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

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Carolina missed weight by two pounds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UFC 297 live results: Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to Toronto for the first time in over five years for the first UFC pay-per-view event of 2024 as UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis takes place at the Scotiabank Arena.

The main event sees UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland making his first title defense against top contender Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland scored a massive upset over Israel Adesanya in September to become the new champion and has faced scrutiny for several comments he made this week. Du Plessis has yet to taste defeat on the UFC roster, winning six straight fights to earn his title shot.

The co-main event will see a new women’s bantamweight champion crowned when Raquel Pennington squares off with Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant title. Pennington has won five straight fights while Bueno Silva is unbeaten in four fights since moving to bantamweight.

Also on the main card is a welterweight battle between longtime veteran Neil Magny and rising prospect Mike Malott, a middleweight bout pitting Chris Curtis against Marc-Andre Barriault, and a battle of featherweight contenders as Arnold Allen takes on undefeated Movsar Evloev.

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> Flyweights*- Malcolm Gordon (14-7, 2-4 UFC) vs. Jimmy Flick (16-7, 1-2 UFC)

*Gordon missed weight by 1.5 pounds

Gordon comes out throwing and Flick lands a high kick. Gordon lands and Flick looks for a takedown. Gordon pushes it against the fence. Gordon gets a takedown. Flick gets Gordon inside of his full guard. Gordon with some right hands from the top. Flick looking for a triangle choke. Gordon lands some right hands. Flick lets go and Gordon lands from the top. Gordon landing some elbows and some more punches from the top. Gordon looks for a guillotine choke but Flick rolls to the top and is looking for a Von Flue choke. They get to the end. 10-9 Gordon.

Flick lands a leg kick and left hand. Gordon lands a combo and follows it with more punches. Gordon landing right hands and some uppercuts before landing a knee. Flick is backing up and is able to get a takedown. Flick has the back on the mat and now looking for an arm-triangle choke. It’s locked in and Gordon taps! Big comeback win for Flick.

Official Result- Jimmy Flick def. Malcolm Gordon by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:17 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights- Jasmine Jasudavicius (9-3, 3-2 UFC) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (12-5, 4-5 UFC)

Jasudavicius gets an early takedown against the fence. She gets the back and lands some right hands. She’s landing from the back and then gets the mount and starts landing big right hands. Cachoeira in a lot of trouble on the bottom eating punches and elbows. Jasudavicius with some left hands from the top. Cachoeira is stuck on the bottom. Jasudavicius with more big punches from the mount. She keeps landing from the top. Complete domination from Jasudavicius. 10-8 Jasudavicius.

Jasudavicius drops Cachoeira with a right hand to start the second and gets on top and starts landing. Jasudavicius with some elbows from the top. Jasudavicius gets the mount and lands an elbow as she’s looking to set up a choke. Jasudavicius locks in a D’Arce choke and lets go and lands some elbows. She goes back to locking the choke in. Jasudavicius lets go and lands some punches. Cachoeira is a bloody mess. Jasudavicius with big elbows from the top. More domination. 10-8 Jasudavicius, 20-16 Jasudavicius.

They trade to start the third. They’re both landing as Jasudavicius is pushing forward. They trade jabs. Cachoeira running around and Jasudavicius is chasing her and is able to get a takedown. Cachoeira is bleeding heavily. Jasudavicius is landing big punches from the top. She has the crucifix position and then locks in a D’Arce choke that gets Cachoeira to tap. Complete domination and a terrific performance from Jasudavicius.

Official Result- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (anaconda choke) at 4:21 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Yohan Lainesse (9-2, 1-2 UFC) vs. Sam Patterson (10-2-1, 0-1 UFC)

Patterson lands a left hand. Lainesse lands a right hand and Patterson counters with a left. Patterson grabs the neck and drags it down. He looks for a front choke on the ground. Patterson gets the back and looks to lock in the hooks. Patterson locks in a rear-naked choke and Lainesse taps!

Official Result- Sam Patterson def. Yohan Lainesse by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of Round 1

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> Women’s Strawweights- Gillian Robertson (12-8, 9-6 UFC) vs. Polyana Viana (13-6, 4-5 UFC)

Viana landing some combos and leg kicks to start off. Robertson gets a takedown. She’s working from the half-guard. She’s looking to set up a kimura as she has an arm but lets go. Robertson still working from the half-guard and looks for an opening for a choke. Robertson gets the mount and lands before locking in an arm-triangle choke. Viana is defending but it is in tight. Viana is able to squirm out. Robertson has the back. Robertson gets the mount and lands some elbows. Robertson now looks for an armbar. Viana slams Robertson down and is able to get her elbow free. Viana lands from the top before they stand. 10-9 Robertson.

Viana lands a combination. Robertson lands a right hand. Viana with a right hand and a body kick. Robertson gets a takedown and has the mount. Viana almost gives up her back as Robertson is landing right hands. Robertson with an elbow. She lands some more right hands. Robertson with some hard elbows from the mount. She lands some big punches and gets the stoppage. Big finish and complete domination from Robertson.

Official Result- Gillian Robertson def. Polyana Viana by TKO (punches) at 3:12 of Round 2

> Bantamweights*- Serhiy Sidey (10-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ramon Tavares (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

*Tavares missed weight by 3.5 pounds

Sidey lands some leg kicks. Sidey shoots for a takedown but Tavares defends against the fence. They get to the center and separate. Sidey lands a left hand and some body kicks. They trade kicks and Sidey lands a jab. Tavares lands a right hook then a left hand to the body and Sidey slips to the mat for a moment. Sidey lands a high kick. Tavares with a combo. Tavares with some punches and leg kicks. Sidey pressing forward and lands a high kick. Tavares ends with a body kick and hard right hand that hurts Sidey. Close round. 10-9 Tavares.

Tavares with a combination to start off. Sidey shoots for a takedown but Tavares defends. Sidey lands a right hand. Tavares lands a left hand. Sidey lands a right hand that hurts Tavares. Sidey follows with a head kick. Sidey with some jabs then a right hand and a high kick, but misses a flying knee. Tavares drops Sidey with a left hand but Sidey gets right up. Tavares lands some more punches and Sidey’s nose is busted open. Sidey lands a body kick. Sidey with some punches and a head kick as Tavares is retreating. Sidey lands some more punches. Sidey with some elbows and left hands as they’re clinched. Sidey closes the round strong. 10-9 Sidey, 19-19.

Sidey with some punches as he’s landing more to start the third. Tavares lands a combination. Sidey lands a leg kick. Tavares with a left hand. Tavares lands a combination. Sidey with a knee then an elbow and a straight right hand. Sidey lands a high kick. Tavares lands a combo. Sidey with a body kick. Sidey landing with more volume in this round. Sidey lands a combo ending with a high kick. Tavares lands a combo. Fun fight. 10-9 Sidey, 29-28 Sidey.

Official Result- Ramon Tavares def. Serhiy Sidey by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Charles Jourdain (15-6-1, 6-5-1 UFC) vs. Sean Woodson (10-1-1, 4-1-1 UFC)

Jourdain lands a head kick that Woodson partially blocks. Woodson lands a jab then a leg kick. Jourdain lands a leg kick and they trade right hands. Woodson lands a combo. Jourdain with a leg kick. Both landing equally as both are having trouble finding openings. Jourdain with some more leg kicks. Woodson lands a combo. Woodson looks to land a knee and Jourdain grabs it but Woodson defends as they clinch. 10-9 Woodson.

Jourdain lands a combination ending with a body kick to start the second. Woodson lands a left hand. Woodson with a nice combination. Jourdain looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They separate and both land. Jourdain pushes it back against the fence but they end up breaking. Jourdain with a body kick. Woodson lands a jab. Jourdain lands a head kick. 10-9 Woodson, 20-18 Woodson.

Jourdain lands to start the third and pushes it against the fence looking for a takedown. They separate and Jourdain is pressuring but Woodson is landing as he backs up. Jourdain lands a leg kick. Woodson with a left hand to the body. Jourdain lands a left hand. Jourdain with a right hand. They trade and Jourdain looks for a takedown against the fence. They break and Jourdain with a body kick. Jourdain is landing more this round. Jourdain with a high body kick. Jourdain looks for a late guillotine choke but Woodson gets out before the fight ends. 10-9 Jourdain, 29-28 Woodson.

Official Result- Sean Woodson def. Charles Jourdain by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Brad Katona (13-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Garrett Armfield (9-3, 1-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Armfield lands a left hand. Armfield lands a quick combo. Katona with a right hand. Armfield with a jab to the body. We have a timeout for a groin strike by Katona. They get back to action and trade. Armfield lands a right hand. They’re trading in close range. Armfield lands a right hand. They tie up and Katona is looking for the takedown but they separate. Katona lands a left hand. Katona grabs the back and almost gets a takedown. Katona still has back control. Katona lands a knee. 10-9 Armfield.

Armfield lands a right hand. Katona lands a right hand. Armfield lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. They continue to trade and Katona looks for a takedown, but Armfield defends and they separate. Katona lands a right hand. Katona with a jab. Armfield lands a combo and Katona fires back. They trade in close range. Katona lands with a left hand and is the one pressuring. Armfield is landing more and Katona gets a brief takedown. They get right to their feet and Katona has the back. Katona lands a knee. 10-9 Armfield, 20-18 Armfield.

Both throw in close range but neither land. Katona lands a pair of left hands. Katona gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Katona pushes it against the fence. Katona trying for the takedown but Armfield is defending and landing elbows. They separate. They trade punches. Katona lands a right hand. Katona gets a takedown and is inside the guard of Armfield. Katona gets the back of Armfield. They separate but Katona goes right back for the takedown. They separate and are trading. Armfield goes for a takedown but Katona sprawls away and lands late. Close fight. 10-9 Katona, 29-28 Armfield.

Official Result- Garrett Armfield def. Brad Katona by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- #4 Arnold Allen (19-2, 10-1 UFC) vs. #9 Movsar Evloev (17-0, 7-0 UFC)

Evloev tries a high kick as Allen lands a left hand. Allen lands a left hand. Allen lands to the body then the head. Allen lands another left hand to the body. Evloev looks for a takedown as he pushes it to the fence and Allen defends. They separate. Evloev lands a jab. Evloev lands a right hand. Allen lands a jab. Evloev shoots for a takedown but Allen is able to defend for a moment. They scramble and transition as they go from the feet to the mat to the feet to the mat and back up. Evloev has the back as the round ends. 10-9 Evloev.

Evloev lands a body kick. Allen lands to the body. Evloev with a head kick. Allen then rushes in and lands a high kick. Allen lands a combo. Evloev with a leg kick. Evloev lands a right hand and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and separate. Evloev lands a jumping knee. Evloev lands a nasty jab that hurts Allen. Allen is cut bad under his eye as Evloev lands late. 10-9 Evloev, 20-18 Evloev.

Evloev lands a high kick then a leg kick. Allen lands a combo to the head and body. Allen lands a left hand. Evloev shoots for a takedown and grabs a single leg. Allen is defending and landing knees and landed one as Evloev’s hand was down. Evloev was lifting his hands up but we have a timeout for an illegal knee. Evloev has a big cut open on the side of his head as they get back to action. Evloev tries for a takedown but Allen defends. Evloev tries a takedown and Allen grabs the neck looking for a choke but Evloev is able to roll out of it. They get to their feet and Evloev has the back along the fence. Allen landing some back elbows and they separate. Allen lands a left hand. 10-9 Allen, 29-28 Evloev.

Official Result- Movsar Evloev def. Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #14 Chris Curtis (30-10 1 NC, 4-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (16-6 1 NC, 5-5 1 NC UFC)

Curtis lands a leg kick. He lands another. He lands another. Barriault lands a pair of leg kicks and one high. Barriault with a right hand. Curtis with a combination. They’re trading but no one doing a lot of work at the moment. Barriault with a high kick. Curtis lands to the body. Curtis with a combination. Barriault lands a leg kick. 10-9 Barriault.

Both looking for openings to land to start the second. Barriault with a combination. Curtis with a combination. There isn’t a ton of offense going on. Curtis lands a combination to the body. Curtis with a leg kick and Barriault lands a right hand. Barriault lands a body kick. Barriault with a leg kick. Curtis lands a pair of right hands. Barriault with a leg kick. Curtis lands a combo. Barriault with a body kick. They trade late. 10-9 Curtis, 19-19.

Curtis lands an uppercut. Barriault lands a combination. They trade uppercuts. Curtis lands a straight left hand. They trade inside the pocket. Curtis lands a right hand. Barriault lands an uppercut and Curtis lands a counter elbow. Curtis lands some knees and Barriault lands to the body. Barriault with a right hand. Barriault landing with more volume as the round is going on. Curtis lands to the body. Barriault with a combo. They continue to trade. Barriault lands to the body. Curtis now landing more as he’s mixing to the head and body. They trade knees. Curtis with some body shots. Curtis with some knees and elbows. Close fight. 10-9 Curtis, 29-28 Curtis.

Official Result- Chris Curtis def. Marc-Andre Barriault by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

> Welterweights- #13 Neil Magny (28-11, 21-10 UFC) vs. Mike Malott (10-1-1, 3-0 UFC)

Malott with a leg kick then another to start. Malott with more leg kicks. Malott with a high kick. Malott lands a right hand. Malott continuing to land with leg kicks as Magny isn’t getting much offense going. They clinch for a moment and Magny lands a left hand as they break. Malott with more leg kicks and Magny is showing damage. Malott with more leg kicks late. 10-9 Malott.

Magny lands a leg kick. Malott lands a nice right hand. Malott with more punches and lands a leg kick. Malott with a body kick. Malott gets a takedown and is in the half-guard. They get to their feet and trade before Malott gets another takedown. Malott trying to transition and he ends up in the full mount. Malott landing from the top and in complete control as the round ends. 10-9 Malott, 20-18 Malott.

Magny rushes forward and lands but Malott scores a takedown. Malott looking for the neck but Magny gets his head out. They get to their feet and are tied up against the fence. Magny landing some slaps. Malott has the single leg and scores the takedown. Malott working from the top smothering Magny and landing punches. Malott grabs the neck but Magny is able to slam him down and lands. Malott looks for a leg as Magny goes back to the mat. Magny gets the mount and is landing and now takes the back and is landing. Malott is eating a ton of punches as Magny is pouring it on and it is stopped! What a comeback from Magny to get the stunning win.

Official Result- Neil Magny def. Mike Malott by TKO (punches) at 4:45 of Round 3

> UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship- #2 Raquel Pennington (15-8, 12-5 UFC) vs. #3 Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1 1 NC, 5-2-1 1 NC UFC)

Pennington rushes forward with a combo. Pennington grabs a single leg looking for a takedown but Silva defends. They trade and Pennington is looking for a single leg and Silva lands an elbow. They separate. Silva gets a takedown. She takes the back of Pennington. They get to their feet and Silva is still on the back in the backpack position. Silva lands an elbow. They go back to the mat and Silva has both hooks in. Silva with some punches from the back. 10-9 Bueno Silva.

Pennington lands some jabs as Silva is landing some leg kicks. Pennington with a right hand and a left hook. She lands another combo. They clinch and not much happens. Pennington lands after they break and she lands some more in close range before they clinch again. Silva lands a knee. Silva lands to the body and they break. Pennington lands some big right hands. Pennington rushes in and lands. They tie up and Pennington lands an elbow. Pennington with some punches in the clinch. They trade uppercuts. Pennington with some foot stomps. Silva gets the back and jumps on it. Silva looking for a choke. Pennington gets out. Silva with some elbows. 10-9 Pennington, 19-19.

Silva lands a leg kick and Pennington lands some punches. Silva with another leg kick and lands afterwards before they tie up. Pennington lands some knees and Silva lands some. Silva gets a brief takedown but Pennington is able to reverse it to the feet. Silva grabs the neck and is looking for a front choke but Pennington gets out and lands an elbow. Silva lands an elbow. She lands some more as she looks for a takedown. Pennington defends and has the neck from the top. Pennington stands and Silva remains on her back. Silva is ordered to her feet. They clinch right away and Silva lands a knee. Pennington lands to the body and Silva lands an elbow. Pennington has the neck and Silva drops to the mat. Pennington lands from the top. She ends the round on top. 10-9 Pennington, 29-28 Pennington.

Pennington lands a Superwoman punch. Pennington with a combination. They tie up against the fence. Silva lands an elbow then a knee then another elbow. Silva looking to get the back and has it. Silva drags it down. She looks for a choke and is squeezing as it’s around the chin. Pennington is able to get out. Pennington is on top and pressuring. Silva looks for an arm but Pennington gets out and lands a pair of hammerfists. Pennington with some big punches from the top. 10-9 Pennington, 39-37 Pennington.

They trade and Pennington gets a takedown. Pennington lands from the top and has an arm-triangle choke locked in. Silva is trying to get out. Pennington lets go and lands before getting the mount. Pennington is now in the half-guard. Pennington landing and stands. Silva is laying on her back. Pennington lands some leg kicks. Really bad fight. 10-9 Pennington, 49-46 Pennington.

Official Result- Raquel Pennington def. Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) to win the vacant UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship

> UFC Middleweight Championship- C Sean Strickland (28-5, 15-5 UFC) vs. #2 Dricus Du Plessis (20-2, 6-0 UFC)

Strickland lands a body kick then a left hook. He lands a leg kick then a jab. Du Plessis lands a leg kick. Strickland lands the jab. Strickland working the jab and front kick. Strickland lands a combo. Du Plessis with a hard body kick. Du Plessis with a head kick. Du Plessis with a leg kick. Strickland lands a jab. Du Plessis with another high kick. Du Plessis shoots for a takedown and gets it. They get to their feet but Du Plessis still pressuring before they separate. Du Plessis with a body kick. Strickland lands a jab. Du Plessis with a leg kick then another high kick. Strickland lands a right hand. 10-9 Strickland.

Du Plessis lands a combo. Strickland with the jab. Strickland still working the jab. He lands another. Du Plessis lands a right hand. Du Plessis with a body kick. Strickland still working the jab. Du Plessis lands a leg kick. Du Plessis with another leg kick. Du Plessis lands to the body. Strickland with the double jab then a right hand. Du Plessis lands a right hand. Du Plessis with a body kick. Du Plessis lands a left hand. Du Plessis lands a combo. Du Plessis gets another takedown. They get up and Du Plessis lands a knee before they break. Du Plessis with a left hand then a leg kick. Du Plessis lands a left hand. 10-9 Du Plessis, 19-19.

Du Plessis lands a head kick. Du Plessis with a left hand. Strickland lands a jab. Du Plessis with a leg kick then a right hand. Du Plessis with a body kick. Du Plessis with a left hand and lands another. Strickland lands a jab and Du Plessis with a left hand. They trade left hands. Strickland with a double jab and Du Plessis lands a right hand. Du Plessis lands again. They trade in close range. Close round. 10-9 Du Plessis, 29-28 Du Plessis.

They’re both pawing in close range. Du Plessis lands a left hand. Du Plessis tries a takedown but lands an elbow on the break and Strickland is cut open. Strickland lands a right hand. Du Plessis lands a nice body kick. Strickland lands an overhand right. They both land and Du Plessis with a leg kick. Strickland lands a combo. Du Plessis with a left hand. Du Plessis gets a takedown. They get to the fence and to their feet. Strickland is bleeding even more now. Du Plessis has the back against the fence and they separate. Du Plessis lands a big right hand. Du Plessis lands a combo then a head kick. Du Plessis gets another takedown. They get to their feet and Du Plessis has the back. Du Plessis with a German suplex but they end up standing. Du Plessis with an uppercut. Strickland lands a combo. 10-9 Du Plessis, 39-37 Du Plessis.

Strickland lands the jab. Du Plessis with a right hand then a high kick. They trade left hands. Strickland lands a right hand. Du Plessis lands a combination. Strickland with a right hand and Du Plessis lands a left hand. Du Plessis shoots for a takedown but Strickland defends. Du Plessis with a jab and Strickland lands a pair of right hands. They trade jabs. Du Plessis fakes a takedown and they trade right hands. They trade in close range. Du Plessis with a right hand. Du Plessis with a combination. Du Plessis with a jab. Strickland lands a right hand. He lands another. Du Plessis with a right hand and Strickland lands a right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Strickland, 48-47 Du Plessis.

