right hand. He lands a leg kick. Cortes-Acosta looks for the takedown against the fence. Cortes-Acosta gets the takedown. Cortes-Acosta with lots of punches from the top that are connecting as Despaigne is doing nothing on the bottom. He ends the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta, 30-27 Cortes-Acosta.

Official Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Robelis Despaigne by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

>Featherweights- Alex Caceres (21-14 1 NC, 16-12 1 NC UFC) vs. Sean Woodson (11-1-1, 5-1-1 UFC)

Woodson with a leg kick and lands a jab. Woodson with a calf kick. They trade leg kicks. They trade more leg kicks. Caceres lands a left hand. Caceres misses as he was inside the pocket. Caceres with a left hand. Woodson lands a high kick. Caceres rushes in and lands some punches. Woodson with more calf kicks. Woodson lands a body kick then back to a leg kick. Caceres with a left hand and then a combination against the fence. We have a timeout for a groin strike but they get back to action. Caceres with a leg kick as Woodson lands a left hand. Woodson lands a left hand and a high kick. 10-9 Woodson.

Caceres with a Superman punch. They trade. Woodson with a body kick then lands a combination that wobbles Caceres. He recovers but Woodson lands a high kick. Caceres lands a left hand. Caceres lands to the body. Woodson lands a straight left hand. Caceres with a combination against the fence. Woodson with a body kick. Caceres lands a left hand. They are both throwing a lot but not a lot is connecting. Caceres is pressing forward and throwing more. Caceres pushes it to the fence but they separate. Caceres lands a left hand and a leg kick. Woodson lands a solid combination. Woodson with a right hand and a body kick. Close round. 10-9 Woodson, 20-18 Woodson.

Caceres lands a leg kick. Woodson with a pair of leg kicks. Woodson with a high kick. Caceres with a leg kick. Woodson lands a combination. Woodson with a nice right hand to the body. They trade kicks. Caceres with a flurry against the fence. They’re both landing equally. Caceres with a left hand. Caceres lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and Caceres lands to the body before they separate. Woodson connects with some solid punches. Caceres with a flurry of left hands. Caceres with a leg kick. Woodson with a high kick and a right hand. Caceres with a flurry late. Close fight. 10-9 Caceres, 29-28 Woodson.

Official Result- Sean Woodson def. Alex Caceres by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

>Lightweights- Diego Ferreira (18-5, 9-5 UFC) vs. Mateusz Rebecki (19-1, 3-0 UFC)

Rebecki coming out landing kicks then starts throwing punches with some landing. Rebecki lands a left hand. Rebecki lands another massive left hook that makes Ferreira stumble. Ferreira trying to circle away. Ferreira lands a left hand and a combo to the body. Rebecki with a leg kick. Ferreira comes forward with a flurry. Rebecki with a combination against the fence. Ferreira just misses a high kick. Ferreira with a combo. Rebecki connects with a right hook. Rebecki with a head kick. Ferreira with a body kick. Rebecki drops Ferreira with a left hand and starts landing hammerfists from the top. Rebecki working inside of Ferreira’s guard. 10-9 Rebecki.

Rebecki lands a leg kick. They trade and Rebecki lands a leg kick that trips Ferreira up but he stands and they swing. Rebecki with a right hand. Rebecki scores a takedown. Ferreira is able to push Rebecki off and they get to their feet. Ferreira with a high kick then a right hand. Ferreira lands a left hand. Ferreira with a combination. Ferreira starting to land with more volume as the round progresses. Rebecki is bleeding pretty good from his right eye. Ferreira with a high kick. Rebecki gets a takedown but Ferreira reverses and Ferreira gets a takedown and lands as he looks for a choke late. Big round for Ferreira. 10-9 Ferreira, 19-19.

Ferreira landing to start the third. They trade kicks. Ferreira with a right hand to the body. Ferreira with a combo then a high kick then attacks the body once again. Rebecki lands a left hand. Ferreira stuns Rebecki with a right hand. Ferreira lands a knee and continues to land to the body. Rebecki gets a takedown but Ferreira sprawls. Rebecki holding onto a leg. Ferreira landing and gets on top as he continues to land big punches. Ferreira with some punches and elbows from the top. They get to their feet. Ferreira lands to the body and gets a takedown right into mount. Ferreira with lots of big punches from the top and gets the late stoppage. What a comeback showing from Ferreira.

Official Result- Diego Ferreira def. Mateusz Rebecki by TKO (strikes) at 4:51 of Round 3

>Light Heavyweights- #11 Alonzo Menifield (15-3-1, 8-3-1 UFC) vs. Carlos Ulberg (9-1, 5-1 UFC)

They come out swinging and Ulberg clips Menifield and Menifield goes down but he gets up. Ulberg continues to swing heavy punches and lands a left hook that drops Menifield and it is all over! What a quick finish from Ulberg!

Official Result- Carlos Ulberg def. Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) at :12 of Round 1

>Welterweights- #11 Joaquin Buckley (18-6, 8-4 UFC) vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (34-8-2, 2-0 UFC)

Both looking for openings. Ruziboev lands a leg kick and Buckley lands to the body. Ruziboev lands a jumping knee and Buckley gets a takedown. Buckley lands and they stand. They have a wild exchange and Buckley is able to score another takedown. They stand after Buckley lands. Buckley with a leg kick. Ruziboev with a body kick. Ruziboev lands a right hand. 10-9 Buckley.

Buckley lands a leg kick as Ruziboev lands a right hand. Buckley gets a takedown. He lands but they get back to their feet. Buckley lands a body kick. Buckley lands a combo. Ruziboev lands a jumping knee. Buckley with a side kick to the body. Ruziboev lands a body kick. Buckley lands a right hand and is able to score a takedown. Buckley with some right hands from the top. 10-9 Buckley, 20-18 Buckley.

Ruziboev with a leg kick. Ruziboev lands a right hand. Buckley lands a combo and then a left hand sends Ruziboev down to the mat. Buckley gets on top and Ruziboev may have landed an illegal upkick as they scramble up. Ruziboev with a pair of body kicks. Buckley lands a right hand as Ruziboev slips to the mat. Buckley gets the mount and starts landing punches from the top. Big right hands from the top by Buckley. Buckley landing lots of punches from the top. Ruziboev is able to reverse to the top and lands but Buckley reverses back to side control and lands some elbows and right hands. Ruziboev gets Buckley back inside of his guard. Buckley landing and Ruziboev landed an illegal kick on the mat. Timeout is called and they restart on the feet. Ruziboev lands a right hand. 10-9 Buckley, 30-27 Buckley.

Official Result- Joaquin Buckley def. Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)

>Heavyweights- #12 Derrick Lewis (27-12 1 NC, 18-10 UFC) vs. #15 Rodrigo Nascimento (11-1 1 NC, 4-1 1 NC UFC)

Lewis with a high kick and they clinch with both landing dirty boxing. They go against the fence. Lewis gets a trip takedown but they get right back up. Nascimento lands a knee as Lewis is pressuring. They separate. Lewis with a jump kick then a right hand. They clinch and Lewis with more dirty boxing. Nascimento scores a takedown. Nascimento landing from the top. He continues to land from inside the guard. Nascimento goes to the mount but Lewis is able to reverse position. 10-9 Nascimento.

Lewis with a left hand. Lewis lands a big flurry and they clinch against the fence. Nascimento reverses position. Lewis gets the underhook and reverses and lands a knee. They separate. They trade and Lewis with a big uppercut as they clinch. Lewis with some big punches as they break. He keeps swinging big and Nascimento is able to clinch it back up. Lewis lands an elbow. Lewis with another big elbow and big punches as they separate. Lewis tried a trip and gives up his back as Nascimento almost gets the hooks in. Nascimento lands from the top. Close round. 10-9 Lewis, 19-19.

Lewis with a jumping switch kick. Lewis lands a massive right hand and Nascimento falls face first to the mat. Lewis starts landing from the top and gets the finish! Lewis takes off his shorts and starts celebrating and takes out his cup and everything has gone nuts as Lewis gets the big win.

Official Result- Derrick Lewis def. Rodrigo Nascimento by TKO (punches) at :49 of Round 3

UFC 301 live results: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo returns

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The Octagon returns to Brazil this weekend for the UFC’s next pay-per-view offering as UFC 301 takes place inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

In the main event, the UFC Flyweight Championship is on the line as champion Alexandre Pantoja makes his second title defense against fast-rising challenger Steve Erceg. Pantoja is coming off a title defense against Brandon Royval in December and has won five straight fights. Erceg gets a title shot after less than a year on the UFC roster, having won eleven straight fights and three straight inside the Octagon.

In the co-main event, former UFC Featherweight Champion and UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo comes out of retirement to battle Jonathan Martinez in a bantamweight bout. Also on the main card is a light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Vitor Petrino, and a pair of middleweight fights as Michel Pereira takes on Ihor Potieria, and Paul Craig battles Caio Borralho.

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> Flyweights- Alessandro Costa (13-4, 1-2 UFC) vs. Kevin Borjas (9-2, 0-1 UFC)

Costa lands a leg kick then a quick combination. Costa with another leg kick. Borjas lands a jab. Costa with a combo ending with a right hand, then lands a leg kick. Costa shoots for a takedown but they clinch for a second and Costa lands an elbow on the break. They trade combinations. Borjas lands a jab. Borjas lands a nice right hand but Costa fires back with a flurry. Costa lands a left hook that hurts Borjas. Borjas recovers and lands a flying knee. Costa with an elbow late. 10-9 Costa.

Costa lands a jab and a leg kick. Costa hurts Borjas with a leg kick and Borjas starts limping. Costa lands several leg kicks and Borjas goes to the mat and Costa gets on top and starts landing. They get to their feet and Costa drops Borjas with another leg kick and starts teeing off from the top. Borjas is working from the bottom but Costa gets the mount and lands an elbow before taking the back. Costa continues to land and it is stopped! Big finish from Costa!

Official Result- Alessandro Costa def. Kevin Borjas by TKO (strikes) at 1:35 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Ismael Bonfim (19-4, 1-1 UFC) vs. Vinc Pichel (14-3, 7-3 UFC)

Bonfim with an inside leg kick. Pichel lands a leg kick. Bonfim with a leg kick. Bonfim with a pair of inside leg kicks. Bonfim lands a right hand. Bonfim with a leg kick then a right hand. Pichel with a calf kick. Pichel lands a jab. Pichel lands a leg kick and follows with a right hand. Bonfim lands an overhand right. Bonfim with a pair of leg kicks. Bonfim lands a left hook to the body. Bonfim with another hook to the body then they trade punches and leg kicks. Bonfim with another leg kick. Bonfim lands a right hand followed by a head kick. Pichel lands a leg kick but eats a counter combo from Bonfim. Bonfim with a flurry of jabs. Bonfim jumps for a guillotine late but Pichel escapes. 10-9 Bonfim.

Bonfim with a quick combo. Bonfim lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a left hand then a hard right hand. Pichel with a leg kick. Bonfim with a combo. Pichel lands a leg kick. Bonfim hurts Pichel with a body punch and just misses a flying knee. Bonfim landing the jab and Pichel lands a leg kick. Bonfim with a right hand. Bonfim with a combo then lands a left hand to the body. Bonfim with two left hooks. Bonfim lands a right hand. Bonfim lands and slips to the mat late. 10-9 Bonfim, 20-18 Bonfim.

Pichel with a leg kick. Bonfim lands a combination and Pichel lands a right hand. Bonfim with a right hand. They trade with Bonfim landing more and we have a brief timeout for a fence grab by Pichel. Bonfim hurts Pichel with a left hook. Bonfim landing in response as he lands a flying knee and a flurry. Bonfim with a big flurry as he continues to hurt Pichel to the body. Bonfim scores a takedown. Bonfim lands from the top but they scramble up and trade in the clinch at the end. 10-9 Bonfim, 30-27 Bonfim.

Official Result- Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Flyweights- Dione Barbosa (6-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ernesta Kareckaite (5-0-1, 0-0 UFC)

Barbosa with a body kick. Barbosa lands a right hand that stuns Kareckaite. Barbosa with another leg kick. Barbosa shoots for a takedown and puts it against the fence before getting it down. Barbosa gets the back and locks in a choke but Kareckaite gets her neck free. Barbosa landing from the back. Barbosa still with back control. Barbosa attacking the arm. Time runs out on the round. 10-9 Barbosa.

Barbosa lands a right hand. Barbosa hurts Kareckaite with a short elbow. Barbosa shoots for a takedown against the fence. They separate. Barbosa with a jab then a leg kick before she scores a takedown. Kareckaite escapes to her feet and lands some leg kicks as Barbosa is on her back. Barbosa is ordered to her feet. Kareckaite lands a right hand. Kareckaite gets a takedown but Barbosa is able to scramble for a leg lock. Barbosa is able to get the back of Kareckaite. Kareckaite spins into the guard of Barbosa and ends the round there. 10-9 Kareckaite, 19-19.

Kareckaite lands a leg kick. Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Kareckaite sprawls and lands a high kick as they get to their feet. Kareckaite lands a right hand. Barbosa shoots for a takedown and Kareckaite defends, but Barbosa lands a right hand as they break. Barbosa with a spin kick. Kareckaite lands a combo. Barbosa shoots and Kareckaite sprawls away and lands a right hand. Kareckaite with a combo ending with a body kick. Both are landing with Kareckaite landing slightly more. Barbosa shoots for a takedown and they scramble to the mat. Barbosa is attacking the leg. Kareckaite escapes and lands a standing right hand. Barbosa is let up. Barbosa lands a right hand. Kareckaite with a combo ending with a head kick. Barbosa shoots but Kareckaite sprawls. 10-9 Kareckaite, 29-28 Kareckaite.

Official Result- Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Mauricio Ruffy (9-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (17-7, 5-5 UFC)

Ruffy with an early leg kick. He lands another. Ruffy with a stiff jab. Ruffy with another stiff jab. Ruffy with a right hand. Mullarkey lands a body kick. Mullarkey lands a right hand. Ruffy with a jab and a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Ruffy with a big right hand. Ruffy with a spin kick. They trade some wild flurries. Ruffy lands a right hand that stuns Mullarkey. Ruffy with a sweep trip but they scramble up. Mullarkey lands a right hand but eats a right hand from Ruffy. Ruffy lands a big knee and Mullarkey goes down but gets up. Ruffy with some big punches and lands a big right hand that sends Mullarkey back down and it is stopped after follow-up shots. Big finish from Ruffy!

Official Result- Mauricio Ruffy def. Jamie Mullarkey by TKO (punches) at 4:42 of Round 1

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> Lightweights- Joaquim Silva (13-4, 6-4 UFC) vs. Drakkar Klose (14-2-1, 8-2 UFC)

Silva lands a kick that went low and we have a timeout. They get back to action. Klose with a body kick. They trade kicks. Klose lands a right hand. Klose with a flurry before they clinch but quickly separate. Silva with a leg kick. Klose with a leg kick. Silva lands a body kick. Silva with a left hook. Klose is pressuring Silva against the fence and lands a right hand. Klose with a pair of right hands. Klose lands a right hand and a high kick. Silva with a leg kick. Klose with a combo and a knee. Klose with another combo and a pair of knees. They clinch and Klose with more knees and left hands. Klose lands an elbow. 10-9 Klose.

They trade kicks to start the second. Silva with a body kick. Silva attacks the body and Klose looks for a takedown against the fence. Klose has Silva pinned against the fence and lands some foot stomps and knees. Silva with an uppercut. They separate and Silva lands a combo. Klose pushes it against the fence. Klose with a knee and Silva reverses. They separate. Klose pushes it back against the fence. Klose with some more knees to the body. 10-9 Klose, 20-18 Klose.

Silva with a leg kick. Klose with a knee and a pair of jabs. Silva lands a left hand. Klose with a pair of leg kicks and a right hand. Klose lands a right hand after an exchange. Silva lands a combo. Klose with a leg kick. Silva jumps up for a guillotine choke. Klose tries to get out of it but Silva ends up with the mounted guillotine but Klose is able to escape. Silva hurts Klose with a right hand and Klose goes to the mat. Silva lands and looks for the neck but Klose ends up on top as he pops out. Klose has the back as they get to their feet. Silva lands an elbow. Klose looks for a takedown but Silva defends and lands a knee. They tie up and end the fight with Klose landing a spin kick. 10-9 Silva, 29-28 Klose.

Official Result- Drakkar Klose def. Joaquim Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Elves Brener (16-3, 3-0 UFC) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (12-1-1, 1-0 UFC)

Brener with an inside leg kick. Brener with a leg kick. Orolbai lands a left hand. Brener lands a left hook. Orolbai lands a right hand and they clinch. Orolbai gets a takedown as Brener was attacking the neck. Orolbai with a big elbow from the top then lands a right hand. Orolbai stands and goes back into the guard with a big right hand. They scramble and Brener ends up on top and in side control. Brener gets the back. They scramble to the feet and separate. Orolbai with a right hand and then lands a combo. Orolbai looking for the takedown but Brener slips out. Orolbai is able to get Brener down. Orolbai with some short punches from the top. Orolbai with a big elbow. He continues to land from the top. 10-9 Orolbai.

Orolbai with a teet kick and Brener goes to his butt for a moment. Orolbai hurts Brener with a right hand. Orolbai rushes in and Brener lands a right hand but Orolbai is pressuring for the takedown. Orolbai gets it to the mat. Orolbai with a pair of big elbows. Orolbai with a combo from the top. Orolbai gets the mount. Orolbai with punches from the mount. Brener is able to get out and Orolbai grabs the back as they stand. They separate. Orolbai grabs the back. Brener with a body kick as they break. Orolbai with a combo to the body. Orolbai gets the takedown but Brener reverses to the top. Brener mounts Orolbai and lands to end the round. 10-9 Orolbai, 20-18 Orolbai.

They trade and Brener scores a takedown. They get up and Brener has the back and drags it down. He has the hooks in and is landing punches. They are on the feet and Brener drags it back down. Orolbai has a point taken away for grabbing the fence. Orolbai lands a knee to the body. Orolbai gets a takedown. Orolbai is in side control and lands an elbow but Brener slips over and has the back of Orolbai. They separate. They clinch against the fence. Orolbai lands a big left hand. Orolbai drops Brener at the end of the round. Close round. 9-9 round due to the point deduction, 29-27 Orolbai.

Official Result- Myktybek Orolbai def. Elves Brener by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- #13 Karolina Kowalkiewicz (16-7, 9-7 UFC) vs. Iasmin Lucindo (15-5, 2-1 UFC)

Kowalkiewicz with a pair of kicks as Lucindo lands some punches. Lucindo lands a big left hook. They both land as Kowalkiewicz rushes forward. They clinch and Lucindo lands some knees before grabbing the neck. Lucindo with some knees. Lucindo with more knees. Kowalkiewicz tries to break the clinch but is unable to and Lucindo lands some more knees. They separate. Kowalkiewicz lands and Lucindo is able to get a trip takedown right into the mount. Lucindo with right hands from the top. She lands more from the top and ends the round landing. 10-9 Lucindo.

Lucindo with a body kick. They trade inside the pocket. Lucindo with a leg kick. Lucindo with a jumping knee. Kowalkiewicz lands a combo. Lucindo lands a combo in return. Lucindo with a body kick. Lucindo with a spin kick. They trade in close range before Lucindo lands a knee. Lucindo with a combination. Lucindo with a combo. Lucindo with a pair of body kicks. Lucindo with heavy shots as Kowalkiewicz lands some. Lucindo with some body kicks. Lucindo with a flying knee. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. 10-9 Lucindo, 20-18 Lucindo.

They clinch against the fence. Lucindo lands and they break. Kowalkiewicz with a leg kick. Lucindo lands a body kick and takes the back of Kowalkiewicz. Lucindo jumps on the back of Kowalkiewicz standing for a brief moment. Kowalkiewicz with some back elbows as Lucindo has the pressure on. They go to the mat and Lucindo is in side control. Lucindo stands and lands some kicks before Kowalkiewicz gets up. Lucindo with a flying knee. Lucindo with a spin kick. They trade. Lucindo with a big right hand. 10-9 Lucindo, 30-27 Lucindo.

Official Result- Iasmin Lucindo def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Jack Shore (17-1, 6-1 UFC) vs. Joanderson Brito (16-3-1, 4-1 UFC)

Brito with a pair of big leg kicks. Brito lands the jab then another pair of leg kicks. Brito with another hard leg kick. Shore lands a jab. Brito hurts Shore with a leg kick and Shore looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Brito reverses position. Shore with a knee. They separate. Brito with a big right hand then a flurry as they push against the fence. Brito with some knees. Shore changes levels and looks for the takedown but Brito defends. They remain clinched against the fence. Brito with a shoulder strike. Shore lands a knee. 10-9 Brito.

They trade right hands. Shore lands a head kick. Brito pushes it against the fence. Brito with knees against the fence and he gets a brief takedown and still has body control as they get up. They separate. Brito with a leg kick then another. Shore lands a right hand. Brito with a calf kick. Brito looking for a takedown against the fence and Shore defending with elbows. Brito with some short knees. They call a timeout as Shore’s leg is bleeding badly from the calf kicks. There is a big, nasty cut in Shore’s leg and bone may be showing. The doctor calls the fight off and Brito picks up the victory.

Official Result- Joanderson Brito def. Jack Shore by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 3:35 of Round 2

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> Middleweights- #13 Paul Craig (17-7-1, 9-7-1 UFC) vs. #14 Caio Borralho (15-1 1 NC, 5-0 UFC)

Craig lands some kicks as Borralho lands and Craig looks for a takedown against the fence. Borralho defends by landing punches. Craig tries to pull guard but Borralho backs off and they stand. Borralho lands a right hand followed by a left hand. Craig shoots long for a takedown and Borralho easily shakes it off. Borralho with a body kick and left hand. Craig lands a body kick and briefly pulls guard but Borralho gets back to his feet. Borralho lands a left hand. Craig with an inside leg kick. Borralho with a right hand. Craig misses a takedown. Craig with a body kick. Craig with more body kicks. Borralho lands a leg kick. 10-9 Borralho.

They trade kicks. Craig lands a body kick. Craig lands a solid right hand. Borralho lands a big left hand then a flying knee. Craig is on the mat and Borralho backs off to let him up. Borralho lands a left hand. Craig with a body kick. Borralho lands a left hand. Borralho with a combo and Craig is backing up. Borralho lands another big combination and Craig goes down and is out! Big knockout win from Borralho.

Official Result- Caio Borralho def. Paul Craig by knockout (punches) at 2:10 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Michel Pereira (30-11 2 NC, 8-2 UFC) vs. Ihor Potieria (21-5, 2-3 UFC)

Pereira lands a leg and body kick. Pereira drops Potieria with a left hand then does a moonsault into the guard. They quickly get up and Pereira has a standing guillotine choke locked in. It is in tight and Potieria taps then goes out cold! What a finish from Pereira!

Official Result- Michel Pereira def. Ihor Potieria by submission (guillotine choke) at :54 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #10 Anthony Smith (37-19, 12-9 UFC) vs. Vitor Petrino (11-0, 4-0 UFC)

They trade jabs. Smith lands a leg kick. Petrino with a body kick. Smith lands a jab. Petrino lands a jab. Smith with a pair of leg kicks. Petrino lands to the body and looks for a takedown. He gets it but Smith has a guillotine choke locked in tight and Petrino taps! Wow, what a finish from nowhere from Smith!

Official Result- Anthony Smith def. Vitor Petrino by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:00 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Jose Aldo (31-8, 13-7 UFC) vs. #12 Jonathan Martinez (19-4, 10-3 UFC)

Martinez lands a leg kick then Aldo lands to the body. Martinez with two more leg kicks. Aldo with a right hand to the body. Martinez with a pair of leg kicks. Aldo with a high kick. Aldo just barely lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Aldo lands to the body. Aldo with a right hand. Martinez with a body kick. Aldo lands a right hand. Aldo with a stiff right hand. Aldo with a combination to the body. Aldo with a right hand. Aldo scores with a leg kick. Aldo with an inside leg kick. 10-9 Aldo.

Aldo with a leg kick. He lands a right hand to the body. Aldo with a leg kick then a combination. Aldo rips to the body. Martinez lands a jab. Martinez pushes it to the fence. Martinez lands a few knees but not a lot of action happening. They are separated. Aldo lands a right hand. Aldo with a knee to the body. Martinez lands a left hand but then Aldo lands a big right hand. Aldo with a left hook. Aldo with a leg kick. He lands a jab. Aldo lands a right hand. Aldo with a leg kick. Aldo lands a right hand. Aldo with a right hand to the body. Martinez lands a body kick. Martinez with a spinning back fist. Aldo lands a straight right hand. Martinez with a left hand. Martinez lands another left hand. 10-9 Aldo, 20-18 Aldo.

Aldo lands a right hand. Martinez with a body kick. They trade and Aldo almost goes for a takedown but Martinez shakes him off. Martinez with a body kick. Aldo lands a right hand, then a knee to the body, then a body combination. Martinez lands a jab. Aldo with a right hand. Martinez lands a body kick. Aldo rocks Martinez with a left hook. Aldo with a pair of knees then a right hand. Aldo tosses Martinez down to the ground and gets on top. Aldo with right hands from the top. Aldo passes to half-guard. Aldo with shots from the top and they trade on the mat to end it. 10-9 Aldo, 30-27 Aldo.

Official Result- Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Alexandre Pantoja (27-5, 11-3 UFC) vs. #10 Steve Erceg (12-1, 3-0 UFC)

Pantoja with a leg kick. Pantoja rushes in with a flurry and looks for a takedown. Pantoja with a knee to the body before they break. Pantoja with a leg kick. They trade right hands and Erceg lands a combo. Pantoja lands a right hand. Pantoja lands to the body as he rushes in. Pantoja with a knee during a brief clinch. Erceg lands a jab. Pantoja with a leg kick. Another leg kick from Pantoja. Erceg with a leg kick. Pantoja gets a takedown and they work to the fence. They almost scramble up but Pantoja lands a knee to the body and keeps it down. Pantoja with left hands and has the back and drags it back down. Pantoja with some big ground-and-pound before they get to their feet. Pantoja drags it back down but they scramble right up. 10-9 Pantoja.

They trade to start. They clinch and Pantoja with a knee. Pantoja with a knee as they break. Pantoja with a left hand. Pantoja lands a leg kick. Erceg with a jab. Erceg lands a combo in close range. Pantoja scores a takedown. He gets the mount. Erceg scrambles out from the bottom and they separate. Erceg lands a left hand. He lands another. Pantoja lands a leg kick and Erceg lands a right hand and an elbow. Erceg lands a left hand as Pantoja shoots for a takedown. They scramble apart. Erceg lands an elbow. They trade. Erceg lands an elbow. Pantoja with a late takedown. Close round. 10-9 Erceg, 19-19.

Erceg lands an elbow then lands to the body. They clinch and Pantoja with some knees before breaking. They trade combos. Pantoja with a leg kick after Erceg lands a jab. Pantoja lands to the body. Both land in an exchange. Erceg with a right hand. Pantoja with a combo. Pantoja pushes it against the fence. Pantoja lands a big combo and gets a takedown. Erceg cut Pantoja open with an elbow before the takedown. Pantoja gets the back and Erceg is trying to escape. Pantoja with some left hands and they stand. Pantoja drags it down. 10-9 Pantoja, 29-28 Pantoja.

They trade and Erceg lands a counter right hand. They trade jabs. Erceg shoots for a takedown but Pantoja slips away. Erceg lands an uppercut and left hand. Pantoja with a nice combination. They trade and Erceg lands a right hand. Erceg with a jab. Pantoja rushes in with a flurry. They trade right hands. Erceg with a jab. Pantoja sprawls on an Erceg takedown attempt. Erceg lands a jab. Erceg with an uppercut as Pantoja grabs the body. They break. Pantoja lands a left hand. 10-9 Erceg, 38-38.

Pantoja lands a right hand. Erceg with a leg kick. Erceg gets a takedown. Pantoja is able to scramble out and he gets a takedown. Pantoja has the back as they stand. Pantoja tried to drag it back down but Erceg grabs the fence and the post. Pantoja drags it down. They get to their feet and separate. Erceg with a short uppercut. Erceg with a head kick. Pantoja lands a jab. Pantoja with a solid left hand. Erceg lands an elbow. Erceg goes for a takedown but gets reversed and Pantoja ends up inside his guard. Pantoja works to half-guard. Pantoja gets the back but Erceg scrambles. Pantoja with right hands from the top. They get to their feet at the end. 10-9 Pantoja, 48-47 Pantoja.

Official Result- Alexandre Pantoja def. Steve Erceg by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship 

UFC on ESPN 55 live results: Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez

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After a week off following the historic UFC 300, action inside the Octagon is back with UFC on ESPN 55 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Headlining is a five-round battle between top ten flyweights as Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez both look to get back into the win column. Nicolau is in his first UFC main event while Perez takes this fight on short notice as an injury replacement for Manel Kape. Perez is looking to end his three-fight losing skid.

Also on the main card is a light heavyweight battle between Ryan Spann and Bogdan Guskov; a women’s flyweight fight with win streaks on the line between Ariane Lipski and Karine Silva; a heavyweight bout pitting Austen Lane against the debuting Jhonata Diniz; and a featherweight bout between Jonathan Pearce and David Onama.

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> Lightweights- Gabriel Benitez (23-11, 7-7 UFC) vs. Maheshate (9-3, 1-2 UFC)

Benitez with a leg kick then another. He lands a body kick. Maheshate with a front kick then a high kick. They trade punches and Maheshate lands a high kick. Maheshate lands a left hand then a counter right hand. Benitez lands a left hand. Benitez with a high kick. He lands a hard leg kick. Maheshate with a right hand to the body. Benitez lands a left hand. He lands a left hand then a body kick, then Maheshate lands a body kick. Benitez with a hard leg kick. Benitez with a left hand. Maheshate lands a combo and Benitez tags him with a left hand. Maheshate lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Close round. 10-9 Benitez.

They trade body kicks. Benitez lands a left hand. Benitez with two inside leg kicks. They trade punches and Benitez lands a left hand. Benitez with a pair of left hands followed by a leg kick. Maheshate lands a body kick. They trade combos. Benitez lands in a brief clinch as Maheshate misses a knee, but Maheshate lands a body kick. Benitez with a leg kick and Maheshate lands a right hand. Maheshate with another pair of right hands. Benitez lands some more leg kicks and Maheshate lands a counter combination. Benitez with a hard leg kick. They trade in close range and Benitez lands a high kick. Maheshate landing with slightly more volume in this round. Maheshate with a leg kick and Benitez lands a nice left hand. Maheshate with a combo and lands late. Maheshate with a jumping knee. Another close round. 10-9 Maheshate, 19-19.

They trade punches and Maheshate with a body kick. Maheshate lands a knee to the body. Benitez lands a combo. They trade leg kicks. Benitez lands a left hand. He lads another. Maheshate with a right hand and Benitez lands a knee. Maheshate with a body kick. Benitez lands a pair of left hands. Maheshate lands a combo. Benitez with a hard leg kick and Maheshate lands a right hand. They trade body kicks. Benitez landing with more volume as the round goes on as he lands a leg kick. Benitez lands a pair of jabs. They trade kicks. They trade punches. Maheshate lands a right hand. Benitez lands a combo and a flying knee. Close fight. 10-9 Maheshate, 29-28 Maheshate.

Official Result- Maheshate def. Gabriel Benitez by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Ivana Petrovic (6-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Liang Na (19-7, 0-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks before clinching. Na has control time and lands in the clinch and gets a brief takedown before they stand and separate. Petrovic lands a high kick then a right hand. Na lands and pushes Petrovic against the fence. Na landing with more volume as they tie back up and Petrovic gets a takedown. Na is scrambling and trying to get the back but Petrovic is able to remain on top. Petrovic looks for an armbar. Petrovic with body shots as she is trying to get control of the arm. Na survives the round. 10-9 Petrovic.

They both throw punches that miss. Petrovic lands a left hand. Na presses forward throwing before they clinch against the fence. They trade knees as both battle for underhooks but they separate. Na with a pair of right hands. Petrovic lands a left hand. Petrovic grabs the body and has the back as she drags it down. Petrovic with a pair of knees to the body. Petrovic lands some elbows from the top. Petrovic stands and looks to posture up and Na looks to attack an armbar. Petrovic is on top and lands some more elbows. Petrovic with some punches from the top. Petrovic gets the mount and lands lots of right hands. Na gives up her back and Petrovic continues to land punches. Petrovic with some elbows at the end of the round. 10-8 Petrovic, 20-17 Petrovic.

Petrovic gets an early takedown and is working inside the guard of Na. Petrovic locks in an arm-triangle choke and it is in tight and Na taps. Dominant win for Petrovic.

Official Result- Ivana Petrovic def. Liang Na by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:27 of Round 3

> Lightweights*- James Llontop (14-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Chris Padilla (13-6, 0-0 UFC)

*Llontop missed weight by a half-pound

Llontop lands a leg kick. Padilla with a leg kick. Padilla with two more leg kicks. Llontop with an inside leg kick then lands another kick. Padilla gets a brief takedown and lands a knee as they stand. Llontop lands a right hand. He lands a leg kick. Padilla with a right hand. They trade and Padilla gets a takedown. They get up to their feet quickly. Llontop lands a leg kick. Llontop with a jab. They trade leg kicks. Llontop lands a body kick then a leg kick. Padilla gets a takedown and grabs the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Llontop taps! A finish out of nowhere from Padilla on short notice.

Official Result- Chris Padilla def. James Llontop by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:33 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- Marnic Mann (6-2, 0-1 UFC) vs. Ketlen Souza (13-4, 0-1 UFC)

Mann with some leg kicks. Mann lands a high kick. Souza with a teet kick. Souza with a leg kick. Mann lands an inside leg kick. Souza with a combo then lands a spin kick and a body kick. Mann quickly grabs the body lock. Mann lands a knee. Souza with a knee. They separate. Souza with a body kick then a right hand. Mann lands a leg kick. Souza lands a heavy right hand. They clinch and Souza gets a takedown. Souza with a knee to the body and passes guard. They get to their feet. Souza with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks and Souza lands an overhand right before Mann gets a late throw takedown. 10-9 Souza.

Mann misses an axe kick and they clinch against the fence. Souza lands a knee to the body and they separate. Souza with a right hand. Mann lands a leg kick. They clinch back up but Souza lands a right hand on the break. They trade kicks. Mann with a pair of body kicks. Souza with a big flurry against the fence. Souza with a big right hand. Mann lands a leg kick. Souza with a right hand to the body then to the head. Souza lands a right hand. Mann with an inside leg kick. They clinch and Mann looks for a takedown but Souza ends up on top inside of Mann’s guard. Souza finishes the round top. 10-9 Souza, 20-18 Souza.

Mann lands a leg kick. Mann throwing leg kicks. Souza throws a kick and Mann grabs the leg. They separate. Souza lands a combination. Souza with big punches and Mann is getting hurt but surviving. Souza with punches to the head and body. They clinch against the fence. Mann gets the takedown and lands from the top and they get to their feet. Mann gets another takedown but Souza reverses to the top late. 10-9 Souza, 30-27 Souza.

Official Result- Ketlen Souza def. Marnic Mann by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Don’Tale Mayes (10-6 1 NC, 3-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Caio Machado (8-2-1, 0-1 UFC)

Mayes with a high kick and both are throwing early. They trade leg kicks. Mayes lands a left hand. Machado lands a left hand and Mayes stumbles back. Machado lands a combination. Mayes lands a right hand. Machado with a body kick. Mayes lands a body kick. Machado with a left hand. Machado with a leg kick. Mayes with a combo. Mayes drops Machado with a right hand and gets inside the guard. Mayes stands and lands a leg kick. 10-9 Mayes.

They trade punches to start the second. Machado with a combo. Mayes lands a combination. Machado with a leg kick. They are trading punches in flurries throughout the round. Machado with a big combination against the fence and Mayes lands late. Close round. 10-9 Mayes, 20-18 Mayes.

Mayes with a leg kick. Machado with a high kick. Mayes with a body kick. Machado with a leg kick as both circle around. Both swing and miss. Machado with a combination. Machado with a high kick. Mayes with a left hand as Machado lands a body kick. Mayes with a right hand. Machado lands to the body. Machado lands a left hand. Machado lands to the body. Machado with a combination and lands late. 10-9 Machado, 29-28 Mayes.

Official Result- Don’Tale Mayes def. Caio Machado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Austin Hubbard (15-7, 3-5 UFC) vs. Michal Figlak (8-1, 0-1 UFC)

Hubbard with a leg kick then a high kick. Figlak with a jab. Figlak lands a right hand. Hubbard with a body kick. Figlak lands a leg kick. Figlak trips Hubbard up with a kick. Hubbard lands a leg kick. Hubbard looks for a takedown but Figlak defends. Figlak with a jab. Figlak lands and Hubbard is able to score a takedown. They scramble to their feet. Figlak lands a right hand. Hubbard with a grazing leg kick. Figlak lands a left hand. Hubbard with a right hand then a body kick. Figlak with a right hand then a body kick. 10-9 Figlak.

They trade punches and leg kicks to start the second before Figlak lands a pair of right hands. Figlak with a leg kick. Hubbard fakes looking for a takedown and Figlak sniffed it out. Hubbard lands a right hand. Figlak lands a right hand and makes Hubbard stumble with a punch. Hubbard with a body kick. Hubbard grabs a leg and looks for a takedown but Figlak sprawls to defend. They get to their feet. Figlak lands a right hand. Hubbard with a leg kick. Hubbard with some right hands to the body and head. Figlak lands a jab. Figlak lands a left hand. Hubbard with a body kick. 10-9 Hubbard, 19-19.

Hubbard landing the jab early in the third as Figlak lands a right hand. Figlak with a body kick. Figlak grabs the back and looks for a takedown but Hubbard keeping it on the feet. They separate and trade leg kicks. Figlak’s face is showing some damage. Figlak gets the back of Hubbard against the fence. They break apart. Figlak with a pair of jabs. Figlak lands a combination. Figlak landing and Hubbard gets a takedown, but they work their way to the feet against the fence. Hubbard drags it back down but they stand. Hubbard lands a knee. They break and Figlak lands a right hand. Hubbard shoots for a takedown but Figlak sprawls and defends. Close fight. 10-9 Figlak, 29-28 Figlak.

Official Result- Austin Hubbard def. Michal Figlak by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Rani Yahya (28-11-1 1 NC, 13-5-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Victor Henry (23-6 1 NC, 2-1 1 NC UFC)

Yahya with some early leg and body kicks. Henry lands a left hand. Yahya shoots for a takedown as it gets to the fence. They break apart. Henry with a leg kick after both miss punches. Yahya shoots for a takedown as he has a single leg against the fence. Yahya briefly gets it down but they scramble right up. They tie up against the fence. They trade knees before separating. Yahya lands a leg kick. Yahya landing push kicks to the legs. Henry lands a combo and Yahya lands a late combo. 10-9 Yahya.

Yahya lands a right hand. Henry with a leg kick. Yahya shoots for a takedown but Henry defends. They trade jabs and body kicks. Yahya shoots again but Henry still defends. Yahya with a right hand. They trade in close range and Yahya with a right hand. Yahya tries for a takedown but they scramble. Henry lands an elbow and a left hand. Henry flowing with his strikes. Yahya lands a right hand. Henry lands a body kick then a high kick. Henry picking Yahya apart on the feet now. Yahya lands a right hand. Henry lands a right hand. Henry drops Yahya with a right hand and gets on top and starts landing from the top as the round ends. 10-9 Henry, 19-19.

Henry landing to start the third and Yahya shoots for a takedown but ends up on his back. Henry gets on top and starts landing. They get to their feet. Henry lands a right hand and Yahya goes back down. Henry gets on top and starts landing from the top. Henry stands and Yahya is ordered up. Henry with a big flurry with a head kick and punches and Jason Herzog steps in and stops it. Big finish from Henry to get the win!

Official Result- Victor Henry def. Rani Yahya by TKO (strikes) at 2:36 of Round 3

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> Welterweights- Tim Means (33-15-1 1 NC, 15-12 1 NC UFC) vs. Uros Medic (9-2, 3-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Means gets the body lock and is pressuring against the fence. Means with a knee against the fence. Means with some body shots. Medic lands an elbow as they break and follows with a body kick. Means with a combo then he shoots for a takedown against the fence. They separate. Medic drops Means with an uppercut and a follow-up left hand on the mat ends it. Big knockout finish from Medic!

Official Result- Uros Medic def. Tim Means by TKO (punches) at 2:09 of Round 1

> Featherweights*- Jonathan Pearce (14-5, 5-2 UFC) vs. David Onama (11-2, 3-2 UFC)

*Onama missed weight by 2.5 pounds

Pearce lands a right hand. Pearce lands a combination. Pearce lands a right hand then a high kick. Pearce with a front kick. Onama lands a combo. Onama lands a leg kick then a right hand. Pearce with a body kick. Pearce lands an overhand right. Pearce grabs a single leg and works for a takedown but Onama defends and lands as they break. Pearce lands a pair of body kicks but eats a left hand from Onama. Onama with a stiff jab. Pearce lands a right hand and scores a takedown. Pearce gets the back and has the body triangle in and lands punches. Onama is able to spin into the guard of Pearce. They get to their feet. Pearce tries another takedown but Onama ends up on top as the round ends. Close round. 10-9 Onama.

They trade and Pearce looks for a takedown. Onama grabs the guillotine choke and almost had it in but Pearce escapes and gets the back of Onama. Pearce is working for a choke and was squeezing a neck crank but Onama escapes and spins into Pearce’s guard. Pearce scrambles up and dumps Onama back to the mat and gets the back again. Pearce with some elbows. They get to their feet. They go back to the mat with Pearce having the back, but Onama reverses to the top again. Pearce scrambles to his feet then takes the back of Onama on the mat. They scramble up and Pearce gets it back down. Pearce lands some punches from the top and has the back once again. Pearce works back into the Onama’s guard as he blocks a reversal attempt. They stand and Pearce with a high kick. Pearce with a pair of leg kicks as Onama lands a snapping jab. 10-9 Pearce, 19-19.

Pearce with a high kick. Onama lands a left hand. Onama lands another. Pearce with a left hook. They trade punches. Onama lands a right hand after defending a Pearce takedown attempt. Onama lands a pair of big punches and Pearce looks for a takedown but Onama shakes it off. Pearce grabs a single leg and starts looking for a takedown. Onama has the body and they scramble apart. Pearce with some right hands to the head and body. Pearce gets it down and has the back but Onama reverses and spins into Pearce’s guard. Pearce looking for an arm and they scramble up. Pearce with a body kick then a leg kick. Onama lands a right hand. Onama with a left hook. Pearce lands a knee. They trade lots of big punches inside the pocket at the end. Fun fight and a close fight. 10-9 Onama, 29-28 Onama.

Official Result- David Onama def. Jonathan Pearce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Austen Lane (12-4 1 NC, 0-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Jhonata Diniz (6-0, 0-0 UFC)

Lane lands some body kicks as Diniz lands a leg kick. Lane scores a takedown. Lane landing punches from inside the guard of Diniz. Lane maintaining top control and still landing punches and mixing in a few elbows. Lane with more punches from the top. Lots of left hands from Lane on top as Diniz is stuck on the bottom. Lane has the mount and lands a big flurry as the round ends. 10-9 Lane.

Lane lands a jab and shoots for a takedown but Diniz defends. Diniz lands a left hook. Lane pushes it against the fence looking to get it down. Lane with a double jab and Diniz lands a right hand. Diniz lands some punches as they break the clinch. Lane shoots for a takedown but Diniz defends and Lane is on his back while Diniz lands leg kicks on his feet. Lane stands as Diniz lands a right hand. They both land punches. Diniz with a combo. Lane lands a right hand and Diniz lands a counter combo then lands a left hook that knocks Lane out cold. What a finish from Diniz!

Official Result- Jhonata Diniz def. Austen Lane by knockout (punch) at 2:12 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #12 Ariane da Silva (17-8, 6-5 UFC) vs. #13 Karine Silva (17-4, 3-0 UFC)

da Silva with a leg kick and Silva lands a body kick. Silva lands a right hand then scores a big takedown. Silva stands and lands some leg kicks as da Silva is throwing upkicks. Silva gets back to side control and then the north-south position. Silva steps over to mount then the half-guard. Silva has neck control. da Silva pushes Silva off with a kick and da Silva gets to her feet and lands leg kicks. da Silva gets on top and lands a couple of hammerfists. da Silva inside the full guard of Silva and ends the round on top. 10-9 da Silva.

They trade and da Silva lands a right hand. da Silva with a head kick. Silva lands a high kick. da Silva lands a kick and Silva grabs the leg but da Silva starts landing punches. Silva gets the back and scores a takedown. Silva with neck control. She’s working from side control as da Silva lands from the bottom. da Silva looks for a leg lock. Silva escapes to her feet and lands some leg kicks. Silva gets the back on the mat. Silva with a few right hands from the back. 10-9 Silva, 19-19.

They trade inside the pocket and in a brief clinch. Silva with a jumping kick to the body. da Silva with a leg kick. Silva lands a leg kick. da Silva lands a body kick. da Silva with a body kick that Silva catches and pushes it to the fence. da Silva was landing while defending. They separate. Silva lands a right hand. da Silva with a right hand and body kick. da Silva with a combo and Silva gets the clinch. Silva gets a trip takedown. Silva lands and takes the back and lands at the end. 10-9 Silva, 29-28 Silva.

Official Result- Karine Silva def. Ariane da Silva by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- #11 Ryan Spann (21-9, 7-4 UFC) vs. Bogdan Guskov (15-3, 1-1 UFC)

Guskov lands a jab. Guskov with a combo as Spann lands a leg kick. Spann shoots for a takedown and pushes Guskov against the fence. Spann lands a pair of groin strikes and we have two timeouts. Spann gets a warning from Herb Dean and loses the position. Spann lands a right hand. Spann with a high kick. Spann scores a takedown. Spann working from the top. Guskov looked for a triangle choke but Spann slips out and gets to the mount. Guskov stands and has Spann on his back. Spann is looking for a choke from the back. Spann lands from the back. 10-9 Spann.

Spann lands a leg kick. Both looking to find an opening as not much action is happening. Guskov lands a right hand. Spann lands a right hand then Guskov lands a big combination. Spann tries a takedown but Guskov defends, then Spann lands a combo. Spann with a straight right hand. Spann with another right hand. Guskov lands a big right hand and Spann is wobbly on the feet. Spann goes to the mat and Guskov starts landing big punches from the top and gets the stoppage. What a finish from Guskov!

Official Result- Bogdan Guskov def. Ryan Spann by TKO (punches) at 3:16 of Round 2

> Flyweights- #5 Matheus Nicolau (19-3-1, 7-2 UFC) vs. #8 Alex Perez (24-8, 6-4 UFC)

Perez with a teet kick. Perez with an inside leg kick. Nicolau hasn’t landed a single strike in the first two minutes. Perez lands a combination to the body. Nicolau with a leg kick and Perez returns fire with a combo. Nicolau lands a right hand. He lands another. They trade in close range. Perez with two left hands to the body followed by an uppercut. Nicolau with a leg kick. Perez lands a leg kick but eats a big counter left hook from Nicolau. Perez with a quick flurry but only lands a left hook. Perez with a leg kick. Nicolau lands a leg kick. Close round. 10-9 Nicolau.

Nicolau lands a leg kick. Perez with a pair of leg kicks. Perez lands a combo to the body. Both men throwing and landing combos. Nicolau with a leg kick. Perez rocks Nicolau with a left hand but Nicolau seems to have recovered quickly. Perez then drops Nicolau with a big punch and it is all over! Perez with the big finish to score the upset.

Official Result- Alex Perez def. Matheus Nicolau by knockout (punch) at 2:16 of Round 2

UFC 300 live results: Three title fights, Kayla Harrison debut

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

It’s a historic night for the UFC as the Octagon returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 300, an action-packed card featuring a record 12 former or current UFC champions on the card, capped by three title fights.

The main event sees UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira making his first title defense against Jamahal Hill, a former champion who vacated due to injury before being able to defend it. There is added heat and a revenge factor to the fight as Hill beat Pereira’s head coach and mentor, Glover Teixeira, for the title.

In the co-main event, it will be the first-ever UFC title fight with two Chinese women as UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili defends against Yan Xiaonan. Weili is coming off a title defense over Amanda Lemos in August while Xiaonan has won eight of her ten UFC bouts.

The third title fight sees the ceremonial BMF Championship on the line in what could be an all-time classic as current title holder Justin Gaethje faces Max Holloway. UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman, who recently saved his parents from a house fire, will present the championship to the winner.

Among other stories on the loaded card:

  • Bo Nickal looks to remain undefeated when he gets a prime main card spot against Cody Brundage.
  • Former two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison makes her much-anticipated UFC debut, taking on former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm.
  • Jim Miller completes the trifecta, becoming the only fighter to compete at UFC 100, UFC 200 and UFC 300. He also is looking to make it 3-0 in those bouts.

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> Bantamweights- #8 Deiveson Figueiredo (22-3-1, 11-3-1 UFC) vs. Cody Garbrandt (14-5, 9-5 UFC)

Garbrandt with a pair of leg kicks. He lands another hard calf kick. Garbrandt lands a left hook as Figueiredo lands a calf kick. Garbrandt lands a right hand then a leg kick. Figueiredo lands a body kick as Garbrandt throws a wheel kick. Garbrandt with a calf kick. They trade kicks. Garbrandt lands a left hand and Figueiredo tries to pull guard but they scramble up. Garbrandt lands a combo. Figueiredo lands a left hand. Garbrandt lands a right hand. Figueiredo gets a late takedown but they scramble up and Figueiredo lands a right hand on the way up. 10-9 Garbrandt.

Garbrandt lands a right hand. Figueiredo looks for a takedown and takes the back, but Figueiredo is able to trip it to the mat. Figueiredo has the back and flattens Garbrandt out. Figueiredo with some right hands from the back and now looks for an arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in and Garbrandt is fighting it. He lets go and lands a right hand. Garbrandt tries to explode out from the bottom but Figueiredo gets the mount. Figueiredo gets the back and has the body triangle in and locks in a rear-naked choke. Garbrandt taps! Awesome work from Figueiredo on the mat to get the submission.

Official Result- Deiveson Figueiredo def. Cody Garbrandt by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:02 of Round 2

> Lightweights- #14 Bobby Green (31-15-1 1 NC, 12-10-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Jim Miller (37-17 1 NC, 26-16 1 NC UFC)

Green with a front kick to the body and lands a right hand. Green with a combo and Miller lands a left hand. Miller lands a right hand. Green with a body kick. Green with a combination. Green with a jab. Green lands a body kick then a leg kick and right hand. Miller lands a leg kick as Green lands a left hand. Green lands a pair of left hands. Green with a right hand as Miller lands a leg kick. They trade left hands. Miller with a leg kick. Miller stuns Green with a left hand and Green retreats. Miller landing left hands and Green lands a knee. Green with a flying knee. 10-9 Miller.

They trade to start the second. Both land in close range. Green lands a combination. Miller with a head kick. Green landing with more volume as he is landing in close range. Green picking up the volume as Miller is busted up. Miller with some leg kicks as Green lands a right hand. Miller is bleeding badly from under his right eye. Green lands a right hand as Miller lands a body kick. Green with a combination. 10-9 Green, 19-19.

Green landing lots of early punches. Miller lands a right hand. Green lands a combination and Miller lands a left hand. Green with another combo. They trade kicks. They trade punches. Green with a combo and Miller lands a right hand. Miller is still bleeding badly from his eye. Green with a flurry of punches. Green lands a big right hand. Miller lands a pair of left hands and they clinch. They separate. Miller with a leg kick. They trade punches. Miller lands a big left hand then Green hurts Miller and Miller goes to the mat. Green is landing from the top as Miller is trying to sprawl. Green with right hands as they stand. Green gets a takedown and lands from the top as the fight ends. 10-8 Green, 29-27 Green.

Official Result- Bobby Green def. Jim Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 29-26)

> Women’s Strawweights- #4 Jessica Andrade (25-12, 16-10 UFC) vs. #6 Marina Rodriguez (17-3-2, 7-3-2 UFC)

Rodriguez lands a right hand as Andrade lands a leg kick. Rodriguez with a body kick. Andrade lands a leg kick. Andrade with a pair of leg kicks. Rodriguez lands a combo then a front kick. They trade leg kicks. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez with a hard leg kick. Rodriguez with a combination. Andrade with a leg kick. Rodriguez lands a high kick but slips to the mat. Andrade gets on top and lands some punches before getting the half-guard. Andrade with some left hands. Andrade stands up. Andrade spins to get back inside the guard of Rodriguez. Andrade lands from the top before getting to side control. Rodriguez looks for a D’Arce choke from the bottom but Andrade escapes and continues to land from the top. 10-9 Andrade.

Rodriguez lands a right hand and Andrade with a leg kick. They trade punches. Andrade lands a combination. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez lands another right hand. Andrade with more leg kicks. Andrade lands to the body as Rodriguez lands a combination. Rodriguez landing more punches inside the pocket. They clinch and Rodriguez lands on the break. Rodriguez with another combination. Andrade lands a quick flurry. Andrade lands a right hand. Rodriguez is retreating away. Rodriguez lands a knee as they clinch. Andrade with some big right hands. Andrade lands a combo and Rodriguez is circling away and hurt. Rodriguez lands some knees. 10-9 Andrade, 20-18 Andrade.

Andrade with some leg kicks. Rodriguez lands a spinning back fist. Andrade with more leg kicks and Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez with some big combinations. They trade and Andrade grabs a leg and scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Andrade lands a right hand against the fence. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez lands another right hand then a combination. Andrade with a few leg kicks. Rodriguez tries a flying knee but Andrade grabs the leg. Rodriguez looks for a standing guillotine choke. She lets go and they trade combinations. Rodriguez with a combo. Andrade with a hard leg kick and Rodriguez goes down for a moment then lands. They clinch and trade at the end. 10-9 Rodriguez, 29-28 Andrade.

Official Result- Jessica Andrade def. Marina Rodriguez by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #10 Jalin Turner (14-7, 7-4 UFC) vs. #13 Renato Moicano (18-5-1, 10-5 UFC)

Moicano with a body kick. Turner lands a body kick that hurts Moicano. They clinch but separate. Moicano is looking for the takedown. He is able to get it to the mat. Moicano working from the top looking to set up a choke. Moicano landing from the top. Turner is able to get to his feet and they break. Turner with a high kick that Moicano blocks. Moicano lands to the body. Turner drops Moicano with a left hand and walks away, which lets Moicano up. 10-9 Turner.

Turner lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Moicano lands a right hand. Moicano is able to get a takedown. Moicano is working from the top and landing as Turner is unable to do much on the bottom. Moicano turns Turner away from the fence. Moicano gets the mount and is landing a big flurry. Turner is covering up as Moicano is reigning down a lot of left hands and it is stopped! What a comeback from Moicano to get the finish!

Official Result- Renato Moicano def. Jalin Turner by TKO (punches) at 4:11 of Round 2

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> Featherweights- #13 Sodiq Yusuff (13-3, 6-2 UFC) vs. Diego Lopes (23-6, 2-1 UFC)

Lopes with a pair of calf kicks. They clinch and Lopes drops Yusuff with an uppercut and starts landing from the top trying to finish. They get to their feet and Lopes drops Yusuff again. Lopes gets on top and starts landing and Yusuff gives up his back and Lopes continues to land until it is finished. Lopes with an absolute thrashing.

Official Result- Diego Lopes def. Sodiq Yusuff by TKO (punches) at 1:29 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #5 Holly Holm (15-6 1 NC, 8-6 1 NC UFC) vs. Kayla Harrison (16-1, 0-0 UFC)

Harrison lands a jab. Harrison with an inside leg kick. They trade and clinch and Harrison gets a big judo throw takedown, but Holm is able to reverse to the top. Harrison works her way to the feet and they remain clinched with Harrison landing a knee. Holm tries for a takedown but Harrison is on top. Harrison stands and lands some big punches. Harrison in the half-guard and landing big punches. Harrison with big left hands from the mount and lands a few elbows now. Harrison with punches from the top. Harrison with lots of big shots from the top. Harrison ends the round on top. 10-9 Harrison.

Holm with a side kick. Harrison lands a head kick and looks for a takedown as she grabs the neck. Harrison lands a knee as she lets go of the neck. Harrison gets a takedown and quickly gets the mount. Holm gives up her back. Harrison locks in a rear-naked choke and Holm taps! Complete domination from Harrison in her debut.

Official Result- Kayla Harrison def. Holly Holm by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:47 of Round 2

> Featherweights- #8 Calvin Kattar (23-7, 7-5 UFC) vs. #2 BW Aljamain Sterling (23-4, 15-4 UFC)

Sterling lands some leg kicks. Kattar lands a jab. Sterling continues to land leg kicks and lands a few punches. Sterling gets a takedown against the fence. Sterling lands as he is looking to take the back. They get to their feet as Sterling still has the back and Sterling gets it back down and still has the back. They get to their feet. Sterling gets a takedown and ends in side control. 10-9 Sterling.

They clinch right up after Sterling lands some leg kicks. Sterling is looking for a takedown against the fence. Sterling holding Kattar down but they get up and Sterling still has the body lock. Sterling with some knees against the fence as they’re tied up. They separate. Sterling lands a leg kick then scores a big takedown. Sterling ends the round in side control. 10-9 Sterling, 20-18 Sterling.

Sterling with a leg kick and tries for a takedown as he gets the back. Sterling gets a takedown against the fence and is keeping Kattar pinned against the fence. They scramble up and Sterling lands a power bomb on Kattar and starts landing punches from the top. Sterling with some elbows to the body. Sterling in side control and lands to the body and head as the fight ends. 10-9 Sterling, 30-27 Sterling.

Official Result- Aljamain Sterling def. Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Light Heavyweights- #2 Jiri Prochazka (29-4-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. #5 Aleksandar Rakic (14-3, 6-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Rakic with more leg kicks. Rakic with more leg kicks and lands a right hand. Prochazka lands a left hand and Rakic lands a right hand. Rakic with a leg kick. Rakic with a hard leg kick and lands another. Prochazka lands a left hand. Rakic with more leg kicks. Rakic lands a right hand. Rakic lands a right hand. Prochazka with a body kick. Prochazka lands a high kick. Prochazka lands a big right hand and Rakic is hurt. Rakic lands an uppercut then a right hand. Rakic with a right hand. 10-9 Rakic.

Rakic lands a right hand. Prochazka with a high kick. Rakic lands a right hand. Rakic lands a right hand. Rakic with a jab. Prochazka lands a jab and Rakic lands a right hand. Prochazka with a head kick and they trade big shots inside the pocket. Rakic with a knee to the body and a left hand. Prochazka with a big right hand and Rakic is hurt and retreating. Prochazka with a big knee then a flurry. Prochazka throws Rakic to the mat and starts landing from the top. Prochazka with big elbows and punches from the top and it is stopped! What a massive finish from Prochazka!

Official Result- Jiri Prochazka def. Aleksandar Rakic by TKO (strikes) at 3:17 of Round 2

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> Middleweights- Bo Nickal (5-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Cody Brundage (10-5, 4-4 UFC)

Brundage with a body kick. Both are throwing big punches. Nickal gets a brief takedown but they scramble up. Nickal has the back of Brundage against the fence. Nickal puts Brundage on his knees as he has back control. Nickal is looking for a choke. He lets go. Nickal gets the mount and lands some big elbows. Nickal has the back and Brundage is taunting him. They make it to the end of the first. 10-9 Nickal.