Official Result- Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) to win the UFC Middleweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 92 live results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2

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The UFC kicks off their 2024 schedule back at their home base with UFC on ESPN+ 92: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event is a heated rematch at 205 pounds as Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker run it back over five rounds. The two squared off at UFC 294 in October but fought to a no contest after Ankalaev landed an illegal knee and Walker was deemed unable to continue. That wasn’t the end of it as both men tried to go after each other afterward and security, as well as Dana White, had to keep them separated.

In the co-main event, Jim Miller, the all-time leader in UFC fights and UFC wins, takes on Gabriel Benitez in a lightweight fight. Also on the main card is a bantamweight bout between Ricky Simon and Mario Bautista, a middleweight fight pitting Phil Hawes against Brunno Ferreira, and a heavyweight bout between former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

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> Flyweights- Joshua Van (9-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Felipe Bunes (13-6, 0-0 UFC)

Bunes lands a few leg kicks to start. Bunes lands a high kick then a right hand. Bunes lands a right hand and Van lands a body kick. Van lands a right hand then a front kick to the body. Bunes lands a right hand then a leg kick. Bunes lands a nice right hand that Van eats. They trade and Bunes gets a brief takedown but they scramble up. Bunes pushes it against the fence. Van lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action. Van lands a right hand. Bunes lands a leg kick. Van starting to land with more volume but Bunes is able to score a takedown. Van reverses at the end. 10-9 Bunes.

Van lands to start before Bunes pushes it against the fence. Van landing some elbows and punches and has Bunes hurt. Bunes gets a takedown but Van gets up and is landing elbows and body shots. Van pressing forward and landing as he lands a head kick. Van gets a takedown and is landing elbows from the top. They get to their feet and Van lands a combination. Van lands a nice right hand and follows it with a flurry. Van lands punches and lands a few knees. Van drops Bunes and starts landing from the top. Van with shots from the top and he gets the stoppage. What a showing from Van to get the win.

Official Result- Joshua Van def. Felipe Bunes by TKO (strikes) at 4:31 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Nikolas Motta (13-5 1 NC, 1-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Tom Nolan (6-0, 0-0 UFC)

Nolan lands a leg kick then a body kick then back to the legs. They clinch for a moment and both land before breaking. Motta lands a body kick. He lands two more. Nolan lands a body kick. Motta lands a left hook. Motta drops Nolan with a right hand and starts landing as Nolan is trying to scramble up. Motta lands some more punches as he has the back of Nolan and it is stopped. Big upset victory from Motta.

Official Result- Nikolas Motta def. Tom Nolan by TKO (punches) at 1:03 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Westin Wilson (16-8, 0-1 UFC) vs. Jean Silva (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

Wilson lands a leg kick. Silva lands a hard body kick. He lands another body kick. Silva lands a left hook and Wilson goes to his knees but gets right back up. Silva gets a takedown and is in side control. They get to their feet. Wilson lands a combo. Silva lands a left hook as Wilson rushes in. Silva lands a right hand and Wilson stumbles back and down but gets up. Silva rocks Wilson again and then lands a right hand. Silva with another big combo. Silva lands a big right hand. Wilson gets a brief takedown but they get up and Silva breaks free. Silva lands a right hand and some big follow-up punches and knees. Silva with more big right hands standing and it is stopped. What a showing from Silva.

Official Result- Jean Silva def. Westin Wilson by TKO (punches) at 4:12 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Farid Basharat (11-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Taylor Lapilus (19-3, 4-1 UFC)

Basharat lands some leg kicks to start. He lands some more after just missing an axe kick. Lapilus lands some punches. Basharat gets a takedown but Lapilus scrambles up. Basharat has the back near the fence and briefly got it down but they got up. Lapilus lands an elbow. He then lands a left hand as they get to their feet. Basharat lands a leg kick. Lapilus tried a front kick to the body but Basharat grabbed the leg and got a brief takedown. They scramble up and Lapilus lands a knee to break. Lapilus lands a left hand. Basharat lands a right hand. Basharat lands a pair of body kicks and tries a takedown against the fence and is able to complete it. 10-9 Basharat.

Basharat lands some kicks early. Lapilus lands a high kick. Basharat looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They separate. Lapilus lands a left hand then a high kick. Basharat lands a right hand. Basharat gets a takedown and has body control on the mat but Lapilus is able to scramble to his feet. Lapilus with a pair of jabs. Basharat gets another takedown. Basharat lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Basharat, 20-18 Basharat.

Basharat lands a head kick that Lapilus blocks. Lapilus lands a jab. He follows with a combo. They trade leg kicks. Basharat gets a takedown against the fence. Basharat tried to drag him away but Lapilus got back to the fence and to his feet. Lapilus lands a left hand. Basharat gets another takedown and is in side control. Basharat trying to improve his position and has the neck. Basharat looks for an anaconda choke. Lapilus is holding on and is able to break it and they get to their feet at the end. 10-9 Basharat, 30-27 Basharat.

Official Result- Farid Basharat def. Taylor Lapilus by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Marcus McGhee (8-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Gaston Bolanos (7-3, 1-0 UFC)

Bolanos lands a high kick. McGhee with a spin kick to the body. Bolanos with a leg kick. McGhee lands a combo ending with a left hand. McGhee scores a takedown. They get to their feet. They separate. Bolanos lands a pair of kicks. McGhee lands a right hand. Bolanos lands and McGhee counters with a right hand. Bolanos lands a right hand. McGhee rocks Bolanos with a punch and lands to the body. McGhee lands and gets a takedown. McGhee stands and lands some right hands. McGhee lands a left hand as Bolanos was getting up and he goes back down. They get to their feet and have a wild exchange. 10-9 McGhee.

They trade in close range to start. McGhee lands a combo. McGhee with a flurry of right hooks. Bolanos lands a right hand. McGhee lands a combo. Bolanos lands a leg kick. McGhee with a flurry inside the pocket. McGhee lands a left hand then a spin kick to the body. Bolanos lands a right hand but McGhee counters with a left hand. McGhee lands a right hook and Bolanos falls down but gets up. McGhee lands some more big punches and Bolanos is stumbling and it is stopped. Great finish from McGhee to pick up the win.

Official Result- Marcus McGhee def. Gaston Bolanos by TKO (strikes) at 3:29 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Matthew Semelsberger (11-6, 5-4 UFC) vs. Preston Parsons (10-4, 1-2 UFC)

They trade body kicks. Parsons lands a body kick and Semelsberger lands a right hand. Parsons scores with a leg kick. Semelsberger lands a combo. Parsons shoots for a takedown and is able to get it but they get right back to the feet. They clinch against the fence. They both land before separating. Semelsberger lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence and Parsons lands to the body. Semelsberger lands a knee then they break. Parsons lands a combo. Parsons lands a leg kick and they tie up against the fence. They trade late. 10-9 Parsons.

Semelsberger lands a leg kick and a combo and they clinch against the fence. Semelsberger gets a takedown and is in side control. They get to their feet and Semelsberger has the back against the fence. They separate. They trade in close range. Semelsberger lands a leg kick. Parsons shoots for a takedown and is able to complete it. Semelsberger scrambles back to the feet and Parsons pushes it to the fence. Parsons picks Semelsberger up and puts him on the mat. They get right back up. Parsons briefly gets it down. They scramble to the mat and Parsons locks in an armbar. Semelsberger gets his arm out but Parsons is still on top. Parsons with some knees to the body. They get to their feet and Semelsberger lands a pair of knees. Parsons gets a takedown at the end of the round. 10-9 Parsons, 20-18 Parsons.

They’re trading to start the third and Semelsberger lands a nice left hand. Parsons shoots for a takedown but Semelsberger defends. Semelsberger looking for a guillotine choke. Parsons is able to reverse to the top. They get to their feet. Semelsberger looks for a guillotine choke again as he drops down. Parsons is defending. Parsons gets his head out and they stand. Parsons gets the takedown and has the back. Parsons now looks for the neck but Semelsberger gets out and they get to their feet. Parsons gets it back down. Parsons looks for a kimura but Semelsberger gets out of it. Parsons with some elbows from the top. He gets the mount. Parsons with some body shots and then big shots from the top at the end. 10-9 Parsons, 30-27 Parsons.

Official Result- Preston Parsons def. Matthew Semelsberger by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Heavyweights- Andrei Arlovski (34-22 2 NC, 23-16 1 NC UFC) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (10-1, 3-1 UFC)

They trade kicks to start. Arlovski lands a jab then a leg kick. Arlovski lands a body kick. They trade kicks. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand to the body. Arlovski with a leg kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. They trade punches. Cortes-Acosta with a leg kick. Cortes-Acosta with a body kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a left hook. Arlovski with a double jab. Cortes-Acosta lands some big punches but Arlovski is able to circle away. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta.

Cortes-Acosta lands some leg kicks. Arlovski lands a jab. They’re trading in close range but neither doing a lot. Arlovski lands an inside leg kick. Arlovski with the double jab. Cortes-Acosta lands a flurry. They trade. Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick. Arlovski with a front kick up the middle. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta, 20-18 Cortes-Acosta.

Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick and Arlovski lands a right hand. Cortes-Acosta lands as he rushes in. Cortes-Acosta lands a big right hand. Arlovski with a body kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a jab. Cortes-Acosta lands a big punch. Arlovski lands a body kick. Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand and follows with a couple of big punches against the fence. Arlovski lands a right hook then a left hand. Cortes-Acosta lands a body kick. Arlovski lands a jab as Cortes-Acosta is dancing around. 10-9 Cortes-Acosta, 30-27 Cortes-Acosta.

Official Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Andrei Arlovski by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Phil Hawes (12-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Brunno Ferreira (10-1, 1-1 UFC)

Both missing on what they’re throwing until Ferreira lands a left hand. Both now landing punches. They clinch and Ferreira gets a takedown into side control. Ferreira controlling and stands and lands, but Hawes is able to get to his feet. Ferreira lands a left hand and Hawes lands one as a counter. Ferreira lands an uppercut then a left hook. Ferreira lands a grazing head kick then a big knee that Hawes eats. They scramble to the mat then to the feet. Ferreira lands a spinning back fist. Ferreira with a jab then a right hand. Ferreira drops Hawes late and a follow-up punch puts Hawes out cold.

Official Result- Brunno Ferreira def. Phil Hawes by knockout (punches) at 4:55 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- #13 Ricky Simon (20-4, 8-3 UFC) vs. Mario Bautista (13-2, 7-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. They trade them again. They trade punches. Bautista lands a flying knee that Simon eats. Bautista lands but Simon is able to score a takedown. Bautista is able to scramble out from the bottom as Simon was trying to find the neck. Simon lands two leg kicks. Simon grabs the single leg and tries for a takedown but Bautista defends. Bautista lands a knee to the body but Simon is able to push it against the fence. They separate and Bautista lands a right hand. Simon scores with a combo. Bautista lands a body kick. He lands another. Simon circling away and Bautista lands. Simon lands a kick as Bautista tried a flying knee and Bautista goes down and Simon gets the back but they get up. Wild round. 10-9 Simon.

Simon lands a right hand. Bautista lands a combo and Simon is backing up. Bautista lands the jab and a leg kick. Bautista lands to the body. Simon lands a right hand and then pushes it against the fence. They separate and Bautista lands a combination. Both are landing on the feet with Bautista landing slightly more. Bautista with a nice body kick. Bautista lands a nice combination. Bautista with a pair of right hands. Bautista landing more late in the round. Simon shoots for a takedown but Bautista defends and lands a body kick. 10-9 Bautista, 19-19.

Bautista landing some punches and knees as Simon is working for a takedown. Simon picks Bautista up and carries him to his corner and slams him to the mat. They get to their feet and both are landing. Bautista lands a nice combination and is starting to pick up the volume. Bautista lands to the body and then lands a combination. Simon shoots for a takedown but Bautista defends. Simon tries for a takedown against the fence but Bautista defends. Bautista with a flurry of punches. Bautista lands a body kick. Bautista with a series of combinations. Simon trying for a takedown but Bautista is defending and lands to the body. Bautista lands late as he looks for a takedown. 10-9 Bautista, 29-28 Bautista.

Official Result- Mario Bautista def. Ricky Simon by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jim Miller (36-17 1 NC, 25-16 1 NC UFC) vs. Gabriel Benitez (23-10, 7-6 UFC)

Benitez lands a combination. Miller lands some leg kicks. Miller landing more punches here in the early going. They trade punches. Both land at the same time. Miller rushes in landing and backs Benitez to the fence. Miller lands some knees in the clinch before they break. Benitez lands a combination. Miller lands a leg kick. Miller lands a combo ending with a leg kick. Miller lands a left hand before they tie up. They separate. Benitez lands a combo. Miller lands a right hand. Benitez lands a combo. 10-9 Miller.

Miller lands a leg kick after they trade punches. They trade leg kicks. Miller lands a nice left hand and Benitez lands a nice left hand in return. Miller lands a combination. Miller with a left hand to the body. Benitez lands a combination. Miller scores a takedown. Miller lands some elbows from the top. Benitez is looking for an arm but Miller gets it out and remains on top. Miller lands a big left hand and takes the back of Benitez. Miller lands from the back to end the round. 10-9 Miller, 20-18 Miller.

They’re trading to start the third. Miller lands a leg kick. He lands another. Benitez lands a left hand. Miller lands an uppercut then a leg kick. Miller with a combination ending with a leg kick. Benitez lands a jab. They trade jabs. Benitez lands a combo and Miller lands a left hand. Miller gets a takedown and is working in the half-guard. Benitez tries to scramble and Miller gets the back. Miller locks in a rear-naked choke and Benitez taps! Miller continues to add to his all-time UFC wins record.

Official Result- Jim Miller def. Gabriel Benitez by submission (face crank) at 3:25 of Round 3

> Light Heavyweights- #3 Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1 1 NC, 9-1-1 1 NC UFC) vs. #7 Johnny Walker (21-7 1 NC, 7-4 1 NC UFC)

They trade punches. Walker with a spin kick and is pressuring early. Walker lands some leg kicks. They trade leg kicks and Walker lands some body kicks. Ankalaev lands a right hand. Ankalaev lands a leg kick. He lands another. Walker returns fire with a leg kick. Ankalaev lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action and trade leg kicks. 10-9 Ankalaev.

Walker lands an axe kick then a leg kick. Ankalaev lands an inside leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Ankalaev lands a heavy inside leg kick. Walker with a series of leg kicks. Ankalaev lands a jab as Walker is circling away. They trade leg kicks and Ankalaev drops Walker with a right hand. One follow-up right hand ends it and Ankalaev gets the big win.

Official Result- Magomed Ankalaev def. Johnny Walker by knockout (punch) at 2:42 of Round 2

UFC 296 live results: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington

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It’s the final UFC event of 2023 and also one of the biggest events of the year as the Octagon ends the year inside Las Vegas, Nevada’s T-Mobile Arena for UFC 296.

A pair of title fights headline the card with UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defending against Colby Covington in the main event.

The rivalry between the two has gotten heated this week following some of Covington’s comments. Edwards comes in riding a 12-fight unbeaten streak, and a pair of wins over Kamaru Usman has established him as the best at 170 pounds. Covington will fight for the first time since March 2022 when he scored a win over Jorge Masvidal.

In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja makes his first title defense against Brandon Royval. These two have fought before with Pantoja scoring a submission win in August 2021. Pantoja won the title from Brandon Moreno in July while Royval has won three straight since that loss to Pantoja.

The rest of the main card is filled with intriguing matchups. Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov faces his toughest test when he takes on Stephen Thompson in welterweight action, Tony Ferguson looks to end his losing skid against Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight bout, and Josh Emmett takes on Bryce Mitchell in a featherweight bout.

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> Heavyweights- Martin Buday (13-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Shamil Gaziev (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

Gaziev lands a right hand then another. He lads a left hook. Buday lands a jab. Gaziev with a right hand against the fence then lands a combination. They trade before clinching against the fence. Gaziev breaks away and lands a pair of right hands. They trade punches. Gaziev with some big right hands. Buday is bleeding from his nose as Gaziev continues to connect. Gaziev with a knee and some more punches. Timeout is called to check a cut on Buday under the eye. They get back to action and Buday tries a takedown but Gaziev defends and gets on top. Gaziev in control from the top and lands some right hands. Buday gives up his back and Gaziev lands as Buday gets to his knees. Buday covering up as Gaziev lands. Gaziev with a knee to the body then one to the head as they stand. 10-9 Gaziev.

Gaziev landing as they start the second. Buday lands a left hand. Gaziev lands a knee then an elbow. Gaziev landing punches and knees against the fence. Gaziev lands more and it is stopped on the feet. Impressive debut win for Gaziev.

Official Result- Shamil Gaziev def. Martin Buday by TKO (strikes) at :56 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Andre Fili (22-10 1 NC, 10-9 1 NC UFC) vs. Lucas Almeida (14-2, 1-1 UFC)

They trade kicks. Almeida lands a leg kick. Fili lands a left hand. Fili lands a body kick. Almeida lands a leg kick. They trade punches. They trade leg kicks. Fili drops Almeida with a right hand and starts pounding away from the top. Lots of punches and it is stopped! Big win for Fili!

Official Result- Andre Fili def. Lucas Almeida by TKO (punches) at 3:32 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #12 Tagir Ulanbekov (14-2, 3-1 UFC) vs. #15 Cody Durden (16-4-1, 5-2-1 UFC)

Ulanbekov lands a pair of kicks. Durden lands a right hand then a leg kick. Durden with another leg kick. Ulanbekov lands a jab and they exchange kicks. Ulanbekov lands a right hand that drops Durden. Ulanbekov locks in a guillotine choke but Durden is able to fight it off and escape and is on top. They get to their feet and Ulanbekov lands a knee to the body. Durden lands some body punches as they clinch. They trade knees. They’re trading inside the pocket. Durden lands some hard punches. Ulanbekov gets a takedown. Ulanbekov lands from the top and gets the back with the hooks in. Ulanbekov looks for a rear-naked choke and it was in but Durden gets out before the end. 10-9 Ulanbekov.

Ulanbekov lands a knee. Durden lands a jab then Ulanbekov lands one. Durden lands a right hand and they tie up, where Ulanbekov gets a takedown. Durden lands an elbow from the bottom. They are almost to the feet as Ulanbekov gets the back and looks to get the hooks in. Ulanbekov has a rear-naked choke locked in as they’re on the feet and Durden is fighting it. Ulanbekov landing from the back as he goes for another choke attempt. It’s around the chin and he’s squeezing. They fall to the mat and Durden taps. Impressive win for Ulanbekov.

Official Result- Tagir Ulanbekov def. Cody Durden by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:25 of Round 2

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> Women’s Flyweights- #12 Casey O’Neill (9-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Ariane Lipski (16-8, 5-5 UFC)

They trade and Lipski lands a nice right hand. Lipski lands a flurry of shots in close range. They tie up and Lipski lands a pair of knees as O’Neill is looking for a takedown. Lipski defending with some knees and they break. Lipski lands a right hand. O’Neill lands a left hand. O’Neill lands a right hand. Lipski lands a combo ending with a high kick. Lipski lands a jab. Lipski with a combo and a high kick. O’Neill lands a right hand before they clinch and Lipski lands a right hand on the break. O’Neill lands a right hand. Lipski gets a takedown and they get right back up and Lipski lands a head kick as O’Neill was getting up. O’Neill lands a right hand. O’Neill lands another. O’Neill lands a leg kick. Lipski scores with a combo. 10-9 Lipski.

Lipski hurts O’Neill with a combo early and is rushing in looking to land. O’Neill goes for a takedown and they go to the mat and Lipski is landing big punches from the top. Lipski gets the back and continues to land. Lipski locks in a body triangle and is looking for a choke but loses it. She switches to an armbar and O’Neill taps! What a finish from Lipski!

Official Result- Ariane Lipski def. Casey O’Neill by submission (armbar) at 1:18 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Cody Garbrandt (13-5, 8-5 UFC) vs. Brian Kelleher (24-14, 8-7 UFC)

Garbrandt lands a left hand. Kelleher lands a leg kick. Garbrandt lands a combo. Kelleher with another calf kick. He lands another. They trade leg kicks. They clinch against the fence. They separate and both land inside the pocket. Kelleher lands a leg kick and they tie up. Garbrandt pushes it against the fence. Garbrandt lands an elbow as they break. Garbrandt rushes in and lands a flurry. Garbrandt lands and hurts Kelleher. Garbrandt drops Kelleher with a right hand and Kelleher is face first on the mat and covering up and it is stopped. Big finish from Garbrandt!

Official Result- Cody Garbrandt def. Brian Kelleher by knockout (punch) at 3:42 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #5 Irene Aldana (14-7, 7-5 UFC) vs. #9 Karol Rosa (17-5, 6-2 UFC)

Aldana lands a jab. Rosa lands a right hand and leg kick. Aldana lands a right hand. Rosa lands an inside leg kick. They trade punches and Rosa lands more leg kicks. Aldana lands a combo. Rosa lands a hard leg kick. She continues to land leg kicks. Rosa lands a combo as Aldana lands a jab. Rosa with more leg kicks. Rosa hurting Aldana with leg kicks but Aldana is still landing combinations. Rosa hurts Aldana with another leg kick. Aldana lands a jab. Aldana still not checking the leg kicks. Aldana lands a left hook. They trade right hands. Rosa with a high kick. 10-9 Rosa.

They trade to start the second. Rosa lands some more kicks. Rosa lands a right hand and two hard leg kicks. Rosa with another leg kick and Aldana lands a jab. Rosa lands a right hand. Aldana lands a right hand. Aldana with a quick combo. Aldana lands a combo and clips Rosa with a right hand. Aldana landing more and Rosa lands a leg kick. Aldana with two right hands and a jab. Aldana lands a right hand then a left hook. Aldana with two left hands and Rosa lands a leg kick. Aldana landing with more volume as the round goes on. Aldana with a left hand to the body then a jab. Rosa lands a combo. Rosa lands a leg kick. Aldana lands a jab then an uppercut and hurts Rosa with a right hand. 10-9 Aldana, 19-19.

They trade and Rosa lands a leg kick. Aldana lands a combo. They’re trading in close range and both land right hands. Rosa lands a leg kick then a right hand. Rosa landing more to start the round out. They trade punches and Rosa lands an inside leg kick. They trade and Aldana hurts Rosa to the body. Rosa is covering up as Aldana is landing. Aldana lands a right hand. Rosa’s face is a bloody mess under her eye. Aldana lands a right hand. They trade. Aldana landing more punches right now. Aldana lands a big left hook. Aldana lands a right hand as she’s pressuring. Rosa eating a lot of damage. Rosa lands a leg kick. Aldana lands a right hand. Aldana with a left hook. Crazy fight. Close fight. 10-9 Aldana, 29-28 Aldana.

Official Result- Irene Aldana def. Karol Rosa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- #14 Alonzo Menifield (14-3-1, 7-3-1 UFC) vs. #15 Dustin Jacoby (19-7-1, 7-4-1 UFC)

Menifield lands a jab. Jacoby lands a jab. Jacoby lands an inside leg kick. Menifield lands a jab. Jacoby lands a right hand. Menifield lands a left hook. Jacoby lands a body kick. He lands a left hook. Menifield looks for a takedown but Jacoby shakes him off. Jacoby lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence. Jacoby lands to the body. He continues to land left hands to the body. Jacoby lands some knees late. 10-9 Jacoby.

Menifield rocks Jacoby with a left hand and rushes in but Jacoby is able to circle away. Jacoby lands a jab. They trade leg kicks and Jacoby slips to the mat for a moment. Menifield with another leg kick. Jacoby lands a jab. Menifield lands a right hand. Jacoby hurts Menifield with some punches. Menifield hurts Jacoby. Jacoby is backing up and Menifield is swinging hard. Jacoby escapes away. Jacoby lands a jab. He lands two more. Menifield lands a leg kick. They trade left hands. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Menifield, 19-19.

They trade jabs. Jacoby lands a combo. Menifield lands a left hook. Jacoby lands a right hand. He lands another. They trade inside the pocket. Jacoby continues to land the jab. Jacoby lands a combo. He’s landing with more volume here and is busting Menifield up. Menifield drops Jacoby with a left hook and is trying to finish as Jacoby stands. Menifield with some big punches and gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Jacoby is landing to the body against the fence. They’re both battling for underhooks as Jacoby is hanging on. Jacoby lands a knee. Menifield lands a knee. They separate and both land. Close fight. 10-9 Menifield, 29-28 Menifield.

Official Result- Alonzo Menifield def. Dustin Jacoby by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- #6 Josh Emmett (18-4, 9-4 UFC) vs. #10 Bryce Mitchell (16-1, 7-1 UFC)

Emmett lands to the body. Emmett lands a left hand. Emmett lands a right hand that knocks Mitchell out cold. What a vicious right hand from Emmett to get the win.

Official Result- Josh Emmett def. Bryce Mitchell by knockout (punch) at 1:57 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Tony Ferguson (25-9, 15-7 UFC) vs. Paddy Pimblett (20-3, 4-0 UFC)

Pimblett lands early and lands a high kick. He lands a leg kick. Ferguson lands a right hand. Pimblett lands a leg kick. Pimblett lands a body kick. He lands a leg kick. Ferguson lands a counter right hand. Pimblett lands a body kick then a calf kick. They trade jabs. Pimblett lands a leg kick then a right hand as Ferguson clips him with a right hand. Pimblett lands some right hands then a body kick. Ferguson is retreating. Pimblett lands a leg kick then a combo. Pimblett hurts Ferguson with some punches then lands a knee and Ferguson goes to the mat. Pimblett landing from the top. Ferguson gives up his back and Pimblett is landing. Pimblett has the mount and is landing big punches. Ferguson survives. 10-8 Pimblett.

Pimblett lands to start the second. He lands a combo. Ferguson slips on a kick and Pimblett gets on top. Ferguson lands some elbows from the bottom. Pimblett with some big punches from the top. Pimblett still in control from the top. He lands a right hand as he tries to pass the guard of Ferguson. Ferguson was trying stuff from the bottom but Pimblett ends the round on top. 10-9 Pimblett, 20-17 Pimblett.

Pimblett lands a left hand as Ferguson lands an uppercut. Pimblett looked for a takedown and tried to pull guard but Ferguson lets him back up. Pimblett is tired. Pimblett lands a body kick and is able to get a takedown. Ferguson trying for the rubber guard from the bottom but Pimblett passes to the half-guard. Ferguson throwing elbows from the bottom as Pimblett is landing from the top. Pimblett for more shots from the top. Ferguson looks for a choke but Pimblett gets his head out. Pimblett lands from the top as the fight ends. 10-9 Pimblett, 30-26 Pimblett.

Official Result- Paddy Pimblett def. Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- #5 Shavkat Rakhmonov (17-0, 5-0 UFC) vs. #6 Stephen Thompson (17-6-1, 12-6-1 UFC)

Thompson lands a leg kick. He lands a left hand as Rakhmonov closes the distance and initiates a clinch. They trade knees to the body as Rakhmonov continues to pressure against the fence. Rakhmonov lands some uppercuts against the fence. There isn’t much action going on. They separate. Thompson lands a body kick. He lands another. They trade punches. 10-9 Rakhmonov.

Thompson lands a side kick. Rakhmonov looks for a takedown but Thompson escapes. Rakhmonov lands a knee to the body as they clinch. Rakhmonov gets a takedown. Rakhmonov with some punches from the top. Rakhmonov is looking for a choke and has it locked in but Thompson slips out. Rakhmonov lands an elbow from the top. Rakhmonov with punches from the top. Rakhmonov gets the back again and is looking for the choke again. Thompson taps! Rakhmonov with the late finish in the second round.

Official Result- Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Stephen Thompson by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:56 of Round 2

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Alexandre Pantoja (26-5, 10-3 UFC) vs. #2 Brandon Royval (15-6, 5-2 UFC)

Pantoja swarms early and lands a body kick then a leg kick. Pantoja tries a takedown against the fence but Royval defends and they break. Royval lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Pantoja lands a right hand and looks for a takedown. They break. They trade and Pantoja lands a body kick. They trade body kicks. Pantoja gets a takedown. Royval playing defense on the bottom and throwing upkicks. Pantoja stands and lands a right hand. Pantoja gets back into the half-guard. Pantoja spins to side control then gets the mount. They get to their feet and Royval lands a left hand. Pantoja lands a body kick. Pantoja lands a right hand. 10-9 Pantoja.

Pantoja lands a right hand. He lands a body kick. They trade knees to the body as Pantoja pushes it against the fence but they separate. Pantoja lands a right hand. Pantoja gets a takedown. Pantoja gets the half-guard. Both being active on the mat as Pantoja is looing for the mount. He ends up in side control. Both landing on the mat. Pantoja with some hammerfists from the top. They get to their feet. Pantoja lands a right hand that stuns Royval. Royval lands a head kick but Pantoja is able to get a takedown. 10-9 Pantoja, 20-18 Pantoja.

Pantoja lands a right hand and Royval grabs the leg but lets go. Pantoja gets a takedown. They quickly scramble to their feet. Royval lands a combo. Pantoja with a body kick. Royval lands a pair of stiff jabs. Royval looks for a takedown but Pantoja defends. Pantoja lands a pair of kicks. They trade punches. Royval lands a body kick. Royval with a combo then some jabs. Royval lands a knee up the middle. Pantoja is able to get a takedown. 10-9 Royval, 29-28 Pantoja.

Pantoja gets a takedown. Pantoja looking to transition as he spins to the back and looks for a choke. Pantoja has the body triangle locked in and is working hard for the choke. Royval is unable to spin out. Pantoja has it around the chin and is squeezing. Royval fights out of it. Royval is able to escape and gets on top and starts landing punches. Pantoja looks for a leg lock. 10-9 Pantoja, 39-37 Pantoja.

They trade punches to start the fifth. Royval lands a nice right hand. Pantoja lands a pair of leg kicks. Royval lands an uppercut. They clinch and Royval lands some punches before they separate. Royval lands a stiff jab. Royval landing with lots of volume. Royval lands and Pantoja is able to get a takedown. They get to their feet but Pantoja is looking to take it back down and he does. Pantoja lands some left hands from the top. Pantoja rides it out from the top and lands some late hammerfists. 10-9 Pantoja, 49-46 Pantoja.

Official Result- Alexandre Pantoja def. Brandon Royval by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Welterweight Championship- C Leon Edwards (21-3 1 NC, 13-2 1 NC UFC) vs. #3 Colby Covington (17-3, 12-3 UFC)

They trade kicks but both got blocked. Edwards lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Edwards lands a left hand then a right hand. Edwards with an inside leg kick. Edwards lands a left hand. Edwards lands some kicks. Covington lands a body kick. Edwards lands a left hand. Not a ton happened. 10-9 Edwards.

They trade kicks. Edwards lands a body kick. Edwards lands a right hook then a leg kick. Edwards lands a leg kick. Edwards lands a head kick. Edwards lands a right hand. Edwards with a calf kick. Edwards lands a left hand. Covington is not doing much. Edwards lands a body kick. 10-9 Edwards, 20-18 Edwards.

Edwards lands a leg kick. He lands another. Edwards lands a hard leg kick. Covington shoots for a takedown and Edwards defends. Edwards steps over and it allows Covington to get it down. They get up and Edwards lands a big head kick. Edwards shoots for a takedown and gets it. They get to their feet. Edwards lands a jab then lands to the body. They trade leg kicks and Edwards lands a hard one. Edwards lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. 10-9 Edwards, 30-27 Edwards.

Edwards lands some kicks early. Covington looks for a takedown and Edwards has a choke locked in, but Covington spins to escape. Edwards lands a big left hand. Edwards lands a body kick. They briefly go to the mat but stand. Edwards lands a knee to the body and the foot caught the cup and we have a brief timeout. Covington lands a left hand. He lands another. Covington lands and goes for a takedown. They scramble to the mat and Covington has the back. Edwards slides out and lands a knee to the body then they stand and separate. Edwards lands a leg kick. Edwards lands a body kick. 10-9 Edwards, 40-36 Edwards.

Edwards lands a high kick. Edwards lands a right hand. Covington is able to get a takedown. Edwards gets to his feet and he takes Covington down. Edwards gets the back. Edwards looks for a choke then looks for an armbar but Covington is able to end up on top. Covington with some body shots from the half-guard. Covington ends the round on top but this should be a win for the champion. 10-9 Covington, 49-46 Edwards.

Official Result- Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 91 live results: Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for the final time in 2023 for UFC On ESPN+ 91: Song vs. Gutierrez.

The main event is a five-round battle of ranked bantamweights as Song Yadong takes on Chris Gutierrez, who is in his first UFC main event. Both men are looking to notch their second consecutive win as Song is coming off a win over Ricky Simon in April, while Gutierrez is coming off a win over Alatengheili in October.

In the co-main event, it is a light heavyweight battle as former title challenger Anthony Smith takes on Khalil Rountree. Also on the main card is a lightweight match-up between Nasrat Haqparast and Jamie Mullarkey, a bantamweight bout pitting Tim Elliott against Sumudaerji, and a middleweight bout between Jun Song Park and Andre Muniz.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Rayanne Amanda (14-6, 0-0 UFC) vs. Talita Alencar (4-0-1, 0-0 UFC)

Alencar lands a pair of front kicks. They briefly clinch but nothing happens before they separate. Alencar lands a right hand. Amanda lands a nice combo. They trade and Amanda lands a solid right hand. They trade and Alencar looks for a takedown. Alencar lands a knee on the break. Alencar lands a body kick and Amanda catches it and lands a right hand. Amanda lands a right hand. Amanda lands a right hand. Amanda lands some hard punches. Alencar lands a body kick. Amanda with a late combo. 10-9 Amanda.

Alencar slips on a high kick and Amanda lands from the top before Alencar stands. Amanda lands a leg kick. Alencar lands a body kick and Amanda counters with a right hand. Alencar lands a leg kick. Amanda lands a combo inside the pocket. She scores with a right hand. Alencar grabs a body lock and pushes it against the fence. Alencar lands some knees against the fence. Alencar gets the takedown. She gets side control and is looking for an arm. She stands and Amanda lands a couple of upkicks. Alencar with some ground and pound from the feet. 10-9 Alencar, 19-19.

Amanda lands a right hand. Alencar looks for a takedown but eats a right hand. Alencar looks for a takedown but Amanda defends and barely misses a right hand. Amanda throws a wild right hand that misses. Alencar pushes it against the fence but Amanda gets away quickly. Alencar lands a right hand. Amanda lands a leg kick. Amanda with a jab. Amanda lands a right hand. They both swing late. 10-9 Amanda, 29-28 Amanda.

Official Result- Talita Alencar def. Rayanne Amanda by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Tatsuro Taira (14-0, 4-0 UFC) vs. Carlos Hernandez (9-2, 2-1 UFC)

Taira slips on a kick but is able to get Hernandez to the mat. They scramble and end up back on the feet and are tied up against the fence. Hernandez tries a takedown but Taira is able to get it down and is in side control. Taira gets the full mount and starts landing some ground and pound. Taira gets the back. He gets back to the mount before getting the back once again and landing. 10-9 Taira.

Hernandez lands a leg kick and Taira lands a right hand. Taira with a calf kick. Taira lands a big right hand and then drops Hernandez with a combo and gets on top and starts teeing off. Hernandez is in lots of trouble and it is stopped! Big finish from Taira to remain undefeated.

Official Result- Tatsuro Taira def. Carlos Hernandez by TKO (punches) at :55 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights*- Luana Santos (6-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Stephanie Egger (8-4, 3-3 UFC)

*Santos missed weight by three pounds

Santos lands a right hand. Santos lands a pair of punches then a front kick before landing a combo against the fence. Egger lands a right hand. Santos with a high kick. Santos scores with a body kick. They clinch and Egger lands a couple of knees before Santos switches positions. They remain clinched against the fence and Santos is landing more as she’s pressuring Egger against the fence. They end the round in that position. 10-9 Santos.

Santos lands a nice combo as Egger misses a right hand. They tie up against the fence. They separate. Santos lands a leg kick and Egger rushes in with some punches which forces a clinch against the fence. Santos gets it down briefly and has the back as they stand. Santos is pressuring Egger against the fence but not a ton of action is going on. Egger lands a knee. They separate. Santos lands a jab and they trade punches. Egger lands a flurry of punches but they tie up. They end the round tied up at the cage. 10-9 Santos, 20-18 Santos.

Both looking to land as Santos initiates a clinch. Egger lands a right and Santos is able to get a takedown. They get to their feet and Santos pushes it against the fence. They are separated and Egger starts to land a flurry. Santos is circling away and looking tired. Santos lands a right hand and pushes it against the fence. Egger lands against the fence. Santos with some foot stomps. They are separated. Santos tries a takedown and pushes it to the fence but Egger gets the back. Egger gets Santos to her knees and has a hook in. Egger lands to end it. 10-9 Egger, 29-28 Santos.

Official Result- Luana Santos def. Stephanie Egger by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Steve Garcia (14-5, 3-2 UFC) vs. Melquizael Costa (20-6, 1-1 UFC)

They trade before Costa gets the back against the fence. Costa is trying hard to get Garcia to the mat. Costa still working from the back and trying to jump on to get the hooks in. Costa with some knees to the legs of Garcia. He gets Garcia to his knees for a moment. 10-9 Costa.

Garcia lands a leg kick and Costa is trying for a takedown. Garcia reverses and lands a knee that puts Costa on the mat. Garcia is landing from the top and gets the mount. Costa is cut open. Garcia still landing and gets the back of Costa. Garcia with punches from the back and Costa is bleeding everywhere. Garcia gets the mount and lands some hard elbows and gets the finish. What a finish from Garcia!

Official Result- Steve Garcia def. Melquizael Costa by TKO (strikes) at 1:01 of Round 2

> Flyweights- Hyun Sung Park (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Shannon Ross (13-8, 0-2 UFC)

They come out trading and we have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Park lands a flurry. Ross lands a combo and trips up Park with a leg kick. Park hurts Ross with some punches and Ross slips to the mat. Park ends up on top and starts to land. Park with some punches and elbows as he gets the back of Ross. Park looking for a choke and has it on the chin. Park still working for the choke. 10-9 Park.

They’re trading to start the second. Park lands a left hook that stuns Ross and he lands some follow-up shots but Ross is able to recover. Ross lands a combination. Park lands some calf kicks. Ross lands some jabs then a right hand. They trade in close range. Park lands to the body and then the head and drops Ross with some body shots. Park is on top landing and gets the finish.

Official Result- Hyun Sung Park def. Shannon Ross by TKO (punches) at 3:59 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Song Kenan (20-7, 5-3 UFC) vs. Kevin Jousset (9-2, 1-0 UFC)

Kenan with a side kick to the body. Jousset lands a leg kick. He lands another and then a third one. They trade leg kicks. Jousset lands a leg kick. Kenan with another side kick to the body. Jousset lands a pair of kicks. Kenan with a quick combo. Jousset lands some more kicks. They trade punches. They trade inside the pocket. Kenan lands a calf kick. Jousset lands a stiff jab as Kenan scores with a calf kick. They trade big right hands. Jousset lands a knee as they clinch but quickly break. Kenan with a late combo. 10-9 Jousset.

Jousset lands a pair of leg kicks. They trade punches before tying up but separated. Jousset with a leg kick followed by a jab. Jousset with more leg kicks. Kenan throws some punches but misses. Kenan lands a right hand that stuns Jousset. They clinch and Jousset with some dirty boxing before they split. Jousset lands to the body as they have a brief tie up. Jousset with a combo ending with a leg kick. Kenan scores with a combo. Jousset lands a combo. Kenan lands a knee in a brief clinch. Kenan with a combo as Jousset lands a leg kick. Jousset tries a takedown but Kenan is able to defend. Kenan lands a right hand. 10-9 Jousset, 20-18 Jousset.

Jousset lands some leg kicks. He lands some more. He’s landing some more leg kicks. Kenan lands a left hook. They trade in close range. They clinch and both look for takedowns but they separate. Jousset lands a combination. Kenan tries a takedown but Jousset trips him down briefly. Jousset is trying to get it down and Kenan lands some elbows. They separate and trade late. 10-9 Jousset, 30-27 Jousset.

Official Result- Kevin Jousset def. Song Kenan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Middleweights- Jun Yong Park (17-5, 7-2 UFC) vs. Andre Muniz (23-6, 5-2 UFC)

Muniz lands a head kick that is partially blocked by Park. Muniz lands a leg kick. Muniz gets Park to the mat. Muniz is looking to get the back. Muniz gets Park to his knees. They keep working to the feet and Muniz is scoring multiple takedowns. Park is warned for grabbing the fence. Muniz gets the back of Park and has one hook in. Park is able to spin out and they get to their feet. Park gets the mount as they go back to the mount and lands some elbows. Close round. 10-9 Park.