Nickal with a body kick. Brundage tries a kick and Nickal catches it but Brundage shakes him off. Nickal gets a takedown and has the back. Nickal looks for a choke but Brundage spins out. Nickal gets the mount. Both are landing on the mat. Nickal lands and Brundage gives up is back. Nickal with right hands from the back. Nickal locks in a rear-naked choke and Brundage quickly taps. Nickal gets the win in dominant fashion.

Official Result- Bo Nickal def. Cody Brundage by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Round 2

> Lightweights- #1 Charles Oliveira (34-9 1 NC, 22-9 1 NC UFC) vs. #4 Arman Tsarukyan (21-3, 8-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Tsarukyan lands a right hand. Oliveira lands a leg kick that trips Tsarukyan up. Oliveira grabs the neck in the sprawl position. Oliveira locks in a guillotine choke and it is in tight. Tsarukyan pops his head out but Oliveira ends up in the mount and lands an elbow. Oliveira working from the top but Tsarukyan is able to reverse to the top. Tsarukyan with a big elbow from the top. Oliveira landed an illegal upkick as they were on the ground and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Tsarukyan lands an elbow from the top. Oliveira reverses and they get to their feet and Oliveira lands a knee. Close round. 10-9 Oliveira.

Tsarukyan with a body kick. Tsarukyan lands a jab and Oliveira lands a nice right hand. Tsarukyan lands a combo. Tsarukyan with an axe kick. Tsarukyan tries for a takedown but they scramble to the feet. Tsarukyan pushes Oliveira against the fence. Tsarukyan gets the takedown. Tsarukyan with an elbow from the top and Oliveira throws a pair of elbows on the bottom. Oliveira is cut open as Tsarukyan lands more elbows from the top. Tsarukyan with some ground-and-pound late. 10-9 Tsarukyan, 19-19.

Oliveira lands a right hand. They tie up and Tsarukyan pushes it to the fence. Oliveira with a knee to the body and Tsarukyan lands an elbow as they break. Tsarukyan with a leg kick. Tsarukyan shoots for a takedown but Oliveira defends. Tsarukyan with a jab. Oliveira with a body kick. Tsarukyan lands a high kick. Tsarukyan scores a takedown. Tsarukyan working from the top and takes the back of Oliveira. Oliveira slips out and is looking for a choke. Oliveira has a D’Arce choke locked in. Tsarukyan gives a thumbs up and survives. Close fight. 10-9 Oliveira, 29-28 Oliveira.

Official Result- Arman Tsarukyan def. Charles Oliveira by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> BMF Championship- C Justin Gaethje (25-4, 8-4 UFC) vs. #2 FW Max Holloway (25-7, 21-7 UFC)

Gaethje with a leg kick. Holloway lands a leg kick. Gaethje with some hard calf kicks. Gaethje connects with a right hand. Holloway with an uppercut and a left hook hurts Gaethje. They trade leg kicks. Holloway with a right hand to the body. Gaethje with a hard leg kick. Holloway with an uppercut. Gaethje with a leg kick and Holloway counters with a right hand. Gaethje lands a right hand. Holloway lands a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Holloway.

Holloway peppering some short leg kicks. Gaethje lands a left hook. Holloway with a leg kick then a high kick. He lands a body kick. Gaethje lands a leg kick. They both swing and we have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and trade body kicks. Holloway with a right hand to the body. Gaethje with a jab to the body. Holloway fires a combination. Gaethje lands a right hand followed by a leg kick. Gaethje lands a right hand and there’s another eye poke. They get back to action. Gaethje with a leg kick. Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway with a spin kick. They connect late. 10-9 Holloway, 20-18 Holloway.

They trade leg kicks. Holloway with a body kick. Gaethje lands a leg kick. Gaethje lands a right hand and Holloway lands a left hook. Holloway lands a leg kick. Gaethje lands a left hook. Holloway lands a stiff right hand then a spin kick to the body. Holloway hurts Gaethje with a combination. Gaethje lands and lands a hard leg kick. Holloway with a body kick. Holloway with another spin kick. Holloway lands an uppercut. Gaethje with a leg kick and Holloway lands a right hand to the body. Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway with a body kick. 10-9 Holloway, 30-27 Holloway.

Holloway with a leg kick then a pair of front kicks. Holloway lands a right hand to the body then a body kick. Gaethje with a solid combination. Gaethje lands a solid right hand. Gaethje lands a stiff jab. Holloway hurts Gaethje with a right hand. Gaethje lands a combination. Holloway partially lands an uppercut. Holloway lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Holloway with a knee to the body. Gaethje knocks Holloway down to his knees for a second with a right hand. They trade right hands. Gaethje lands a right hand and body kick. 10-9 Gaethje, 39-37 Holloway.

Holloway with a body kick. Holloway lands a combo. Holloway lands a hard spin kick to the body. Gaethje with a leg kick. Holloway lands a big right hand and Gaethje is hurt. Holloway is pouring it on and Gaethje is covering up. Holloway lands to the body against the fence and Gaethje lands a right hand. Holloway with a spin kick to the body. Holloway lands a right hand. Gaethje with a left hand. Holloway with a left to the body followed by a right hand. Gaethje lands a right hand. Holloway with a spin kick. Gaethje lands a jab. Holloway with a body kick. They start swinging for the fences and both connect and Holloway lands a massive right hand that puts Gaethje out cold right before the buzzer. What a finish from Holloway! One of the craziest knockouts in UFC history.

Official Result- Max Holloway def. Justin Gaethje by knockout (punch) at 4:59 of Round 5 to win the BMF Championship

> UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship- C Zhang Weili (24-3, 8-2 UFC) vs. #1 Yan Xiaonan (17-3 1 NC, 8-2 UFC)

Xiaonan lands a right hand. Weili with a calf kick. Weili looks for a body kick but Xiaonan grabs the leg and lands a pair of right hands before they clinch. They separate. Weili lands a leg kick and they both swing wildly. Weili lands a left hand and Xiaonan gets a takedown. They get to their feet. Xiaonan lands a left hook and Weili stumbles but collects herself. Weili with a high kick. Weili lands a body kick followed by a spinning back fist. Weili lands a right hand and gets a big throw takedown. Weili gets the back and lands some punches. Weili has a choke locked in but Xiaonan looked to survive the round. She looked out as the horn sounded and Weili let the choke go. 10-8 Weili.

They trade and Weili gets the back and scores a takedown and has the back. Weili with some right hands but Xiaonan spins and Weili stands. Weili gets back on top and they transition around and Weili is in side control. Weili lands a few elbows. Xiaonan gives up her back and Weili flattens her out. Weili with big punches and is looking for the choke. Weili with lots of punches. Weili gets on top and locks in an arm-triangle choke. Xiaonan escapes and is able to get on top. They get to their feet. They trade right hands. 10-9 Weili, 20-17 Weili.

Xiaonan lands a side kick to the body. Xiaonan lands a right hand. Xiaonan lands and Weili drops to the mat. Xiaonan landing leg kicks as Weili is throwing upkicks. Xiaonan with more leg kicks until Weili is ordered to her feet. Weili lands a body kick and Xiaonan lands a leg kick. Xiaonan lands a right hand and Weili goes to a knee looking for a takedown. Xiaonan gets the takedown and is in the half-guard. Weili kicks Xiaonan off and they get to their feet. Xiaonan gets a takedown after sweeping the leg. They stand and separate. Xiaonan lands a side kick. Weili lands a right hand and Xiaonan with a knee to the body. 10-9 Xiaonan, 29-27 Weili.

Xiaonan lands a right hand. Xiaonan drops Weili to her butt with a right hand though Weili gets right up. Weili looks for a takedown and Xiaonan about reversed it but Weili ends up with back control. Weili lands a knee. Weili with left hands. Weili has the back and lands some left hands. Xiaonan grabbed the fence. Weili with punches from the back and flattens Xiaonan out. Weili continues to land from the back. 10-9 Weili, 39-36 Weili.

Weili with a head kick. Xiaonan lands an inside leg kick. Weili gets a takedown. They scramble to their feet. Weili lands a right hand and scores another takedown. Weili is working from the half-guard. Weili lands and gets the back of Xiaonan. Xiaonan spins and Weili is now on top and landing. Weili landing to the body then mixes to the head as the fight ends. 10-9 Weili, 49-45 Weili.

Official Result- Zhang Weili def. Yan Xiaonan by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45) to retain the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship

> UFC Light Heavyweight Championship- C Alex Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. #1 Jamahal Hill (12-1 1 NC, 6-1 1 NC UFC)

Pereira with a leg kick. Hill with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Pereira with a body kick and Hill lands a right hand. Hill with a pair of leg kicks. Pereira lands a jab. Hill with a high kick that Pereira blocks. Hill with a body kick. Hill with a pair of kicks. Pereira drops Hill with a left hand and starts landing hammerfists and it is all over! What a finish from Pereira!

Official Result- Alex Pereira def. Jamahal Hill by knockout (punches) at 3:14 of Round 1 to retain the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 98 live results: Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis 2

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The Octagon is back home this weekend in Las Vegas with the final event before the historic UFC 300 with UFC on ESPN+ 98 from the UFC Apex.

The main event is a short-notice rematch in the middleweight division as Brendan Allen battles Chris Curtis. Curtis is taking this fight on nearly three weeks notice, replacing Marvin Vettori. He is looking to go 2-0 against Allen after defeating him in December 2021 while Allen is looking for his seventh straight win.

The rest of the main card sees a pair of featherweight battles as Alexander Hernandez battles Damon Jackson and Morgan Charriere takes on Chepe Mariscal; Ignacio Bahamondes takes on Christos Giagos in lightweight action; and Trevor Peek meets Charlie Campbell in an exciting lightweight matchup.

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> Women’s Bantamweights*- #15 Melissa Mullins (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Nora Cornolle (7-1, 1-0 UFC)

*Mullins missed weight by two pounds, Cornolle missed weight by 2.5 pounds

They get straight to action landing punches as Mullins lands a stiff jab. Cornolle lands a series of jabs followed by a right hand. They clinch against the fence as Mullins lands a pair of knees. Mullins tries to get it down but Cornolle keeps it up. Mullins still with pressure against the fence and lands a knee. Mullins gets it down to the mat. Cornolle reverses and gets the back for a moment before they stand. Mullins lands a pair of right hands before they clinch back up. They separate and Mullins lands. 10-9 Mullins.

They trade to start as Mullins lands a right hand before they clinch. Mullins lands some knees as Cornolle lands some foot stomps. Cornolle now landing some knees and lands a head kick as they separate. Mullins lands a right hand and Cornolle lads a combo. Cornolle hurts Mullins with a knee then a head kick and Mullins falls to the mat and it is stopped. What a finish from Cornolle!

Official Result- Nora Cornolle def. Melissa Mullins by TKO (strikes) at 3:06 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Dylan Budka (7-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Cesar Almeida (4-0, 0-0 UFC)

They both miss on their offense but Budka is able to score a takedown. Budka trying to gain full position as Almeida is working his way to the fence to get up. They get to their feet and Budka is still looking for the takedown. He picks Almeida up but they remain on the feet. Budka gets it back down. They get to their feet. Almeida with a knee and Budka lands a knee. Budka is just holding on and Almeida is landing short punches. Almeida with some punches to defend the takedown attempt. Almeida lands more as Budka is just holding on doing nothing. 10-9 Almeida.

Budka with a high kick. Almeida lands a body kick and right hand. Budka gets a takedown but they scramble right back up. Budka trying to get it back down but Almeida is defending by landing elbows and punches to the body and head. Almeida lands a knee and then gets the back of Budka and they separate. Almeida with a left hand to the body and some more punches then lands a body kick. Budka tries for another takedown but Almeida lands some elbows and they go to the mat and Almeida finishes it off with punches from the top.

Official Result- Cesar Almeida def. Dylan Budka by TKO (strikes) at 2:13 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Dan Argueta (9-1 2 NC, 1-1 2 NC UFC) vs. Jean Matsumoto (14-0, 0-0 UFC)

Argueta gets it down immediately and lands lots of punches. They stand and Argueta retains control and continues to land and takes it down two more times. They get up and Matsumoto has the back and lands some knees. Matsumoto gets it down for a moment but they stand and trade before Argueta shoots for another takedown but Matsumoto defends. Argueta lands a knee on the break. Matsumoto lands a hard calf kick. Argueta with a right hand. Matsumoto lands a head kick. 10-9 Argueta.

Matsumoto throws a knee as Argueta shoots for a takedown. Argueta is able to get it down for a second but they scramble up and Argueta is trying to get it back down. They scramble and Argueta is just chasing the takedown and Matsumoto lands an elbow. They separate. Argueta tries a takedown but just falls down as he looks tired. Matsumoto with a leg kick. Matsumoto lands a big right hand and a leg kick. Argueta is able to get a takedown. They scramble up and Argueta is still trying to get it down. They separate and Matsumoto lands and Argueta goes back for the takedown. They separate. Matsumoto with a leg kick and a right hand. Argueta shoots for a takedown. Matsumoto defends and locks in a guillotine choke and Argueta taps! Argueta doesn’t know that he tapped and is shocked as Matsumoto picks up the win.

Official Result- Jean Matsumoto def. Dan Argueta by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:59 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Pedro Falcao (16-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Victor Hugo (24-4, 0-0 UFC)

Falcao going right for the takedown against the fence. Hugo with some body shots to defend. Falcao is able to get a takedown and jumps to the back of Hugo. They end up on their feet and Falcao retains clinch control and lands a pair of knees. They separate for a moment before clinching back up. They separate. Hugo lands some uppercuts. Hugo with some leg kicks and a body kick. Hugo lands a kick to the cup of Falcao and we have a timeout. They get back to action and have a wild exchange late. 10-9 Falcao.

They trade before Falcao pushes it against the fence in a clinch. They separate and Hugo lands a left hook and a body kick. Falcao lands a right hand. Hugo with a leg kick. Falcao shoots for a takedown. They separate. Hugo with a leg kick and a combo then a body kick. Falcao shoots for a takedown. They separate. Hugo tries a spin attack and Falcao grabs the back and pushes it to the fence. Hugo gets the back of Falcao and they separate. Hugo with a pair of leg kicks. 10-9 Hugo, 19-19.

Hugo clips Falcao with a left hook and Falcao drops to the mat but Hugo lets him up. Falcao with a leg kick. Hugo with a head kick. They tie up and go to the fence. Falcao working hard for a takedown. They break and Hugo lands a knee then a spin kick to the body then a left hand. Falcao shoots for a takedown. They separate and trade before Falcao ties it back up. They break apart. Hugo with a leg kick. Falcao lands a right hand. Hugo with a left hand. Falcao lands a jab then a right hand. Falcao clinches it back up. They separate. Hugo with a leg kick then a high kick. Falcao gets the back against the fence. Hugo lands some elbows. Falcao with some left hands. They break. Falcao tries again for the takedown. They separate and Hugo lands a kick. 10-9 Hugo, 29-28 Hugo.

Official Result- Victor Hugo def. Pedro Falcao by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #11 Norma Dumont (10-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. Germaine de Randamie (11-4, 7-2 UFC)

de Randamie with a front kick. She lands a leg kick. de Randamie with a hard leg kick. de Randamie lands a leg kick but Dumont trips her to the mat and ends up on top. Dumont is in the half-guard but not doing anything as de Randamie gets the full guard. Dumont with some right hands to the body. They trade body punches. Dumont stands and lands as she goes back into the guard of de Randamie. They get to their feet. Dumont gets a late takedown. 10-9 Dumont.

They trade right hands and Dumont shoots for a takedown, but de Randamie defends. Dumont ducks under a de Randamie right hand and they clinch. de Randamie pushes it to the fence and lands short knees. de Randamie with some big right hands as they remain tied up. de Randamie with short left hands and some knees. de Randamie with some more knees. de Randamie with a big knee as she had the Thai clinch and they separate. de Randamie with a head kick. They trade punches. de Randamie with a front kick but Dumont catches it and sweeps the leg for a takedown. de Randamie landing from the bottom and attempts an armbar late. 10-9 de Randamie, 19-19.

de Randamie with a leg kick. de Randamie lands a stiff jab. Dumont shoots for a takedown and is able to complete it. They get to their feet and are tied up but Dumont gets it back down. Dumont is in side control and has neck control. Dumont holding position but not doing anything as de Randamie lands to the body from the bottom. de Randamie gives up her back. They get to their feet. Dumont trips it back down. de Randamie landing punches and elbows from the bottom. 10-9 Dumont, 29-28 Dumont.

Official Result- Norma Dumont def. Germaine de Randamie by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Valter Walker (11-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Lukasz Brzeski (8-4-1 1 NC, 0-3 UFC)

Brzeski with a leg kick. He lands another. He lands another then a right hand. Walker with a leg kick. Brzeski with a leg kick and Walker lands one. Brzeski with a leg kick. Walker lands a right hand and gets a takedown. Walker with some left hands. He lands some more. Brzeski with some body shots. Walker is keeping it down as Brzeski lands some punches. Walker with some hard right hands. They get to their feet and separate. Walker with a front kick and Brzeski lands an uppercut. They trade leg kicks. Brzeski lands a right hand and lands a flurry of punches but Walker gets a big takedown. Walker has the back and lands a couple of punches. 10-9 Walker.

Brzeski with a leg kick. Walker lands a leg kick. Walker with a front kick. Brzeski lands an uppercut. Brzeski with a jab. Walker lands a leg kick. Walker gets a takedown. Walker has the back and has control as they get to their feet. Brzeski switches position. They separate. Brzeski with a combo. Brzeski lands an uppercut and Walker with a left hand. They’re trading and Brzeski lands slightly more. They exchange left hands. Brzeski with a right hand. Walker lands a left hand. 10-9 Brzeski, 19-19.

Brzeski lands a right hand. Walker with a front kick to the body. Brzeski lands to the body then a combination. They trade and Walker gets a takedown. Walker has the mount. Walker gets the back and has control. Walker gets into the full mount. Brzeski with some body shots from the bottom as Walker lands an elbow. Brzeski is able to scramble to the top. Brzeski lands and Walker gets the back and lands a right hand. Close fight. 10-9 Walker, 29-28 Walker.

Official Result- Lukasz Brzeski def. Valter Walker by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Court McGee (21-12, 10-11 UFC) vs. Alex Morono (23-9 1 NC, 12-6 1 NC UFC)

McGee with some body kicks but Morono rocks him with a right hand. Morono with a right hand. They trade kicks. Morono with a jab. McGee with a calf kick. McGee with a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Morono lands a right hand. McGee with a right hand. Morono with a body kick. McGee landing more with his kicks as Morono is landing more punches. They trade right hands. Morono lands a right hand. 10-9 Morono.

McGee looks for a takedown as Morono jumps up for a guillotine choke. McGee pops his head out and lands from the top. McGee with body punches. McGee controlling from the top as he continues to land some body punches. They get to their feet. McGee with a leg kick. They trade right hands. McGee lands a right hand. McGee lands a jab. 10-9 McGee, 19-19.

McGee looks for a takedown but Morono defends and they separate. McGee with a body kick. McGee with a leg kick. Morono lands a big right hand. They trade as Morono lands a right hand and body kick. They trade body kicks. Morono with a spinning attack. McGee lands a right hand after some kicks. McGee lands to the body. Morono is swinging and missing. Morono lands a right hand. McGee gets a late takedown. Close fight. 10-9 McGee, 29-28 McGee.

Official Result- Alex Morono def. Court McGee by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Lightweights- Trevor Peek (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Charlie Campbell (8-2, 1-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. Campbell with a high kick then a leg kick then a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Campbell mixes high and low with kicks. Peek ties it up as he looks for a takedown against the fence. Peek is able to get a takedown and has the back. Peek with a pair of knees to the body as they get to their feet. They trade. Peek lands a combo. Peek rushes in and lands as they tie up. Campbell lands a couple of big knees. Campbell with a body kick then a right hand. Campbell with a right hand then a body kick. Campbell with a hard calf kick. Campbell lands a right hand. Campbell gets a late takedown and lands a knee on the way up. 10-9 Campbell.

They’re trading wild punches to start the second. Campbell with some leg kicks. Campbell with more leg kicks. They tie up as Peek has body control. Peek lands some knees and lands a flurry as they separate. Campbell is able to score a takedown. Campbell gets the back. Campbell working for a choke from the back. They separate and Campbell lands a right hand. Peek lands a few big punches. They tie up and Peek with some right hands. They break and Campbell lands a big right hand then two more and a big knee. Peek gets a takedown and lands some left hands. Campbell with some knees. Campbell with a big combination. Close, wild round. 10-9 Peek, 19-19.

Peek with an uppercut then a big flurry. They scramble to the mat but get up and are tied up against the fence. They separate and Peek lands before they scramble back to the mat. Campbell has the back with the body triangle locked in. Peek is able to escape and they get to their feet and Campbell still has body control. They separate and both land. Campbell gets it back to the mat. Campbell has the back at the end and threatens with a choke. 10-9 Campbell, 29-28 Campbell.

Official Result- Charlie Campbell def. Trevor Peek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Ignacio Bahamondes (14-5, 3-2 UFC) vs. Christos Giagos (20-11, 6-7 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Giagos lands a right hand. Bahamondes with some leg and body kicks. Bahamondes lands an uppercut. Bahamondes with a leg kick and lands an uppercut. They clinch for a moment but separate. Bahamondes with a hard leg kick. Bahamondes lands a spinning kick to the head then a body kick. Bahamondes hurts Giagos with some shots then starts landing left hands as they’re tied up but they break. Bahamondes with a leg kick. Giagos with a jab. Bahamondes with some shots and Giagos lands a big right hand. Bahamondes with a combo. Bahamondes lands a jab. Bahamondes lands a head kick and Giagos goes down and it is all over! What a finish from Bahamondes!

Official Result- Ignacio Bahamondes def. Christos Giagos by TKO (head kick) at 3:34 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Morgan Charriere (19-9-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Chepe Mariscal (15-6 1 NC, 2-0 UFC)

Mariscal lands a leg kick. Charriere is throwing but Mariscal gets a takedown. Charriere looks for a guillotine choke then lets go and still has neck control. They get to their feet and are tied up. Mariscal with a pair of knees. Charriere lands a knee. Charriere with a big knee to the body as Mariscal is trying to get the takedown. They break apart. Charriere lands a jab. Mariscal looks for a takedown against the fence. Mariscal with some left hands. Charriere with a pair of elbows. Mariscal lands a knee then a combo as they briefly break. They scramble apart. Charriere with a body kick. Mariscal with a leg kick. Mariscal with a high kick and they trade late. 10-9 Mariscal.

Mariscal with a leg kick. He lands a calf kick. Charriere with a body kick. Charriere lands a combo that pushes Mariscal back. They trade right hands. Charriere with a head kick. Charriere with some kicks and lands a right hand to the body. Mariscal lands a leg kick. Mariscal with a head kick that Charriere blocks. They trade jabs. Charriere with a combination and he’s starting to pull away on volume landing cleaner shots. Charriere with some body shots. Charriere with a right hand. Mariscal lands a front kick. Charriere lands a right hand. They trade and Charriere gets a takedown. Charriere gets the back as they stand and gets another takedown but they separate. Mariscal lands a front kick right to the jaw that Charriere eats. 10-9 Charriere, 19-19.

Charriere lands a jab then a high kick. Charriere with a combination. Mariscal lands a flurry and some solid punches and Charriere is able to get it down. Charriere landing from the top as Mariscal lands a pair of elbows from the bottom. Charriere with some body shots from the top as Mariscal lands some ear slaps from the bottom. They get to their feet and Charriere has the neck as they go back to the mat. Mariscal is able to sweep to the top. Mariscal with some shots from the back. Mariscal with some shots from the top. Close fight. 10-9 Charriere, 29-28 Charriere.

Official Result- Chepe Mariscal def. Morgan Charriere by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

> Featherweights*- Alexander Hernandez (14-7, 6-6 UFC) vs. Damon Jackson (22-6-1 1 NC, 5-4-1 1 NC UFC)

*Hernandez missed weight by 1.5 pounds

Hernandez with a leg kick. Hernandez with a high kick. Hernandez with a leg kick. Jackson lands a high kick. Jackson with a stiff leg kick. Jackson lands a right hand. Jackson lands a leg kick. Jackson gets the back against the fence as he caught a Hernandez kick. Hernandez spins around and lands as they break. Hernandez lands a combo. Hernandez with a combo. He lands a body kick and Jackson catches it and pushes things against the fence. Jackson with some knees. Jackson gets a takedown into side control. They get to their feet late. Close round. 10-9 Jackson.

Hernandez with a pair of leg kicks. They trade punches. Jackson lands a combo. Jackson with a high kick. Hernandez with a pair of jabs. Jackson lands a calf kick. Both connect as Hernandez lands a right hand and Jackson a left hook. Jackson lands a right hand. Hernandez is bleeding from his nose. Jackson lands a calf kick. Jackson with a right hand. Hernandez lands a leg kick. Jackson is able to secure a takedown. Jackson gets the back as they get to their feet. Jackson with some left hands and looks for a choke. Jackson with left hands and hammerfists. 10-9 Jackson, 20-18 Jackson.

Jackson lands a leg kick. Hernandez drops Jackson with a right hand and gets on top and starts landing lots of punches looking to finish. Hernandez gets the back and then looks to get the full mount on top. Jackson is able to get the back and has the hooks in as he lands some punches. Hernandez is able to shake free and has the back before they stand. Jackson looks for the takedown. They are tied up against the fence. They remain clinched and just hanging on as both land on the break. Close fight. 10-9 Hernandez, 29-28 Jackson.

Official Result- Damon Jackson def. Anthony Hernandez by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #6 Brendan Allen (23-5, 11-2 UFC) vs. #14 Chris Curtis (31-10 1 NC, 5-2 1 NC UFC)

Allen with a body kick. Curtis lands a combo. Allen lands a right hand. Allen is able to get the back of Curtis and gets it down. Allen has the body triangle locked in and is working for a choke. Curtis is able to spin out to his feet and Allen stands. Allen lands an elbow followed by a combo. Allen with a high kick. Allen lands an elbow. Allen with a leg kick. Allen lands a body kick followed by a right hand. Curtis lands a left hand. Allen with a right hand. Allen with a right hand. Allen with a right hand and a body kick. Curtis lands a left hand. 10-9 Allen.

Allen with a leg kick then a jab. Allen with a quad kick. They trade and Curtis lands a nice right hook. Curtis with a combination. Allen lands a combination. Allen lands a double jab as Curtis lands a left hand. Curtis with a combo. They trade in close range. Allen with some elbows against the fence and lands a pair of knees. Allen with a combo. Allen with a step-in knee to the body. Curtis lands a left hand. Curtis with a combo to the body and Allen lands a combo upstairs. They continue to trade and Curtis is landing slightly more. Allen lands a right hand as Curtis lands a left hand. 10-9 Curtis, 19-19.

Allen lands a right hand. They continue to trade in close range. Allen lands an elbow and right hand as Curtis lands to the body. We have a timeout for an eye poke from Allen on Curtis. Allen lands a pair of leg kicks as they get back to action. Curtis misses a head kick attempt. Curtis with an uppercut and Allen lands a right hand. Curtis hurts Allen and starts to land as Allen is hurt. Allen is able to shoot for a takedown and he has the back of Curtis on the feet. Allen with some right hands from the back. Allen lets go of the position and lands an elbow. 10-9 Curtis, 29-28 Curtis.

They trade to start the fourth. Both are landing and Curtis is landing cleaner. They trade and Curtis pokes Allen in the eye. They get back to action. Allen lands a right hand. Curtis with a combo to the body. Allen with a leg kick. Allen with a combo. Allen gets a takedown. Curtis gives up his back and Allen has the hooks in. Curtis is able to explode to his feet and Allen is ordered up. Curtis with a combo. Curtis lands a left hook to the body. Curtis with a combo. Allen lands an elbow. Allen lands a head kick. Allen gets a brief takedown and has the back as they stand. Allen as the back and is looking for a choke. Curtis tries to turn but it allows Allen to get the mount. Allen with an elbow. 10-9 Allen, 38-38.

Allen with a high kick and a right hand. Allen lands a jab then a body kick. Allen goes for a takedown and Curtis hurts him on the attempt. Allen gets the back of Curtis though. Allen rolls for a leg but Curtis spins out to his feet. Allen is ordered up. They trade elbows in a clinch and Allen lands a knee. Allen shoots for a takedown but Curtis sprawls. They stand. Curtis lands a left hand. Allen with an elbow. Allen lands a head kick. Allen shoots for a takedown but Curtis defends. Curtis lands to the body. Curtis stands and Allen is ordered up. Allen lands a right hand as he shoots for the takedown. Allen gets a big takedown and has the back of Curtis. Curtis spins out to his feet and they stand. Allen shoots for a takedown but Curtis defends. Allen with a flying knee and hurts Curtis with some big shots late. Super close fight. 10-9 Allen, 48-47 Allen.

Official Result- Brendan Allen def. Chris Curtis by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 49-46)

UFC on ESPN 54 live results: Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC closes out a busy month of March with a return to Atlantic City, New Jersey, for the first time in six years for UFC on ESPN 54 from the famed Boardwalk Hall.

The main event is a pivotal bout in the women’s flyweight division as second-ranked Erin Blanchfield takes on third-ranked Manon Fiorot. Both are on long win streaks as Blanchfield has won nine straight while Fiorot has won eleven straight. The winner is expected to earn a title shot at against current champion Alexa Grasso.

The co-main event sees an exciting matchup in the welterweight division as Vicente Luque takes on Joaquin Buckley. Also on the main card is former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman looking to get back into the win column against knockout artist Bruno Silva; middleweights Nursulton Ruziboev and Sedriques Dumas squaring off; and Bill Algeo taking on Kyle Nelson in featherweight action.

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> Bantamweights- Angel Pacheco (7-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Caolan Loughran (8-1, 0-1 UFC)

Pacheco lands a leg kick. Pacheco lands a jab then Loughran lands a stiff right hand. Pacheco lands to the body. Loughran lands a right hand. Pacheco lands a leg kick. Loughran with an overhand right. Loughran with another right hand as Pacheco lands a leg kick. Loughran lands a hard right hand. He lands another. Loughran with another right hand. Loughran lands a left hook then an uppercut. Pacheco with a jab and leg kick then back to the jab. Loughran lands an uppercut then a big right hand. Loughran with a flurry against the fence. Loughran with a combination. Pacheco with a couple of jabs and lands to the body as Loughran lands a counter right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Loughran.

Pacheco lands a left hook and Loughran lands back with some big right hands. Pacheco lands a jab. Pacheco lands a right hand and Loughran lands one before getting a takedown. Loughran takes the back against the fence. Loughran has the body triangle and is looking for a choke. Loughran starts pouring on right hands and is landing a lot of them but it keeps going. Loughran keeps the back and starts landing more punches. Loughran continues to land as he moves to the half-guard. They get to their feet and Loughran lands an elbow on the break. Loughran with a leg kick. Pacheco lands a body kick. They clinch at the end. 10-9 Loughran, 20-18 Loughran.

Loughran lands and Pacheco lands and lands awkwardly on his leg and his ankle is hurt. Loughran with a flurry of punches and lands a pair of leg kicks. Loughran with a combo to the body followed by a right hand. Loughran looks for a takedown against the fence. They separate. Loughran lands a combo. Loughran continues to land and Pacheco lands a jumping knee. Loughran with a pair of right hands and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Loughran lands an elbow. Loughran with a leg kick then a right hand. Loughran with a leg kick followed by a jab. Pacheco lands a left hand that hurts Loughran and then lands a flying knee but Loughran is able to get a takedown from it. They get up and Loughran with a combo. 10-9 Loughran, 30-27 Loughran.

Official Result- Caolan Loughran def. Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

> Middleweights- Andre Petroski (10-2, 5-1 UFC) vs. Jacob Malkoun (7-3, 3-3 UFC)

They trade and Malkoun makes Petroski stumble after landing a jab. Petroski misses a head kick and lands a leg kick as he eats a right hand from Malkoun. Petroski lands a left hand as Malkoun lands a jab and right hand. Malkoun presses forward and lands. Petroski lands a left hand and Malkoun briefly falls to the mat but quickly gets up. Malkoun looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They separate. Petroski with a leg kick. Malkoun lands a right hand. Petroski with a high kick and Malkoun lands a right hand to the body. Petroski gets a takedown and they scramble. Petroski has the back but they get to their feet and separate. Close round. 10-9 Malkoun.

Petroski with a leg kick. Petroski looks for a takedown but Malkoun defends and Petroski falls to the mat after hitting his head on the hip of Malkoun. Malkoun lands with a body kick on the ground and starts landing from the top and gets the finish. Big win for Malkoun.

Official Result- Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski by TKO (strikes) at :39 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- Viktoriia Dudakova (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Melissa Gatto (8-2-2, 2-2 UFC)

*Breaking: This fight has been cancelled after Dudakova was pulled from the fight due to medical issues.

> Light Heavyweights- Ibo Aslan (12-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-3, 0-3 UFC)

Aslan with a leg kick and Turkalj lands a leg kick. They continue to trade kicks. They exchange right hands. Turkalj with a body kick and Aslan catches it and lands a right hand. They trade snap jabs. Turkalj lands a right hand and they trade. Turkalj with a flying knee. Aslan with a leg kick. They trade punches. Turkalj with a leg kick. Turkalj lands a flurry as he rushes in and presses Aslan back. Aslan then lands a combination. Aslan with another winging combo. Aslan with a leg kick. 10-9 Turkalj.

They’re swinging wildly and have a wild exchange in the pocket. Aslan lands a big right hand. They trade inside the pocket again. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action. Aslan with a calf kick. Aslan lands a left hand that hurts Turkalj. Turkalj slips on a head kick but Aslan can’t take advantage. Aslan lands a right hand. Both throwing wild haymakers. Aslan with a right hand. He lands a leg kick. They trade right hands. Aslan with a big right hand. Aslan with a pair of leg kicks. 10-9 Aslan, 19-19.

Turkalj lands a right hand and a body kick. Aslan catches it and lands a right hand. Turkalj lands a right hand. Turkalj with a combo. They trade right hands. Aslan with a big right hand and Turkalj is stumbling and falls down and it is stopped! Big finish from Aslan!

Official Result- Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj by TKO (punch) at 1:32 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Dennis Buzukja (11-4, 0-2 UFC) vs. Connor Matthews (7-1, 0-0 UFC)

Matthews with a body kick as Buzukja lands a left hand. They trade body and leg kicks. They trade more kicks. They trade wild punches. Matthews lands a leg kick. Buzukja lands a combo. Buzukja with a leg kick. Both throwing a lot but not landing much. Matthews lands a leg kick. Buzukja with a left hand and a leg kick. Buzukja with a leg kick. Matthews lands a body kick. Buzukja lands a left hook then a right hand. We have a timeout for a groin strike. Buzukja lands a high kick as they get back. Buzukja with a high kick. Matthews lands a right hand. Buzukja with a right hand. Buzukja with a leg kick followed by a combination. 10-9 Buzukja.

They trade leg kicks. Buzukja lands a right hand. Matthews with a combo against the fence. Buzukja lands a hook kick to get back to the center. Buzukja lands a left hand and Matthews stumbles a little. Buzukja with a combo and Matthews lands a right hand. Buzukja mixing punches and kicks as he is landing more. Buzukja lands a combo. Matthews with the jab. Buzukja with a body kick. Matthews lands a right hand. Buzukja with a left hook. They trade leg kicks. Buzukja with a left hook. Buzukja lands a big right hand. Buzukja follows with a combo. Matthews grabs the back looking to get it down but Buzukja is defending. Matthews gets the takedown. They scramble to their feet and separate. Matthews lands a right hand and Buzukja counters with a body combination. Matthews with a right hand. 10-9 Buzukja, 20-18 Buzukja.

Buzukja drops Matthews early with a left hand and starts teeing off from the top and gets the finish! Big finish for Buzukja to pick up his first UFC win.

Official Result- Dennis Buzukja def. Connor Matthews by TKO (punches) at :22 of Round 3

> Featherweights*- Julio Arce (18-6, 5-4 UFC) vs. Herbert Burns (11-4, 2-2 UFC)

*Arce missed weight by one pound

Burns pressuring early as Arce is circling around, but not much action is taking place. Burns with a body kick. Arce with a stiff jab. Burns with a high kick. Arce lands a left hand. Arce with a left hand to the body. Timeout for a groin strike by Burns. They get back to action and Burns lands a body kick and shoots for a takedown. Burns lands another knee to the groin and we have another timeout. Burns has a point taken away. They get back to action. Burns with a high kick. Burns looks for a takedown. Arce lands a knee as they break. Arce with a left hand to the body. Burns lands a right hand. He lands another as he looks for a takedown. 9-9 round due to the point deduction.

Arce hurts Burns with a right hand as Burns was rushing in. Burns lands a flying knee. They clinch and Burns lands a knee. Arce lands a knee in the clinch. Arce drops Burns with a knee but lets him up. Arce with a combo and a head kick. Arce with a big flurry against the fence and drops Burns with a left hand and it is stopped. What a finish from Arce!

Official Result- Julio Arce def. Herbert Burns by TKO (punches) at 2:00 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Virna Jandiroba (19-3, 5-3 UFC) vs. #10 Loopy Godinez (12-3, 7-3 UFC)

Jandiroba lands a right hand. Jandiroba with a jab. Godinez lands a jab. They trade in close range. Jandiroba gets a takedown but Godinez is able to get to her feet. They remain clinched against the fence. Godinez with a knee. Jandiroba rolls for a leg lock. They get to their feet and trade right hands. Jandiroba with a jab. Godinez lands a right hand. Godinez lands a right hand. Jandiroba pushes it against the fence. Jandiroba drags it down and is able to get the back of Godinez. Jandiroba looked for the neck. 10-9 Jandiroba.

They trade to start the second as Godinez lands a leg kick. They trade in close range with Godinez landing more. Jandiroba lands a combo. Jandiroba looks for a takedown but Godinez ends up on top. Godinez with a hammerfist. Godinez looking for a leg lock. Jandiroba with a pair of hammerfists. She lands more hammerfists. Godinez lands a right hand from the bottom. They scramble and Jandiroba still landing. They get to their feet. They trade. 10-9 Jandiroba, 20-18 Jandiroba.

Jandiroba looking for the takedown. They are tied up against the fence. They separate. Jandiroba lands a combination. They trade before clinching up. Godinez with some knees. Godinez lands as they break. Jandiroba rushes it and lands. Godinez lands a nice left hand. Godinez lands a knee. Jandiroba shoots for a takedown but Godinez defends. They tie up against the fence and are scrambling on the mat. Jandiroba is on the back as they get to their feet. Jandiroba looking for a rear-naked choke. Jandiroba has it across the jaw and is squeezing as Godinez is bleeding. Jandiroba with punches at the end. 10-9 Jandiroba, 30-27 Jandiroba.

Official Result- Virna Jandiroba def. Loopy Godinez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Nate Landwehr (17-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Jamall Emmers (20-7, 3-3 UFC)

Emmers hurts Landwehr with a right hand and lands some follow-up shots but Landwehr circles away. Emmers lands to the body but falls off balanced. Emmers with more right hands. Emmers with some more hard punches. Landwehr lands a right hand. Emmers landing some big right hands and Landwehr has a big cut opened up. Landwehr lands a big right hand. Landwehr stuns Emmers with a right hand. They tie up and Landwehr with some uppercuts as Emmers lands some knees. They separate. Emmers lands a combination. Landwehr with a pair of right hands. Landwehr lands an uppercut and drops Emmers with a punch and Emmers is out! What a huge comeback from Landwehr!

Official Result- Nate Landwehr def. Jamall Emmers by knockout (punches) at 4:43 of Round 1

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> Welterweights- Chidi Njokuani (22-10 1 NC, 2-3 UFC) vs. Rhys McKee (13-5-1, 0-3 UFC)

They trade short leg kicks. Njokuani with a pair of leg kicks. McKee lands a grazing right hand. Njokuani with another leg kick. Njokuani with a leg kick as McKee lands a combo. Njokuani with more leg kicks. McKee lands a nice right hand. They exchange leg kicks and McKee with a pair of right hands. Njokuani with more kicks. McKee with a right hand and then another. They trade leg kicks. They clinch and McKee with a little dirty boxing before he pushes it to the fence. Njokuani with a knee in the clinch. He lands another. Njokuani with an elbow. They are separated by Keith Peterson. McKee with a jab. Njokuani with a body kick then a pair of leg kicks. 10-9 Njokuani.

Njokuani with a hard leg kick as McKee lands a right hand. They clinch again. Njokuani with a knee. They separate. Njokuani with an elbow followed by a knee. Njokuani with a pair of leg kicks with a jab mixed in. McKee tries for a takedown and Njokuani lands a knee to the head. Njokuani gets the back and they scramble up and are tied up against the fence. Njokuani lands a hard elbow. McKee trying hard to get it down by sweeping but Njokuani keeping it on the feet. Njokuani with an elbow. McKee lands a knee. Njokuani with more knees. 10-9 Njokuani, 20-18 Njokuani.

Njokuani with a leg kick. Njokuani tries for a takedown but they separate. Njokuani with a body kick then a leg kick. Njokuani with a knee to the body and they clinch up. They separate. Njokuani with a pair of knees. Njokuani lands a right hand. Njokuani gets the takedown. They quickly get up and Njokuani has the back. McKee lands to the body as Njokuani lands a right hand. Njokuani lands a pair of elbows as they clinch back up. They are separated. McKee trying again for the takedown. McKee lands a knee. Njokuani lands some knees as they break. Njokuani with a body kick. Njokuani with a spinning elbow. 10-9 Njokuani, 30-27 Njokuani.

Official Result- Chidi Njokuani def. Rhys McKee by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Bill Algeo (18-7, 5-3 UFC) vs. Kyle Nelson (15-5-1, 3-4-1 UFC)

Algeo with a body kick and he keeps throwing kicks. Algeo with a leg kick and a body kick. Nelson lands a body kick. Nelson hurts Algeo with a right hand and both are swinging before they tie up against the fence. They break away. Algeo with a leg kick then a body kick. Nelson with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Algeo with a right hand. They trade jabs. Algeo with a spin kick. Nelson lands a left hand. Algeo with a leg kick then a right hand to the body. Nelson rocks Algeo with a right hand and swarms with big punches. Nelson lands a knee and both are swinging with wild punches. Nelson lands a big right hand and then another. Nelson with another right hand and is still landing and it is stopped on the feet. Algeo immediately protesting and it might have been early but he was eating hard punches.

Official Result- Kyle Nelson def. Bill Algeo by TKO (punches) at 4:00 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Nursulton Ruziboev (33-8-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Sedriques Dumas (9-1, 2-1 UFC)

Ruziboev lands a right hand. Dumas with a right hand. Ruziboev with an uppercut and lands a combo. Ruziboev with another right hand. Ruziboev lands to the body. Ruziboev with a body kick. Dumas pressing forward. Ruziboev with an uppercut. Dumas complains of an eye poke and Ruziboev starts landing punches and drops Dumas, then lands a barrage from the top to get the finish. Big finish from Ruziboev.

Official Result- Nursulton Ruziboev def. Sedriques Dumas by knockout (punches) at 3:18 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Chris Weidman (15-7, 11-7 UFC) vs. Bruno Silva (23-10, 4-4 UFC)

Weidman with a body kick. He lands a front kick to the body. Silva with a body kick. Weidman with some body kicks. Weidman lands a right hand that hurts Silva for a moment. Weidman lands some knees as he grabs the neck. Weidman gets a takedown and looks for the back. Weidman with some left hands from the back. Not much is happening. Weidman with some knees to the thighs. Silva is doing nothing. Weidman with more knees. 10-9 Weidman.

Weidman with a leg kick and Silva lands a right hand. Weidman with a leg kick. Weidman with a pair of body kicks. Weidman with a body kick. Silva lands a right hand. Both land punches in an exchange. Weidman shoots for a takedown but Silva defends. Silva lands a left hand and complains of an eye poke and we have a timeout. They get back to action. Weidman with a leg kick then a body kick. They trade jabs. Weidman lands a nice jab. Silva lands a combo. Weidman with a body kick. Silva with a combination. Silva with a big left hand. Weidman lands a right hand. Weidman with a left hand. Weidman with a combo as Silva was covering up. Weidman with a big flurry against the fence. Close round. 10-9 Weidman, 20-18 Weidman.

Silva lads a jab. We have a timeout for a double eye poke. They get back to action. Both land body kicks. Silva lands a combo. They trade right hands. Weidman lands a right hand. Weidman drops Silva with a left hand and Silva was grabbing his eye. Weidman with a flurry from the top and it is stopped. Silva is complaining about the stoppage but Weidman picks up a massive win. They originally announced it as a TKO win for Weidman, but it was changed to a technical unanimous decision win after the commission ruled it was a foul and they went to the scorecards.

Official Result- Chris Weidman def. Bruno Silva by technical unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at 2:18 of Round 3

> Welterweights- #11 Vicente Luque (22-9-1, 15-5 UFC) vs. Joaquin Buckley (17-6, 7-4 UFC)

They clash legs with kicks. Buckley with a leg kick. Luque with a leg kick. Luque with a pair of kicks. Buckley lands a double jab. Luque with a body kick and Buckley counters with a combination. Buckley lands a left hand. Luque with a body kick. Luque with a leg kick. Buckley lands a leg kick. Luque with a body kick. Luque gets it somewhat on the mat late. Close round. 10-9 Luque.

Luque with a body kick. Buckley with a flying knee but Luque blocked it. Luque with a leg kick. Luque lands another leg kick. Buckley with a leg kick. Buckley with a head kick that Luque mostly blocks. Buckley with a combination. Buckley lands a right hand. They go to the mat with Buckley on top and he starts landing lots of punches from the top. Big flurry from Buckley as Luque is covering up. Buckley with more punches and it is stopped! Big win for Buckley!

Official Result- Joaquin Buckley def. Vicente Luque by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #2 Erin Blanchfield (12-1, 6-0 UFC) vs. #3 Manon Fiorot (11-1, 6-0 UFC)

They trade to start as both land punches and leg kicks. Fiorot with a right hook. She lands a left hand. Fiorot with a body kick as Blanchfield rushes in. Fiorot with a body kick and a right hand. Fiorot gets a big takedown. Blanchfield has the neck and locks in a guillotine choke. Fiorot scrambles to her feet. Blanchfield still has the choke locked in on the feet. Blanchfield lets go. Blanchfield with an elbow as they break. Fiorot lands a left hand. Blanchfield with a leg kick. Fiorot with a combo. Fiorot landing with slightly more volume. They clinch and trade knees and Fiorot lands a right hand as they break. 10-9 Fiorot.

They trade punches as both are pressing forward. Blanchfield with a high kick. Blanchfield gets it down but Fiorot reverses and they stand. They clinch back up and Blanchfield has the body lock but lets go. Fiorot with a right hook. Fiorot with another right hook as Blanchfield tries to land. Fiorot with a jab. Blanchfield with a body kick. Blanchfield is pressing forward but just can’t find openings. They trade in close range. Fiorot with a side kick and a right hook. Blanchfield lands a right hand. 10-9 Fiorot, 20-18 Fiorot.

They trade as Blanchfield is still trying to rush in and land. Fiorot lands a left hand and is working the jab. Blanchfield lands a right hand. Blanchfield lands a left hand. They tie up for a moment but quickly separate. Fiorot lands a right hand. Fiorot lands a right hand after Blanchfield lands. Blanchfield with a leg kick and body kick. Fiorot with a combo. They trade in close range. 10-9 Fiorot, 30-27 Fiorot.

Fiorot with a combo as Blanchfield rushes in. Blanchfield lands a body kick. They trade in close range. Blanchfield landing some punches as Fiorot is retreating. They both land flurries. Blanchfield with a body kick. Fiorot with a combination. Blanchfield with a body kick. Both are landing a lot but Fiorot with more volume and is connecting better. Fiorot with a side kick. 10-9 Fiorot, 40-36 Fiorot.

Fiorot lands a left hand as Blanchfield lands a right hand. Blanchfield lands a head kick. Fiorot with a jab. Blanchfield lands a right hand. Blanchfield with a leg kick. Blanchfield with a body kick. Fiorot with a right hook. Blanchfield with a body kick. Fiorot with a side kick to the body then lands a combination. Blanchfield keeps trying to rush in and land but Fiorot is using her reach to keep Blanchfield from landing. Blanchfield with a combination. Fiorot lands a big left hand. They tie up and Blanchfield pushes it to the fence. Fiorot with a side kick. They have a wild exchange late. 10-9 Fiorot, 50-45 Fiorot.

Official Result- Manon Fiorot def. Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN 53 live results: Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas

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The Octagon returns to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for the UFC’s first ESPN main card of the year: UFC on ESPN 53.

The main event is a five-round battle in the women’s flyweight division as Amanda Ribas competes in her first main event against former two-time UFC women’s strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas. Ribas is looking to score her second straight win while Namajunas looks to end a two-fight losing skid.

In the co-main event, it will be a battle of heavyweights as Karl Williams battles Justin Tafa. 

Also on the main card is a middleweight bout between Edmen Shahbazyan and AJ Dobson; a battle of bantamweight prospects as Payton Talbott squares off against Cameron Saaiman; and a featherweight fight pitting Billy Quarantillo against Youssef Zalal.

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> Heavyweights- Mohammad Usman (10-2, 3-0 UFC) vs. Mick Parkin (8-0, 2-0 UFC)

Parkin with some leg kicks as he lands the jab while Usman lands some right hands to the body. Parkin lands a right hand. Parkin with a nice calf kick. Usman lands a right hand and is teeing off on Parkin against the fence. Parkin is able to circle away. Parkin lands a calf kick. He lands another. Parkin with an inside leg kick. Usman lands a right hand. Parkin with a pair of leg kicks. Usman lands a big right hand. Parkin comes forward but eats some right hands from Usman. Parkin lands a right hand. 10-9 Usman.

Usman working the jab to start the second. Parkin lands a jab then a leg kick. Usman lands a calf kick. Parkin lands a solid left hand. Usman lands a right hand. Parkin landing leg kicks to keep Usman from landing. Usman lands a right hand to the body. Both land right hands and Parkin lands a leg kick. They both land right hands again. Usman with a stiff jab. Parkin with a body kick. Usman lands a right hook. Parkin with a calf kick. Usman with a right hand that Parkin partially blocks. 10-9 Parkin, 19-19.

They trade right hands. Parkin lands a right hand. Usman with a jab to the body. Parkin lands a combo. Parkin with a leg kick. Usman misses a right hand. He misses again as Parkin circles away, but then lands a jab. Parkin with an inside leg kick. Parkin with a hard leg kick. Parkin lands a jab. They trade right hands. Parkin with a leg kick. Usman with a right hand. Parkin with an inside leg kick. Parkin hurts Usman with a leg kick, but Usman fires back with some hard right hands. Parkin lands a right hand. Usman lands a combo. Usman lands another combo. Parkin with a leg kick as they trade late. Close fight. 10-9 Parkin, 29-28 Parkin.

Official Result- Mick Parkin def. Mohammed Usman by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Igor Severino (8-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Andre Lima (7-0, 0-0 UFC)

Lima with a leg kick. Lima with a combo ending with a leg kick. Severino lands a knee to the body. He grabs the leg of Lima and scores a takedown. They get to their feet right away as Severino tries to get the back. Severino gets it down and looks for the neck. Lima gets out and to his feet. Lima lands a knee against the fence. Lima grabs the neck and locks in a guillotine choke as they go to the mat, but Severino slips his head out. Lima looking to sweep with an omaplata. Lima grabbed the fence. Severino gets out and they get to the feet. Severino lands a knee as they break. They trade jabs. Severino with a hard leg kick. Lima lands a big step-in elbow. Lima throwing hard. Severino lands a right hand. Lima lands a pair of left hands then a right hand to the body. Severino with a pair of hard leg kicks. Both land an elbow. Lima slips and they scramble to their feet. Severino gets a late takedown. 10-9 Severino.

Lima lands a right hand. Severino with a hard leg kick and Lima lands a right hand. Severino with a leg kick. Severino lands a right hand. Lima with a right hand. Severino with a big knee. Lima lands a jab and an elbow. Severino gets a takedown and worked from the top. They scramble up and Lima grabs the fence and a timeout is called. Lima claims he got bit by Severino and they’re reviewing it. The fight is stopped after the review and we are going to have a disqualification.

Official Result- Andre Lima def. Igor Severino by disqualification (biting) at 2:52 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights- Montserrat Rendon (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Dariya Zheleznyakova (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

Zheleznyakova lands a right hand. They trade and Rendon grabs the body and scores a takedown. They get to their feet and remain clinched before breaking. They trade jabs. Rendon grabs the clinch and pushes it against the fence. Rendon trips it to the mat. 10-9 Rendon.

They’re trading to start the second. They clinch against the fence before breaking. Rendon lands a combo as Zheleznyakova is working the jab and left hand. Zheleznyakova lands a right hand. Rendon lands a right hand and then another. Rendon pushes it against the fence trying for the takedown but Zheleznyakova grabs the fence to block it. Rendon gets it down for a moment but they get up. 10-9 Rendon, 20-18 Rendon.

Zheleznyakova lands a jab. They trade punches before Rendon initiates the clinch against the fence. Rendon is trying to get it down as she’s pressuring. Rendon still landing in the clinch and lands as they break. Zheleznyakova with a left hand and then lands another. Rendon lands a spinning back fist. 10-9 Rendon, 30-27 Rendon.

Official Result- Dariya Zheleznyakova def. Montserrat Rendon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Jarno Errens (13-5-1, 0-2 UFC) vs. Steven Nguyen (9-1, 0-0 UFC)

Nguyen lands some calf kicks then a teet kick. They trade hard kicks. They trade jabs. Errens tries a high kick but Nguyen grabs the leg and gets it down and lands from the top. They get to their feet. Errens lands a right hand to the body then the chin of Nguyen. Errens with a right hand to the body then lands an uppercut. Errens lands a right hand as Nguyen landed a left hand. Errens with a leg kick. Errens lands an uppercut then a right hand. Errens with a leg kick. Errens with a right hand to the body then an uppercut. Errens lands a combo and a right hand to the body followed by a leg kick. Nguyen lands a leg kick. 10-9 Errens.

They trade combinations to start the second. Nguyen lands some hard punches and Errens is bleeding. Errens lands a leg kick as Nguyen lands a left hand. Errens lands a side kick to the upper body of Nguyen. Errens with a leg kick. Errens with a big combination. They continue to trade evenly. Errens knocks Nguyen down with a right hand and starts teeing off as Nguyen stands and they make it to the end of the round. 10-9 Errens, 20-18 Errens.

Nguyen lands a right hand then a jab. Errens lands a right hand. He lands another. Nguyen lands a right hand and Errens goes to the mat. Nguyen gets on top and lands but Errens is able to grab him and force them up. Nguyen lands a left hand. Errens with a leg kick. Nguyen lands a leg kick. Errens lands a left hand and Nguyen goes to his knees for a moment but gets up. They tie up and go to the mat for a second but get up and separate. They trade hard punches. Errens lands an uppercut then a jab. Both men are bleeding everywhere. Fun fight. 10-9 Errens, 30-27 Errens.

Official Result- Jarno Errens def. Steven Nguyen by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Miles Johns (13-2 1 NC, 4-2 UFC 1 NC) vs. Cody Gibson (19-9, 1-4 UFC)

Johns lands a leg kick. Gibson lands a jab. Gibson lands a right hand. Gibson with an inside leg kick. Gibson grabs a leg but lets go. Johns lands a combination. Gibson grabs the clinch and lands a knee but they separate. They go to the ground and Johns is inside the guard of Gibson. Johns is landing to the body from the top and lands an elbow as Gibson is trying to throw his legs up. Gibson gives up his back as they stand. Johns gets it down and lands a left hand. Johns with some right hands against the fence. Gibson tries to throw a knee but Johns lands a left hand and Gibson falls down for a moment. 10-9 Johns.

Gibson lands a body kick. Gibson grabs a leg and Johns is landing right hands to defend. Gibson gets it down for a moment and has the back as they stand. Gibson with some knees to the body. They separate. Johns lands a right hand. Gibson looks for a takedown as he has a leg and Johns is landing right hands to defend. Gibson gets it down and has the back and gets the hooks in. Gibson is looking to lock in a choke. Johns is able to spin to the top. They get to their feet and Johns pushes it against the fence. Johns lands as they break. Johns lands two big right hands. Johns gets Gibson down to the mat. Johns lands some punches as he gets to the feet. 10-9 Johns, 20-18 Johns.

Johns lands a jab. Johns with a right hand then a jab. Johns looking for a takedown as they’re against the fence. They separate. Johns lands a combo. Gibson misses a right hand as Johns ducks under and looks for a takedown against the fence. Gibson is landing elbows to defend. Johns lands a combo as they separate. They trade jabs. Gibson lands a knee then a body kick. Gibson with a leg kick. Johns grabs the leg and is able to score a takedown. They trade late. 10-9 Johns, 30-27 Johns.

Official Result- Miles Johns def. Cody Gibson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Ricardo Ramos (16-5, 7-4 UFC) vs. Julian Erosa (28-11, 6-7 UFC)

Ramos lands a body kick then a leg kick. Erosa with a push kick. Ramos lands a jab then a right hand. Ramos hurts Erosa with a right hand then lands a flying knee followed by some punches. They clinch and Ramos gets a big takedown. He lands from the top inside the guard of Erosa. Ramos lands and Erosa pushes him off as they get to their feet. Erosa lands a spinning elbow and Ramos gets a takedown. Erosa grabs the neck and locks in a guillotine choke and Ramos taps! What a finish by Erosa after getting hurt.

Official Result- Julian Erosa def. Ricardo Ramos by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:15 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Kurt Holobaugh (20-7 1 NC, 1-4 UFC) vs. Trey Ogden (16-6 1 NC, 1-2 1 NC UFC)

Ogden lands a left hook as Holobaugh lands a leg kick. Ogden with a jab. Holobaugh lands a right hand to the body. Holobaugh with a combo but Ogden is able to score a takedown. Ogden working from inside the full guard of Holobaugh as he lands some right hands. Ogden continuing to land from the top as he has Holobaugh pinned to the mat. Ogden still landing from the top as Holobaugh lands some from the bottom. 10-9 Ogden.

They trade leg kicks. Ogden lands a question mark kick to the body. Holobaugh with a body kick then a combination. Ogden with some leg kicks as he lands some jabs. Holobaugh with a leg kick. Holobaugh lands a combo. Ogden with a body kick. They trade jabs. Ogden with a left hook. Holobaugh lands a right hand. Holobaugh with a leg kick. Ogden lands a leg kick. Holobaugh with a combo. Ogden sweeps the leg to get the takedown. Ogden working from the half-guard. Ogden with some shoulder strikes. Ogden with right hands from the top. Holobaugh is covering up. Ogden with more pressure and landing from the top. 10-9 Ogden, 20-18 Ogden.

They trade leg kicks. Ogden gets a takedown and starts landing from the half-guard. Ogden mixing punches to the body and head on the mat. Ogden pressuring from the top. He lands more short punches to the body. Ogden in the full mount as he continues to land. Holobaugh landing to the body from the bottom. Ogden trying to find a choke from the top. 10-9 Ogden, 30-27 Ogden.

Official Result- Trey Ogden def. Kurt Holobaugh by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Featherweights- Fernando Padilla (15-5, 1-1 UFC) vs. Luis Pajuelo (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

Pajuelo with a quick leg kick. Padilla lands a leg kick. He lands another. Padilla with a combo ending with a front kick. Pajuelo lands a right hand to the body. Padilla with a leg kick. Padilla lands a body kick. Padilla lands a body kick. Pajuelo with a hard leg kick then a right hand. Padilla drops Pajuelo with a left hand and starts landing from the top. He lands and they scramble up. Padilla has the neck with a standing D’Arce choke locked in tight and Pajuelo taps! What a finish from Padilla.