They’re trading to start the second and Muniz lands a solid combination. Muniz tries a takedown and they scramble with Muniz ending up on top. Muniz gets the back of Park and has the hooks in. They get to their feet and Muniz is able to get Park back down for a moment. They stand and Muniz gets it back down and has the back. They get up and Muniz gets it back down and Park gets warned about grabbing the cage again. 10-9 Muniz, 19-19.

They trade to start the third before Muniz looks for a takedown. Muniz gets the takedown and Park was still trying to grab the fence. They get back up and Muniz gets it back down. Muniz lands from the back but Park is able to get out from the bottom and ends up on top. Muniz sweeps back to the top and they get to their feet. Muniz tries a takedown but Park defends it and ends up on top inside the guard of Muniz. Park lands some shots from the top. Park with some elbows. Close fight. 10-9 Muniz, 29-28 Muniz.

Official Result- Andre Muniz def. Jun Yong Park by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)

> Bantamweights- #10 FLY Tim Elliott (19-13-1, 8-11 UFC) vs. #11 FLY Sumudaerji (16-5, 3-2 UFC)

Elliott rolls and lands a soft body kick. Sumudaerji lands a left hand. Sumudaerji lands a leg kick. Elliott lands a left hand. Elliott looks for a takedown but Sumudaerji defends and Elliott lands a left hook. Sumudaerji lands a combo. Elliott grabs a single leg and looks for a takedown. Elliott lands an elbow and scores a takedown. Elliott with some elbows and body shots from side control. Elliott locks in an arm-triangle choke and it is in tight. Sumudaerji goes out cold! Elliott gets the big submission win on just a few days’ notice.

Official Result- Tim Elliott def. Sumudaerji by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:02 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Nasrat Haqparast (15-5, 7-4 UFC) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (17-6, 5-4 UFC)

Both land some punches early. Haqparast lands a body kick. Mullarkey lands a leg kick. Haqparast lands a left hand. Mullarkey with a leg kick and they trade punches. Haqparast drops Mullarkey with a right hand and is landing left hands. Mullarkey somehow gets to his feet but Haqparast is still landing punches and Mullarkey falls back to the mat and it is over. Big finish from Haqparast.

Official Result- Nasrat Haqparast def. Jamie Mullarkey by TKO (punches) at 1:44 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #8 Anthony Smith (37-18, 12-8 UFC) vs. #11 Khalil Rountree (12-5 1 NC, 8-5 1 NC UFC)

They both miss on punches. Rountree lands a left hand. Smith lands a high kick. Rountree lands a leg kick. Smith scores with a right hand. They clinch against the fence. Rountree lands an elbow as they break. Rountree with a left hand then a right hook. Smith lands a body kick. Smith lands some kicks. Smith lands a left hand. Rountree lands a left hand. Smith lands a right hand. Rountree with a body kick followed by a left hand. Smith lands a right hand. Rountree lands a combo. 10-9 Rountree.

Rountree lands a body kick and they clinch. Smith lands an elbow on the break. They trade as Rountree is circling away. Rountree lands a right hook and Smith is wobbly. Smith tries a takedown but Rountree defends. Smith lands a right hand. Rountree lands a right hand. Rountree lands a pair of left hands. Smith scores with a body kick. Smith with a jab. Rountree with a left hand. Rountree with a head kick that Smith mostly blocks. They trade punches and Smith lands a leg kick. They trade again. 10-9 Rountree, 20-18 Rountree.

They trade to start the third. Smith pushes Rountree towards the fence and they trade punches. Rountree lands a left hand and Smith wobbles and falls to the feet and it is stopped! Big finish from Rountree early in the third.

Official Result- Khalil Rountree def. Anthony Smith by TKO (punches) at :56 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- #7 Song Yadong (20-7-1 1 NC, 9-2-1 UFC) vs. #15 Chris Gutierrez (20-4-2, 8-2-1 UFC)

Song lands a leg kick. They trade a series of leg kicks. Gutierrez with some soft kicks. Song lands a body kick. Song lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Song lands a quick combo. Song lands some leg kicks. Gutierrez lands a high kick. Gutierrez lands a quick jab. Song lands a leg kick. He lands another and then one high. Gutierrez lands a body kick. 10-9 Song.

They trade leg kicks and Gutierrez lands a high kick. Song lands a right hand. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and trade leg kicks. Gutierrez lands a body kick. Song gets a takedown and lands from the top. Song working from the top and Gutierrez is warned about fingers in the gloves. 10-9 Song, 20-18 Song.

Song rushes in and lands and stuns Gutierrez with a left hook. They trade and we have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action. Gutierrez lands some leg kicks. Song with a left hand. Song lands a right hand. Gutierrez still mainly landing leg kicks. Song is pressuring and lands a combo. Song lands another combo ending with a leg kick. Gutierrez with some leg kicks. Song gets a late takedown. 10-9 Song, 30-27 Song.

Song pressing forward as Gutierrez is circling around and landing leg kicks. Song lands a right hand and Gutierrez stumbles. Song swarms on trying for a finish and they scramble to the mat with Song inside the guard of Gutierrez. Song is controlling and landing from the top. Song with more right hands from the top. Song still on top and landing as the round ends. 10-9 Song, 40-36 Song.

Gutierrez goes for an Imanari roll and Song ends up in his half-guard. Song is now in the full guard of Gutierrez and landing punches. Song still landing from the top. Song with some left hands from the top as he’s looking for a late finish. Song lands some hammerfists and ends the fight on top. 10-9 Song, 50-45 Song.

Official Result- Song Yadong def. Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN 52 live results: Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC kicks off their final stretch of events in 2023 as the Octagon heads back to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas for UFC On ESPN 52: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan.

The main event features two top lightweights looking to get themselves one step closer to a title shot as fourth-ranked Beneil Dariush battles eighth-ranked Arman Tsarukyan. Dariush is looking to get back into the win column after suffering a loss to Charles Oliveira in June, which ended an eight-fight win streak. Tsarukyan comes into off of two straight wins, and victories in seven of his last eight bouts.

In the co-main event, it’s another battle of ranked lightweights as Jalin Turner, on ten days’ notice, takes on Bobby Green. Also on the main card is Rob Font welcoming former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo to the bantamweight division, Sean Brady battles former TUF winner Kelvin Gastelum as Gastelum moves back to 170 pounds, and long-time veteran Clay Guida battles Joaquim Silva.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Veronica Hardy (7-4-1, 2-4 UFC) vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (6-0, 1-0 UFC)

Horth slips but gets right up and they trade punches. Horth lands a body kick. Hardy lands a hard body kick. They trade leg kicks. They trade punches. Hardy lands a jab that knocks Horth off balance. Hardy lands a body kick. Hardy lands again and Horth looses her balance again. Hardy lands a jab before they clinch. Hardy lands a nice left hand. 10-9 Hardy.

Hardy lands the jab and a body kick. Horth lands a body kick but eats a counter right hand from Hardy. Hardy lands a combination. Hardy lands a quick combo. Horth lands a body kick but Hardy catches the leg and they go to the mat. They end up back on their feet quickly. They’re clinched and Horth lands a knee. They separate. Horth tries a takedown but they scramble and Horth ends up in Hardy’s guard. Hardy is controlling the head as Horth is landing short punches. Horth stands and Hardy lands an upkick that wobbles Horth. 10-9 Hardy, 20-18 Hardy.

Hardy lands a body kick. She lands another and Horth briefly grabs the leg but lets go. They clinch against the fence and Horth lands some knees. Hardy lands on the break. Hardy lands a body kick as Horth lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence and Horth lands a knee. Both land a couple of punches. Horth lands an elbow and Hardy lands a quick combo. They trade and Horth lands an elbow and Hardy briefly goes to the mat. Horth tries a takedown but Hardy ends up on top and they trade late. 10-9 Horth, 29-28 Hardy.

Official Result- Veronica Hardy def. Jamey-Lyn Horth by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Wellington Turman (18-7, 3-5 UFC) vs. Jared Gooden (22-9, 1-4 UFC)

Turman lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Turman lands a hard combination. They trade punches. Gooden lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Turman lands a left hook. Turman lands a hard right hand then a knee and a combo that hurts Gooden. They trade leg kicks. They trade and Turman gets a big takedown. Turman controlling and landing from the top. Turman looks for a guillotine choke but Gooden slips out. Turman ends landing from the top. 10-9 Turman.

Gooden lands a leg kick. Turman lands a left hand that hurts Gooden and follows it with a quick combo. They both rock each other as they land. They’re both landing as they’re wobbling. Gooden gets a big takedown into mount and lands some elbows. Gooden gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Turman taps! What a crazy end to the fight.

Official Result- Jared Gooden def. Wellington Turman by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:11 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- Rodolfo Bellato (11-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Ihor Potieria (21-4, 1-2 UFC)

They’re trading in close range to start out. Potieria lands a body kick. Potieria lands a body kick. They trade punches. Potieria lands a leg kick then a left hand. Potieria lands a combination followed by a leg kick. Potieria lands some low kicks and Bellato fires back with a combo. They clinch against the fence and Bellato lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Potieria lands a left hand. They clinch against the fence. Bellato lands a knee followed by a right hook. They clinch and Potieria lands a knee and Bellato lands an elbow. Potieria with some punches from against the fence. Bellato lands some elbows. Bellato lands a knee. 10-9 Potieria.

Potieria landing to start the second. Bellato lands some big knees. Potieria lands a right hook then drops Bellato with some shots. Bellato is trying to get a takedown but Potieria ends up getting on top and is landing big punches. Potieria with some big hammerfists from the top. Potieria lands more from the top but they work their way to the feet. Bellato gets a takedown. Bellato landing big shots from the top and Potieria is covering up and it is stopped! What a comeback from Bellato to get the finish.

Official Result- Rodolfo Bellato def. Ihor Potieria by TKO (punches) at 4:17 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Drakkar Klose (13-2-1, 7-2 UFC) vs. Joe Solecki (13-3, 5-1 UFC)

Solecki gets an early takedown and is landing from the half-guard. Klose escapes from the bottom and Solecki has an arm and is looking for an armbar. Klose picks Solecki up and slams him down and Solecki is out cold! What a finish from Klose!

Official Result- Drakkar Klose def. Joe Solecki by knockout (slam) at 1:41 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Zachary Reese (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Cody Brundage (9-5, 3-4 UFC)

Reese lands to start. Brundage lands a right hand and is able to get a takedown after he stumbled. Reese has an arm trapped on the mat. Reese lands an upkick. Reese is looking for a triangle choke but Brundage slams his way out of it and lands some follow-up shots and it is over! A second straight slam knockout ends it, what a finish!

Official Result- Cody Brundage def. Zachary Reese by knockout (slam & punches) at 1:49 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- #12 Miesha Tate (19-9, 6-6 UFC) vs. #13 Julia Avila (9-2, 3-1 UFC)

Tate rushes right in looking for a takedown against the fence. Tate gets Avila down to the mat. Tate is in side control as she pops her head out of Avila’s control and lands some knees. Tate gets the back and is looking for a choke opening as she lands. Tate lands some right hands. Tate gets full mount. Avila gives up her back. Tate with hammerfists from the back. Tate gets the mount back and lands some punches. Complete domination from Tate. 10-8 Tate.

Tate rushes forward and Avila lands a combo. Tate gets a big takedown and Avila has the neck. Tate working from the top as Avila lets the head go. Tate landing some punches from the top. Tate in complete control from the top and landing punches. Avila gives up her back. Tate lands from the back. 10-9 Tate, 20-17 Tate.

Tate gets an immediate takedown against the fence. They get to their feet but Tate gets it right back down. Tate gets the back of Avila and locks in a rear-naked choke and Avila quickly taps! Complete domination from Tate and a big win for her.

Official Result- Miesha Tate def. Julia Avila by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:15 of Round 3

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> Middleweights- Punahele Soriano (9-3, 3-3 UFC) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (14-5, 1-4 UFC)

Soriano lands early and Stoltzfus is rocked. Stoltzfus lands a body kick. Stoltzfus lands a groin strike and we have a brief timeout. They get back to action and Stoltzfus lands a body kick. Soriano lands a left hand. Stoltzfus tries a takedown but Soriano defends and lands a left hand. Stoltzfus lands a right hand. They trade body kicks. Stoltzfus lands a left hook and looks for a takedown against the fence. Stoltzfus lands some more kicks and Soriano lands a big left hand. Soriano lands a right hand. Stoltzfus lands a right hand. Stoltzfus gets a big slam takedown and has the back as they stand. Stoltzfus with some knees. They break. Soriano lands a left hand. He lands another. Stoltzfus drops Soriano at the end with a right hand. 10-9 Stoltzfus.

Soriano lands a body kick. Stoltzfus lands a leg kick as Soriano lands a left hand. Stoltzfus lands an inside leg kick. They trade punches and Stoltzfus gets a takedown. Stoltzfus lands from the back before they stand. They trade and Stoltzfus gets another takedown. He gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke but it’s not fully in. He’s squeezing across the chin. It’s in tight now and Soriano taps! Great win for Stoltzfus.

Official Result- Dustin Stoltzfus def. Punahele Soriano by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:10 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Clay Guida (38-23, 18-17 UFC) vs. Joaquim Silva (12-4, 5-4 UFC)

Guida rushing in and landing and looked for a takedown but Silva defended. Guida lands a leg kick. Guida lands a combo. Silva lands a jab. Guida lands a right hand and Silva stumbles away. Silva lands an uppercut that hurts Guida. Guida tries a takedown and Silva is landing from the top and teeing off from the back now. Guida gets to his feet as Silva was landing. Guida lands some knees. Guida gets a brief takedown. 10-9 Silva.

They trade early in the second and Guida gets a brief takedown. Silva has a guillotine choke locked in but Guida is able to pop his head out. They’re clinched and Guida is landing to the body as Silva lands some knees. Guida lands a right hand. Guida now landing punches and uppercuts. Silva gets a guillotine choke locked in and drops down to the mat. Guida pops his way out and gets the back. Guida has control as they stand. Guida gets a takedown but they get right back to their feet. Guida gets a big takedown but they get right up. Guida has the back against the fence. 10-9 Guida, 19-19.

They trade to start the third. Guida lands a left hand followed by a leg kick. Silva lands a head kick and Guida shakes it off. Both being patient on the feet. Guida tries for a takedown against the fence but Silva is defending. They get to their feet and are clinched up against the fence. Silva has the neck and looks for a guillotine choke. They trade in the clinch at the end. 10-9 Silva, 29-28 Silva.

Official Result- Joaquim Silva def. Clay Guida by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #9 Sean Brady (15-1, 5-1 UFC) vs. #11 MW Kelvin Gastelum (18-8 1 NC, 12-8 1 NC UFC)

They tie up early and Brady lands some knees. Brady pushes Gastelum against the fence and scores a takedown, then takes the back. Gastelum rolls and it allows Brady to get the hooks in. Gastelum is able to escape and they get to their feet. Brady lands a right hand. Brady lands a jab and gets it down. Brady gets the back. Gastelum crawls towards the fence. Brady landing punches from the back as Gastelum is trying to escape. 10-9 Brady.

Gastelum lands a leg kick. Brady scores a takedown. Brady lands to the body. Brady is in total control from the top and doing enough to keep it from getting stood up, but there’s not a lot going on. Brady gets the back and lands a right hand. Brady has the back to end the round. 10-9 Brady, 20-18 Brady.

Brady gets a takedown and is in the mount. He’s looking to lock in an arm-triangle choke but lets go. He now has the arm and locks in a kimura and it is in tight and Gastelum taps! Nice finish from Brady in a dominant showing.

Official Result- Sean Brady def. Kelvin Gastelum by submission (kimura) at 1:43 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- #8 Rob Font (20-7, 10-6 UFC) vs. #2 FLY Deiveson Figueiredo (21-3-1, 10-3-1 UFC)

Font lands a right hand and Figueiredo gets a brief takedown but Font is able to pop up. Figueiredo lands a right hand. Font lands a right hand and Figueiredo is able to get a takedown. They scramble right up and Figueiredo pushes it against the fence. They quickly separate. Font lands a combo and gets the back of Figueiredo standing. They break. Font lands a jab. They trade stiff jabs. Figueiredo lands a right hand then lands a big punch that hurt Font for a moment. Font lands a jab and they tie up. They quickly break. They trade stiff jabs. Figueiredo lands a leg kick. 10-9 Figueiredo.

Figueiredo lands a right hand. They tie up and Figueiredo pushes it against the fence. We have a timeout due to a groin strike. They get back to action and trade right hands. Figueiredo lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Font rushes forward throwing and they both land. Font lands a right hand. Figueiredo lands a combo. Figueiredo with two left hands late. 10-9 Figueiredo, 20-18 Figueiredo.

Figueiredo lands a body kick and pushes it against the fence but they separate. They trade and Font grabs a body lock. They separate. Font lands a combination. Figueiredo rocks Font with a left hand. Figueiredo lands a knee to the body then an elbow. They trade punches. Figueiredo lands a takedown. He’s landing from the top and looking to set some sort of choke up. Figueiredo stands and lands some right hands as he gets back on top. Figueiredo is now in side control. They get to their feet at the end. 10-9 Figueiredo, 30-27 Figueiredo.

Official Result- Deiveson Figueiredo def. Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- #12 Jalin Turner (13-7, 6-4 UFC) vs. #13 Bobby Green (31-14-1 1 NC, 12-9-1 1 NC UFC)

Turner lands a combo after Green lands a leg kick. Green lands a left hand. Turner lands a leg kick. They trade punches. Turner lands left hand. Turner lands a head kick. Green lands a body kick. Turner rocks Green with a combo and then drops him and starts teeing off. Green is out from the punches and Kerry Hatley stops it late of course. Nice win for Turner but what a disgraceful referee job from Hatley.

Official Result- Jalin Turner def. Bobby Green by knockout (punches) at 2:49 of Round 1

> Lightweights- #4 Beneil Dariush (22-5-1, 15-5-1 UFC) vs. #8 Arman Tsarukyan (20-3, 7-2 UFC)

Tsarukyan landing the jab. Dariush lands a left hand. Dariush lands a leg kick. Tsarukyan drops Dariush with a big knee and lands some follow-up punches to get the finish. What a fantastic finish from Tsarukyan and this is a statement win.

Official Result- Arman Tsarukyan def. Beneil Dariush by knockout (knee & punches) at 1:04 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN+ 90 live results: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back in Las Vegas on a busy weekend in Sin City as UFC On ESPN+ 90: Allen vs. Craig takes place inside the UFC Apex.

The main event will be a five-round bout between ranked middleweights as tenth-ranked Brendan Allen battles Paul Craig, who is ranked 13th in the division. Allen comes into the fight riding a five-fight win streak after scoring a submission win over Bruno Silva in June. Craig will be in his first main event as he looks to make it 2-0 at 185 pounds.

In the co-main event, undefeated Michael Morales looks to continue his climb up the welterweight ladder when he takes on Jake Matthews. Also on the main card is a lightweight battle between Chase Hooper and Jordan Leavitt, a bantamweight bout between debuting prospect Payton Talbott and Nick Aguirre, as well as Luana Pinheiro taking on Amanda Ribas in a fight between ranked strawweights.

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> Flyweights*- Charles Johnson (13-5, 2-3 UFC) vs. Rafael Estevam (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

*Estevam missed weight by two pounds

Estevam looks for a takedown to start and pushes Johnson against the fence. Estevam is landing. Estevam gets a takedown but they end up back on their feet. Johnson pushes Estevam against the fence. Estevam gets another takedown. Estevam takes the back and almost has the back mount. Estevam landing punches to end the round. 10-9 Estevam.

Estevam gets a brief takedown but they get to their feet and are tied up. Estevam gets it to the mat and has the back. He looks for a choke and almost had it in but lets go. Johnson is able to escape and gets on top for a moment but they get to their feet. Estevam has the body lock on the back on the feet. Johnson lands a knee and they separate and trade punches. 10-9 Estevam, 20-18 Estevam.

Johnson lands a left hand and is swarming with punches. He lands to the body and Estevam looks for a takedown. Johnson defends and Estevam is still looking for one but Johnson is defending and landing. Estevam looks tired and tries desperation takedowns. Johnson lands a knee but Estevam is able to get a body lock. Johnson is looking for a bulldog choke but doesn’t get it in. Estevam still trying for the takedown but they are separated. Johnson lands a pair of right hands and an elbow. He lands another. Estevam still looking for takedowns but Johnson defends them. Johnson lands a combo. They trade punches. Johnson tries a takedown but Estevam grabs the back, though Johnson rolls for a leg. 10-9 Johnson, 29-28 Estevam.

Official Result- Rafael Estevam def. Charles Johnson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Trey Ogden (16-6, 1-2 UFC) vs. Nikolas Motta (13-5, 1-2 UFC)

Motta lands a leg kick after Ogden lands a punch. Ogden looks for a takedown as he pushes Motta against the fence. They separate. Ogden shoots for a takedown but Motta defends. Ogden lands a jab. Ogden lands a leg kick. Ogden gets a late takedown and lands some from the top. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Ogden.

Motta lands to start the second. Ogden lands a jab. They trade punches. They trade jabs. Motta lands a right hand. Ogden lands a jab. He lands another. Motta clips Ogden with a punch and Ogden is hurt and circling away. Motta lands a left hand. Ogden grabs the body and had the back but Motta escapes. Motta lands a punch. Ogden lands a jab then a combination ending with a head kick. Ogden looks for a takedown and gets Motta to the mat but they get right up. Ogden lands a combo. He lands a jab. Ogden with a jab then left hook. 10-9 Ogden, 20-18 Ogden.

Ogden looks for a single leg and briefly gets Motta down but Motta works his way up. Ogden pushes Motta against the fence. Ogden gets a takedown and lands to the body from the top. Ogden has the mount and is trying to find an opening for a choke. Ogden lands a couple of left hands. Ogden gets an arm-triangle choke locked in. Mike Beltran stops it but Motta didn’t tap and wasn’t out cold. That was a bad stoppage.

Official Result- Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta ruled a no contest at 3:11 of Round 3

> Women’s Bantamweights- Lucie Pudilova (14-8, 3-6 UFC) vs. Ailin Perez (8-2, 1-1 UFC)

Perez lands a high kick. She lands a body kick as Pudilova lands a jab. Pudilova lands a body kick. Perez lands a right hand. Perez gets a takedown and is in the half-guard of Pudilova. Pudilova tries to escape but it allows Perez to get the mount and she lands from there. Perez lands some side elbows. Perez controlling from the top and landing. She ends the round on top. 10-9 Perez.

Perez lands to start. Pudilova lands a right hand. Perez gets a takedown. Perez is landing from the top in the half-guard of Pudilova. Perez gets the mount and is in total control from the top. She lands a nice elbow from the top. Perez with a flurry of punches and elbows from the top. Perez ends the round on top. 10-9 Perez, 20-18 Perez.

Perez pushes it against the fence in the clinch. Perez almost gets it down and lands a head kick. Pudilova lands a right hand and Perez rolls to her back. Pudilova gets inside the guard of Perez. They get to their feet and Pudilova lands some knees. Pudilova gets a takedown. Perez scrambles and almost gets out and almost landed an illegal upkick as Pudilova is able to remain on top and is now in side control. They stand and Pudilova has the body lock. They trade knees. Pudilova lands a body kick. Pudilova has the back and is landing some punches on the mat. She has the mount and lands a big elbow. Pudilova is looking for a choke. She has it locked in but not fully. Perez survives to the end. 10-9 Pudilova, 29-28 Perez.

Official Result- Ailin Perez def. Lucie Pudilova by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights*- Jeka Saragih (13-3, 0-1 UFC) vs. Lucas Alexander (8-3, 1-1 UFC)

*Alexander missed weight by two pounds

Alexander lands a leg kick. He lands a big right hand. Alexander lands a kick and falls to his back. He scrambles and Saragih drops him with a right hand and some follow-up punches end it all. What a finish from Saragih!

Official Result- Jeka Saragih def. Lucas Alexander by knockout (punches) at 1:31 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- Mick Parkin (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Caio Machado (8-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Machado lands early. They clinch against the fence. Parkin has the advantage and scores a takedown. Machado uses the fence to scramble up but Parkin gets it right back down. Parkin is in the half-guard. Machado gets it back to the feet and they trade punches. They trade leg kicks before Parkin pushes it against the fence. They separate. Parkin lands a right hand and Machado lands at the end. Close round. 10-9 Machado.

They trade to start the second before Parkin gets a takedown. He’s landing from the top and controlling. They scramble up after a few minutes and Parkin is able to get Machado back down and is in side control. Parkin lands an elbow and Machado sweeps to side control near the end. 10-9 Parkin, 19-19.

They trade punches. Parkin lands a right hand. Machado with a small flurry. They’re trading and there’s a timeout for a clash of heads. They get back to action and Machado lands a head kick. Machado landing with more volume. Parkin lands a right hand. Machado lands a leg kick. Both are landing late. Machado lands late. 10-9 Machado, 29-28 Machado.

Official Result- Mick Parkin def. Caio Machado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Christian Leroy Duncan (8-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (11-8, 1-3 UFC)

Tiuliulin lands early before they trade kicks. They tie up against the fence. Duncan lands some knees. Duncan lands a shoulder strike after they exchange knees. Duncan still controlling against the fence. Duncan still landing knees. 10-9 Duncan.

We have a brief timeout for a groin strike to start the second but they get back to action. Duncan lands a spinning elbow then a jab and is landing lots of punches on Tiuliulin. Duncan landing leg kicks and is landing with more volume. Tiuliulin lands a body kick. Duncan lands a jab and Tiuliulin lands some punches. Duncan pushes it against the fence but Tiuliulin escapes. Tiuliulin lands a leg kick. Duncan lands a pair of elbows before they clinch. He lands another on the break. Duncan lands a big right hand. Duncan lands a left hook then some uppercuts. Duncan drops Tiuliulin with a punch and then finishes it off with some follow-up shots. Big finish for Duncan.

Official Result- Christian Leroy Duncan def. Denis Tiuliulin by TKO (strikes) at 4:24 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Chad Anheliger (12-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Jose Johnson (15-8, 0-1 UFC)

Johnson lands a high kick. He lands a right hand. He lands a teet kick then a right hand. Johnson gets Anheliger down and lands from the top. They stand and Anheliger lands a right hand. They trade before clinching. Anheliger gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Anheliger lands a combo. They clinch and Johnson lands some knees as they reverse. They separate. Anheliger lands a leg kick. Anheliger tries a trip but Johnson ends up on top and is landing. They scramble at the end. 10-9 Johnson.

Johnson lands a leg kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and trade leg kicks. Anheliger tries a takedown but Johnson defends. They clinch and trade knees. Anheliger gets a takedown and is in side control. Johnson explodes from the bottom to his feet and they clinch. Johnson is rolling for a kimura but Anheliger escapes. Anheliger goes for a guillotine choke. Johnson escapes and takes the back of Anheliger. He looks for a choke but can’t get it in. Johnson with some elbows from the top and then some left hands. 10-9 Johnson, 20-18 Johnson.

They’re both landing to start the second. Anheliger connects with a combo and Johnson then connects. Anheliger gets a takedown. Johnson landing a lot from the bottom as Anheliger is maintaining top position. Johnson with some elbows from the bottom. Anheliger lands a right hand. They start to work their way up but Anheliger grabs the neck and looks for a guillotine choke. Johnson sweeps to side control ad Anheliger lets go. Johnson gets the body triangle as he is landing punches. Johnson looks for a choke late and has it locked in and Anheliger taps! Big finish for Johnson as he was on his way to a win regardless.

Official Result- Jose Johnson def. Chad Anheliger by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Jonathan Pearce (14-4, 5-1 UFC) vs. Joanderson Brito (15-3-1, 3-1 UFC)

They tie up instantly as Brito has the neck and is squeezing. Pearce gets out and is trying for a takedown against the fence. Brito picks Pearce up and slams him down. Brito tries to get the back but rolls over and now Pearce is on top. Pearce with a knee to the body. He lands some left hands before they stand. Pearce with some elbows and short punches. They separate and Brito lands a right hand. Pearce tries a takedown but Brito defends as they go to the fence. Brito with some body punches. Pearce with some knees. Pearce tries to drag it down and ends up on his back. Pearce trying to find an arm. They get to their feet and Pearce lands late. 10-9 Pearce.

Pearce gets a takedown. He’s landing from the top as Brito is trying to use the fence to explode up. Pearce dominating and controlling from the top. Pearce with some punches from the back. They get to their knees and Pearce is still in control. They get on their feet. Brito suddenly locks in a choke out of nowhere and Pearce suddenly taps! That came out of nowhere and Brito took off his shorts afterwards.

Official Result- Joanderson Brito def. Jonathan Pearce by submission (ninja choke) at 3:54 of Round 2

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> Welterweights- Uros Medic (9-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (11-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Medic lands a body kick. He lands a high kick. Orolbai goes to the mat for a moment and Medic lands some knees and elbows. Orolbai pushes it against the fence and then scores a takedown. They get up and Orolbai has the back and gets a takedown. He lands a right hand as they get to their feet. Orolbai gets another takedown. They get to their feet and Orolbai is able to get it back down. They stand and Orolbai has the back and gets it back down. He tries to get the hooks in. Orolbai lands some left hands. 10-9 Orolbai.

Orolbai gets a takedown and is on the top. Orolbai is able to get the back after controlling on the top but Medic is able to scramble to his feet. Orolbai has the body lock and gets it back down. Orolbai has the back and lands a left hand before putting his arm under the chin of Medic. Orolbai is squeezing across the chin and Medic taps! Dominant showing from Orolbai in his debut.

Official Result- Myktybek Orolbai def. Uros Medic by submission (neck crank) at 4:12 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #9 Luana Pinheiro (11-1, 3-0 UFC) vs. #10 Amanda Ribas (11-4, 6-3 UFC)

They’re trading punches early with haymakers landing. Pinheiro lands a right hand. Ribas lands a jab. Ribas lands a leg kick as Pinheiro lands a combo. Pinheiro lands a body kick. Pinheiro lands a leg kick. They trade kicks. Pinheiro lands a big combination. Ribas lands a spin kick then follows with a combo. They trade in close range with Ribas landing a right hand. Pinheiro lands a right hand. Pinheiro lands a combo. They clinch and Ribas lands a couple of knees. They separate. Pinheiro lands a combo. 10-9 Pinheiro.

Pinheiro lands a right hand. Pinheiro landing with more volume early on before Ribas lands a combo. Ribas lands a leg kick. Ribas lands a body kick. Ribas tries a spin kick but Pinheiro grabs the leg, though Ribas escapes and lands a head kick. Pinheiro starting to slow as Ribas is now landing with more volume. Ribas lands a jab. Ribas lands a combo. They trade kicks. They trade right hands. Ribas lands a head kick. Pinheiro lands a right hand. She lands a combo. Ribas lands a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Ribas, 19-19.

Ribas landing to start before they land body kicks simultaneously. Pinheiro lands a right hand and Ribas lands one in return. Ribas lands a body kick. Pinheiro lands a right hand. Ribas lands a body kick. Pinheiro looks for a takedown but Ribas defends. Ribas lands a head kick. Pinheiro gets a brief takedown but they get right up. Pinheiro gets it back down and is working for a choke. Pinheiro gets the back but Ribas scrambles to get Pinheiro in her guard. They get to their feet and Ribas lands a knee to the body. Ribas lands a body kick. They trade right hands. Ribas lands a big right hand and Pinheiro backs up. Ribas with a spin kick lands to the face and Ribas drops Pinheiro with a right hand and some hammerfists end it. Big comeback win for Ribas!

Official Result- Amanda Ribas def. Luana Pinheiro by TKO (punches) at 3:53 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Payton Talbott (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Nick Aguirre (7-1, 0-1 UFC)

Aguirre gets an early takedown. They get to their feet and Aguirre is on the back and trying to get the hooks in. Aguirre just holding on to the back. He has landed no strikes three minutes in. They scramble to the mat and Aguirre has the body triangle while still on the back. Aguirre lands some punches from the back. He looked for a choke late before they stood. 10-9 Aguirre.

Talbott lands a body kick. Aguirre shoots for a takedown but Talbott defends. Aguirre tries to invite Talbott down but is stood up. Talbott lands some punches and Aguirre shoots for a takedown. Talbott sprawls and Aguirre pulls guard. Talbott lands from the top. He gets the back. They get to their feet. Aguirre lands a jab. He lands a kick but Talbott grabs the leg and dumps him to the mat. Aguirre gets up and is able to get a takedown. Talbott ends up on top and is landing punches. Talbott with some hammerfists and left hands. Talbott with some elbows and punches late. 10-9 Talbott, 19-19.

Aguirre looking for the takedown to start the third but Talbott scrambles to his feet. Talbott lands then Aguirre pulls guard. Talbott landing big punches from the top and locks in a rear-naked choke that gets Aguirre to tap. Nice finish from Talbott in his debut.

Official Result- Payton Talbott def. Nick Aguirre by submission (rear-naked choke) at :58 of Round 3

> Lightweights- Chase Hooper (12-3-1, 4-3 UFC) vs. Jordan Leavitt (11-2, 4-2 UFC)

Hooper lands before Leavitt gets it to the mat as he has the back. Hooper spins to the top and they stand. Leavitt trying for another takedown as they’re tied up. They scramble back to the mat. Leavitt looks for an omaplata but Hooper spins to where Leavitt ends back up on top. Hooper is looking for an armbar. Leavitt is able to escape. Hooper looking for a leg lock. Leavitt lands a big elbow. Both looking for a leg lock. Hooper gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Leavitt taps! Big win for Hooper.

Official Result- Chase Hooper def. Jordan Leavitt by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:58 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Michael Morales (15-0, 3-0 UFC) vs. Jake Matthews (19-6, 12-6 UFC)

Both looking for the jab early. Morales with a calf kick. Morales lands a leg kick then a right hand. Matthews lands a combo. Morales with a right hand. Morales lands a few punches. Morales lands a pair of jabs. Morales lands a big combo. They trade leg kicks. Matthews lands a leg kick that trips up Morales for a moment. Morales lands a right hand. Morales lands a combo. Matthews lands a nice combo. Morales lands a jumping knee and Matthews grabs him but lets go. Morales with a body kick. 10-9 Morales.

Morales lands a calf kick. Morales lands a few jabs. Morales lands an uppercut and follows it with right hands as Matthews is covering up. Morales lands a jab then a calf kick. They trade in close range. Morales lands a leg kick. Morales with a few uppercuts. Morales lands a jab, Matthews lands a right hand and Morales counters with a Superman punch. Both land inside the pocket. Morales lands a body kick. Morales with a late flurry against the fence as Matthews was covering up. 10-9 Morales, 20-18 Morales.

Morales lads to start. Matthews lands a shot to the groin of Morales and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Matthews is pressing forward and lands. Morales lands a jab. Morales lands a right hand. Morales lands two leg kicks. Morales scores with an uppercut. We have another groin strike, but they quickly get back to action. Morales lands a jab and Matthews lands a leg kick. Morales lands a right hand. Matthews lands a combo. Morales lands an uppercut. Morales tries a takedown but Matthews defends. Morales lands as they break and Matthews lands a right hand. 10-9 Morales, 30-27 Morales.

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

> Middleweights- #10 Brendan Allen (22-5, 10-2 UFC) vs. #13 Paul Craig (17-6-1, 9-6-1 UFC)

Allen lands a right hand then a leg kick. Allen lands to the body. They clinch and Allen lands a knee as Craig pushes it to the fence. Allen lands a knee to the body and gets a takedown. Allen is in half-guard. Allen trying to set up a choke. Allen gets a choke nearly locked in but Craig grabbed a calf slicer at the same time so Allen lets go. Craig still has the leg but they scramble up. Allen gets a big takedown and has the back. Allen lands from inside the guard of Craig. 10-9 Allen.

Both land and Craig looks hurt more. They scramble to the mat and Allen gets inside the guard of Craig. Allen lands an elbow from the top. Allen gets the mount and locks in an arm-triangle choke. Craig gets out of it. Allen with some elbows. Craig has a cut open around his eyebrow. Allen landing from the top. Allen with more punches from the top. Allen gets the back at the end. 10-9 Allen, 20-18 Allen.

Allen lands a big left hand and had a guillotine choke as they went to the mat. Allen gets the back and has a rear-naked choke locked in and Craig taps! Allen gets the big main event win.

Official Result- Brendan Allen def. Paul Craig by submission (rear-naked choke) at :38 of Round 3

UFC 295 live results: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira

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The World’s Most Famous Arena welcomes the Octagon back for their traditional November stop as Madison Square Garden hosts UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira on pay-per-view.

The card features two title fights and two new champions will be crowned. In the main event, the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line as Jiri Prochazka looks to regain the title he had to vacate due to injury as he takes on former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira. Prochazka returns to action after 17 months of inactivity, mainly due to major shoulder surgery, looking to get the title that he never lost back, while Pereira looks for his second UFC title and to get revenge for his mentor, Glover Teixeira, who was the man Prochazka defeated to win the title.

In the co-main event, an Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship is on the line as Sergei Pavlovich goes against Tom Aspinall. This replaces the original main event of the show, which was supposed to be UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones defending against Stipe Miocic, but a torn pec muscle forced Jones out, and Miocic was subsequently pulled. Pavlovich and Aspinall both take this fight on less than two weeks’ notice.

The rest of the main card sees former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Jessica Andrade battle Mackenzie Dern, Matt Frevola takes on Benoit Saint-Denis in an exciting lightweight match-up, and featherweights Diego Lopes and Pat Sabatini square off in the main card opener.

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> Featherweights*- Dennis Buzukja (11-3, 0-1 UFC) vs. Jamall Emmers (19-7, 2-3 UFC)

*Emmers missed weight by one pound

Buzukja lands a leg kick. Emmers lands a pair of leg kicks. They’re trading against the fence. Emmers drops Buzukja with a right hand and gets on top and starts landing before Keith Peterson steps in and stops it. Nice finish from Emmers to kick off the night.

Official Result- Jamall Emmers def. Dennis Buzukja by TKO (punches) at :49 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Joshua Van (8-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Kevin Borjas (9-1, 0-0 UFC)

They’re trading early as both are landing leg kicks and Borjas is currently landing with slightly more volume on his punches. Van lands a pair of hard calf kicks. Borjas lands a right hand after faking a switch kick. Borjas drops Van with a right hand but Van gets right up and they trade punches. Both are swinging hard and connecting. Borjas lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks then Borjas lands a jab. Van lands a pair of left hands. They clinch late. 10-9 Borjas.

They trade jabs before Borjas lands a leg kick. Van lands a pair of jabs. They trade and Van lands a hard body kick. Borjas just misses a flying knee and Van lands a knee in a brief tie-up. Van lands a combo to the body and Borjas is starting to slow down a little. Van lands a combination against the fence. Van lands another combo. Van lands a combo to the body. Van is getting way ahead on volume as he continues to rip the body of Borjas. Borjas lands a left hand and Van is cut open. Borjas lands a left hand. Van still pressing forward and landing more. 10-9 Van, 19-19.

They’re trading punches to start the third. Van gets a takedown and lands from the top before they get to their feet. Van lands a combo ending with a leg kick. Van is pressing forward and both are landing. Borjas lands a knee to the body. They’re both landing some hard shots and Van gets a takedown. Borjas gets the back and is going for an arm. Van starts to scramble out and ends up on top as they go the distance.

Official Result- Joshua Van def. Kevin Borjas by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> 138-pound Catchweights- John Castaneda (20-6, 3-2 UFC) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (19-9 1 NC, 8-3 1 NC UFC)

Castaneda landing some leg kicks early on. Castaneda mixing kicks to the body as well. Kang lands a combo. Kang lands a nice right hand then a switch kick. Kang lands another right hand. Castaneda continues with the leg kicks and lands to the body. Castaneda with more calf kicks late. 10-9 Castaneda.

Kang lands some punches to start the second as Castaneda lands some leg kicks. Kang lands a right hand. They trade and Castaneda is able to get a takedown. They get back to their feet and Castaneda lands a leg kick. Castaneda lands a grazing groin strike and we have a brief timeout as it looked clean. Castaneda grabs the back of Kang against the fence. They separate and both land solid punches. Castaneda lands a left hand. Castaneda lands a pair of leg kicks. Kang lands a leg kick then Castaneda lands a high kick. Castaneda lands a combination. Kang with a knee to the body. 10-9 Castaneda, 20-18 Castaneda.