Official Result- Fernando Padilla def. Luis Pajuelo by submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:45 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Billy Quarantillo (18-5, 6-3 UFC) vs. Youssef Zalal (13-5-1, 3-3-1 UFC)

Quarantillo lands a leg kick. Zalal with a leg kick. Zalal lands a leg kick. Zalal lands a series of kicks. Quarantillo with a leg kick and they trade punches. Zalal with the jab. They trade leg kicks and jabs. Zalal with a step in knee to the body. Zalal lands a leg kick. Zalal with a combination and lands a right hand. Zalal snapping the jab twice. They clinch against the fence. They separate and Quarantillo with a leg kick. Zalal with a body kick that hurts Quarantillo. Zalal lands a right hand and then a knee. Zalal gets a takedown and is working in the guard of Quarantillo. Zalal with a right hand from the top. He gets the back of Quarantillo and has the body triangle locked in. He locks in a rear-naked choke and it is around the chin. Quarantillo gets free and survives the round. 10-9 Zalal.

Zalal with a leg kick as Quarantillo lands a left hand. Quarantillo lands a right hand. Zalal with a sweep takedown. He lands from the top. Zalal has the back as they stand but they go right back down and Zalal keeps back control. Zalal looking for a choke and has it in and Quarantillo taps! What a showing from Zalal!

Official Result- Youssef Zalal def. Billy Quarantillo by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:50 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Payton Talbott (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Cameron Saaiman (9-1, 3-1 UFC)

Saaiman with a leg kick. Saaiman with a high kick that Talbott blocks but he lands a leg kick. They trade body kicks and Saaiman lands a leg kick. Saaiman with a combo and Talbott lands a big combination. Talbott lands a punch that wobbles Saaiman. Talbott lands a step-in knee that puts Saaiman down and he lands punches. Saaiman stands and Talbott is landing lots of hard punches. Talbott still has Saaiman hurt. Saaiman tries a takedown but Talbott defends. Talbott lands a head kick. Talbott with a body kick. They trade stiff jabs. Talbott with a body kick. Talbott with a high kick and Saaiman lands a spin kick to the body. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and both land. Talbott with a combo. Saaiman with a body kick as Talbott lands a knee and right hand. 10-9 Talbott.

Talbott drops Saaiman right away with a right hand and starts teeing off from the top. Talbott landing lots of punches and he gets the stoppage. What a showing from Talbott!

Official Result- Payton Talbott def. Cameron Saaiman by TKO (punches) at :21 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Edmen Shahbazyan (12-4, 5-4 UFC) vs. AJ Dobson (7-2 1 NC, 1-2 UFC)

Shahbazyan with a leg kick and Dobson snaps off a pair of fast combinations. Shahbazyan attacks the legs as Dobson continues to throw fast hands. They trade leg kicks. Shahbazyan with some left hands as Dobson counters with a right. They exchange short leg kicks. Shahbazyan with a jab and Dobson hurts him with a right hand and some follow-up shots. Shahbazyan looks for a takedown but Dobson defends and lands a knee. They trade hard shots and Shahbazyan gets a takedown. Dobson explodes up and Shahbazyan has the back and they scramble with Dobson ending up on top on the mat. Shahbazyan with an elbow from the bottom. Dobson with left hands from the top. Shahbazyan with more elbows from his back. They stand and are clinched against the fence. Shahbazyan reverses position. They separate. They trade and Shahbazyan hurts Dobson with a left hand. Dobson slips to the mat and Shahbazyan starts landing punches and elbows from the top. Lots of shots from Shahbazyan and it is stopped! What a finish from Shahbazyan!

Official Result- Edmen Shahbazyan def. AJ Dobson by knockout (strikes) at 4:33 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- Karl Williams (9-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Justin Tafa (7-3 1 NC, 4-3 1 NC UFC)

Williams lands a right hand. Tafa lands a hard body kick. Williams with a right hand. They land hard punches in the pocket and Tafa has Williams hurt. Tafa rushes in and lands a knee but it allows Williams to score a takedown. Williams with a big elbow from the top and lands a couple more. Tafa gets to his feet and Williams still has him pushed against the fence. Williams gets it back down and lands a big hammerfist. Williams has the back. They get to their feet. Williams with some knees. Williams gets it back down for a moment and still has the back as they stand back up. Williams drags it back down with a single leg. Williams with shots from the top and Tafa lands an illegal upkick that Herb Dean only gives a warning about. Williams with left hands from the top. 10-9 Williams.

Tafa misses a body kick as Williams lands a right hand. Williams lands a jab. Williams with a body kick. Tafa with a hard body kick. Williams lands a combo. He lands another. Williams with a combination. Tafa lands a left hand. Williams looks for a takedown but Tafa defends and lands a left hand. Tafa with another left hand. Tafa gets off balance with a head kick attempt and Williams scores a takedown. Williams with some big left hands from the top. Williams with more punches from the top. 10-9 Williams, 20-18 Williams.

Williams lands a right hand and Tafa cracks him with a left hand. Williams tries a takedown but Tafa defends and lands. Williams is able to get a takedown. They’re just laying there as Williams is trying to improve and Tafa is just doing nothing. They get to their feet as Williams still has the back. Williams lands a knee as they break. Williams gets it back to the mat and lands from the top as the fight ends. 10-9 Williams, 30-27 Williams.

Official Result- Karl Williams def. Justin Tafa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #8 Amanda Ribas (12-4, 7-3 UFC) vs. Rose Namajunas (11-6, 9-5 UFC)

Namajunas lands a right hand. Ribas with an inside leg kick. Namajunas with a left hand. Ribas with a spin kick to the body. Ribas lands a right hand after they break a brief clinch attempt. Namajunas with a pair of left hands. She lands another. Ribas with a body kick. Ribas lands an overhand right. Namajunas with a right hand then a jab. Ribas with another spin kick. Ribas gets a takedown but they get right back up. Namajunas with some knees as they’re tied up. They separate. Both land big punches as Ribas lands a right and Namajunas lands a left. Ribas gets a takedown but Namajunas rolls through and is in side control. Both landing on the mat. Namajunas ends the round on top. 10-9 Namajunas.

Ribas with a body kick. Namajunas lands a left hand. Namajunas lands a right hand. Ribas lands a left hand followed by a leg kick. Namajunas with a left hand. She lands another. Namajunas lands a right hand. Namajunas gets a brief takedown. Ribas looks for a kneebar as they scramble to the mat but Namajunas escapes. They scramble and Namajunas ends up on top. Namajunas working inside the guard of Ribas. Namajunas ends the round on top. 10-9 Namajunas, 20-18 Namajunas.

They trade leg kicks. Ribas with a high kick. Namajunas lands a leg kick then a right hand. Namajunas with a body kick and they trade punches. Namajunas lands a right hand. Ribas with a leg kick. They clinch and Namajunas with a pair of knees before they break. They trade right hands. Namajunas with a left hand. Namajunas with a pair of right hands. Ribas misses some spin attacks but lands a right hand. Ribas scores a takedown. Namajunas gets right up and they scramble back down but right back up. Namajunas pushes it against the fence. Ribas gets a takedown as she sweeps the leg and lands some right hands. Ribas ends up in the half-guard of Namajunas. Ribas with some elbows from the top. Ribas takes the back at the end. 10-9 Ribas, 29-28 Namajunas.

Ribas with a leg kick as Namajunas lands a left hand. Namajunas with a combo. Ribas with a leg kick. Namajunas lands a right hand and Ribas lands a combo. They trade inside the pocket. Ribas with a leg kick. Namajunas lands a left hand. Namajunas with a right hand. Namajunas tries a takedown and Ribas rolls for a leg but it allows Namajunas to get on top. Namajunas with some body punches from inside the guard of Ribas. Namajunas still on top and staying active. Ribas is looking for a potential triangle choke and lands a pair of elbows. Namajunas continues to land from the top. 10-9 Namajunas, 39-37 Namajunas.

Ribas with some leg kicks and Namajunas lands a left hand. Ribas lands a right hand and Namajunas lands a left hand. Namajunas with a counter right hand. They’re trading punches in close range. Namajunas with a spin kick then a leg kick. Namajunas with a left hand. Ribas landing more here in the fifth. Ribas with a spin kick. Ribas with another spin kick to the body. They trade body kicks. They trade jabs. Ribas with a leg kick as Namajunas lands a right hand. Namajunas lands a right hand. Ribas lands a right hand. 10-9 Ribas, 48-47 Namajunas.

Official Result- Rose Namajunas def. Amanda Ribas by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

UFC on ESPN+ 97 live results: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura

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The Octagon is back inside the Fight Capital of the World this weekend as UFC on ESPN+ 97: Tuivasa vs. Tybura takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The main event is a five-round heavyweight bout pitting knockout artist and fan favorite Tai Tuivasa against long-time veteran Marcin Tybura. Both are looking to get back into the win column as Tuivasa is on a three-fight losing skid, while Tybura is trying to rebound from a loss to Tom Aspinall.

In the co-main event, former TUF winner Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa square off in a welterweight fight with both looking for their third straight win. Also on the main card is a light heavyweight bout between Ovince Saint Preux and Kennedy Nzechukwu; a battle of top-ten women’s bantamweights as Pannie Kianzad takes on Macy Chiasson; and a middleweight fight between veterans Gerald Meerschaert and Bryan Barberena.

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> Bantamweights- Charalampos Grigoriou (8-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Chad Anheliger (12-7, 1-2 UFC)

Grigoriou with a leg kick and Anheliger lands one. Grigoriou with a body kick then another calf kick. They trade in close range and Anheliger lands a leg kick. He lands another then a right hand then. They trade calf kicks. Grigoriou lands a right hand. Grigoriou with a left hook. Anheliger with a leg kick. Grigoriou misses a spinning back fist and Anheliger gets the back. Anheliger with some knees. Grigoriou reverses and gets Anheliger down to the mat. Grigoriou in the full guard but nothing happening. 10-9 Anheliger.

They trade and Grigoriou gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Anheliger landing some elbows. Grigoriou gets it back down but they get back up as Anheliger is still landing elbows. Grigoriou continues to pressure against the fence. They are separated by the referee. Anheliger lands a right hand. Anheliger with a hard leg kick. Anheliger lands as Grigoriou shoots for a takedown. Anheliger defending with elbows. 10-9 Anheliger, 20-18 Anheliger.

Anheliger landing to start the third. He lands two right hands to the body. Grigoriou with a left hook. Anheliger lands a right hand. Anheliger with a combination against the fence. We have a timeout for a clash of heads. They get back to action and Anheliger lands a left hook and leg kick. He lands to the body. Grigoriou misses a left hook. Anheliger lands a combination and a high kick. Anheliger with a combo. He lands a right hand. They trade against the fence. Anheliger with a leg kick. Anheliger with the jab. Anheliger landing with more volume. Anheliger lands a pair of jabs. Anheliger with a combination. Grigoriou lands a left hook and Anheliger lands a big right hand. 10-9 Anheliger, 30-27 Anheliger.

Official Result- Chad Anheliger def. Charalampos Grigoriou by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Thiago Moises (17-7, 6-5 UFC) vs. Mitch Ramirez (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. They trade them again. They trade kicks again and Moises scores a takedown. Moises working from the top and landing short punches. Ramirez tries to scramble up and Moises takes his back. Moises gets back into the half-guard. Moises gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. Ramirez defends and is able to escape but Moises is landing punches from the back. Moises ends the round with full back control. 10-9 Moises.

Ramirez pushes Moises against the fence as they clinch up. Moises reverses position. They separate. Moises with a leg kick. Moises just clips Ramirez with a big right hand. Moises gets Ramirez briefly down and has body control as they’re on the feet. They separate and Ramirez lands a combo. Moises with a calf kick then a body kick. They clinch against the fence. They break apart. Moises lands a right hand. He lands a leg kick then a body kick. Moises with a left hook then a big calf kick. 10-9 Moises, 20-18 Moises.

Moises lands a big leg kick and Ramirez is clearly hurt and falls down. Moises keeps kicking the legs of Ramirez and it is stopped. Big finish from Moises early in the third.

Official Result- Thiago Moises def. Mitch Ramirez by TKO (leg kicks) at :15 of Round 3

> Women’s Strawweights- Jaqueline Amorim (7-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Cory McKenna (8-2, 3-1 UFC)

McKenna with a short leg kick and they trade jabs. McKenna lands some more leg kicks. They clinch and Amorim pulls guard to get McKenna to the mat. Amorim looking for a triangle choke and locks in an armbar. The referee says to stop then says to continue right away. Amorim gets the armbar locked back in and McKenna tries to fight it off but she ends up tapping. Great finish from Amorim.

Official Result- Jaqueline Amorim def. Cory McKenna by submission (armbar) at 1:38 of Round 1

> Featherweights*- Josh Culibao (11-2-1, 3-2-1 UFC) vs. Danny Silva (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

*Silva missed weight by 2.5 pounds

Culibao with a series of jabs. Silva hurts Culibao with a big flurry. Silva grabs the neck and locks in a guillotine choke. Culibao gives a thumbs up. Silva lets go but is now in the guard of Culibao. They get to their feet. Silva lands a big right hand. Silva lands a body kick then an uppercut. Culibao lands a combo. They trade combinations. Culibao with a leg kick. Culibao with a combination. Culibao lands a combo. Silva gets the back and gets a late takedown. Close round. 10-9 Silva.

Culibao lands a leg kick. He lands another then a right hand to the body. Silva lands a left hand. They exchange in close range. Culibao lands a right hand. Silva lands a combination. Silva with a left hand. Culibao looks for a takedown but Silva defends and Culibao lands a body kick. Silva with a combo and takes the back of Culibao. They separate for a moment but Silva gets the back once again. They separate. Silva lands and gets the back again. They separate and trade. 10-9 Silva, 20-18 Silva.

They trade and Silva grabs the back against the fence but lets go. Culibao lands a leg kick. They trade and Silva lands a leg kick. Silva lands a knee then a right hand. Silva lands a right hand and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Silva lands as they break. They scramble around while trying to break the clinch. Silva lands an elbow as they break. Silva with a leg kick. Culibao with a leg and body kick. Culibao with a body kick. Silva lands a calf kick that hurts Culibao. Silva with a left hand and takes the back standing. They separate and Silva is pressing forward and landing. Culibao shoots for a takedown but Silva defends and has the back. They get to their feet and trade. 10-9 Silva, 30-27 Silva.

Official Result- Danny Silva def. Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Jafel Filho (15-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Ode Osbourne (12-6, 4-4 UFC)

Filho lands some early leg kicks. Filho gets a takedown. Filho has the top and is landing right hands. Filho landing left hands as he’s trying to get the back. Filho has the back and was looking for a choke but Osbourne defends and spins to his back, which lets Filho get the mount. Filho with a flurry of punches from the top and gets the back once again. He locks in a rear-naked choke and Osbourne taps! What a showing from Filho!

Official Result- Jafel Filho def. Ode Osbourne by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:27 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights*- #13 Josiane Nunes (10-1, 3-0 UFC) vs. #14 Chelsea Chandler (5-2, 1-1 UFC)

*Chandler missed weight by one pound

Nunes landing some left hands to the head and body to start. Chandler with a body kick. Nunes with a left hand to the body and they clinch up. Nunes reverses position. Nunes with a knee and they break. Nunes with a flurry. Nunes lands a right hand and they clinch. Chandler gets a takedown and is in the half-guard. She gets into the full guard of Nunes and lands an elbow. Nunes looks for an armbar but Chandler slams her way out and lands some big left hands. Chandler lands a body kick as Nunes stands. Nunes with a flurry on the feet. 10-9 Chandler.

Nunes lands a left hand and follows it with a flurry. They trade punches and Chandler lands some big punches. They clinch and Chandler gets a takedown. Nunes trying to grab an arm as Chandler gets to the mount. Chandler working for a choke and lands some big punches from the top. Chandler working inside the guard of Nunes and continuing to land to the body. Chandler gets to her feet. 10-9 Chandler, 20-18 Chandler.

Chandler with a body kick. Nunes lands a left hand. Nunes with two left hands. Chandler with a leg kick and Nunes lands a big left hand. Nunes with another left hand. Chandler lands a left hand. They both throw then clinch up. They separate. Nunes lands a left hand. Nunes lands another left hand. Nunes lands late. 10-9 Nunes, 29-28 Chandler.

Official Result- Chelsea Chandler def. Josiane Nunes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights*- Natan Levy (8-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Mike Davis (10-2, 3-1 UFC)

*Levy missed weight by a half-pound

Levy lands a high kick and Davis drops Levy with a right hand. Davis gets the back and has the hooks locked in. Davis has full back control and Levy is landing back punches. Davis still with full back control and trying to find an opening for a choke. Levy tries to escape and they get to their feet. Levy has the back and lands a knee. He lands a couple more knees. Levy rolls for a leg lock and they trade kicks. 10-9 Davis.

Levy lands a hard body kick. Davis is able to get Levy down and they’re in a scramble. Davis gets the back and has the hooks locked back in. Davis gets the mount and is looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in and Levy taps! Big finish from Davis in his long-awaited return to action.

Official Result- Mike Davis def. Natan Levy by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:43 of Round 2

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> Middleweights- Gerald Meerschaert (35-17, 10-9 UFC) vs. Bryan Barberena (18-11, 9-9 UFC)

Meerschaert with a leg kick. Barberena with a leg kick. Barberena with an inside leg kick. Meerschaert lands a left hand then a leg kick. Meerschaert gets a takedown and almost has the back of Barberena. They get to their feet and separate. Barberena lands a combo. Meerschaert goes to the mat for a moment and Barberena lands a leg kick before Meerschaert stands. Meerschaert gets a takedown and is in the half-guard of Barberena. Meerschaert gets side control and is looking for the arm. Meerschaert lets go and grabs the neck. He lets go and lands some punches. They trade late. 10-9 Meerschaert.

Meerschaert shoots for a takedown against the fence. Barberena defends and they separate. Meerschaert shoots for the takedown but Barberena slips away. Meerschaert with a jab. Barberena lands a left hand and Meerschaert is able to secure a takedown. He gets the back of Barberena and is threatening with a choke. Barberena stands and Meerschaert is on his back and looking for the choke as they go back to the mat. Meerschaert locks it in around the chin. Barberena goes out cold! Wow, what a finish from Meerschaert!

Official Result- Gerald Meerschaert def. Bryan Barberena by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:23 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights- #6 Pannie Kianzad (16-7, 5-4 UFC) vs. #10 Macy Chiasson (8-3, 6-3 UFC)

They trade left hands. Chiasson with a high kick. They clinch against the fence. Chiasson gets a takedown. Kianzad landing punches from the bottom and now looks for an armbar. Chiasson looking for a reverse triangle choke. Kianzad escapes and they stand. They remain tied up against the fence. Kianzad lands a knee then a right hand to the body before getting a takedown. She lands to the body and they stand. Chiasson has the back and lands a knee. Chiasson gets it down and has the back and is working for the choke. She has it locked in around the chin and gets it under the chin and Kianzad taps! Chiasson with a big submission win.

Official Result- Macy Chiasson def. Pannie Kianzad by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:54 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Christian Rodriguez (10-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Isaac Dulgarian (6-0, 1-0 UFC)

Dulgarian with a leg kick and gets an early takedown. Dulgarian with some right hands from the top. They scramble and Dulgarian almost had a Peruvian necktie locked in but ends up taking the back of Rodriguez. Rodriguez rolls and is flattened out as Dulgarian is landing to the body. Dulgarian landing as Rodriguez gives up his back. Rodriguez is able to scramble but Dulgarian gets the back and drags it back down. Dulgarian gets on top and looks for an arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in but Rodriguez is fighting it off. He lets go and gets the back. They stand and Dulgarian still has back control and drags it back down. They get up and Dulgarian with some knees. 10-8 Dulgarian.

Rodriguez lands a knee and Dulgarian gets it down as Rodriguez has the neck looking for a choke. Dulgarian escapes and has the back and drags it down. Rodriguez is able to scramble up but Dulgarian pushes it to the fence and scores another takedown. Dulgarian still pressuring against the fence and Rodriguez lands a knee. Dulgarian gets a big takedown and has the back. They get to their feet and separate. Rodriguez lands a jab. Dulgarian with a leg kick. They both land inside a clinch. Dulgarian with a combo as he looks for a takedown. They tie up against the fence. 10-9 Dulgarian, 20-17 Dulgarian.

Rodriguez lands to start as Dulgarian is looking for a takedown, but Rodriguez defends. Dulgarian pushing it to the fence and trying hard for the takedown. Rodriguez lands a big body kick as Dulgarian is on the mat. Rodriguez has the back and is landing punches. He flattens Dulgarian out and is landing punches. Rodriguez has the mount as Dulgarian spins. Dulgarian gives up his back as Rodriguez is landing punches. Rodriguez with lots of punches from the back as he has full back control. They get to their feet. Rodriguez lands a right hand. He lands a leg kick then a right hand. Rodriguez with another straight right hand. Dulgarian is gassed out. Rodriguez with a pair of jabs. Dulgarian tries for a takedown but Rodriguez defends. Rodriguez with punches as he defends a takedown. 10-8 Rodriguez, 28-27 Dulgarian.

Official Result- Christian Rodriguez def. Isaac Dulgarian by split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)

> Light Heavyweights- Ovince Saint Preux (26-17, 14-12 UFC) vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-4, 6-4 UFC)

They’re pawing at each other. They trade front body kicks. Nzechukwu lands a right hand. Saint Preux lands a left hand. Nzechukwu lands a right hand. They trade in close range as both land. Saint Preux lands a jab. Both are landing equally. Nzechukwu lands a right hand. Saint Preux with a leg kick. He lands a jab then a body kick. Nzechukwu lands a right hand and Saint Preux counters with a jab and two leg kicks. Nzechukwu lands a combo. Saint Preux with a jab. Close round. 10-9 Nzechukwu.

Nzechukwu with a body kick and Saint Preux lands a body kick. They trade jabs. Saint Preux with a leg kick. Saint Preux with a leg kick and then another. Nzechukwu lands some jabs and a body kick. Saint Preux with a front kick to the chin. Saint Preux lands a combo to the body. Nzechukwu grabs a leg and pushes it against the fence but lets go. Saint Preux lands a combo then a jab. They both land inside the pocket. Saint Preux lands a flurry. Saint Preux with a body kick. Saint Preux with a nice left hand. 10-9 Saint Preux, 19-19.

Saint Preux lands a left hand that puts Nzechukwu down but he gets right up. Saint Preux pushes it against the fence and lands but they separate after a failed takedown attempt. Saint Preux with a combination. Saint Preux lands the jab. He lands a left hand. Nzechukwu lands some short punches. They trade inside the pocket. Saint Preux with some body shots. Nzechukwu lands a big left hand. He lands a knee to the body of Saint Preux. Saint Preux lands an elbow. Nzechukwu lands a knee. They trade big shots inside the pocket. Nzechukwu lands a big left hand. Nzechukwu lands a massive right hook. Saint Preux lands an uppercut. Nzechukwu lands a knee. Saint Preux lands a left hand. Saint Preux with a big flurry. Fun fight. 10-9 Saint Preux, 29-28 Saint Preux.

Official Result- Ovince Saint Preux def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Bryan Battle (10-2, 5-1 UFC) vs. Ange Loosa (10-3, 2-1 UFC)

Battle with a body kick. He lands a knee and has Loosa in trouble early. Both are swinging and Battle gets the clinch and lands a knee. Battle gets a takedown. He has the mount but Loosa reverses and gets to his feet. Loosa lands a knee as they’re tied up against the fence. Battle lands a knee. Battle lands a knee before they break. Loosa with a pair of leg kicks. Battle with a teet kick. Battle pressing forward and lands body kicks. Loosa with a leg kick. Battle lands a right hand. Battle lands a knee then a combo ending with a body kick. Battle with a head kick. Battle with a high kick. They trade late. 10-9 Battle.

Battle lands a right hook then a high kick. Battle with the jab. Loosa lands a leg kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke. The fight is stopped as Loosa says he can’t see.

Official Result- Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa ruled a no contest (accidental eye poke) at 1:00 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- #9 Tai Tuivasa (15-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. #10 Marcin Tybura (24-8, 11-7 UFC)

Tuivasa lands a leg kick as Tybura attacks the body. Tuivasa lands an elbow and they trade in a flurry in close range. Tybura is cut open. Tuivasa lands a right hand. Tuivasa with a leg kick. Tybura with a head kick. Tybura lands a big left hand. Tybura trying for a takedown as Tuivasa lands punches to defend. Tybura completes the takedown. Tuivasa gives up his back. Tybura with big punches from the back. Tybura with lots of punches. He continues to land and locks in a rear-naked choke. Tuivasa is fighting it. Tuivasa goes out and it is stopped! Tybura with the big submission win.

Official Result- Marcin Tybura def. Tai Tuivasa by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:08 of Round 1

UFC 299 live results: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2

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The Octagon returns to the Sunshine State for a massive event with UFC 299 from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley makes his first title defense in a heated rematch against rival Marlon Vera. The two fought in August 2020 in a fight Vera won by first round TKO after O’Malley suffered an ankle injury. Since then, O’Malley hasn’t lost in his rise to become champion as he looks to avenge the only loss of his career.

The co-main event sees Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis in a five-round lightweight bout. Also on the main card is the UFC debut of former Bellator star Michael “Venom” Page, who takes on Kevin Holland in welterweight action; former title challenger Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena in a welterweight bout; and former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan looking to get back in the win column against Song Yadong.

The prelims are loaded with lots of talent including Curtis Blaydes, Maycee Barber, Pedro Munhoz, Michel Pereira, Mateusz Gamrot, Katlyn Cerminara, Ion Cutelaba, Joanne Wood, Jailton Almeida and former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Joanne Wood (16-8, 8-8 UFC) vs. Maryna Moroz (11-5, 6-5 UFC)

Wood throwing kicks to start. They trade and Moroz is able to get a takedown. Moroz with some body shots from the top. Wood with an elbow from the bottom. Moroz with more body shots from the top then lands to the head. Moroz with more punches from the top. Moroz looking to set up an arm-triangle choke as she continues to land to the body. She lets go and lands some left hands. Wood goes for the leg. Moroz maintains top position and continues to land. Moroz with some heavy punches. 10-9 Moroz.

Wood lands a leg kick then a right hand. They clinch after trading and Moroz pushes it to the fence. Wood lands some knees as Moroz then presses her against the fence. Moroz landing some knees then they trade knees before separating. Moroz lands a right hand. Wood with a combination and Moroz lands a counter right hand. Wood with a front kick to the body. We have a timeout for a groin strike but they continue and trade. Moroz lands a combo and Wood counters with a nice right hand. They both land inside the pocket before clinching. Moroz lands a knee on the break. Moroz with a right hand. They trade and Wood partially lands a spinning back fist. They both land hard punches. Moroz with a left hook. Close round. 10-9 Wood, 19-19.

They trade to start the third and Moroz lands a hard body kick. Wood with a leg kick then they clinch. Moroz pushes it against the fence. Wood lands a body kick as they break. Moroz lands a kick and Wood gets a brief takedown but they get right to their feet. Moroz lands a right hand and they trade right hands. Wood lands a front kick to the body that partially hits the face. Moroz lands a standing elbow. Wood lands a stiff jab and a big right hand. Wood lands a right hand. Moroz is throwing and pushing the pace but Wood is landing more. They trade kicks. Wood lands a combo and they clinch. Wood lands a big spinning back fist that about dropped Moroz but the fence kept her up. Wood pushing forward and landing some big punches. Wood landing big shots and they trade late. Really good fight. 10-9 Wood, 29-28 Wood.

Official Result- Joanne Wood def. Maryna Moroz by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights*- CJ Vergara (12-4-1, 3-2 UFC) vs. Asu Almabayev (18-2, 1-0 UFC)

*Vergara missed weight by one pound

Almabayev lands a hard calf kick. Almabayev with a jab then a body kick. Almabayev with a spin kick to the body. They trade leg kicks and Almabayev lands a body kick. Almabayev shoots for a takedown but Vergara sprawls. Almabayev pushes it to the fence and secures the takedown. They get to their feet. Almabayev gets a brief takedown and has the back. Almabayev working hard to get it down as Vergara lands some knees to defend. They separate and Almabayev lands a spin kick to the body. They trade right hands and Vergara lands a solid left hook. Almabayev gets a takedown. Almabayev gets the mount and lands from the top. 10-9 Almabayev.

Vergara lands a leg kick. Vergara with a high kick and they trade punches. Vergara lands a body kick as Almabayev lands a right hand. Vergara lands a right hand. He lands another. Almabayev with a hard calf kick. Almabayev gets a takedown. Almabayev landing from the top. Almabayev landing from the top and looked to set up a choke but abandoned it and got the back. They stand and Almabayev gets it down and has back control. Almabayev lands before they scramble up and Almabayev lands a knee. 10-9 Almabayev, 20-18 Almabayev.

Vergara lands a body kick as Almabayev shoots for a takedown. Almabayev lands a right hand then a hard body kick. Almabayev gets it down and takes the back. They get to their feet and Vergara lands some body kicks. Almabayev with a spinning wheel kick to the chin. He shoots for a takedown but Vergara defends though Almabayev lands a big knee and head kick. Vergara lands a right hand. Almabayev gets a takedown. They get to their feet. Vergara lands a body kick and Almabayev gets another takedown. Almabayev gets the back. Almabayev looking for a choke. Vergara gets out of it. They end the fight there. 10-9 Almabayev, 30-27 Almabayev.

Official Result- Asu Almabayev def. CJ Vergara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Robelis Despaigne (4-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Josh Parisian (15-7, 2-4 UFC)

Despaigne lands a right hand and slips on a head kick. Despaigne then drops Parisian with a big right hand and it is all over.

Official Result- Robelis Despaigne def. Josh Parisian by knockout (punch) at :18 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Michel Pereira (29-11 2 NC, 7-2 UFC) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-6 1 NC, 7-4 1 NC UFC)

Pereira with a pair of body kicks. He lands another hard body kick then a big right hand to the body. Pereira with some knees then locks in a rear-naked choke. It is in deep and Oleksiejczuk goes out cold. What a showing from Pereira!

Official Result- Michel Pereira def. Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:01 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Ion Cutelaba (17-9-1 1 NC, 6-8-1 UFC) vs. Philipe Lins (17-5, 3-2 UFC)

Lins with a leg kick. He lands another. Cutelaba with an inside leg kick. Lins with another leg kick. Cutelaba with a leg kick and Lins returns one. Lins with a leg kick and Cutelaba just misses some punches and eats another leg kick from Lins. Cutelaba trips Lins up with some kicks but he gets up and they trade punches. Lins looks for a takedown as he has a leg but lets go. Cutelaba lands an elbow and Lins counters with a right hand and leg kick. Lins with a right hand then a leg kick then a combo. They trade in a wild exchange. They have a wild exchange against the fence and Lins lands a leg kick. 10-9 Lins.

Lins lands a leg kick. He lands another and Cutelaba is having trouble standing. Lins lands another. Cutelaba lands a right hand. They trade wild punches. Lins gets the back and pushes it to the fence. Lins is able to get it down with a trip and is working in Cutelaba’s half-guard. Lins with some body shots then he stands. Lins lands some big punches as Cutelaba gets to his feet and they tie up against the fence. They break apart. Lins with a leg kick. 10-9 Lins, 20-18 Lins.

Lins with another leg kick. Lins lands a left hand. Cutelaba lands a couple of right hands. Lins gets a takedown. They scramble up and Cutelaba looks for a kimura but Lins gets it back down. They scramble but Lins is able to keep it down though they get to their feet. They separate. Cutelaba lands a left hook. Lins grabs the single leg. We have a timeout for an illegal elbow. They get back to action and trade punches. They clinch and Lins with some knees. They are separated. Lins circling away as he is tired. Lins lands a left hand. Lins lands a big left hook. 10-9 Lins, 30-27 Lins.

Official Result- Philipe Lins def. Ion Cutelaba by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Bantamweights- #13 Pedro Munhoz (20-8 2 NC, 10-8 2 NC) vs. Kyler Phillips (11-2, 5-1 UFC)

Phillips with a leg kick and a combo. Munhoz with a leg kick. Phillips lands a right hand. Phillips with a body kick. Phillips lands a combo. Phillips throws and Munhoz is able to get a takedown. They get up and we have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and trade with Phillips landing a high kick. They trade right hands. Munhoz lands a combo and Phillips circles away. Phillips with a leg kick. They trade right hands. Phillips with a spin kick to the body. Phillips hurts Munhoz with some punches. Phillips lands a jumping knee then an uppercut and a head kick. Phillips with a combo then a knee but lands another eye poke. They get back to action and Phillips lands a body kick. 10-9 Phillips.

Phillips lands a combo but Munhoz lands a pair of leg kicks. Phillips with a leg kick. He lands another. They trade jabs. Munhoz lands a right hand. Phillips with a leg kick. Phillips with a body kick. Phillips lands a combination. Munhoz with a body kick. Phillips with a side kick to the chin. Munhoz lands a left hand. Munhoz with a body kick. They trade punches. Phillips with a left hand to the body then an overhand right. Phillips with a leg kick then a body kick. Phillips lands a left hand and Munhoz lands a right hand. Phillips with a late spin kick. 10-9 Phillips, 20-18 Phillips.

Phillips with a body kick. Phillips lands a combo. Phillips with a combo then some kicks and a spinning back kick to the body. Phillips lands a right hand. They trade right hands. Munhoz with some leg kicks and Phillips lands a combination. Phillips with a leg kick. They trade punches. Phillips with a combination and lands a head kick. Phillips lands some jabs then some kicks. They have a wild exchange late. 10-9 Phillips, 30-27 Phillips.

Official Result- Kyler Phillips def. Pedro Munhoz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- #6 Mateusz Gamrot (23-2 1 NC, 6-2 UFC) vs. #11 Rafael Dos Anjos (32-15, 21-13 UFC)

Gamrot with a combination. Gamrot lands a body kick. Dos Anjos lands a knee that stuns Gamrot. Gamrot tries a takedown but Dos Anjos defends and then Dos Anjos knocks Gamrot down with a left hand. Gamrot tries to get it down but they get to their feet and separate. They trade punches. Dos Anjos lands a left hand and a body kick. Dos Anjos lands a big left hand. Gamrot gets a takedown and Dos Anjos grabs the neck. Gamrot working from the top. Gamrot landing from the top and Dos Anjos grabbed the fence. Nice comeback in the round from Gamrot. 10-9 Gamrot.

Dos Anjos with a leg kick. Dos Anjos lands a body kick and Gamrot looks for a takedown. Gamrot gets it down briefly and has the back as they get to their feet. Gamrot with a back trip and lands short right hands. They get up and separate. Gamrot gets it back down for a moment and has the back as they stand. Gamrot gets it back down for a moment as they’re tied up against the fence. They separate and Gamrot gets it back down. They get back up and separate. Gamrot lands a left hand. 10-9 Gamrot, 20-18 Gamrot.

They trade punches. Gamrot lands a right hand. Gamrot briefly gets it down but they get right to the feet. Gamrot tries a takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls. They keep getting up and Gamrot keeps getting takedowns. Gamrot lands a straight left hand and follows it with a flurry. Gamrot lands a right hand. 10-9 Gamrot, 30-27 Gamrot.

Official Result- Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Women’s Flyweights- #4 Katlyn Cerminara (18-5, 11-5 UFC) vs. #6 Maycee Barber (13-2, 8-2 UFC)

Barber lands to start. They clinch up and Cerminara lands some knees. They separate and trade before clinching and pushing against the fence. They go to the mat for a moment but pop right up. Cerminara with some short knees as Barber is trying to break the clinch. They trade knees. Barber lands a right hand and they break. Cerminara looks for a takedown but Barber sprawls and lands some punches. Barber with a high kick and they tie back up. Barber lands an elbow and Cerminara as they break, but they clinch right back up. Barber with an elbow and right hand as Cerminara lands a knee. They separate and Barber lands a left hook. They tie up and Barber with a knee. They trade knees. 10-9 Barber.

Barber lands a leg kick and Cerminara with a right hand. Barber lands to the body then a left hand to the head. Cerminara lands a right hand. Cerminara lands as Barber rushes in. Cerminara lands a right hand as Barber lands a leg kick. Cerminara lands a right hand and is landing slightly more here. Barber gets a brief takedown but they get right back up and Barber has body control. Barber lands an elbow. They trade knees. Barber with a pair of knees and Cerminara is landing to the body. Barber gets a late takedown and lands on the mat. Close round. 10-9 Cerminara, 19-19.

Cerminara lands a right hand then a high kick. Barber rushes forward throwing and they tie up. Cerminara gets a brief takedown but they pop up and Cerminara lands a knee as they break. Cerminara with a body kick. Barber lands a big right hand and then another before they clinch. Barber is able to get a takedown. Cerminara attacks the leg but Barber spins out and they get to their feet remaining in the clinch. Barber with a right hand and lands as they break. Cerminara lands a combo. Barber lands some high kicks. Cerminara with a body kick then a leg kick. They clinch and both land before breaking. Barber with a body kick. Cerminara lands a knee. Barber gets Cerminara down to the mat late but they pop right up and trade late. Close fight. 10-9 Barber, 29-28 Barber.

Official Result- Maycee Barber def. Katlyn Cerminara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #5 Curtis Blaydes (17-4 1 NC, 12-4 1 NC UFC) vs. #7 Jailton Almeida (20-2, 6-0 UFC)

Almeida shoots for a takedown but Blaydes defends. Almeida has it pushed against the fence and gets it down. He has the back as they stand. Almeida has the body lock and gets a big takedown. They get up and Almeida briefly gets it down but they get right back up. Almeida drags it back down and is looking for full back control. Almeida keeps taking Blaydes down. Almeida still has the back and keeps taking Blaydes down as they get up and isn’t letting go. 10-9 Almeida.

They trade. Almeida looks for a takedown but Blaydes defends and starts landing lots of punches and he finishes Almeida! Wow, that came out of nowhere.

Official Result- Curtis Blaydes def. Jailton Almeida by TKO (punches) at :36 of Round 2

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> Bantamweights- #4 Petr Yan (16-5, 8-4 UFC) vs. #7 Song Yadong (21-7-1 1 NC, 10-2-1 UFC)

Yadong lands a left hook. Yan with a leg kick. Yan lands a right hand. Yan lands a leg kick as Yadong lands a left hook. Yadong lands a left hand as he went for a takedown. Yan lands a combo to the body. Yan lands a jab and Yadong returns fire with a leg kick. Yadong lands a right hand. Yan with a body kick as Yadong lands a jab. Yan with a body kick. Yadong gets a takedown and has the back of Yan. Thy get up but Yadong gets it back down for a moment and still has the back. Yadong with some knees. Yan tries to roll out but Yadong scrambles and keeps back control. Yadong with right hands as they stand and separate. 10-9 Yadong.

Yadong lands a leg kick. Yadong landing punches as he pushes Yan against the fence. Yan lands an uppercut. Yadong gets the back as they go to the fence. Yadong with some knees and Yan lands some back elbows. They separate and trade before a timeout for a tape issue. They get back to action and Yan is trying for a takedown but Yadong defends. Yan defends a takedown attempt and lands a body kick. Yan with a jab. Yan lands a combination. They trade to the body. Yan lands an uppercut and Yadong lands a combo. Yan lands to the body as Yadong lands a right hand. Yan gets a takedown. Yan landing from the top and Yadong has a cut opened up. 10-9 Yan, 19-19.

They trade and Yan gets a brief takedown but they pop up and both land. Yadong lands the jab. Yan with a wheel kick to the head of Yadong. Yadong with a combo in close range. Yadong lands a right hand that makes Yan stumble. Yan tries a takedown and lands an uppercut. They trade jabs. Yadong lands a right hand. Yadong tries a takedown but Yan defends. Yan with an uppercut followed by a jab. Yadong working the jab. Yan lands a right hand. Yadong with a right hand. Yan lands a jab. Yan gets a takedown. Yan landing from the top. Yan has neck control late. Fun fight. 10-9 Yan, 29-28 Yan.

Official Result- Petr Yan def. Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #4 Gilbert Burns (22-6, 15-6 UFC) vs. #11 Jack Della Maddalena (16-2, 6-0 UFC)

Burns lands a body kick then a leg kick. Burns with a body kick and they trade jabs. Burns with a high kick then scores a takedown. Burns has the back and drags it down. Maddalena lands a big knee as he pushes Burns off of him. Maddalena lands a left hand. Burns lands a right hand. Maddalena with a pair of left hands. They trade in close range. Burns with a body kick. Burns with a late takedown and he lands from the top. 10-9 Burns.

Burns lands a right hand as Maddalena lands a body kick. Burns lands a body kick. Maddalena lands a left hand. Burns gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Maddalena lands a left hand. Burns lands an elbow. Double jab from Maddalena. Burns lands a right hand. Maddalena lands a combination. Burns lands a big right hand. Burns gets a takedown. Burns gets the back and is looking for the arm. Maddalena landing some punches. 10-9 Burns, 20-18 Burns.

Maddalena with a leg kick. Maddalena lands a right hand then a left hand. Maddalena lands a head kick and follows with some left hands. Burns looks for a takedown as Maddalena is defending. Burns gets it down and has the back but Maddalena rolls out to his feet. Maddalena then drops Burns with a knee to the body and starts pounding away with big punches and elbows. He continues to pour it on and gets the finish! What a finish from Maddalena!

Official Result- Jack Della Maddalena def. Gilbert Burns by TKO (elbows) at 3:43 of Round 3

> Welterweights- #13 Kevin Holland (25-10 1 NC, 12-7 1 NC UFC) vs. Michael Page (21-2, 0-0 UFC)

Page with a leg kick. Holland lands a leg kick. Page lands a big right hand. Holland lands a leg kick. Page lands a jab and they clinch. They separate. Page lands a right hand. Page lands a leaping elbow. Page lands a jab and takes the back of Holland but lets go as he lands a left hand. Page with a body kick then a combo and lands a big right hand. Holland lands a left hand. Page lands a right hand. They clinch. They break away and Page lands a big right hand. Page with an uppercut. Holland lands a leg kick. They clinch back up but break. Page lands a spinning elbow. 10-9 Page.

Holland lands a right hand and they briefly clinch. Page lands a right hand. Page lands a pair of right hands. Page tried a spin kick and slipped to the mat and allowed Holland to grab the back. Holland gets it down and looks for a choke. He lets go and lands some elbows. They work their way to the feet. Page lands a right hand. He lands another as Holland rushes in. Holland lands a leg kick. Page lands a right hand. He lands another and Holland stumbles to the mat. Page with a spinning elbow. 10-9 Page, 20-18 Page.

Page lands a right hand and Holland stumbles down but Page lets him up. Holland gets the back and tries to get it down. They separate and Page lands a big right hand. Page lands a head kick then a big elbow. Page landing with more volume here as Holland is swinging and missing. Page’s movement has been incredible here. They clinch late. 10-9 Page, 30-27 Page.

Official Result- Michael Page def. Kevin Holland by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #3 Dustin Poirier (29-8 1 NC, 21-7 1 NC UFC) vs. #12 Benoit Saint-Denis (13-1 1 NC, 5-1 UFC)

Saint-Denis with a pair of leg kicks. Poirier lands a calf kick. Saint-Denis shoots for a takedown and Poirier nearly had a guillotine choke in. Saint-Denis rolls out and has the back on the feet. Saint-Denis is on the back but Poirier shakes him off. Saint-Denis with some knees. Poirier tried to grab the neck and they separate. Poirier with a left hand. Saint-Denis with a combo then a knee and elbow. Saint-Denis with more knees as Poirier pushes it against the fence. Saint-Denis with some body shots and elbows. Poirier lands a right hand. They trade. Poirier tries a guillotine but Saint-Denis shakes it off. Saint-Denis has the back on the mat. Saint-Denis tries to find a choke and looked for a late armbar. 10-9 Saint-Denis.

Poirier rocks Saint-Denis with a left hand and looks for a guillotine but Saint-Denis pops his head out. Saint-Denis now in the mount. Saint-Denis has the back and is looking for a choke. Poirier escapes to his feet. Saint-Denis lands an elbow. Saint-Denis lands to the body. They separate. Poirier lands a left hand. Poirier with a body shot and two right hands and rocks Saint-Denis again. Poirier drops Saint-Denis with a right hook and a follow-up punch ends it. What a comeback and finish from Poirier!

Official Result- Dustin Poirier def. Benoit Saint-Denis by knockout (punches) at 2:32 of Round 2

> UFC Bantamweight Championship- C Sean O’Malley (17-1 1 NC, 9-1 1 NC UFC) vs. #5 Marlon Vera (23-8-1, 15-7 UFC)

O’Malley with a leg kick. O’Malley with some more kicks. O’Malley with a spin kick to the body then a body kick. O’Malley with more kicks. Vera lands a body kick then a left hand. Lots of patience from both men as O’Malley keeps on the kick attack. O’Malley lands a right hand after some body kicks. 10-9 O’Malley.

O’Malley with a spinning heel kick to the chin of Vera. O’Malley with a pair of kicks. Vera with a leg kick. O’Malley with a body kick followed by a head kick. O’Malley works the jab and lands a right hand. O’Malley with a stiff jab and Vera lands a leg kick. O’Malley with a body kick. O’Malley lands a combination followed by another. O’Malley with a right hand to the body. O’Malley lands a big knee and follows with a flurry. O’Malley lands a right hand then a left hand. O’Malley with a flurry. They trade body kicks and Vera lands a big right hand. O’Malley with a head kick. O’Malley with a big right hand. O’Malley lands a right hand that puts Vera on a knee. 10-9 O’Malley, 20-18 O’Malley.

Vera with some early leg kicks. O’Malley lands a left hand. O’Malley lands a right hand and then one to the body. Vera rushes in but O’Malley backs away and lands a left hand. O’Malley with a double jab then a left hand. They trade body kicks and O’Malley lands a left hand. O’Malley with a combination. Vera with a leg kick. O’Malley lands a combo. O’Malley with a knee after landing a right hand. Vera lands a right hand then a jab. Vera slips on a kick. 10-9 O’Malley, 30-27 O’Malley.

Vera lands a knee then a front kick. O’Malley with a body kick then a left hand. Vera with a body kick and O’Malley lands a right hand. Vera lands a left hand. Vera lands a flying knee. O’Malley lands a right hand. O’Malley with a combo. Vera lands a combo. Vera lands a jab. O’Malley with a combo. Vera lands but O’Malley trips him up. O’Malley with a body kick. Vera lands a body kick then a left hand to the body. O’Malley lands a combo. O’Malley with a jab. They trade punches. O’Malley with a combo. O’Malley working the jab. Vera with a left hook and O’Malley lands a right hand. 10-9 O’Malley, 40-36 O’Malley.

O’Malley with the jab. O’Malley lands a right hand and Vera is hurt. O’Malley lands a knee inside the pocket and is working the body with punches and kicks. O’Malley lands a right hand. Vera with a body kick. O’Malley rips to the body. O’Malley with a big right hand. Vera lands a left hand. Vera with a body kick. O’Malley with a spin kick to the body. O’Malley with a combo to the head and body. O’Malley lands a body kick. Vera lands a knee. O’Malley with a combo and lands a knee. They trade late. 10-9 O’Malley, 50-45 O’Malley.

Official Result- Sean O’Malley def. Marlon Vera by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-44) to retain the UFC Bantamweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 96 live results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev

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It’s an afternoon of fights as the Octagon returns home for UFC On ESPN+ 96: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Originally scheduled to be the UFC’s debut in Saudi Arabia, this event was shifted to Las Vegas after several planned fights fell through, and it sees a heavyweight main event as Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes on the undefeated Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik is looking to rebound from a loss in May while Gaziev gets a main event in just his second UFC outing, looking to remain perfect and win his 13th straight fight.

The rest of the main card sees a light heavyweight bout pitting undefeated Vitor Petrino against Tyson Pedro; an interesting flyweight bout between Alex Perez and Muhammad Mokaev; a bantamweight bout between the returning undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov and newcomer Bekzat Almakhan; and a flyweight opener between ranked fighters as Matt Schnell takes on Steve Erceg.

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> Lightweights- Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (15-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Loik Radzhabov (17-5-1, 1-1 UFC)

Al-Selwady with a leg kick. Radzhabov attacks the body. Al-Selwady with a heavy leg kick. Radzhabov hurts Al-Selwady with a punch and they clinch against the fence. Al-Selwady with some knees. They separate and Radzhabov lands a left hook and an uppercut. Al-Selwady with a leg kick then Radzhabov throws him to the mat and lands some heavy left hands. Radzhabov has the back against the fence. He’s landing left hands and keeps taking Al-Selwady down. Radzhabov with some right hands and has the neck. They separate. Radzhabov lands and lands some knees as Al-Selwady is circling around. Al-Selwady lands a big punch and Radzhabov is hurt. Al-Selwady lands a right hand. 10-9 Radzhabov.

Radzhabov lands a leg kick. They trade kicks after a brief clinch. Al-Selwady lands a big right hand as Radzhabov tried a jumping knee. Al-Selwady with a leg kick. He lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Al-Selwady gets a brief takedown. Al-Selwady lands a right hand. Al-Selwady gets a takedown. He’s in side control and looks for the choke. They scramble up and Radzhabov lands an uppercut followed by a knee. 10-9 Al-Selwady, 19-19.

They trade and Al-Selwady gets a brief takedown but they pop right back up. Radzhabov drops Al-Selwady with a right hand and starts landing from the top and gets the finish! What a finish from Radzhabov!

Official Result- Loik Radzhabov def. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady by knockout (punches) at :49 of Round 3

> Lightweights- Ludovit Klein (20-4-1, 4-2-1 UFC) vs. AJ Cunningham (11-3, 0-0 UFC)

Klein lands a body kick and gets a takedown, but they get right up. They trade and Klein lands a left hand. Klein looks for a takedown and Cunningham lands a knee. Klein gets it down but they get up and Klein lands an elbow. They trade. Klein lands a big combination. Klein continuing to land big punches. Cunningham lands a body kick then a right hand. Klein with some body kicks then lands some punches to the body. Klein hurts Cunningham with a left hand. He lands a big left hand then a head kick. Klein drops Cunningham with a body kick and finishes it with some follow-up punches. Big impressive finish from Klein!

Official Result- Ludovit Klein def. AJ Cunningham by TKO (kick/punches) at 4:36 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Christian Leroy Duncan (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Claudio Ribeiro (11-4, 1-2 UFC)

Both landing leg kicks early and Duncan lands a big body kick. Both land a jab. Duncan with a spinning elbow. Duncan with a pair of kicks then lands a jab. Duncan with another leg kick. Duncan landing more and lands a step-in elbow. Ribeiro makes Duncan circle around as he lands. Duncan has Ribeiro against the fence and lands. They break. Ribeiro rushes forward and looks for a takedown against the fence. Duncan landing more as they’re clinched. Ribeiro lands some knees. 10-9 Duncan.

Duncan lands a jab. Duncan looking for a takedown against the fence. He gets the takedown and is in side control then gets the mount and starts landing lots of punches. Ribeiro gives up his back and Duncan continues to land and it is stopped. Impressive showing from Duncan throughout.

Official Result- Christian Leroy Duncan def. Claudio Ribeiro by TKO (strikes) at 1:57 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Aiemann Zahabi (10-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. Javid Basharat (14-0 1 NC, 3-0 1 NC UFC)

Zahabi with some leg kicks early and Basharat lands a body kick. Zahabi lands a right hand. Basharat with a heavy leg kick. Zahabi lands a left hand. Basharat with a leg kick. Basharat with a body kick. Basharat continuing to land to the body with kicks. Zahabi lands a high kick. Basharat with a front kick. 10-9 Basharat.

They trade as Basharat is looking to land the jab. Basharat continues to work the jab. Zahabi with a leg kick. Zahabi lands a combination. Basharat with some leg and body kicks. Basharat with a body kick then lands a right hand. Zahabi with a body kick. Basharat with more body kicks. They trade inside the pocket. Zahabi lands a right hand. They trade right hands and Basharat lands a body kick. Basharat shoots for a takedown but they sprawl up. Basharat pressuring forward and landing. Zahabi lands a right hand. Zahabi hurts Basharat with a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Basharat, 20-18 Basharat.

Basharat pressing forward and lands some kicks. Zahabi lands a jab then a body kick. Basharat lands a right hand. Basharat with a combination. Basharat presses forward and they both land. Basharat landing the jab and both land inside the pocket. Zahabi with a combo. Zahabi with a high kick. He lands a left hand. Basharat with a pair of jabs. Basharat lands a big right hand. Zahabi with a left hand then some jabs. Zahabi gets the back and almost gets a takedown. Zahabi with a series of punches. They trade late. Good fight. 10-9 Zahabi, 29-28 Basharat.

Official Result- Aiemann Zahabi def. Javid Basharat by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Vinicius Oliveira (19-3, 0-0 UFC) vs. Bernardo Sopaj (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

Oliveira landing leg and body kicks early on. Sopaj with a leg kick. Oliveira lands a right hand. Oliveira with a leg kick. He lands two more. Oliveira lands a kick but it allows Sopaj to get a takedown. Sopaj landing from the inside of Oliveira’s guard. They get to their feet. Oliveira lands a body kick. Sopaj with a right hand. Oliveira with a hard leg kick after Sopaj lands a head kick. Sopaj with a leg kick. Sopaj gets a takedown right into mount. Sopaj with a big right hand from the top. 10-9 Sopaj.

Both trying for a takedown to start the second and Sopaj scores it. Sopaj gets the back and lands to the body. Sopaj with big right hands from the top and now Sopaj is in the half-guard. Sopaj gets the back once again and lands. Sopaj with big punches from the back. They stand and Oliveira is able to reverse to the top and starts landing big punches. Oliveira now landing left hands from the top. They stand and Oliveira drags it down and starts landing. Oliveira threatens with an arm-triangle choke but starts landing again. They stand and Oliveira with a big body kick. Sopaj lands a left hand. Oliveira lands a late head kick and Sopaj was almost finished but time ran out. Wild round. 10-9 Oliveira, 19-19.

Oliveira with a high kick. Sopaj lands a jab. Oliveira lands a big right hand and is chasing Sopaj down. Oliveira with a body kick. Sopaj lands a left hand. Oliveira with a leg kick then a right hand. Oliveira lands a pair of kicks. Oliveira with a leg kick then a left hand. Oliveira with a big combination. Oliveira lands a calf kick then a big right hand. Oliveira with a pair of kicks. Oliveira lands a big left hand then a combination. Oliveira with a leg kick then lands a left hand. Sopaj is retreating away and Oliveira rushes in with a flying knee that connects and Sopaj goes down out cold. What a vicious knockout by Oliveira.

Official Result- Vinicius Oliveira def. Bernardo Sopaj by knockout (flying knee) at 4:41 of Round 3

> Middleweights- Eryk Anders (15-8 1 NC, 7-8 1 NC UFC) vs. Jamie Pickett (13-10, 2-6 UFC)

Anders pressing forward and looks for a takedown. Pickett lands some knees to the body. Anders maintains the clinch but Pickett is able to escape. Anders lands a left hand. Pickett lands a nice right hand that hurts Anders. Anders tries for a takedown against the fence. They separate and trade and Pickett drops Anders with a right hand and gets on top. Anders is able to roll and gets Pickett down to the mat. They get to their feet and Anders lands a high kick before they clinch. Anders with some knees. 10-9 Pickett.

Anders lands a pair of leg kicks. Anders pushes forward and they trade before Anders gets the clinch. They separate. Anders lands a high kick. Pickett lands a right hand. Anders with a left hand and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Pickett lands a right hand. Anders lands a combination as he pushes Pickett against the fence and scores a takedown. Anders nearly has the mount as he takes the back. Anders with some left hands. Anders with some left hands. 10-9 Anders, 19-19.

Anders pressing forward and both are swinging and Anders gets a takedown. Anders working from the half-guard and lands a left hand. Pickett rolls to the side and Anders is still landing right hands. Anders has the back and is landing but they get to their feet. Anders gets a takedown and is on top. Pickett is cut open. Anders ends the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Anders, 29-28 Anders.

Official Result- Eryk Anders def. Jamie Pickett by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Flyweights- #9 Matt Schnell (16-7 1 NC, 6-5 1 NC UFC) vs. #12 Steve Erceg (11-1, 2-0 UFC)

Schnell lands a combination. They clinch and Erceg pushes it to the fence but they separate. Schnell has a cut opened up. Both looking for openings. Erceg lands a big combination. Erceg lands a big right hand and then Schnell counters with a big right hand. Erceg lands a combination late. 10-9 Erceg.

They come out looking to trade and do. Erceg then lands a big left hook that knocks Schnell out cold. Wow, what a knockout by Erceg.

Official Result- Steve Erceg def. Matt Schnell by knockout (punch) at :26 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- #13 Umar Nurmagomedov (16-0, 4-0 UFC) vs. Bekzat Almakhan (16-1, 0-0 UFC)

Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick. Almakhan lands a body kick. Almakhan hurts Nurmagomedov with a right hand and Nurmagomedov is going for a takedown while he recovers. Nurmagomedov is in side control and takes the back. Nurmagomedov landing from the back as he has the body triangle locked in. Nurmagomedov now spins into the guard of Almakhan and lands a big elbow. He lands a couple more elbows. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

Almakhan looking to land Nurmagomedov lands a body kick. Nurmagomedov gets a takedown and starts working from the top. They get to their feet and Almakhan lands a kick that was almost illegal. Nurmagomedov gets it back down and has the mount and was landing lots of punches but Almakhan was able to get out from the bottom. Nurmagomedov gets a takedown and has the back. He lands and Almakhan almost gets up but Nurmagomedov keeps it down and lands from the top. He gets the back and continues to land. 10-9 Nurmagomedov, 20-18 Nurmagomedov.

Almakhan lands to the body as Nurmagomedov lands a had kick. Nurmagomedov gets a takedown. He is landing a lot from the top as he gets the back of Almakhan. He continues to land and dominate but isn’t close to finishing nor getting a submission. Nurmagomedov gets the mount and lands from the top as the fight ends. 10-8 Nurmagomedov, 30-26 Nurmagomedov.

Official Result- Umar Nurmagomedov def. Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

> Flyweights- #7 Alex Perez (24-7, 6-3 UFC) vs. #8 Muhammad Mokaev (10-0 1 NC, 5-0 UFC)

Mokaev with a leg kick. Mokaev lands a combination. Mokaev with a high kick followed by a left hand. Mokaev with a leg kick as Perez isn’t connecting. Perez shoots for a takedown but Mokaev lands a pair of knees that hurts him and they break. Perez shoots for a takedown but Mokaev defends. Mokaev looks for a takedown against the fence. Mokaev gets the mount and lands big punches to end the round. 10-9 Mokaev.

Mokaev shoots for a takedown and gets the back. They break and Perez lands a leg kick that trips Mokaev up. Mokaev tries for a takedown but Perez defends. Perez lands a combination and Mokaev is able to get a takedown. He lands from the top but they scramble up. Mokaev lands a jab. Mokaev lands an uppercut. Mokaev tries to get it down but Perez ends up on top. 10-9 Mokaev, 20-18 Mokaev.

Perez lands a right hand. Mokaev tries to get it down but Perez defends and has the neck. They get to their feet and Mokaev has the back against the fence. Mokaev gets it down and Perez is landing elbows. Mokaev gets a big suplex takedown but they pop up and he still has the back. They break and Mokaev looks to get it back down but Perez is defending. They separate. Mokaev tries to get it back down but Perez defends. Mokaev lands a combo and goes right back for the takedown and Perez is defending. They break. Mokaev tries to get it back down and Perez lands a knee to the body. Mokaev gets the back and has it as the fight ends. Close fight. 10-9 Mokaev, 30-27 Mokaev.