Castaneda landing some leg and body kicks to start the third after Kang lands some punches. They trade punches and Kang lands a solid right hand. Castaneda lands a nice left hand. Castaneda lands a combo as Kang lands a left hand. Kang lands a combination but Castaneda is landing bigger punches. Castaneda gets a takedown. They get to their feet and separate. Castaneda lands a combo. Kang lands a body kick. Castaneda grabs the back against the fence. Castaneda gets another takedown. They scramble to their feet. Kang grabs the neck and looks for a guillotine but Castaneda escapes and lands a body kick. Kang lands a body kick and right hand at the end. 10-9 Castaneda, 30-27 Castaneda.

Official Result- John Castaneda def. Kyung Ho Kang by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Jared Gordon (19-6 1 NC, 7-5 1 NC UFC) vs. Mark O. Madsen (12-1, 4-1 UFC)

Both throwing sloppy punches early as Madsen is looking for a takedown opening. They trade right hands. They clinch and Madsen lands some knees to the body. They separate and Gordon lands a leg kick. Gordon lands another. Madsen lands a right hand then some knees to the body. They separate and trade jabs. They clinch against the fence and Madsen lands a knee before they separate. Madsen landing a flurry of punches. They clinch and Gordon lands an uppercut. Gordon lands another uppercut and Madsen was hurt from it. Gordon drops Madsen with a punch and starts landing and gets the stoppage. What a finish from Gordon!

Official Result- Jared Gordon def. Mark O. Madsen by TKO (punches) at 4:42 of Round 1

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> Lightweights- Nazim Sadykhov (9-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (7-3, 2-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. They clinch for a moment and Sadykhov lands a knee. He lands a left hand. Borshchev lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Borshchev lands a combination. They trade in close range. Sadykhov shoots for a takedown but Borshchev defends and lands as they separate. Borshchev lands another hard leg kick. Sadykhov with some body kicks. Borshchev lands a combo. Sadykhov lands a combo ending with a body kick. Borshchev lands another hard leg kick. Sadykhov lands a combo. 10-9 Borshchev.

They’re trading to start the second and Borshchev is landing more punches. Borshchev lands a body kick then some more combinations before landing an uppercut to the body. Sadykhov lands a leg kick. Borshchev lands a pair of calf kicks. Borshchev lands a knee to the body then Sadykhov lands a left hand that hurts Borshchev. Borshchev is on wobbly legs then gets dropped from a head kick by Sadykhov. Sadykhov gets on top and is landing but Borshchev is recovering. Sadykhov with some elbows from the top. Borshchev is cut open. They get to their feet. They trade punches and Borshchev is still wobbly. Sadykhov lands a knee then gets a takedown. Sadykhov gets the mount for a moment but Borshchev retains half-guard. They get to their feet. They trade some big punches. 10-8 Sadykhov, 19-18 Sadykhov.

Sadykhov gets a takedown to start the third and is landing from the top. Borshchev trying to push kick Sadykhov off and they end up on the feet. Borshchev lands to the body and Sadykhov lands a knee to the body. Sadykhov landing some big punches but Borshchev is finding some openings to land to the body. Sadykhov lands a calf kick. Sadykhov gets a takedown. They work their way to the feet. Borshchev lands a right hand. Borshchev landing with more volume as the round is going on. Borshchev lands a right hand. Borshchev lands a combination. Sadykhov gets a late takedown. Good fight. 10-9 Borshchev, 28-28 DRAW.

Official Result- Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev ends in a majority draw (28-29, 28-28, 28-28)

> Lightweights*- Mateusz Rebecki (18-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Roosevelt Roberts (12-3 1 NC, 4-3 1 NC UFC)

*Roberts missed weight by two pounds

Rebecki swinging for the fences to start and gets a takedown. Rebecki landing from the top. Roberts tried to sweep but it allowed Rebecki to get into side control. They scramble to the feet but Rebecki gets it down and has the back. Rebecki lands some hammerfists to the body. Rebecki looks for an armbar and has it in and Roberts taps! Rebecki gets the submission finish in the first.

Official Result- Mateusz Rebecki def. Roosevelt Roberts by submission (armbar) at 3:08 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #10 Tabatha Ricci (9-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. #13 Loopy Godinez (11-3, 6-3 UFC)

Ricci lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. Godinez lands a right hand. Ricci tries a takedown and pushes it against the fence as she has the body lock. They separate. Godinez lands a combo. Godinez lands a big flurry and Ricci grabs the body lock against the fence. They separate. They trade right hands. Godinez lands a left hand. Ricci hurts Godinez late with a right hand. 10-9 Godinez.

Ricci lands a combination to start. Ricci lands a combo. Ricci lands a leg kick. Godinez lands a left hook. Ricci lands a high kick. Godinez lands a combo. Ricci lands a leg kick. Ricci lands a combo ending with a high kick. Godinez lands a nice right hand. Godinez is landing with more volume. Ricci lands some punches and Godinez lands a right hand. Ricci drops Godinez with a punch late. Close round. 10-9 Ricci, 19-19.

They trade in a quick flurry to start the third. Godinez lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence and Ricci lands an elbow before they break. Ricci looking for a takedown but Godinez defends. Godinez lands a combo. Godinez pouring it on more as the round is going on. They continue to trade with Godinez landing more as it goes the distance. 10-9 Godinez, 29-28 Godinez.

Official Result- Loopy Godinez def. Tabatha Ricci by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #14 Steve Erceg (10-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Alessandro Costa (13-3, 1-1 UFC)

Costa lands a right hand. Erceg lands a leg kick. Costa lands a right hand. Erceg lands a right hand then a leg kick. Erceg lands a leg kick then they trade leg kicks. Erceg lands a jab. Erceg lands an uppercut but eats a right hand from Costa. Erceg lands a right hand. Costa lands a combo. Erceg lands a knee and follows up with a right hand. Erceg lands a jab and uppercut. Erceg lands a big right hand and Costa shoots for a takedown but Erceg gets the mount. Erceg looking for a choke. It wasn’t fully in and Erceg lets go. They scramble up. 10-9 Erceg.

Erceg lands a left hand. Costa lands a right hand. He lands another. Costa lands some big shots. Costa gets a brief takedown and has the leg as they’re on the feet. Costa has the body lock. Costa gets a takedown and is in the half-guard against the fence. They get to their feet and Erceg has the back. Erceg with some body shots as he has Costa pinned against the fence. Erceg has the back and lands some right hands. Costa lands a big combo that hurts Erceg and they go to the mat. Erceg is on top and lands from there to end the round. 10-9 Costa, 19-19.

They tie up against the fence as Erceg has Costa pushed against the fence. Costa lands an elbow and they separate. Erceg lands a pair of jabs. Erceg gets a takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. Costa lands a right hand after they separate. Erceg has control in the clinch against the fence. Costa lands a pair of knees. Erceg in control as he lands a couple of knees to the body. They go the distance. Close fight. 10-9 Erceg, 29-28 Erceg.

Official Result- Steve Erceg def. Alessandro Costa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- Diego Lopes (22-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Pat Sabatini (18-4, 5-1 UFC)

They trade kicks. Sabatini lands a nice combo. Sabatini lands a leg kick. They clinch and both land. Lopes hurts Sabatini on the way up and drops Sabatini and knocks him out with some punches on the mat. What a finish from Lopes!

Official Result- Diego Lopes def. Pat Sabatini by knockout (punches) at 1:30 of Round 1

> Lightweights- #14 Matt Frevola (11-3-1, 5-3-1 UFC) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (12-1 1 NC, 4-1 UFC)

Saint-Denis lands a high kick. Saint-Denis lands some leg kicks. Saint-Denis lands a body kick. He lands another and Frevola trips to the mat, but Frevola is able to get Saint-Denis down. Saint-Denis sweeps into side control. They scramble to their feet and Frevola gets a big slam takedown. They get up and Saint-Denis drops Frevola with a head kick as they were chasing each other and it is all over!

Official Result- Benoit Saint-Denis def. Matt Frevola by knockout (head kick) at 1:31 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Jessica Andrade (24-12, 15-10 UFC) vs. #7 Mackenzie Dern (13-3, 8-3 UFC)

Dern leading off with some leg kicks. Dern lands a body kick and gets a takedown but Andrade is able to scramble up. Dern lands a leg kick. Andrade lands some leg kicks. Dern lands a combo ending with a knee. Dern lands a right hand. Andrade lands a leg kick. Andrade lands and Dern goes to the mat for a moment. Andrade lands a leg kick. Andrade with more leg kicks. Dern shoots for a takedown but Andrade defends. Andrade lands a combo and drops Dern and lands some hammerfists to end the round. 10-9 Andrade.

Andrade landing some big punches in the early moments of the second. Dern is landing with slightly more volume but it is a lot of looping punches while Andrade is doing more damage. Andrade drops Dern again with some punches and lets her up. Andrade is landing as Dern is throwing flailing punches and keeping her chin up. Der lands some big shots then Andrade lands a right hand that puts Dern on the mat. Andrade lets Dern get ordered up. Andrade drops Dern again and it is all over! What a finish from Andrade!

Official Result- Jessica Andrade def. Mackenzie Dern by TKO (punches) at 3:15 of Round 2

> Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship- #2 Sergei Pavlovich (18-1, 6-1 UFC) vs. #4 Tom Aspinall (13-3, 6-1 UFC)

Aspinall lands a leg kick. He lands another but eats a big combo from Pavlovich. Aspinall with a body kick then a jab. He lands a leg kick. Aspinall lands a big right hand that hurts Pavlovich and another right hand that drops Pavlovich and it is all over! What a finish from Aspinall!

Official Result- Tom Aspinall def. Sergei Pavlovich by knockout (punch) at 1:09 of Round 1 to win the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship

> UFC Light Heavyweight Championship- #1 Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1, 3-0 UFC) vs. #3 Alex Pereira (8-2, 5-1 UFC)

Prochazka lands some leg kicks. Prochazka lands an uppercut. Pereira lands a hard leg kick that trips Prochazka up. Pereira lands another leg kick. Prochazka tries for a single leg as Pereira is landing to defend. Pereira has a guillotine choke locked in. Prochazka gets a takedown. Pereira having good defense on the mat. Prochazka lands a pair of big elbows. They work to their feet and separate. Prochazka lands an uppercut. Close round. 10-9 Prochazka.

Pereira circling away to start the second. Pereira lands a body kick. Pereira lands a jab then two leg kicks. Prochazka lands a right hand and a knee to the body. Prochazka lands some big punches then Pereira counters and lands. They clinch for a moment but separate. Pereira lands a couple of leg kicks. Pereira lands a left hand then a knee as they clinch. Pereira drops Prochazka with a left hook and starts landing some elbows and it is stopped. This looked like a quick stoppage but Pereira gets the win and has now won titles in two divisions.

Official Result- Alex Pereira def. Jiri Prochazka by knockout (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2 to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 89 live results: Jailton Almeida vs. Derrick Lewis

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The Octagon heads back to Brazil, returning to Sao Paulo for the first time in four years, for UFC On ESPN+ 89: Almeida vs. Lewis from the Ginasio do Ibirapuera.

The main event will be a heavyweight slugfest as rising contender Jailton Almeida battles former title challenger Derrick Lewis. Almeida is looking to remain undefeated under the UFC banner as he was won his first five outings. Lewis is taking this fight on short notice as a replacement for Curtis Blaydes, the first fight under his newly-signed UFC contract, as he looks to notch his second straight win.

In the welterweight co-main event, undefeated Gabriel Bonfim meets Nicolas Dalby as Bonfim looks for his 16th straight win, while Dalby is looking for his fourth straight. Also on the main card is a pair of middleweight bouts as Caio Borralho battles Abus Magomedov, and Rodolfo Vieira takes on Armen Petrosyan.

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> Lightweights- Kaue Fernandes (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Marc Diakiese (16-7, 7-7 UFC)

Fernandes lands a high kick. He lands some more kicks before they clinch against the fence. Diakiese is able to get a takedown and is working from the top and landing. Fernandes goes for an armlock from the bottom and it allows them to get to their feet. They briefly clinch before separating. Diakiese tries a spin kick but it allows Fernandes to get him down, but Diakiese scrambles to the top. He isn’t doing much from the top but he’s keeping Fernandes pinned on the mat. Diakiese lands a nice left hand from the top. 10-9 Diakiese.

Fernandes lands a body kick. He lands another. Diakiese comes in looking for a takedown but Fernandes defending against the fence. Fernandes reverses and they separate. Diakiese lands a left hook. Fernandes lands a calf kick. Diakiese is able to get a takedown. He’s working from the top and is landing and remains there as the round ends. 10-9 Diakiese, 20-18 Diakiese.

Fernandes lands a leg kick. Diakiese lands a right hand and then a left hand that makes Fernandes stumble. Fernandes recovers and lands a leg kick. Diakiese tries to get it down but Fernandes defends against the fence. They separate. Diakiese lands a right hand. Diakiese gets a takedown. He’s landing from the top. He’s still working from the top and remaining active enough to keep it down as he’s landing. Fernandes is showing good ground defense but can’t get out from the bottom. They get to their feet late. 10-9 Diakiese, 30-27 Diakiese.

Official Result- Marc Diakiese def. Kaue Fernandes by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights*- Eduarda Moura (9-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Montserrat Conejo (10-3, 1-2 UFC)

*Moura missed weight by 3.5 pounds

Conejo lands some early leg kicks. Moura tries a takedown but Conejo defends, though Moura sweeps to end up on top. Moura controlling from the top but not doing a lot of damage. Moura now landing some right hands and gets the mount where she’s landing lots of punches. Moura with big right hands from the top. Moura is looking for an arm but lets go and lands more right hands. Conejo gives up her back for a moment and Moura threatened with a choke but ends back up in mount. They scramble but Moura keeps it down and is in side control. Moura gets the mount back and is landing. She gets the back and continues to land as a dominant round ends. 10-8 Moura.

Moura lands some big punches and a knee to start the second. Moura lands a right hand. Moura gets it down and is landing big punches from the top. She continues to land big punches from the top until it is stopped. This was an absolute mauling by Moura.

Official Result- Eduarda Moura def. Montserrat Conejo by TKO (punches) at 2:14 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #12 Angela Hill (15-13, 10-13 UFC) vs. Denise Gomes (8-2, 2-1 UFC)

Hill lands a right hand and Gomes stumbled to the mat. Hill grabs the neck and they get to their feet and clinch. Hill lands a knee as they switch positions and switch back. Gomes tried to pull guard but Hill is on top and has neck control. Hill takes the back and lands a left hand as they stand. They separate. Gomes lands a front kick and they trade before clinching. Gomes gets a pair of takedowns that Hill quickly gets up from. Gomes lands some heavy punches including a right hand. They clinch and trade knees. They separate and Gomes lands a body kick. Gomes lands a right hand. They go to the mat and Gomes is looking for an armbar. Gomes lands some hammerfists. Hill escapes. Hill is on top but Gomes lands some right hands from the bottom. 10-9 Gomes.

They trade right hands early to start the second. Gomes lands a leg kick then a right hand. Hill lands a combination. Gomes tries to land the right hand but Hill ducks. Gomes is looking a little tired. Hill lands a right hand. Gomes lands an uppercut to the body. Hill lands a jab. Hill lands a spinning elbow. Gomes keeps pressing forward. They trade kicks. Hill gets a brief takedown but they scramble up. Gomes lands a right hand and an elbow as they clinch. They clinch and Gomes lands an uppercut while Hill lands a knee. Hill lands a front kick to the body and they clinch with Hill landing a knee. Hill lands another knee. 10-9 Hill, 19-19.

Gomes comes out blitzing and landing. They trade and Gomes lands a nice right hook. Hill grabs the back and pushes it against the fence where she gets a takedown. They get to their feet. Hill lands an elbow in the clinch. Hill lands a lot of knees in the clinch. Gomes lands some before they separate. Hill is able to get it back to the ground. Hill lands an elbow from the top. Hill has the back and is landing punches. She gets the back mount and flattens Gomes out. She tried something and they ended up on the feet. Hill lands a knee. 10-9 Hill, 29-28 Hill.

Official Result- Angela Hill def. Denise Gomes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (9-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Modestas Bukauskas (15-5, 3-3 UFC)

Bukauskas lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a jab. He lands another and Bukauskas lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a body kick. Petrino lands another stiff jab. Petrino gets a takedown but Bukauskas gets right up. Petrino then picks Bukauskas up and slams him down. Petrino is in the guard of Bukauskas but there isn’t a lot of action going on. Petrino lands a right hand from the top. 10-9 Petrino.

Petrino lands a jab. Bukauskas lands a left hook. Petrino lands a left hook as Bukauskas throws a left hand and it connects and Bukauskas goes down and is out and it’s all over. What a finish from Petrino!

Official Result- Vitor Petrino def. Modestas Bukauskas by knockout (punch) at 1:03 of Round 2

> Welterweights- #15 Rinat Fakhretdinov (22-2, 3-0 UFC) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (24-7, 10-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Fakhretdinov lands a left hand that puts Zaleski on the mat. Fakhretdinov gets on top and is landing. Fakhretdinov with some heavy right hands from the top. Zaleski tries to scramble up and Fakhretdinov takes his back on the knees. They stand and Fakhretdinov still has the back. Fakhretdinov is threatening with a choke as he has maximum pressure on. Fakhretdinov lands some knees. They separate. Zaleski lands a leg kick. Fakhretdinov lands a left hand. Zaleski lands a body kick. Zaleski lands a jab. Zaleski lands a body kick. 10-9 Fakhretdinov.

They’re swinging to start the second. Zaleski lands a leg kick. Zaleski lands a jab. Fakhretdinov is throwing a lot but missing. Fakhretdinov lands a left hook. Zaleski lands a calf kick and Fakhretdinov goes to his knees for a moment. Fakhretdinov lands a left hand. Fakhretdinov lands a body kick. They trade punches and Fakhretdinov gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Fakhretdinov is pressuring against the fence but Zaleski lands a knee on the break. 10-9 Fakhretdinov, 20-18 Fakhretdinov.

Zaleski lands a leg kick. Zaleski tries a takedown and Fakhretdinov lands to defend. They trade jabs. Zaleski lands a right hand then an uppercut. Zaleski lands a pair of knees as Fakhretdinov is looking for a takedown. Zaleski lands a combo and a big knee. Fakhretdinov lands a right hand. Zaleski landing with more volume. Zaleski lands a jab. Zaleski hurts Fakhretdinov badly with a body kick. Fakhretdinov goes to the mat and Zaleski is landing from the top. Zaleski with some big punches from the top. Fakhretdinov is covering up. Zaleski locks in a rear-naked choke. Fakhretdinov is landing punches to defend. Fakhretdinov escapes to the top and they stand. What a fight! 10-9 Zaleski, 29-28 Fakhretdinov.

Official Result- Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos ends in a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

*Breaking- A middleweight bout between Rodolfo Vieira and Armen Petrosyan, scheduled for the main card, was scratched from the card. Petrosyan suffered an illness and was vomiting backstage at the venue and was pulled from the fight.

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> 165-pound Catchweights- Elves Brener (15-3, 2-0 UFC) vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky (15-1 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)

Brener landing some leg kicks early on. Kruschewsky lands a combo and they trade in a wild exchange. Brener lands a left hook. Brener lands another combo. Brener lands a leg kick then another. Brener then lands a right hand then an overhand left and Kruschewsky immediately face plants to the mat and is out cold. What a knockout from Brener!

Official Result- Elves Brener def. Kaynan Kruschewsky by knockout (punch) at 4:01 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Caio Borralho (14-1 1 NC, 4-0 UFC) vs. Abus Magomedov (25-5-1, 1-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks in the early going. Borralho lands a combo. Borralho lands a jab. They trade punches. Magomedov lands a right hand. There isn’t a lot happening. Borralho tries a takedown but Magomedov defends and almost lands a kick as Borralho was getting to his feet. Borralho lands a combo. We have a timeout for an eye poke by Magomedov. They get back to action and Magomedov lands a right hand. 10-9 Magomedov.

Magomedov lands a body kick. Borralho lands a combo. Borralho lands a solid jab. Borralho lands a right hook and then a jab. He lands a left hand. Magomedov lands a body kick. Borralho lands a left hand to the body. Magomedov lands a right hand. Magomedov with another body kick. Borralho lands a jab. He lands another. 10-9 Borralho, 19-19.