Official Result- Muhammad Mokaev def. Alex Perez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (10-0, 3-0 UFC) vs. Tyson Pedro (10-4, 6-4 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Petrino swings wildly but misses. Pedro lands a leg kick. Petrino with a heavy leg kick. Pedro lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a jab. They trade body kicks. Petrino lands a big jab. Petrino just barely lands a body kick but follows with a right hand. Pedro lands a leg kick. 10-9 Petrino.

Petrino lands a leg kick. They trade and Petrino lands a combo. They clinch against the fence. Pedro lands a knee. Petrino is looking for a takedown. They separate. Petrino lands a jab. Pedro with a body kick then a leg kick. Pedro shoots for a takedown but Petrino defends. Pedro lands a leg kick. Petrino with a high body kick. Pedro with more leg kicks. Pedro lands a body kick. Petrino lands a jab then a body kick. He lands another. 10-9 Pedro, 19-19.

Petrino lands a head kick. Petrino lands a jab then a leg kick. Petrino with another stiff jab. They tie up against the fence and Petrino tries to get it down as he has the back. Petrino gets a big slam takedown. Petrino has the back on the mat and is looking to set something up. They get up but Petrino gets it right back down. Petrino controlling from the top and looked for the mount but has back control again. Petrino ends the fight from the top. 10-9 Petrino, 29-28 Petrino.

Official Result- Vitor Petrino def. Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #12 Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-5, 7-5 UFC) vs. Shamil Gaziev (12-0, 1-0 UFC)

Rozenstruik lands some leg kicks and they both land right hands. Rozenstruik lands a leg kick. Rozenstruik lands a jab. Gaziev tries a takedown but Rozenstruik defends and lands a right hand. He lands another. Gaziev just misses a right hand and Rozenstruik lands a jab. Gaziev lands a right hand and they tie up against the fence. Gaziev gets a takedown. Gaziev ends the round working from the top. 10-9 Gaziev.

Gaziev pressing forward and both men land. Gaziev lands a left hand. Rozenstruik lands a jab. Gaziev lands a knee to the body. Rozenstruik with a jab. Gaziev lands a solid right hand. Rozenstruik lands a leg kick. Rozenstruik with a jab. Gaziev grabs a single leg but Rozenstruik is able to defend and Gaziev lets go. They’re clinched against the fence. Gaziev lands a knee. Rozenstruik with some short shots. 10-9 Rozenstruik, 19-19.

Rozenstruik lands a jab and a leg kick. Gaziev lands a right hand. Rozenstruik working the jab. Rozenstruik lands a jab then a leg kick. Rozenstruik working the jab. He lands it to the head and body as Gaziev is doing nothing. Gaziev lands a right hand but continues to get hit by Rozenstruik. Rozenstruik lands a big combination. Rozenstruik lands a hard jab. Gaziev lands a right hand. Rozenstruik landing more and Gaziev lands a right hand. 10-9 Rozenstruik, 29-28 Rozenstruik.

Rozenstruik lands a leg kick followed by a jab. Gaziev lands a combo and they trade in a wild exchange. They’re tied up against the fence. They separate and Rozenstruik is landing the jab. Rozenstruik with a jab then a left hook then lands a big combination. Rozenstruik lands a right hand but gets wobbled from a right hand by Gaziev. Rozenstruik back to landing the jab. Rozenstruik lands a hard leg kick. Rozenstruik lands a jab that knocks the mouth piece of Gaziev out. Rozenstruik lands a big right hand and has a late flurry. 10-9 Rozenstruik, 39-37 Rozenstruik.

The fight is stopped after the fourth round after Gaziev said he couldn’t see and referee Marc Goddard decided to stop the fight.

Official Result- Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Shamil Gaziev by TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4

UFC on ESPN+ 95 live results: Moreno vs. Royval 2, Rodriguez vs. Ortega 2

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back at high elevation as the UFC returns to Mexico for the first time since September 2019 for UFC on ESPN+ 95: Moreno vs. Royval 2 from Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

The main event will see former UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno square off with Brandon Royval for the second time.

The two first met in November 2020 at UFC 255, a fight won by Moreno via first-round TKO. Both are also coming off title fight losses to Alexandre Pantoja, and the winner could get another crack at the champion, who will be in attendance.

The co-main event is another five-round rematch as Yair Rodriguez takes on Brian Ortega in featherweight action. The two previously fought in July 2022, but that fight never really got going as Ortega suffered a shoulder injury late in the first round, which ended the fight. This will be Ortega’s first fight since suffering that injury.

Also on the main card is a lightweight bout pitting Daniel Zellhuber against Francisco Prado; a bantamweight bout with Raul Rosas Jr. taking on Ricky Turcios; and a lightweight bout between Manuel Torres and Chris Duncan.

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> Featherweights- Erik Silva (9-2, 0-1 UFC) vs. Muhammad Naimov (10-2, 2-0 UFC)

Naimov lands a spinning wheel kick and Silva fell to his butt but got right up. They tie up and Naimov lands and the fight is stopped as Silva looks to be injured. Silva is favoring his left leg as he is definitely hurt.

Official Result- Muhammad Naimov def. Erik Silva by TKO (injury) at :44 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Victor Altamirano (12-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Felipe Dos Santos (7-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

Dos Santos with a high kick. Altamirano rushes forward with a kick and lands a spin kick. Dos Santos lands a right hand. Altamirano with a head kick. They trade and Altamirano looks for a takedown. Dos Santos has the neck and Altamirano scrambles out as they get to their feet. Dos Santos lands a body kick. They may have clashed heads and Altamirano scores a takedown. They stand and Altamirano has back control and gets it back down. They scramble up. Dos Santos looks for a guillotine as they go back to the mat and he lets go. They trade knees before breaking. Altamirano lands a leg kick. Altamirano gets another takedown. They get to their feet and Altamirano scores another takedown, but they quickly stand. 10-9 Altamirano.

Altamirano lands a leg kick that trips Dos Santos up for a moment. They trade and Altamirano forces a clinch. They separate and Dos Santos lands a body kick. Altamirano with a heavy leg kick. Altamirano scores a takedown and lands a nice elbow from the top. Altamirano takes the back as they work up to the feet. They separate as Dos Santos lands a body kick. Altamirano lands a leg kick and Dos Santos lands a right hand. Altamirano ducks under a punch and gets a takedown. 10-9 Altamirano, 20-18 Altamirano.

Altamirano lands a combo as he is going for a takedown, and Dos Santos is landing to defend. They go to the mat and Dos Santos has the back and is looking for a choke. Altamirano is fighting it. Altamirano escapes and they get to their feet. Altamirano gets a takedown. Dos Santos throwing elbows from the bottom. Altamirano gets to side control and Dos Santos gives up his back. They get to their feet. Altamirano lands a knee before they separate. Dos Santos lands a right hand. Altamirano lands a knee. He lands another as Dos Santos lands a left hook. 10-9 Altamirano, 30-27 Altamirano.

Official Result- Felipe Dos Santos def. Victor Altamirano by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Ronaldo Rodriguez (15-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Denys Bondar (19-4, 0-2 UFC)

Bondar with a jab and front kick. Rodriguez lands a left hook and leg kick. Bondar lands a right hand and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and both land before Bondar lands a right hand and scores another takedown. Rodriguez looking to throw his legs up but Bondar defending with some punches. Bondar stands then gets side control and they stand. Bondar lands a combo ending with a body kick. They trade inside the pocket. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez landing some punches and lands a leg kick. Rodriguez gets a late takedown and they stand with both landing late. 10-9 Bondar.

They’re throwing haymakers to start. Bondar lands a spinning elbow. They go to the mat as Bondar looked for the arm but get to their feet in the clinch. Rodriguez lands some knees. Bondar lands an elbow on the break. Rodriguez lands a leg kick. Bondar gets a takedown. They’re scrambling around as Bondar is landing from the top and Rodriguez is landing punches as well. Bondar looks for a leg and Rodriguez lands left hands from the top. Rodriguez gets the back and looks for a choke. Bondar taps! Rodriguez gets the big finish just before the second round ends.

Official Result- Ronaldo Rodriguez def. Denys Bondar by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:59 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Claudio Puelles (12-3, 5-2 UFC) vs. Fares Ziam (14-4, 4-2 UFC)

Puelles gets an early takedown. Ziam gets his back to the fence. Puelles has the back as they stand. Puelles gets another takedown. They get to their feet and remain tied up against the fence. They separate. Ziam lands a left hook to the body. Puelles with a high kick but gets dropped by a Ziam left hand. Ziam lands from the top before backing away and they stand. Puelles shoots for a takedown but Ziam sprawls. They get to their feet and Puelles gets a takedown and is in side control against the fence. Puelles lands a knee to the body. Puelles looks for an arm. 10-9 Ziam.

Puelles gets an early takedown but they get up. Puelles with a high kick. Ziam lands a pair of knees. Puelles gets a takedown. Puelles working from the top and landing. They get to their feet and Puelles is on the back working for a choke. They go back to the ground. Ziam escapes and lands some left hands. Ziam with some punches from the top to end the round. 10-9 Puelles, 19-19.

They clinch right away. They trade knees. Puelles dropping down for a takedown. He gets it as Ziam has the neck. Ziam works to the top and Puelles escapes. They get to their feet and Puelles gets another takedown. Ziam working for the neck but Puelles escapes. Puelles tries to get it down and they scramble to the mat. They stand and scramble back down. Ziam is on top. Ziam landing from the top. Ziam lands until the end. 10-9 Ziam, 29-28 Ziam.

Official Result- Fares Ziam def. Claudio Puelles by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

> Flyweights*- Edgar Chairez (10-5 1 NC, 0-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Daniel Lacerda (11-5 1 NC, 0-4 1 NC UFC)

*Chairez missed weight by five pounds, Lacerda missed weight by one pound

They trade kicks to start. Chairez with a hard leg kick. Chairez with a spin kick. They trade kicks. Chairez with a hard leg kick then a combo. Chairez lands a right hand and Lacerda scores a takedown. Chairez has Lacerda in his full guard and locks in a triangle choke and Lacerda taps! Great finish from Chairez to get the win.

Official Result- Edgar Chairez def. Daniel Lacerda by submission (triangle choke) at 2:17 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Jesus Aguilar (9-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Mateus Mendonca (10-2, 0-2 UFC)

Aguilar with a heavy kick. Mendonca lands a series of kicks and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and are tied up against the fence. Aguilar is pressuring. Mendonca gets it back down and is in side control against the fence. Aguilar is able to explode to the top and lands some punches. Aguilar with a right hand as he gets into the guard of Mendonca. Mendonca looks for an armbar but Aguilar escapes and lands some punches to end the round. 10-9 Aguilar.

Aguilar lands some leg kicks and Mendonca shoots for the takedown and gets it. They get to their feet and Aguilar lands a knee before scoring a brief takedown. Mendonca gets the back. Mendonca gets on top and is in the half-guard of Aguilar. Mendonca gets the mount and lands some right hands as Aguilar is covering up. Mendonca with more right hands but Aguilar scrambles to the half-guard. They get to their feet and Aguilar rocks Mendonca with a right hand but scores a takedown instead of continuing to land. Aguilar gets the mount. They get to their feet and Mendonca lands a flying knee. Mendonca shoots for a takedown and Aguilar ends up on top to end the round. 10-9 Mendonca, 19-19.

Aguilar lands some kicks and one trips Mendonca to the ground. Aguilar attacks the neck and locks in a mounted guillotine choke. Mendonca is able to pop his head out as he rolled to the top. Mendonca working from inside of the half-guard. They are ordered to their feet and Aguilar lands some punches. Aguilar with a leg kick. Mendonca gets a takedown after they tie up. Mendonca is looking for an arm and then a triangle and almost had it as time runs out. Close fight. 10-9 Mendonca, 29-28 Mendonca.

Official Result- Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Cristian Quinonez (18-4, 1-1 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (17-5, 6-4 UFC)

Barcelos lands a leg kick and goes for a takedown but Quinonez defends. Barcelos lands a hard right hand. They clinch against the fence. They separate. Barcelos with a right hand to the body and Quinonez with a leg kick. Quinonez lands a series of punches. Barcelos scores a takedown. They scramble up. Quinonez is landing from the back as Barcelos is grabbing the fence. Quinonez lands some knees from the back. They scramble around. Barcelos tries to roll free but Quinonez ends up in side control. Quinonez lands from the top. 10-9 Quinonez.

Quinonez lands some kicks to start the second. Quinonez landing more as he lands an uppercut and some leg kicks. Quinonez landing the jab. He lands an uppercut. Quinonez lands a big right hand and Barcelos is circling away. Barcelos gets a brief takedown but they stand, and Barcelos drops Quinonez with a right hand. They scramble up and Barcelos lands a knee. Barcelos has the neck and is squeezing. He lets go. Quinonez lands a combo. Barcelos lands two right hands. Quinonez lands a right hand and then another. Barcelos fires back. Quinonez with a combo. Wild round. 10-9 Barcelos, 19-19.

They trade leg kicks. They continue to trade as they both circle around. Barcelos grabs the single leg and gets a takedown. Barcelos gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke that gets Quinonez to tap. Big finish from Barcelos.

Official Result- Raoni Barcelos def. Cristian Quinonez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:04 of Round 3

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> Lightweights- Manuel Torres (14-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Chris Duncan (11-1, 2-0 UFC)

Duncan lands a right hand and Torres backs up. Torres lands a knee as Duncan gets a takedown. They scramble up and clinch. Torres gets a takedown and lands an elbow. He is on the back as Duncan stands but they end up on the feet. Torres still has the back and gets it back down. Torres working for a choke and has it locked in and Duncan taps! Big finish from Torres.

Official Result- Manuel Torres def. Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- Yazmin Jauregui (10-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Sam Hughes (8-5, 3-4 UFC)

Hughes lands a leg kick. Jauregui lands a quick combo. Jauregui with a stiff right hand. She lands another. Hughes looks for a takedown but Jauregui lands a knee and right hand on the break. Jauregui lands a leg kick. Hughes lands a jab. Jauregui with a body kick and follows it with a combo. Jauregui lands a combo. Hughes looks for a takedown as she pushes it against the fence but they separate. They trade body kicks. Jauregui with a combo. Jauregui lands a combo with a body kick. Jauregui lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. 10-9 Jauregui.

They trade to start the second. Jauregui continuing to land combinations. Hughes lands a leg kick. Jauregui with a big combination and Hughes is bleeding from her nose. They trade leg kicks. Hughes with a leg kick. Jauregui with a high kick. They trade in close range. Jauregui landing combos and lands a leg kick. Jauregui with a body kick then a right hand. Hughes lands a right hand. Jauregui lands more at the end. 10-9 Jauregui, 20-18 Jauregui.

They trade to start the third and Jauregui lands a quick combination. Jauregui landing with more volume as she’s landing four for every one Hughes lands. Jauregui lands and Hughes briefly falls to the mat but gets up. Jauregui with a body kick and follows with a left hook. Jauregui with some front kicks. They trade in close range. Hughes lands a body kick. Jauregui with a leg kick. Jauregui lands a combo and Hughes looks for a takedown but lets go. Jauregui with a combination. Jauregui lands another combo. Jauregui with a leg kick then a combination. Strong fight for Jauregui. 10-9 Jauregui, 30-27 Jauregui.

Official Result- Yazmin Jauregui def. Sam Hughes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Raul Rosas Jr. (8-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Ricky Turcios (12-3, 2-1 UFC)

Breaking: This fight has been cancelled as Rosas Jr. is suffering from an illness and was not cleared to compete.

> Lightweights- Daniel Zellhuber (14-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Francisco Prado (12-1, 1-1 UFC)

Zellhuber with a pair of kicks. Prado with a leg kick then Zellhuber lands a body kick. They trade body kicks. Prado lands a right hand. Zellhuber with some front kicks. Zellhuber with a body kick. Zellhuber lands a left hand. Prado with a left hook to the body then one upstairs. Prado lands a flurry and Zellhuber pushes it to the fence. Prado lands an elbow on the break. They trade kicks. Prado with a combination. They clinch but break. Zellhuber with some front kicks. Prado lands a leg kick. Zellhuber with a jab. Close round. 10-9 Prado.

Prado lands a right hand to the body and Zellhuber lands a body kick. Zellhuber lands a jab and Prado’s eye is busted open. Zellhuber pressing forward and landing as Prado is throwing wild shots. Zellhuber with a body kick. Prado lands a body kick. They trade. Zellhuber lands a knee and they both swing and land. Zellhuber with a jab then a big knee. Zellhuber landing the jabs. Zellhuber with a combo. Zellhuber lands a combination. Zellhuber with a stiff right hand as Prado was rushing in. Zellhuber lands a left hook. 10-9 Zellhuber, 19-19.

Zellhuber landing to start the third and lands a front kick to the face. Prado lands a leg kick but it’s Zellhuber landing with way more volume. Zellhuber with a body kick. Zellhuber with a body kick then a knee. Zellhuber with a combination. Zellhuber with a stiff jab. Prado lands a leg kick. Prado with a left hook. Zellhuber lands a right hand then a body kick. Zellhuber with a head kick. Zellhuber lands the double jab. Zellhuber with a body kick. Zellhuber with a flurry late. Good fight. 10-9 Zellhuber, 29-28 Zellhuber.

Official Result- Daniel Zellhuber def. Francisco Prado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #3 Yair Rodriguez (18-4 1 NC, 10-3 1 NC UFC) vs. #4 Brian Ortega (15-3 1 NC, 7-3 1 NC UFC)

Ortega might have hurt himself jumping up during his intro. They’re both swinging to start things off. Rodriguez lands a leg kick. Rodriguez lands a left hand and Ortega falls into the fence. Rodriguez lands some knees to the body. Rodriguez with a combo. Rodriguez with a body kick. They clinch and Rodriguez with a knee to the body. They trade combinations. Ortega with a body kick. Rodriguez kicks Ortega’s legs from under him and lands some big punches as he gets on top. Rodriguez with a flurry from the top. Rodriguez with a big right hand from the top. They scramble up and Ortega has the back. Ortega drags Rodriguez to the ground. Ortega is in the mount and ends the round there. 10-9 Rodriguez.

Rodriguez lands a big body kick. Ortega presses forward and lands. Ortega with an uppercut. Rodriguez lands a right hand. Ortega grabs the single leg. Ortega pushes it against the fence and gets a takedown. Rodriguez has the neck. Ortega gets out and is working from the top. Rodriguez lands some hammerfists from the bottom. Ortega with some elbows. Ortega with some left hands. 10-9 Ortega, 19-19.

Rodriguez with a body kick as they come out swinging. Ortega gets the body lock and a takedown. Ortega has the mount and locks in an arm-triangle choke and Rodriguez taps! What a comeback and finish from Ortega!

Official Result- Brian Ortega def. Yair Rodriguez by submission (arm-triangle choke) at :58 of Round 3

> Flyweights- #1 Brandon Moreno (21-7-2, 9-4-2 UFC) vs. #3 Brandon Royval (15-7, 5-3 UFC)

Moreno lands a leg kick. Royval with a body kick. Royval slips on a kick but there isn’t much happening. They trade leg kicks. Royval with a body kick. Moreno with a leg kick. Moreno lands a combo. Moreno with a right hand. He lands a body kick. Moreno with a knee to the body and lands an elbow as he breaks a clinch attempt from Royval. Royval with a body kick. Moreno lands a left hand. 10-9 Moreno.

Royval with a leg kick. Moreno lands a big right hand. Moreno lands a stiff jab. Moreno lands another right hand. Moreno with another right hand. Royval lands a combo but Moreno is piecing him up. Royval lands a knee. He lands a body kick. Moreno lands a big combination. Royval lands a jab. Royval lands a knee and Moreno lands some punches. Royval lands a body kick. Moreno gets a takedown. Royval is trying to scramble out. They get to their feet after Royval looked for a submission. 10-9 Moreno, 20-18 Moreno.

Royval with a pair of leg kicks. Moreno lands a leg kick. Both are circling around. Moreno gets a takedown. They scramble up and Moreno has the back against the fence. Royval escapes. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Royval lands a body kick. Royval with a pair of kicks. Moreno lands a right hand. Moreno lands a right hand and grabs the back but Royval escapes. Moreno lands a right hand, then a combo ending with a leg kick. 10-9 Royval, 29-28 Moreno.

Moreno lands as Royval presses forward to start the fourth. Moreno lands a right hand then a leg kick. They trade. Moreno tries a takedown but Royval briefly ends up on top, though they quickly get up. Royval lands a combo. Moreno with a big right hand. They trade big punches. They tie up against the fence and Royval lands some left hands before they separate. Royval lands a combo to the body. Royval lands some more kicks as he lands a high kick. Moreno with a right hand. 10-9 Royval, 38-38.

Moreno lands a right hand. They tie up and Moreno pushes it to the fence. They separate. Moreno lands a pair of big right hands. Moreno with a body kick. Royval throwing with volume but not landing a lot. Moreno with a right hand then a leg kick. Royval lands a combo but Moreno is covering up. Moreno lands a stiff jab. They both land a hard right hand. Moreno with a right hand. Moreno has the body locks and the back against the fence. They are separated by Herb Dean. Moreno with a right hand. Moreno lands to the body then a left hand. Royval lands and Moreno with a knee to the body. Moreno has the back against the fence. Moreno lands as they break and they swing late. Close fight. 10-9 Moreno, 48-47 Moreno.

Official Result- Brandon Royval def. Brandon Moreno by split decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47)

UFC 298 live results: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria featherweight title bout

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The Octagon returns to Southern California for UFC 298 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California — a venue the company is guaranteed to return to multiple times over the next four years.

In the highly anticipated main event, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski looks to continue his long reign at the top of the division as he defends against Ilia Topuria. This will be Volkanovski’s sixth title defense as he looks to remain undefeated as a featherweight while Topuria enters his first title shot undefeated overall in his career with 14 straight wins.

The co-main event is a big one at middleweight as former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker takes on Paulo Costa. Also on the main card: Geoff Neal takes on undefeated Ian Garry in another important welterweight matchup; Merab Dvalishvili takes on former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo in a potential bantamweight title eliminator; and Anthony Hernandez battles Roman Kopylov in a middleweight bout.

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> Women’s Flyweights- #15 Andrea Lee (13-8, 5-6 UFC) vs. Miranda Maverick (12-5, 5-3 UFC)

Maverick lands a leg kick. She lands another. Maverick initiates a clinch off a left hand and is looking for the takedown. They go to the mat and Lee is able to get into side control. Maverick scrambles to her feet and Lee has the back and gets a big takedown. They get to their feet and Lee still has the back. She lands an elbow and they break. Maverick lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Maverick lands a left hand to the body as Lee lands a body kick. Maverick with a pair of left hands. Maverick lands an overhand left. Maverick lands a combo as Lee lands a body kick. Maverick with a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Maverick looks for a takedown and Lee has the neck. Maverick gets the takedown and lands some from the top, ending the round there. Close round. 10-9 Maverick.

They trade as Maverick lands a body kick. Lee returns with a body kick. Lee with another body kick. Maverick fakes a left hand and shoots for a takedown against the fence. Maverick gets it to the mat and lands from the half-guard. Lee gets Maverick into her full guard. Lee is able to escape to her feet. Maverick lands a left hand then a high kick. Maverick lands a leg kick. Maverick lands a left hook. Maverick lands the jab then a left hand. Maverick lands a pair of leg kicks. Lee gets a brief takedown as Maverick reverses it and lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Maverick, 20-18 Maverick.

Maverick lands a step-in elbow then a big body kick. Maverick lands a combo ending with a leg kick. They trade and Maverick lands a body kick. They tie up for a moment and Maverick lands as they break. They trade in close range. Lee lands a body kick. Maverick pressing forward and finding a home with the left hand. Maverick shoots for a takedown and lands a combo as they break. Maverick lands a head kick then a big body kick. Maverick gets a takedown. Lee has a high guard but Maverick is defending from the top. Lee is looking for a triangle choke and is landing elbows. Lee lands some punches as time expires. 10-9 Lee, 29-28 Maverick.

Official Result- Miranda Maverick def. Andrea Lee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Oban Elliott (9-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Val Woodburn (7-1, 0-1 UFC)

Elliott lands a leg kick as Woodburn closes the distance. They clinch and Elliott lands an elbow then a knee to the body as they break. Elliott lands a head kick but then Woodburn rocks him with a flurry. Elliott goes to the mat for a moment but gets up and Woodburn keeps landing. Elliott is able to get a takedown. Elliott gets the back and flattens Woodburn out. Elliott lands some punches. Elliott still on the back landing punches as he’s trying to set up a choke. Elliott with more punches. Elliott now gets the mount and lands some big punches. Woodburn gives up his back and Elliott flattens him out and lands. They make it to the end of the round. 10-9 Elliott.

Woodburn lands a body kick. Elliott lands a right hand and they trade wild punches inside the pocket. Elliott with some body kicks as he’s pressuring. Woodburn lands a body kick. Elliott with a body kick and Woodburn lands a right hand. Woodburn gets the back of Elliott on the feet. Elliott gets a takedown and has the back of Woodburn. Elliott with some punches from the back. Elliott ends the round on the back. 10-9 Elliott, 20-18 Elliott.

They clinch up but quickly separate. Elliott lands a jab then a right hand. Elliott with some more jabs. Elliott lands a combo. Woodburn lands a right hand. Elliott shoots for a takedown and Woodburn sprawls, but Elliott is able to complete the takedown. Elliott is able to work his way to the full mount. Elliott with some punches and a couple of elbows from the top. Woodburn is able to escape and has the back as they stand. Woodburn is trying to get it down but he needs a finish. They separate and trade at the end. 10-9 Elliott, 30-27 Elliott.

Official Result- Oban Elliott def. Val Woodburn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Josh Quinlan (6-1 1 NC, 1-1 UFC) vs. Danny Barlow (7-0, 0-0 UFC)

Barlow lands a left hand. They trade big punches. Barlow pawing with the jab. Quinlan lands a body kick. Barlow lands a leg kick then a body kick. Quinlan lands a body kick. Barlow with a double jab and follows it with a straight left hand. Barlow lands a right hand. Quinlan lands a nice left hand then a right hand. Barlow lands a left hand. Quinlan with a leg kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and Quinlan lands a right hand. Barlow lands a left hand. Barlow lands late. 10-9 Barlow.

Quinlan comes forward and lands a right hook. Barlow lands a combo and they exchange body kicks. Barlow with a body kick then Quinlan lands a leg kick. Quinlan lands a left hand. Barlow with a double jab. Barlow landing with more volume in close range. Barlow lands a left hand then a jumping knee. Barlow with a left hand. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action. Barlow lands a nice combination and follows it with another left hand. Quinlan shoots for the takedown but Barlow stuffs it. Barlow lands another jumping knee. Barlow lands a big left hand. 10-9 Barlow, 20-18 Barlow.

Quinlan lands a body kick. Barlow with a left hand then a body kick. Barlow with another flying knee. Quinlan lands a right hook. Quinlan lands a combo but then Barlow drops him with a left hand and lands big hammerfists. Quinlan gets to his feet and stumbles down and Barlow lands. Quinlan goes down again but gets up and Barlow lands more punches and it is stopped. What a finish from Barlow!

Official Result- Danny Barlow def. Josh Quinlan by TKO (punches) at 1:18 of Round 3

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> Light Heavyweights- Zhang Mingyang (16-6, 0-0 UFC) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (15-5, 0-0 UFC)

Mingyang with a leg kick to start. Mingyang with a big body kick. Ribeiro lands a stiff jab then follows with a big right hand. Ribeiro with a hard jab. They trade big shots in the pocket. Ribeiro lands a right hand. Mingyang drops Ribeiro with a big left hand and some follow-up shots get the stoppage as Ribeiro was out. What a knockout from Mingyang!

Official Result- Zhang Mingyang def. Brendson Ribeiro by knockout (punches) at 1:41 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Rinya Nakamura (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Carlos Vera (11-3, 0-0 UFC)

Nakamura lands a leg kick. Vera lands a spin kick to the thigh and Nakamura grabs him and they go to the mat. Vera looks for a leg lock. Nakamura spins out and has the back. Nakamura lands some left hands from the top. Vera trying to grab the leg again. Nakamura scrambles out and is in the guard of Vera. Vera lands an upkick. Nakamura with some left hands from the top. Nakamura working from the top as he steps over to half-guard. Vera being active on the bottom. Nakamura gets the back and lands before standing. 10-9 Nakamura.

Nakamura lands a leg kick. Vera lands a body kick and Nakamura gets a takedown. Nakamura working from the top. Nakamura lands some punches from the top. Vera lands an upkick. Nakamura gets the back and looked for a choke. Vera rolls and escapes. Nakamura still has the back and lands some left hands. They roll on the mat and Nakamura looks for an arm-triangle choke but Vera rolls out. Nakamura gets it back down and is on the back. Nakamura ends the round on top. 10-9 Nakamura, 20-18 Nakamura.

Vera with a jumping head kick that Nakamura blocks. Nakamura lands a left hand. Nakamura with a right hook. Vera attempts a spin attack and falls to the mat. Nakamura gets on top and has the back. They get to their feet as Nakamura has back control and he lands a knee. Nakamura lands a right hand from the top. Vera looks for a triangle choke. Vera looked for a leg lock but Nakamura gets his leg out. Nakamura has the back as they stand. Vera rolls but Nakamura stays on top. Nakamura lands from the back. 10-9 Nakamura, 30-27 Nakamura.

Official Result- Rinya Nakamura def. Carlos Vera by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- #15 Marcos Rogerio de Lima (21-9-1, 10-7 UFC) vs. Junior Tafa (5-1, 1-1 UFC)

de Lima with a leg kick. He lands another. He lands a third one and then a fourth. They trade punches. de Lima with a leg kick. He lands a right hand. de Lima with a leg kick and Tafa is hurt. They clinch. They separate. de Lima lands a big leg kick then another. de Lima with a big combination against the fence. de Lima gets a takedown. de Lima with some left hands from the top. de Lima lands more from the top. de Lima ends the round on top. 10-9 de Lima.

de Lima lands a big leg kick. They clinch and de Lima pushes it against the fence. They break. Tafa lands a right hand. de Lima with a leg kick and Tafa falls down. de Lima lands from the top and it is stopped. Big finish from de Lima.