Borralho lands a body kick and then another. Borralho lands a jab and then another. Magomedov lands a high kick. Borralho lands a combination. Borralho lands an elbow and Magomedov is hurt. Magomedov backs to the fence and Borralho lands a left hand. Magomedov trying to circle away. Borralho lands a knee then an uppercut. Magomedov falls to the mat and Borralho gets on top. Magomedov tries to scramble and they get to their feet with Borralho on the back. Borralho looking for a choke. He lands some hammerfists. Borralho ends the fight on the back. 10-9 Borralho, 29-28 Borralho.

Official Result- Caio Borralho def. Abus Magomedov by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Rodrigo Nascimento (10-1 1 NC, 3-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (10-5 1 NC, 3-3 1 NC UFC)

Nascimento lands some right hands. Mayes lads some leg kicks then mixes punches to the head and body. Nascimento lands a combo and some uppercuts when they clinch but they break. Nascimento lands a left hook. Mayes lands a combo. Nascimento lands a body kick. They’re both throwing wild punches near the fence. Mayes lands some left hands. They clinch but break. Nascimento lands a jab. Nascimento lands a flurry against the fence. Nascimento gets a takedown but Mayes starts landing hammerfists on the way to their feet. Nascimento lands a leg kick. Mayes lands an uppercut. 10-9 Nascimento.

Nascimento lands some big punches to start the second and Mayes is throwing in return. Nascimento looks for a takedown but Mayes defends. They’re tied up against the fence. Nascimento is landing to the body. They separate. Nascimento lands a head kick. Mayes lands a leg kick as Nascimento lands a right hand. Nascimento rushes in and they clinch. They break after Nascimento lands a knee. Mayes lands an uppercut and they clinch. Both with some dirty boxing and Nascimento lands an uppercut. They separate and Mayes lands a right hand. 10-9 Nascimento, 20-18 Nascimento.

Mayes lands a leg kick. Nascimento is pressing forward. Nascimento grabs a brief clinch and lands a knee. Nascimento lands a combo then a leg kick. They clinch and both with some dirty boxing as they work to the fence. They break and Nascimento lands a right hand. Mayes is landing with more volume in this round. There is not much action happening now. Mayes lands to the body. They clinch as Mayes lands a left hand. Mayes lands a left hand after they break. 10-9 Mayes, 29-28 Nascimento.

Official Result- Rodrigo Nascimento def. Don’Tale Mayes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Gabriel Bonfim (15-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Nicolas Dalby (22-4-1 2 NC, 6-4-1 1 NC UFC)

Bonfim throwing right away and landing. Dalby lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a leg kick and they have a wild exchange. Dalby lands a body kick. Bonfim lands a calf kick followed by a combo. Dalby lands a left hand and shoots for a takedown but Bonfim defends. They separate. Bonfim lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a pair of jabs. Dalby lands a leg kick. Bonfim lands a body kick. They trade jabs and Dalby lands a pair of leg kicks. Bonfim gets a takedown. Bonfim moves to side control and lands an elbow. Bonfim gets the mount. Bonfim with some big shots from the top as he lands heavy elbows. 10-9 Bonfim.

Dalby throwing to start the second before Bonfim gets a big slam takedown. They get to their feet but Bonfim is able to get another takedown. Bonfim looking for a choke. He abandons it but remains on top. Bonfim looking to set up a D’Arce choke. Bonfim gets the back now. They get to their feet and Dalby lands a combo. They clinch against the fence. They separate and Dalby is still pressuring. Dalby landing big shots against the fence. He lands some hard knees. Dalby lands a big right hand. Dalby with some elbows. They break and Dalby still pressuring. Dalby landing and lands some knees. Bonfim falls to the mat and Dalby gets on top and is landing as he gets the stoppage! What a comeback and win for Dalby.

Official Result- Nicolas Dalby def. Gabriel Bonfim by TKO (strikes) at 4:33 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- #9 Jailton Almeida (19-2, 5-0 UFC) vs. #10 Derrick Lewis (27-11 1 NC, 18-9 UFC)

Almeida lands a head kick then a left hand. Almeida looks for a takedown and completes it. Almeida with a knee to the body. Almeida gets the mount. Lewis gives up his back. Almeida then gets an arm-triangle choke locked in as he is on top. Lewis defends it. Almeida back in the mount. Almeida with some punches from the top. Almeida gets the back. Lewis spins and they almost stand but Almeida gets it back down and right into the mount. Almeida now looking for an arm and then moves to look for a choke. Lewis gets out. Almeida lands a right hand. Lewis lands some body shots. 10-9 Almeida.

Lewis lands a right hand but Almeida ducks under and gets a takedown. Almeida has the back for a moment but gets into the mount. Almeida lands some punches then takes the back. Lewis lands a back elbow. Almeida is looking for a choke. Almeida with some body punches. 10-9 Almeida, 20-18 Almeida.

Almeida tries a takedown and Lewis is landing body shots to defend and Almeida is unable to get him down. Almeida ends up getting the takedown. Almeida has the mount but is just holding position. Almeida lands an elbow. Almeida lands some left hands. Lewis gets up and is on top and starts landing punches. Almeida is trying for a leg. Almeida is trying to keep it on the mat and is able to. Almeida gets back to the mount. Almeida lands an elbow. Almeida with some big punches. Almeida gets the back again. Almeida now in side control. Almeida with a hammerfist. Almeida with a few big punches. 10-9 Almeida, 30-27 Almeida.

Almeida tries for a takedown but Lewis is landing to defend. Almeida is able to get a takedown. Almeida is in the mount. Almeida landing but not a ton is happening. Almeida gets the back for a moment but ends up back in the mount. Almeida still controlling from the top but isn’t doing much on offense. Almeida landing from the back. 10-9 Almeida, 40-36 Almeida.

Lewis lands as Almeida is trying to get a takedown. Almeida is trying hard for the takedown but Lewis is keeping it on the feet. Almeida is able to get the takedown. Almeida gets the full mount but is being told to work. Almeida remains on top but not a lot of action is happening. They stand and Almeida gets one final takedown. Bizarre fight. 10-9 Almeida, 50-45 Almeida.

Official Result- Jailton Almeida def. Derrick Lewis by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN+ 88 live results: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

UFC action is back for the second straight week inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada as UFC On ESPN+ 88: Yusuff vs. Barboza takes place.

In the main event, it is a five-round battle in the featherweight division as Sodiq Yusuff takes on Edson Barboza. Yusuff is in his first main event and looking to extend his two-fight win streak. Barboza, one of the longest tenured fighters on the UFC roster, steps inside the Octagon for the 29th time looking to make a run at title contention.

In the co-main event, former title challenger Jennifer Maia takes on Viviane Araujo in a women’s flyweight bout. Also on the main card is a bantamweight battle between ranked fighters Jonathan Martinez and Adrian Yanez, a middleweight fight pitting Andre Petroski against Michel Pereira, and a battle of bantamweight prospects as Christian Rodriguez takes on Cameron Saaiman.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Ashley Yoder (8-8, 3-7 UFC) vs. Emily Ducote (12-8, 1-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and punches early on as Yoder came out rushing. Yoder lands a jab and Ducote counters with a right hand. Ducote lands a big right hand. Yoder reached for a leg but Ducote backed away. Ducote lands another right hand. Yoder lands a head kick. They trade leg kicks. Yoder lands a high kick followed by a left hand. Yoder lands a left hand as Ducote is mixing her punches. Ducote lands a big leg kick. Yoder lands a head kick. Ducote fires back with a combo. Ducote gets a late takedown and ends the round on top. 10-9 Ducote.

Ducote pressing forward and lands a combo to start the second. They trade in close range. Yoder lands a left hand then a quick knee in a brief clinch. Ducote lands a body shot. Ducote lands a combo after Yoder lands a left hand. Yoder lands again but misses a head kick. They trade as they circle the Octagon and Ducote lands a big right hand. Ducote lands another one. Ducote then lands a big left hand. Yoder lands a pair of left hands. She lands a knee. They trade nice punches. They trade before clinching against the fence. Yoder lands an elbow on the break. 10-9 Ducote, 20-18 Ducote.

They come out swinging. They trade inside the pocket before Ducote backs up. Ducote lands a leg kick. She then lands a nice right hand. They’re trading in close range before Yoder lands some knees in a brief clinch. They clinch back up and Yoder lands several knees and an elbow on the break. They continue to trade. Ducote lands a big right hand. Yoder lands a combo after Ducote lands several shots. Yoder lands an elbow. Ducote lands inside the pocket. She lands a big right hand. 10-9 Ducote, 30-27 Ducote.

Official Result- Emily Ducote def. Ashley Yoder by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- #15 Chris Gutierrez (19-4-2, 7-2-1 UFC) vs. Alatengheili (16-8-2, 4-1-1 UFC)

Gutierrez lands a leg kick. He lands another. He continues to land leg kicks early on and mixes one to the body. He lands some more as Heili lands a left hand. Gutierrez mixing his kicks to the head, body and legs. Heili lands some punches. Gutierrez still landing leg kicks and Heili lands a right hand. Gutierrez lands a leg kick then a left hand. 10-9 Gutierrez.

Heili pressing forward and throwing but not landing. Gutierrez still attacking with leg kicks. Gutierrez mixing the left hand with his leg kicks. Gutierrez lands a spinning back fist. There is a timeout for a groin strike by Gutierrez. They get back to action and Heili is pressuring as both land. Gutierrez lands a left hook then a right hand. Gutierrez lands some more left hands. Heili lands a right hand. Gutierrez still landing leg kicks and Heili’s lead leg is a mess. 10-9 Gutierrez, 20-18 Gutierrez.

Gutierrez lands some leg kicks to start the third. Heili lands a right hand. They continue to trade and Heili grabs the body lock against the fence. He has the back and gets a takedown, but they get to their feet against the fence. Heili still has the body lock. They separate. Gutierrez lands some punches and tries an Imanari roll but they stand. Heili lands a right hand. They tie up and Heili gets a late takedown. 10-9 Gutierrez, 30-27 Gutierrez.

Official Result- Chris Gutierrez def. Alatengheili by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Bantamweights- Irina Alekseeva (5-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Melissa Dixon (5-0, 0-0 UFC)

Alekseeva attacking with leg kicks early on and Dixon lands a jab. Alekseeva continuing to land kicks all over and Dixon lands some right hands. Dixon lands a snapping jab. They clinch and Alekseeva lands some uppercuts and a left hand as they break. Alekseeva lands a right hand and Dixon counters with a big jab. Dixon lands a combo. They trade in close range. Alekseeva drops Dixon with a right hand and gets inside her guard. They get to their feet and Dixon has the neck as they go back to the mat. Dixon trying to transition to the back and is landing right hands. Alekseeva is fighting the hands now. Dixon with shots from the back as the round ends. 10-9 Alekseeva.

Alekseeva landing leg kicks and some punches early on. Dixon lands a big right hand. Dixon lands a big shot and Alekseeva stumbles to the mat and Dixon gets on top. She is landing before taking the back of Alekseeva. Dixon landing punches from the back as she has the body triangle. Alekseeva is trying to escape but Dixon maintains back control. 10-9 Dixon, 19-19.

Both swinging to start the third and Alekseeva lands. Alekseeva looking more tired to start. They trade jabs and Dixon lands a big right hand. Alekseeva lands a jab. Alekseeva gets a big judo throw takedown and had the neck, but Dixon is able to get it to the feet. Alekseeva looks for a rolling leg lock but it allows Dixon to get her back and then the mount. Dixon gets the back and is in complete control. Dixon landing from the back and then moves to the mount. Dixon landing from the mount to end the fight. 10-9 Dixon, 29-28 Dixon.

Official Result- Melissa Dixon def. Irina Alekseeva by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (14-6, 4-3 UFC) vs. Brendon Marotte (8-1, 0-0 UFC)

McKinney drops Marotte early with a big knee and gets on top. McKinney starts landing big punches from the top and it is over. Quick finish from McKinney as he gets the win.

Official Result- Terrence McKinney def. Brendon Marotte by TKO (strikes) in :20 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- Tainara Lisboa (6-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ravena Oliveira (7-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Lisboa lands a big right hand to start and then another as Oliveira landed a pair of leg kicks. Lisboa lands a combo then a pair of knees as they clinch. They battle against the fence. Oliveira has the body lock and advantage. She lands a knee as Lisboa lands some soft left hands as she’s defending. Oliveira gets the takedown and lands from the top. Lisboa gets warned for grabbing the cage. They get to their feet and remain tied up. Lisboa is able to get a takedown and lands from the top. She takes the back of Oliveira. Lisboa landing from the back to end the round. 10-9 Lisboa.

Lisboa pushing forward and lands a right hand before getting a takedown. Lisboa gets the back and is landing punches as Oliveira is trying to cover up. Lisboa is now in the half-guard and dominating from the top. Lisboa landing punches from the top as Oliveira regains her full guard. Lisboa stands but ends up back inside the guard of Oliveira. They get to their feet and Lisboa remains in control with the body lock. She lands some knees. 10-9 Lisboa, 20-18 Lisboa.

Oliveira lands a combo as they get near the fence. Oliveira grabs the body lock and they battle for underhooks. Lisboa reverses position. Lisboa lands some knees and drops down for a takedown. They separate. Oliveira lands a left hand. Oliveira is able to get a takedown and is working inside the guard of Lisboa and landing. Oliveira now has the half-guard and isn’t doing much, but Lisboa is unable to get out from the bottom. They get to their feet and Lisboa gets a late takedown, but they stand before the end. 10-9 Oliveira, 29-28 Lisboa.

Official Result- Tainara Lisboa def. Ravena Oliveira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Darren Elkins (27-11, 17-10 UFC) vs. TJ Brown (17-10, 3-4 UFC)

Brown lands a big right hand. Elkins rushes forward and lands a leg kick as Brown counters. Elkins gets a takedown and is in the guard of Brown. Elkins pressuring and landing from the top. Brown tries to escape but Elkins is able to remain on top and is in the half-guard. Elkins still landing from the top but they scramble up. Brown pushes it against the fence and gets a big takedown. They scramble to their feet. Elkins has the back and drags it down and has the body triangle in. He locks in a rear-naked choke and it is in tight but Brown is able to escape. Elkins landing from the back. He mixes to the body and head. 10-9 Elkins.

Elkins lands a right hand and Brown lands an uppercut. Elkins lands another right hand as he eats a knee from Brown. Elkins attempts a takedown but Brown sprawls away. Elkins gets it down briefly before getting it fully down. They scramble and Elkins ends up in side control. Brown is able to sweep and now he’s in side control. They stand and Elkins gets it back down. Elkins remains on top and is pressuring but Brown gets to his feet late. 10-9 Elkins, 20-18 Elkins.

Elkins gets a takedown to start the third and has the back and hand control. He tries to sweep to the top but ends up in the half-guard. Elkins is able to get the back of Brown and locks in a rear-naked choke. It is in deep and Brown taps. What a win from Elkins.

Official Result- Darren Elkins def. TJ Brown by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:23 of Round 3

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> Bantamweights*- Christian Rodriguez (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Cameron Saaiman (9-0, 3-0 UFC)

*Rodriguez missed weight by four pounds

They’re trading and Rodriguez lands a left hand. Saaiman lands a leg kick. Rodriguez lands a combo ending with a knee to the body. They break a clinch and Saaiman lands a right hand. Rodriguez lands a spinning back fist. Saaiman tries one but Rodriguez ducks and grabs the body lock and scores a takedown. They quickly scramble up but Rodriguez has the neck. He locks in an anaconda choke but Saaiman escapes and he grabs the neck of Rodriguez. They get up. Saaiman lands a body kick. They trade punches. Rodriguez lands a knee and Saaiman lands a leg kick. They continue to trade and Saaiman is landing with more volume. Rodriguez lands a nice combo. They trade at the end of the round. Close round. 10-9 Saaiman.

They trade kicks to start the second. They trade inside the pocket as both land big shots. Rodriguez lands a knee as Saaiman grabs him but they break. Saaiman tries a takedown but Rodriguez grabs the neck and drags it down for an anaconda choke attempt. Saaiman rolls out and gets top position. Saaiman takes the back and looks for a choke but they continue to scramble and Rodriguez gets the back of Saaiman. They scramble to their feet and Rodriguez ends up getting it back down and has the back. They roll and Saaiman attacks the leg but Rodriguez is landing from the top. Rodriguez gets the back and they stand and trade at the end. Close round. 10-9 Rodriguez, 19-19.

They’re trading to start the third. Rodriguez connecting more to start as he’s landing to the body. Saaiman tries a takedown and they scramble down then up. Rodriguez lands a snapping jab that backs Saaiman up. Rodriguez lands a body kick. They both continue to land in close range. They clinch and Rodriguez lands a knee then an elbow. Saaiman lands a knee but is getting out-landed by Rodriguez. They trade and Saaiman lands a knee. Rodriguez looks for a takedown but they scramble away. Rodriguez lands a combo with a big knee. Rodriguez lands some punches as Saaiman lands a body kick. Saaiman lands a spinning elbow. Saaiman lands a body kick. Very close fight. 10-9 Rodriguez, 29-28 Rodriguez.

Official Result- Christian Rodriguez def. Cameron Saaiman by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Andre Petroski (10-1, 5-0 UFC) vs. Michel Pereira (28-11 2 NC, 6-2 UFC)

Pereira lands a body kick. He drops Petroski with a right hand and starts landing from the top and the referee steps in and stops it. What a finish from Pereira!

Official Result- Michel Pereira def. Andre Petroski by TKO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- #13 Jonathan Martinez (18-4, 9-3 UFC) vs. #14 Adrian Yanez (16-4, 5-1 UFC)

Martinez lands a body kick. He lands a leg kick. He lands another leg kick. Yanez lands a right hand. Martinez lands another leg kick that drew a reaction from Yanez. They trade kicks. Martinez lands some more leg kicks that hurt Yanez. Yanez lands a combo but Martinez chops his leg again. Yanez lands to the body. Martinez lands a leg kick and Yanez falls to the mat. Yanez gets up and Martinez is continuing to punish the lead leg. Martinez lands again. 10-9 Martinez.

Martinez lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. Yanez starts landing and looks for a takedown. They trade in close range and Martinez lands a leg kick and Yanez falls down, but is ordered up. Martinez continues to land the leg kick. Martinez lands against the fence. They trade punches. Martinez lands another leg kick and Yanez goes down and it is stopped. Big win and finish from Martinez.

Official Result- Jonathan Martinez def. Adrian Yanez by TKO (leg kicks) at 2:26 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #9 Jennifer Maia (21-9-1, 6-5 UFC) vs. #11 Viviane Araujo (11-5, 5-4 UFC)

Maia lands a pair of jabs. Maia lands a quick uppercut. They trade inside the pocket and both land some big punches. They trade and Araujo lands a nice left hook. They briefly clinch up and Araujo lands on the break. Maia lands a leg kick. Maia lands a nice combination. Araujo lands an uppercut and Maia fires back with a right hand. Maia tries a takedown but ends up landing some punches and a front kick. Araujo shoots for a takedown against the fence. Maia lands a hammerfist and some elbows to defend. 10-9 Maia.

Araujo lands a combination. Araujo gets a takedown and is in side control. She lands before they scramble and Araujo still has the back. Araujo drags it back down and has the back with one hook in. Araujo in complete control from the back. Maia is defending the choke as Araujo lands some left hands. Araujo gets the body triangle in and is working for a choke but lets go near the end of the round. 10-9 Araujo, 19-19.

Maia lands a right hand. Araujo lands a right hand. Araujo looks for a takedown but Maia defends and Maia lands a right hand. Maia lands a right hand. Maia throwing and landing as Araujo is playing defense. Araujo looks for a takedown against the fence. Maia is defending landing elbows as Araujo is holding on. They separate and both land punches. Maia gets a takedown. They briefly get up and Maia drags it back down but they stand up. Maia has control as they’re on the feet. They go back to the mat and Maia looks for an armbar but Araujo escapes and is on top. Araujo lands to end the fight. 10-9 Maia, 29-28 Maia.

Official Result- Viviane Araujo def. Jennifer Maia by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #11 Sodiq Yusuff (13-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. #13 Edson Barboza (23-11, 17-11 UFC)

Yusuff lands a right hand and Barboza fires back with a jumping knee. They’re trading and Yusuff lands a right hand and then a big left and drops Barboza with a punch. Yusuff landing but Barboza gets to his feet. Yusuff lands a big right hand and Barboza is retreating. Yusuff doing a lot of damage. They tie up against the fence and Yusuff gets a takedown and lands some elbows from the top. Barboza tries to attack a leg but Yusuff escapes and ends up back inside the guard of Barboza. The pace has slowed now. Yusuff ends the fight on top. 10-8 Yusuff.