Official Result- Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Junior Tafa by TKO (leg kick) at 1:14 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #3 Amanda Lemos (13-3-1, 7-3 UFC) vs. #7 Mackenzie Dern (13-4, 8-4 UFC)

Lemos lands a leg kick. Lemos with a hard body kick. Lemos lands a combo. Lemos with a high body kick. Lemos with a leg kick. Lemos lands a right hand then a high kick. Lemos lands a calf kick. Lemos with a body kick. Dern keeps missing her punches. Dern ducks under a right hand and gets a takedown. Dern with some left hands from the top. Dern ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Lemos.

Lemos with a body kick. Dern lands a jab. Lemos with a hard leg kick. Lemos hurts Dern with a right hand as she was rushing in and follows it with a flurry. Lemos drops Dern with a right hand and is landing big shots from the back. Dern is able to survive for now as Lemos is on top. Dern is working for a leg. Lemos stands. Dern is ordered to her feet. Dern lands a right hand. Lemos with a high kick and then a hard leg kick. Lemos with a combo. Lemos with a leg kick and Dern lands a right hand. Lemos gets a takedown. Dern reverses from the top and lands. 10-9 Lemos, 20-18 Lemos.

Dern lands a big right hand and Lemos goes down briefly but gets up and scores a takedown. Dern had the arm but Lemos gets it free. Lemos with right hands from the top. Dern is looking for a leg. Dern is able to get to the top in the half-guard. Dern lands a couple of elbows from the top. They get to their feet and Dern is pressuring against the fence. They scramble to the mat and Dern is looking for a leg. Lemos lands a couple of punches. 10-9 Dern, 29-28 Lemos.

Official Result- Amanda Lemos def. Mackenzie Dern by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Middleweights- #15 Anthony Hernandez (11-2 1 NC, 5-2 UFC) vs. Roman Kopylov (12-2, 4-2 UFC)

Hernandez lands a right hand. Kopylov lands some leg kicks. Kopylov lands a left hand. Kopylov with a body kick and Hernandez tried a takedown but he escaped. Hernandez landed a right hand. Kopylov lands a left hand. Hernandez with a right hand. Kopylov with a nice left hand followed by a body kick. Hernandez with a series of right hands and he goes for a takedown against the fence. They separate and Hernandez lands before going for another takedown. Kopylov is defending but Hernandez is pressuring big time. Hernandez with some knees. 10-9 Hernandez.

Hernandez lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Kopylov lands a left hand to the body. They are both landing in close range. Kopylov hurts Hernandez with some punches and lands a body kick. Hernandez lands a couple of uppercuts. Hernandez pressing forward and eats a body kick from Kopylov. Hernandez gets the back of Kopylov against the fence. Hernandez gets the takedown. He has the back and is looking for a choke. He has the back and almost has the choke in but it’s around the chin. Kopylov somehow survives but Hernandez gets it locked in in a better position and Kopylov taps! What a finish from Hernandez!

Official Result- Anthony Hernandez def. Roman Kopylov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:23 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- #2 Merab Dvalishvili (16-4, 9-2 UFC) vs. #3 Henry Cejudo (16-3, 10-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks after Dvalishvili lands some right hands. Dvalishvili with an inside leg kick. Cejudo rocks Dvalishvili with a left hand. Cejudo with a leg kick. Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. Dvalishvili gets a takedown after grabbing a single leg and getting a trip. They get to their feet and separate. Dvalishvili lands a right hook as they separated. Dvalishvili lands and they scramble to the mat with Cejudo getting on top. Cejudo with some right hands. They scramble and Cejudo has the back. They get to their feet and go to the fence. Cejudo with some knees to the legs and thighs. They both land in the clinch. Cejudo lands a knee to the body. 10-9 Cejudo.

Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and Cejudo fires back with a hard leg kick. Cejudo gets the back and they briefly were on the mat but separate. Cejudo lands a combo. Dvalishvili with a leg kick. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Dvalishvili lands a combo. Cejudo with a left hand. Dvalishvili lands a hard combination. Dvalishvili gets a takedown. They get up but Dvalishvili gets it back down and lands. They get to their feet and break as Dvalishvili lands a body kick. Cejudo looks for a takedown and Dvalishvili grabs the neck and lands a pair of knees. Dvalishvili with some left hands as he has neck control. Dvalishvili has a guillotine choke locked in but Cejudo survives to the end. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 19-19.

Cejudo lands a combo. Cejudo with a leg kick. Dvalishvili lands a body kick. They trade and Dvalishvili grabs the body and lands some knees against the fence. They break and Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. Cejudo lands a hard leg kick. Dvalishvili lands a right hand. Dvalishvili picks Cejudo up and carries him across the Octagon before slamming him down. Dvalishvili lands from the top. They separate. Cejudo lands a leg kick and tries for a takedown but Dvalishvili defends by landing to the body. Dvalishvili taunts Cejudo at the end. 10-9 Dvalishvili, 29-28 Dvalishvili.

Official Result- Merab Dvalishvili def. Henry Cejudo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #8 Geoff Neal (15-5, 7-3 UFC) vs. #10 Ian Garry (13-0, 6-0 UFC)

Neal with a leg kick. Garry lands a front kick. Garry lands a front kick to the thigh then a high kick. Garry with an inside leg kick. Neal lands a body kick. Neal with another inside leg kick. Garry lands a knee. Neal lands a left hand as they tie up. They separate as Neal lands a left hand. Garry lands a body kick then a knee to the body. Garry with some high kicks. Garry lands a left hand. Garry with a body kick then a front kick. Neal lands a left hand and then another one at the end. Close round. 10-9 Neal.

Garry lands a combination to start the second. They clinch against the fence. They separate and Garry lands a right hand then a knee to the body then lands another right hand. Neal lands a leg kick. Neal with a leg kick then a right hand and they clinch. They break apart. Neal lands a left hand. Garry with a front kick. Garry lands a body kick then a knee to the body. Neal lands a combo. Neal with a high kick. They trade punches and clinch against the fence. Another close round. 10-9 Garry, 19-19.

They clinch against the fence after Neal misses a punch. They separate and Garry with a high kick. Garry with a body kick and Neal lands to the body then the chin. Garry lands a jab then a combo as Neal lands a leg kick. Garry with a knee to the body. Garry lands a body kick. Neal lands a punch then they clinch. They separate. Neal lands a left hand. Garry lands an elbow then a jab. Neal lands a combo. Garry with the jab. Garry with a left hand. Garry with an elbow. 10-9 Garry, 29-28 Garry.

Official Result- Ian Garry def. Geoff Neal by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

> Middleweights- #3 Robert Whittaker (24-7, 15-5 UFC) vs. #6 Paulo Costa (14-2, 6-2 UFC)

Whittaker with a leg kick. He lands another. He lands another. Costa with a leg kick then a head kick. Whittaker with another leg kick. Costa with another head kick. They trade left hands. Costa lands the jab. Whittaker with a leg kick. Whittaker with an overhand right. Whittaker lands a jab. Costa with a left hand then a leg kick. Whittaker lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Whittaker lands a left hook then a leg kick. Whittaker lands the jab. Costa with a snap jab. Whittaker lands a combo. Whittaker with a leg kick. Costa with a spin kick that connects and hurts Whittaker and he follows it up with some punches but time runs out. 10-9 Costa.

Costa with a leg kick. Whittaker lands a double jab. Costa with a head kick. Costa lands a jab. Whittaker with a high kick then a leg kick. Whittaker with a calf kick. Costa lands a jab. We have a timeout for an eye poke by Costa. Whittaker lands a left hand. Whittaker with a leg kick then a left hand. Whittaker lands again. Costa with a head kick. Whittaker with a hard leg kick. Whittaker lands a big combination. Whittaker with another leg kick. Whittaker with some hard left hands. Costa lands a leg kick. Costa with a high kick. Whittaker lands a leg kick. Whittaker with a leg kick then a right hand. Costa with a leg kick. Whittaker lands a leg kick. 10-9 Whittaker, 19-19.

Costa lands a right hand. Whittaker with a leg kick. Whittaker lands a left hand. Whittaker lands a hard leg kick. Whittaker with a combination and lands a leg kick. Whittaker with a hard leg kick after Costa taunts him. Costa with a body kick. Costa with a jab. Costa with the jab. Whittaker lands a jab. Costa just misses the spin kick. Whittaker lands a right hand. He lands a jab. Whittaker lands a leg kick. Whittaker with a left hand. Whittaker with a leg kick. Whittaker with a jab. Whittaker with a left hand. 10-9 Whittaker, 29-28 Whittaker.

Official Result- Robert Whittaker def. Paulo Costa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> UFC Featherweight Championship- C Alexander Volkanovski (26-3, 13-2 UFC) vs. #3 Ilia Topuria (14-0, 6-0 UFC)

Volkanovski with a leg kick then a body kick then another leg kick. Topuria just barely lands a right hand. Volkanovski with a body kick then a leg kick then back to the body. Topuria with a heavy leg kick. Topuria with a jab as Volkanovski lands a leg kick. Volkanovski with a body kick. Volkanovski with a leg kick. Topuria lands a big right hand. Volkanovski with a body kick then a jab then an inside leg kick. They trade kicks and Volkanovski lands a few knees in a brief clinch. Volkanovski with a high kick. Close round. 10-9 Volkanovski.

Volkanovski with a high kick. Topuria lands a right hand. Volkanovski with a body kick. Topuria lands a nice combo. Topuria lands to the body in a brief clinch. Volkanovski lands some more kicks. Topuria with a right hand. Volkanovski lands a pair of jabs then some kicks. Volkanovski with a pair of jabs and Topuria lands a right hand. Volkanovski with another jab as Topuria lands a right hand. Topuria blitzes forward and lands a massive right hand that puts Volkanovski out cold. Wow! What a knockout by Topuria to win the title.

Official Result- Ilia Topuria def. Alexander Volkanovski by knockout (punch) at 3:32 of Round 2 to win the UFC Featherweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 94 live results: Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

It’s Super Bowl Weekend in Las Vegas, but the big game isn’t the only thing happening in Sin City as the UFC is back this week for UFC On ESPN+ 94: Hermansson vs. Pyfer, taking place at the UFC Apex.

A battle of middleweights headlines in the five-round main event as Jack Hermansson looks to stay near the title picture when he meets fast-rising prospect Joe Pyfer. Hermansson is fighting for the first time since December 2022 as he looks to get back into the win column, while Pyfer is looking for his sixth straight win.

The co-main event is an exciting featherweight battle as Dan Ige takes on Andre Fili. The rest of the main card sees middleweight newcomer Robert Bryczek take on Ihor Potieira; long-time UFC veteran middleweight Brad Tavares battles Gregory Rodriguez, and former TUF finalist Michael Johnson squares off against Darrius Flowers in a lightweight bout.

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> Bantamweights- Daniel Marcos (15-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Aoriqileng (25-11, 3-3 UFC)

Aoriqileng lands a leg kick. Marcos with a right hand then a body kick and a leg kick. Aoriqileng lands a right hand. They trade punches and Aoriqileng lands a hard right hand. Marcos lands a right hand then a knee. Marcos lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence and Marcos lands a knee on the break. Aoriqileng is bleeding from the nose. They trade punches. Marcos lands a nice left hook. Marcos lands a leg kick. Aoriqileng lands a front kick. Marcos with a leg kick and follows with an uppercut. 10-9 Marcos.

They trade leg kicks before clinching. Marcos pushes it to the fence. They separate and Marcos lands a leg kick that makes Aoriqileng fall. Marcos lands some punches before Aoriqileng is able to get to his feet and they clinch back up. They separate and Marcos lands a pair of right hands. They’re trading inside the pocket. They trade leg kicks and Marcos lands a front kick. Marcos lands a hard right hand and follows it with some kicks. Marcos with a left hook to the body. Aoriqileng lands a right hand. We then have a pair of timeouts as both land groin strikes. We have another timeout for yet another groin strike. This fight is stopped as Aoriqileng is unable to continue after that last groin strike.

Official Result- Daniel Marcos vs. Aoriqileng ruled a no contest due to accidental groin strike at 3:28 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Fernie Garcia (10-4, 0-3 UFC) vs. Hyder Amil (8-0, 0-0 UFC)

Amil lands some kicks and a right hand right away. Garcia lands a combo. Amir with a body kick. Amir lands a leg kick. Amil gets a takedown and has the back but they scramble up. Amil with a body kick. Garcia lands a left hand. Amil with a straight left hand. Amil drops Garcia with a combo and starts landing punches from the back. Garcia stands and eats a knee and goes down. They get up and Garcia wobbles Amil with a left hand. Amil lands a knee and is teeing off. They stand and are trading big punches. Amil gets Garcia down again after a right hand and is landing from the top. Amil looks for a rear-naked choke. It’s across the chin and Amil cranks but Garcia is able to reverse to the top. Garcia now gets the back of Amil and is working for a choke. Amil escapes and he gets the back of Garcia. Amil landing punches from the back. Amil with a standing body kick and he’s landing but Garcia survives the round. What a wild round. 10-9 Amil.

Garcia lands a right hand. They trade combinations. Amil with a pair of kicks. Amil with some left hands and a high kick. Amil with a combo. Amil is landing the left hand at will. Amil with a combo and a body kick. Amil with a flurry and it is stopped! What a finish from Amil in an impressive showing.

Official Result- Hyder Amil def. Fernie Garcia by TKO (punches) at 2:12 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- Zac Pauga (6-2, 1-2 UFC) vs. Bogdan Guskov (14-3, 0-1 UFC)

Pauga lands a leg kick. He lands another. Guskov lands a left hand. They trade big combinations. Pauga tries for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Pauga lands an elbow as they break. Pauga lands a leg kick then a nice right hand. Guskov rocks Pauga with some punches and an uppercut puts Pauga on the mat and it is all over! What a finish from Guskov!

Official Result- Bogdan Guskov def. Zac Pauga by knockout (punches) at 3:38 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Max Griffin (19-10, 7-8 UFC) vs. Jeremiah Wells (12-3-1, 4-1 UFC)

Both at a distance looking for openings as not much is happening two minutes in aside from Wells landing a hard jab. Griffin lands a combo. He lands again with a left hook. Wells lands a big left hand and gets a takedown. He gets the back as they stand and looks to get it back down. They separate and both are swinging and land. Griffin lands a right hand. Wells swings wildly and Griffin gets a late takedown and ends the round on top. 10-9 Wells.

Both are feeling each other out early in the round. Wells lands a left hand. They trade big shots and Wells lands a left hand that backs Griffin up. They tie up but end up separating. Wells with a combination. Wells lands a body kick. Wells with a spin kick to the body then lands a right hand. Griffin lands a right hand and Wells counters with a big right hand. Wells lands a side kick to the body. Griffin lands a right hand. Griffin lands a head kick and they clinch against the fence. 10-9 Wells, 20-18 Wells.

Wells lands a spin kick. Griffin with a combination. Griffin lands a leg kick and Wells counters with a combination. Both are still looking for their range. Griffin lands a right hand. Wells tries a spin kick but Griffin ducks under and looks for a takedown against the fence. Griffin working hard to get it down but is unable to as the fight ends. 10-9 Griffin, 29-28 Wells.

Official Result- Max Griffin def. Jeremiah Wells by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Devin Clark (14-8, 8-8 UFC) vs. Marcin Prachnio (16-7, 3-5 UFC)

Clark lands a nice right hand. Clark lands an inside leg kick as Prachnio lands a left hand. Prachnio lands a grazing head kick. Prachnio with a leg kick. Clark looks for a takedown but Prachnio defends and they separate. Clark with a body shot. Prachnio with a leg kick. Clark lands a right hand before they clinch. They trade. Prachnio lands a body kick. They trade punches. 10-9 Prachnio.

They trade to start the second and Prachnio lands a pair of high kicks. Clark lands a head kick. Prachnio lands a leg kick. Clark with an overhand right. They trade kicks. Clark briefly shoots for a takedown but Prachnio defends it. Prachnio lands a left hand that stuns Clark. They trade punches. Prachnio lands some kicks. Prachnio lands a right hand. Clark lands a right hand. Prachnio with another leg kick then a spinning wheel kick. Prachnio lands more kicks. They trade late. 10-9 Prachnio, 20-18 Prachnio.

Clark lands some right hands as Prachnio lands some calf kicks that are hurting Clark. Clark slips and they tie up for a moment before separating. They both land punches before briefly going to the mat but getting right back up. Prachnio with a spin kick. Prachnio lands some knees and they clinch as he continues to land knees. Prachnio lands some punches against the fence. Clark landing big punches now and has Prachnio in trouble. Prachnio is trying to hang on as he initiates a clinch. They make it to the end. 10-9 Clark, 29-28 Prachnio.

Official Result- Marcin Prachnio def. Devin Clark by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Loma Lookboonmee (8-3, 5-2 UFC) vs. Bruna Brasil (9-3-1, 1-1 UFC)

Brasil with some leg kicks. Lookboonmee lands a right hand. Brasil with a leg kick. Lookboonmee with a body kick. Lookboonmee lands a hard body kick. They trade and clinch. Lookboonmee lands a body kick as they separate. Lookboonmee with a leg kick as Brasil lands a right hand. Lookboonmee lands a leg kick and gets a late takedown. 10-9 Lookboonmee.

They trade kicks as Lookboonmee lands some leg kicks. They trade body kicks. Brasil lands a leg kick. Lookboonmee counters with a series of kicks. Lookboonmee lands a combo. Lookboonmee with a front kick to the body. Lookboonmee with a pair of body kicks. Brasil lands a right hand. They trade. 10-9 Lookboonmee, 20-18 Lookboonmee.

Lookboonmee lands a right hand. Brasil lands a head kick. They trade inside the pocket. They clinch against the fence and Lookboonmee has the body lock. Brasil is defending and trying for a takedown as well. They separate with a minute to go. Lookboonmee with a front kick to the body. Brasil gets a late awkward takedown but they get to their feet and both land in the clinch. 10-9 Lookboonmee, 30-27 Lookboonmee.

Official Result- Loma Lookboonmee def. Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Bolaji Oki (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Timmy Cuamba (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

Oki lands a leg kick but not a lot of action happening in the first minute. They trade leg kicks and Cuamba lands a right hand. Oki working the jab. Oki lands a big right hand. Oki lands a jab then a right hand. They trade right hands after Oki lands a combo. Oki with a hard leg kick. Cuamba with a high kick but goes down after being off balance and Oki gets on top and lands. 10-9 Oki.

Oki lands a pair of right hands. Oki back to working the jab. Cuamba lands a solid right hand. Oki lands a jab. Oki with the jab and follows it with a pair of right hands. Cuamba shoots for a takedown against the fence. Oki gets the back as they go to the mat. Cuamba is trying to get Oki flattened down. Cuamba is on top and looks for the back as he lands a right hand. They get to their feet and Cuamba lands some elbows. 10-9 Oki, 20-18 Oki.

Cuamba lands a leg kick after they both miss jab attempts. Cuamba lands a right hand. Oki looking to land the jab. They trade before tying up. They separate. Oki lands a jab. Oki lands a double jab. Oki working the jab some more and lands a pair of right hands. Cuamba shoots for the takedown but Oki defends. Oki lands the jab. Oki lands an uppercut. Cuamba lands a combo. Oki lands a right hand then a jab. They trade late and Oki with a Superman punch. 10-9 Oki, 30-27 Oki.

Official Result- Bolaji Oki def. Timmy Cuamba by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Trevin Giles (16-5, 7-5 UFC) vs. Carlos Prates (17-6, 0-0 UFC)

Giles lands a pair of leg kicks. He lands another. He lands another. Prates with a front kick to the body then lands a hard body kick. Prates lands a left hand. Prates utilizing the teet kick. Giles lands a right hand. Giles lands a combination. Giles lands a left hook then a pair of hard right hands. Giles lands a combo. Prates with a leg kick. Prates lands a knee. 10-9 Giles.

Prates lands a body kick. Giles with a leg kick. Giles lands a big combination. Prates with a body kick. Prates tries a knee and Giles looks for a takedown but Prates defends. Giles with a combination as Prates lands a body kick. Prates with a high kick. Giles looks for a takedown against the fence. Prates lands some knees as they separate. Prates drops Giles with a left hand and Giles is out as he goes down and it is over! What a knockout from Prates!

Official Result- Carlos Prates def. Trevin Giles by knockout (punch) at 4:03 of Round 2

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> Middleweights- Rodolfo Vieira (9-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. Armen Petrosyan (8-2, 3-1 UFC)

They trade jabs. Petrosyan with a leg kick. Petrosyan lands some more kicks. They trade leg kicks. Vieira lands a jab. They trade leg kicks. Vieira with the double jab and Petrosyan returns fire with some kicks. Vieira gets a brief takedown and has the back on the feet. He gets Petrosyan down again and has the back. They get up and Vieira picks Petrosyan up and slams him back down. Vieira gets the half-guard and then the mount. He gets the back and lands some punches. Vieira looking for an arm-triangle choke. Petrosyan tapped but then starts saying he didn’t as it is stopped. Vieira gets the win as Petrosyan is protesting. He clearly tapped.

Official Result- Rodolfo Vieira def. Armen Petrosyan by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:48 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Michael Johnson (21-19, 13-15 UFC) vs. Darrius Flowers (12-6-1, 0-1 UFC)

Johnson lands a left hand. He lands another. Flowers shoots for a takedown but Johnson defends. Johnson with a leg kick. Flowers with a leg kick. Johnson lands a left hand to the body. Johnson lands a combo. Johnson with another pair of left hands to the body. Flowers with a body kick followed by a right hand. They trade combinations. Johnson with a pair of leg kicks. Flowers lands a pair of kicks. Johnson with a body kick. Johnson with some left hands then a leg kick. Johnson gets a late takedown. 10-9 Johnson.

Both are swinging to start the round. Johnson lands a combo then a left hand to the body. Flowers lands a leg kick. Johnson counters with some left hands then a combination. Flowers lands a left hook. Johnson lands a solid left hand. Johnson lands a left hand to the body but eats a solid right hand from Flowers. Flowers with another right hand. Johnson lands a double jab. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Johnson gets a takedown. Johnson works from the top for a bit before they stand. Johnson gets it right back down and looks for an arm-triangle choke but doesn’t have the right position. Johnson with some knees to the body. 10-9 Johnson, 20-18 Johnson.

They trade kicks. Flowers misses a right hand and Johnson is able to get the takedown and is in side control. Johnson now working from the half-guard. Johnson landing from the top and keeping Flowers planted on the mat. Flowers trying to scramble out but Johnson is keeping it down and is in side control. Flowers looks for a triangle choke but Johnson escapes and remains on top. Flowers pushes Johnson off and they stand. Flowers just misses a knee and Johnson is looking to get it down. Flowers lands some punches to defend but they go down. Flowers is looking for an arm. Flowers with some punches but Johnson escapes. 10-9 Johnson, 30-27 Johnson.

Official Result- Michael Johnson def. Darrius Flowers by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Brad Tavares (20-8, 15-8 UFC) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (14-5, 5-2 UFC)

Tavares with a jab then a leg kick. Rodrigues lands a right hand. Rodrigues is swinging and Tavares hurts Rodrigues with a right hand. Tavares with a body kick. Rodrigues lands a jab. Tavares with a leg kick and they trade punches. Rodrigues lands a right hand then a combo. Tavares lands a right hand then a body kick. Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Tavares defends against the fence. They separate. Tavares lands a combo. Tavares with a front kick and Rodrigues lands a right hand to the body. Rodrigues lands a leg kick. Rodrigues tries a takedown but lands a right hand then a knee. Rodrigues gets it down for a moment. They get to their feet. Rodrigues with a knee to the body. 10-9 Rodrigues.

They’re swinging to start the second as both are landing. Rodrigues lands a jab then a calf kick. Rodrigues goes for a takedown and has the back. They separate. Rodrigues with a leg kick. They trade punches. Tavares lands a combination. Tavares with a body kick. Rodrigues lands a leg kick. Rodrigues lands a combo. He lands a leg kick. Tavares lands a left hand. Rodrigues lands a right hand. Rodrigues with a series of kicks. Tavares lands a jab then a right hand. Tavares lands a leg kick as Rodrigues times it to get a takedown. Rodrigues ends the round on top. 10-9 Rodrigues, 20-18 Rodrigues.

Tavares lands a combination. Rodrigues with a right hand. Rodrigues lands a leg kick. Rodrigues lands some big right hands. Rodrigues with a flurry and lands a big knee. Rodrigues trying for the finish. Rodrigues with some big right hands and it is stopped standing. Big finish from Rodrigues there.

Official Result- Gregory Rodrigues def. Brad Tavares by TKO (punches) at :55 of Round 3

> Middleweights*- Robert Bryczek (17-5, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ihor Potieria (21-5, 1-3 UFC)

*Potieria missed weight by 1.5 pounds

Potieria with a leg kick. They trade and we have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action. Potieria with some leg kicks. He lands another. Potieria with a left hand. Bryczek lands a right hand and then a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action. Bryczek lands an elbow. They trade punches. Bryczek lands a right hand. Potieria with a jab then another. Bryczek lands a right hand. Potieria gets the back along the fence. Potieria lands some knees. They separate and trade at the end. 10-9 Potieria.

They trade to start the round. Bryczek lands a right hand. Potieria with a left hand. Potieria lands an uppercut after faking a takedown attempt. Potieria lands a combo and shoots for a takedown but Bryczek defends. Potieria peppering with the jab but Bryczek lands a leg kick then a right hand. Potieria with a left hand. Bryczek lands a right hand. They trade punches. Potieria fakes a takedown and lands a right hand. Bryczek with a right hand. He lands another. 10-9 Potieria, 20-18 Potieria.

Potieria pawing with the jab to start the third. Bryczek lands a right hand. Bryczek lands a big flurry that hurts Potieria but he survives. Potieria then lands a flurry with a left hook that drops Bryczek. Potieria gets on top but they get to their feet. Potieria still swarming and lands a left hand. They both land right hands and Potieria initiates a clinch. Potieria lands some elbows as they break. Bryczek lands a combo. Potieria lands a big left hand. Potieria with a flurry of punches against the fence. They separate and Potieria pressures. They both land while tied up at the end. 10-9 Potieria, 30-27 Potieria.

Official Result- Ihor Potieria def. Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #13 Dan Ige (17-7, 9-6 UFC) vs. Andre Fili (23-10 1 NC, 11-9 1 NC UFC)

Fili with a high kick while Ige lands a leg kick. Ige with a left hook to the body. Ige lands a left hook. They trade jabs. Fili with a pair of jabs. Fili with some left hooks then lands a jab. Ige drops Fili with a right hand then a massive follow-up right hand ends it. Big finish and win for Ige!

Official Result- Dan Ige def. Andre Fili by knockout (punch) at 2:43 of Round 1

> Middleweights- #11 Jack Hermansson (23-8, 10-6 UFC) vs. Joe Pyfer (12-2, 3-0 UFC)

Pyfer lands a left hook. Pyfer with a leg kick then a jab. Hermansson lands a leg kick. Hermansson with a leg kick. Hermansson pressures and just misses landing. Pyfer lands a hard leg kick. Pyfer with a left hand. Pyfer lands a combination. Pyfer lands a right hand and Hermansson stumbles. Pyfer with a left hook to the body. They trade punches. Pyfer lands a few stiff jabs. Hermansson with a high kick then a leg kick. 10-9 Pyfer.

Pyfer lands to the body. Pyfer with a left hook then a right hand. Pyfer lands a hook to the body. Hermansson shoots for the takedown and grabs the single leg. He lets go. Pyfer lands a right hand then a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Pyfer lands an uppercut and then a high kick. They trade jabs. Pyfer pressing forward and lands against the fence. Pyfer lands a right hand. He lands a combo. They trade late. 10-9 Pyfer, 20-18 Pyfer.

Pyfer pressing forward and lands a combo. He lands a right hand. Pyfer with a leg kick. Hermansson lands a leg kick. Hermansson lands a jab. Hermansson lands some more jabs. Hermansson with a knee to the body in a brief clinch and he lands a right hand on the break. Pyfer lands a right hand. Pyfer with a leg kick and Hermansson counters with a right hand. Hermansson with a leg kick. Hermansson backs Pyfer up with a left hand. Hermansson lands a right hand as he defends a takedown attempt from Pyfer. Hermansson with a pair of jabs. Hermansson lands a leg kick. Pyfer lands a right hand. Pyfer lands a jab that wobbles Hermansson. Hermansson circling away. Pyfer with a right hand to the body. Hermansson with a stiff jab. Pyfer shoots for a takedown but eats several right hands from Hermansson. 10-9 Hermansson, 29-28 Pyfer.

Hermansson lands a pair of leg kicks. He lands more kicks. Pyfer lands a right hand. Hermansson lands a jab. He lands another. Pyfer lands a right hand to the body. Hermansson lands a leg kick. Pyfer grabs a body lock against the fence. They separate. Pyfer is pressing forward. Hermansson lands a big right hand. Hermansson with a leg kick. Pyfer lands a leg kick. Hermansson with the jab. Hermansson lands a combination. They trade jabs. Pyfer lands a combination. Hermansson with a leg kick. 10-9 Hermansson, 38-38.

Pyfer lands a left hand. He lands another. Hermansson lands a leg kick. Hermansson with a stiff jab then another and follows it with a heavy leg kick. Pyfer lands a right hand. Hermansson gets a takedown. Hermansson is in total control from the top as he’s landing punches and some elbows. Pyfer recovers full guard. Hermansson still landing from the top and has a strong end to the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Hermansson, 48-47 Hermansson.

Official Result- Jack Hermansson def. Joe Pyfer by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)