Barboza lands a leg kick after they have an opening exchange. Yusuff pushes it against the fence but they separate. They trade kicks. They clinch against the fence and start trading knees. Barboza lands a right hand. Yusuff landing with more volume here. Barboza lands a spin kick to the body. Barboza landing to the body. He lands to the body again. Barboza lands a leg kick. Barboza started to come back in that round. 10-9 Barboza, 19-18 Barboza.

They trade before clinching against the fence. Barboza lands a body kick and Yusuff lands a right hand. They clinch back again but quickly separate. Brief timeout for a groin strike. Yusuff lands a right hand. Yusuff lands a leg kick. Yusuff lands a jab. Barboza with a spin kick to the body. Barboza lands to the body then the head. They trade leg kicks. Barboza lands a right hand. Barboza drops Yusuff with a spinning wheel kick and then grabs the neck as Yusuff was shooting for a leg. Barboza now landing left hands. He has the back as they stand. Yusuff is able to survive. 10-9 Barboza, 28-28.

Barboza landing the jab. They clinch against the fence. They separate. They trade punches and Barboza is the one pressuring. Barboza lands a right hand. Yusuff lands a leg kick. They clinch and both land as they’re tied up. Barboza lands a knee. He lands another before they separate. Barboza lands a heavy leg kick after they trade jabs. They trade jabs. Barboza lands a body kick. Barboza lands to the body then the head. 10-9 Barboza, 38-37 Barboza.

They trade jabs and Barboza lands a body kick. Barboza lands a right hand. They clinch and Barboza lands a knee. They separate and Barboza lands some body shots. Barboza lands a spin kick. They trade jabs and Barboza lands a body kick. Barboza with a left hook. Yusuff lands a left hand. Yusuff lands another left hook. They trade jabs. Barboza lands a combo and is pressuring. They trade and clinch. Barboza gets a takedown. He has the back as they stand and now the body lock against the fence. Yusuff lands a few soft knees. Barboza gets it down and has the back as they scramble up. Barboza with one last late takedown. Great fight. 10-9 Barboza, 48-46 Barboza.

Official Result- Edson Barboza def. Sodiq Yusuff by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-46, 48-46)

UFC on ESPN+ 87 live results: Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green

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After a week off, UFC action is back for the first of three October events, with UFC On ESPN+ 87: Dawson vs. Green taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the main event, rising lightweight contender Grant Dawson looks to remain undefeated inside the UFC Octagon when he takes on tough veteran Bobby Green over five rounds. Dawson has yet to taste defeat in his nine UFC outings, and just once in his 22 career fights. Green will be looking to score his second straight win.

In the co-main event, a pair of middleweight sluggers square off in an exciting match-up as Joe Pyfer battles Abdul Razak Alhassan. Also on the main card is a welterweight bout between Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley, a lightweight bout pitting Drew Dober against Ricky Glenn, and a featherweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Bill Algeo.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Montana De La Rosa (12-8-1, 5-4-1 UFC) vs. JJ Aldrich (12-6, 8-5 UFC)

They trade inside the pocket and Aldrich lands a knee. Aldrich lands a left hand. They trade in close range. They clinch against the fence. They separate and Aldrich lands a punch and head kick. De La Rosa lands a body kick then Aldrich fires back with a combo. De La Rosa lands a combo. Aldrich lands late. Close round. 10-9 Aldrich.

De La Rosa lands a body kick then a right hand. Aldrich lands a body kick then a left hand. They trade inside the pocket. De La Rosa lands a front kick and Aldrich tried for a takedown but De La Rosa defended. De La Rosa lands a combo and Aldrich lands a right hand in return. Aldrich lands a jab. De La Rosa lands a combo. De La Rosa rushes in and lands in a brief clinch. They clinch and trade knees and De La Rosa lands as they break. Another close round. 10-9 De La Rosa, 19-19.

De La Rosa lands a high kick. They trade in close range. De La Rosa shoots for a takedown but Aldrich defends and lands. Aldrich lands a left hand then De La Rosa pushes forward and lands a body kick. De La Rosa lands a leg kick. De La Rosa lands a body kick as Aldrich lands a jab. De La Rosa rushes in and lands a right hand. Aldrich lands a nice left hand. De La Rosa lands to the body. They clinch and De La Rosa lands inside the clinch and as they break. They trade in close range. De La Rosa bleeding from the nose. They trade at the end. Close fight. 10-9 Aldrich, 29-28 Aldrich.

Official Result- JJ Aldrich def. Montana De La Rosa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Aoriqileng (24-10, 2-3 UFC) vs. Johnny Munoz (12-3, 2-3 UFC)

Aoriqileng lands a leg kick. He lands another. Aoriqileng lands a big right hand. Munoz lands a right hand and Aoriqileng stumbles back. They clinch against the fence. Munoz gets a trip takedown. They get to their feet and Munoz trips it back down, but they pop right up and Munoz still has pressure. Munoz gets the back and drags it back to the mat. Munoz is working for a choke but grabs the arm and looks for an armbar but Aoriqileng escapes and lands a right hand before the end. 10-9 Munoz.

Aoriqileng lands a right hand and is pressuring as he gets the back. Munoz rolls to the mat to try and escape trouble but it allows Aoriqileng to get on top. Munoz is looking for a triangle choke and an armbar on the bottom as Aoriqileng is pressuring from the top and is able to escape. Aoriqileng gets to his feet and lands some leg kicks as Munoz is on his back. Aoriqileng lands a right hand as he goes back on top, but he quickly returns to his feet. They get to their feet and Munoz lands a right hand. They had a clash of heads that cut Munoz open. Munoz shoots for a takedown and has the body lock against the fence. Munoz got a brief takedown but they stood near the end. 10-9 Aoriqileng, 19-19.

Aoriqileng lands a pair of calf kicks. He lands a combo. He lands a right hand. Munoz shoots for a takedown but Aoriqileng defends as they go to the fence. They separate and Aoriqileng lands a leg kick. They trade in close range and Aoriqileng lands a body shot that makes Munoz fall to the mat. Aoriqileng lands from the top before they stand. Munoz tries for a takedown but Aoriqileng lands a right hand and Munoz goes to the mat. Aoriqileng gets inside of his guard. Aoriqileng lands a right hand from the top. Munoz looks to grab a leg as Aoriqileng is transitioning but he’s defending. Aoriqileng landing hammerfists as he’s defending. They get to their feet and end clinched against the fence. 10-9 Aoriqileng, 29-28 Aoriqileng.

Official Result- Aoriqileng def. Johnny Munoz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Vanessa Demopoulos (9-5, 3-2 UFC) vs. Kanako Murata (12-2, 1-1 UFC)

Murata lands a leg kick. She lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and Demopoulos lands some knees. They trade knees as they battle for position. Murata gets a takedown but not a lot of action is happening. They get to their feet. Demopoulos lands a left hand then a right hand and Murata falls down briefly. Murata gets another takedown but Demopoulos is attacking the arm and landing from the bottom. 10-9 Murata.

Demopoulos comes forward and lands a right hand and a high kick. They tie up and Demopoulos lands a knee. Murata gets it down. Demopoulos throws up her legs as Murata is landing to the body. Demopoulos is complaining about something on the mat. Murata is staying on top but not doing much as Demopoulos is landing from the bottom. Murata now lands from the top and looks to pass guard. Demopoulos tries to break the posture and lands some elbows from the bottom. Murata ends the round on top. 10-9 Murata, 20-18 Murata.

Demopoulos lands a body kick as she’s pressuring. Murata lands a pair of big right hands as Demopoulos is on her back following a takedown. Murata gets into Demopoulos’ guard. Demopoulos lands some hammerfists from the bottom. Demopoulos is looking for an armbar from the bottom. Murata lands from the top and Demopoulos closes her guard. They trade on the mat. Murata now looks for an arm for a kimura but lets go as they stand. Murata has the back and gets a late takedown. 10-9 Murata, 30-27 Murata.

Official Result- Vanessa Demopoulos def. Kanako Murata by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

CARD UPDATE: The bout between Philipe Lins and Ion Cutelaba, scheduled for the prelims, has been scratched from the card due to an illness for Lins.

> Flyweights- Nate Maness (14-3, 3-2 UFC) vs. Mateus Mendonca (10-1, 0-1 UFC)

Mendonca looks for an early takedown and briefly gets it but Maness is using the whizzer to keep his hips and get right back up. Maness lands a lot as Mendonca has ahold of him. Mendonca goes to the mat and is looking for a leg. They scramble back to their feet as Mendonca is still looking for a takedown against the fence. Mendonca drops down and rolls for the leg but Maness is smashing him with left hands. Mendonca is trying for a leg lock. Maness is landing hammerfists to the body. Maness is landing lots of punches and Mendonca looked out but woke back up. Maness continues to pour it on and it gets stopped. Great showing from Maness!

Official Result- Nate Maness def. Mateus Mendonca by TKO (punches) at 4:40 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #15 Karolina Kowalkiewicz (15-7, 8-7 UFC) vs. Diana Belbita (15-7, 2-3 UFC)

They trade in close range as Belbita is firing off punches. Kowalkiewicz lands some punches. They clinch and Belbita gets a takedown. Kowalkiewicz is able to get the mount but Belbita ends up reversing it and they wind up back on their feet. Kowalkiewicz lands a knee. Kowalkiewicz lands a jab. They tie up and Belbita lands some knees. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand as they break. Belbita lands a jab. She lands a leg kick. Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Kowalkiewicz lands a combination. Kowalkiewicz lands another combo ending with a right hand. Belbita lands a knee in a brief clinch. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. Belbita lands a big right hand. They trade punches. They tie up and trade knees. Close round. 10-9 Kowalkiewicz.

They trade punches and Kowalkiewicz lands a body kick. Belbita lands a leg kick. They tie up as Kowalkiewicz is looking for a takedown. They separate and both are landing. They trade knees in a brief clinch. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. She follows with a combo as Belbita also lands. Belbita lands a jab then a knee. They clinch against the fence and Belbita lands some knees as she’s pressuring. They separate. They trade before tying up against the fence. Belbita gets a late takedown and Kowalkiewicz lands from the bottom. Another close round. 10-9 Kowalkiewicz, 20-18 Kowalkiewicz.

They trade early in the third and Kowalkiewicz lands a pair of soft head kicks. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. Belbita lands a body kick and Kowalkiewicz counters with a right hand. Kowalkiewicz lands to the body then an uppercut before they tie up against the fence. They break and Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand and follows with a jab to the body. Kowalkiewicz lands two right hands. She lands another right hand. Belbita lands a left hook. They trade in close range. Belbita lands a nice right hand and a body kick. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. Belbita lands a knee. They trade lots of punches in a late flurry on both sides. Fun fight and close. 10-9 Kowalkiewicz, 30-27 Kowalkiewicz.

Official Result- Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Diana Belbita by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Featherweights- Alexander Hernandez (14-6, 6-5 UFC) vs. Bill Algeo (17-7, 4-3 UFC)

Hernandez lands a high kick. Algeo lands some body kicks. They trade kicks and Algeo lands some more body kicks. Hernandez lands a right hand to the body. Algeo lands a body kick and Hernandez stumbles back. Hernandez lands a jab to the body. Algeo landing more body kicks. He lands another and a knee to the body. 10-9 Algeo.

Algeo lands some body kicks. Hernandez is trying to land but Algeo is shaking him off. Hernandez lands a right hand. Algeo lands a punch and Hernandez complains of an eye poke and it was. They get back to action. Algeo lands a pair of kicks. They trade right hands. Hernandez lands a combo. Hernandez lands a big right hand. Algeo rocks Hernandez with a left hand and briefly drops him. Hernandez gets to his feet and they clinch which allows Hernandez to recover. They trade punches and Hernandez lands a left hand. 10-9 Algeo, 20-18 Algeo.

They’re trading to start the third. Algeo lands a high kick then follows it up with a combination against the fence. Algeo lands a left hand. Algeo landing the jab. Hernandez lands a right hand. He lands another and had Algeo retreating for a moment. Algeo lands a body kick and Hernandez was complaining of an eye poke but the referee said he didn’t see it. Algeo lands a leg kick. Hernandez lands a big right hand. Algeo lands a knee. They both land hard punches. Hernandez lands a right hand. Algeo gets a late takedown. 10-9 Algeo, 30-27 Algeo.

Official Result- Bill Algeo def. Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Drew Dober (26-12 1 NC, 12-8 1 NC UFC) vs. Ricky Glenn (22-7-2, 4-4-1 UFC)

Dober lands some leg kicks and left hands early. He connects with a nice left hand and Glenn is on the retreat. Dober hurts Glenn with a left hand and Glenn goes to the mat. Dober is on top and Glenn grabs his glove, so they stand. Dober lands a left hand then drops Glenn with another left hand and is landing from the top until it is stopped. This was an absolute mauling from Dober.

Official Result- Drew Dober def. Ricky Glenn by TKO (punches) at 2:36 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Alex Morono (23-8 1 NC, 12-5 1 NC UFC) vs. Joaquin Buckley (16-6, 6-4 UFC)

Buckley comes rushing out and lands and they clip each other before they both calm down and back up. Buckley lands a leg kick. Morono lands a right hand to the body and Buckley fires back with some hard shots that hurt Morono. Buckley gets a takedown and Morono looks to lock in an armbar but Buckley escapes. They get back to their feet. Morono grabs the neck and tries for a guillotine choke as Buckley slams him down as the round ends. 10-9 Buckley.

Buckley lands a head kick. They trade inside the pocket. Buckley is pressing forward as both are throwing but neither is actually landing. Buckley lands a hard body kick. Buckley lands a left hand and a body kick. Morono lands a leg kick. Buckley lands a combo ending with a nice left hand. Buckley grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. They break at the end. 10-9 Buckley, 20-18 Buckley.

Buckley lands a flurry to start the third and splits Morono’s mouth open with a left hook. Buckley just misses a head kick. Buckley lands a body kick and he’s landing with more volume in the round. Buckley lands a left hand and an uppercut as he’s teeing off on Morono. Morono is circling around but he’s hurting. Morono is able to get a takedown but they get right up and Buckley lands a left hand. Buckley lands a right hook and starts to land a flurry. Morono is gassed out. Buckley lands a big right hand. Buckley gets a takedown and lands some right hands from the top. Buckley still working from the top before they stand. Morono collapses to the mat and Buckley gets on top at the end. 10-9 Buckley, 30-27 Buckley.

Official Result- Joaquin Buckley def. Alex Morono by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

> Middleweights- Joe Pyfer (11-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (12-5, 6-5 UFC)

Pyfer gets an immediate takedown but they pop right back up. Pyfer had a standing arm-triangle locked in but Alhassan escapes. They break. Pyfer lands a body kick and Alhassan returns fire with one. Pyfer lands a combo. Pyfer gets a big slam takedown. Alhassan has the neck and is looking for a guillotine choke. Pyfer escapes and they scramble up. Alhassan lands a pair of body kicks. Alhassan lands a leg kick. Pyfer lands a big right hand. Pyfer lands a big combination. Pyfer lands a big combination and a knee. 10-9 Pyfer.

They trade right hands and Pyfer gets the body lock. Alhassan lands a nice leg kick. Pyfer gets a takedown and is looking for the arm-triangle choke. He has it locked in and it looked like Alhassan tapped but he ends up going to sleep anyways. Fantastic win for Pyfer.

Official Result- Joe Pyfer def. Abdul Razak Alhassan by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:05 of Round 2

> Lightweights- #10 Grant Dawson (20-1-1, 8-0-1 UFC) vs. Bobby Green (30-14-1 1 NC, 11-9-1 1 NC UFC)

Dawson lands a right hand. Green drops Dawson with a left hand and starts pounding away from the top and it is over! What a finish from Green in a massive upset.

Official Result- Bobby Green def. Grant Dawson by knockout (punches) at :33 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN+ 86 live results: Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot

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The UFC ends a 17-week stretch of events on Saturday as they wrap up the month of September with UFC On ESPN+ 86: Fiziev vs. Gamrot from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event is an exciting lightweight match-up between sixth-ranked Rafael Fiziev and seventh-ranked Mateusz Gamrot. Both men are coming off of strong runs to put themselves on the cusp of title contention as Fiziev has won six of his last seven fights, while Gamrot has won five of his last six fights.

The co-main event is another battle of rising contenders, this time at featherweight, as Bryce Mitchell looks to rebound from his first career loss against Dan Ige, winner of two straight. Also on the main card is a rematch between Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson-Gomez in the strawweight division, plus former TUF winner Bryan Battle fights AJ Fletcher at welterweight, and a featherweight bout pitting Ricardo Ramos against Charles Jourdain.

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> Women’s Bantamweights- Tamires Vidal (7-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Montserrat Rendon (5-0, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and a pair of right hands to start. They trade in close range and Rendon lands a right hand. Vidal lands an inside leg kick. Rendon lands a combination. Vidal lands a pair of leg kicks. Rendon lands a right hand. Vidal landing lots of leg kicks here. Rendon lands a pair of right hands. Both land inside the pocket and Vidal shoots for the takedown. Rendon has Vidal pushed against the fence and is landing some knees. They separate. Vidal lands a pair of right hands and shoots for a takedown against the fence. Rendon landing some punches to defend. Rendon tries a late takedown. 10-9 Vidal.

Vidal landing some leg kicks early on in the second as both are looking for openings. Rendon lands some jabs as Vidal misses a right hand. They called a timeout for a chest punch and it was a wrong call. They get back to action and Vidal lands a series of leg kicks and then a right hand. Rendon lands a right hand. Rendon gets a takedown. She lands from the top and ends the round on top. 10-9 Rendon, 19-19.

They’re trading to start the third before a brief clinch. Vidal continuing with leg kicks as Rendon is starting to land more punches. Rendon gets a takedown against the fence and is controlling while landing from the top. Vidal doing nothing on the bottom as Rendon continues to land punches from the top. She ends the fight on top. 10-9 Rendon, 29-28 Rendon.

Official Result- Montserrat Rendon def. Tamires Vidal by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Mizuki Inoue (14-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Hannah Goldy (6-3, 1-3 UFC)

Mizuki lands to start the fight. They trade before clinching and Mizuki lands some knees. Mizuki defending Goldy throwing some knees. Mizuki lands some leg kicks from the clinch position. Mizuki pushes it against the fence. Goldy lands a couple of knees as they remain clinched. They separate and Mizuki lands a left hand. Goldy lands a leg kick. Mizuki lands a body kick and Goldy counters with a right hand. Goldy lands a leg kick. Mizuki lands a body kick and they clinch back up. Mizuki lands a knee. Mizuki lands some knees then a head kick and left hand after they broke. Goldy pushes it against the fence. 10-9 Mizuki.

Mizuki lands a right hand as Goldy was coming forward. Goldy tries for a takedown but Mizuki defends and grabs the neck. They get up and are tied up. Goldy tries for a trip but ends up on her back as Mizuki has the top. Mizuki landing from the top and tries to transition but Goldy reverses and has position in the sprawl. They get up and Goldy has the neck as Mizuki pushes it against the fence. Goldy is able to get it to the mat. They get to their feet and Goldy still has neck control before Mizuki frees her head. Goldy has it pushed against the fence. They move away tied up and both land knees. Goldy tries a takedown but Mizuki ends up on top and they stand with Mizuki landing a knee. 10-9 Mizuki, 20-18 Mizuki.

Goldy lands a right hand and Mizuki fires back with a combination. They trade in close range. Goldy pushes it against the fence as they’re tied up, but they quickly separate. They trade as Mizuki lands to the body and Goldy lands a left hand. Mizuki lands as Goldy tries for a takedown, but pushes it against the fence. Mizuki landing some knees. They separate and are trading punches. Mizuki lands to the body. They clinch and Mizuki pushes it against the fence and lands to the body. Mizuki lands as they separate at the end. 10-9 Mizuki, 30-27 Mizuki.

Official Result- Mizuki Inoue def. Hannah Goldy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Mohammad Usman (9-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Jake Collier (13-9, 5-8 UFC)

Usman lands a jab and Collier lands a leg kick. Collier lands another leg kick then a jab. Collier lands a body kick then a left hand. Usman tries a takedown but eats some punches from Collier. They tie up against the fence and Usman lands a knee. They trade knees. They break and Usman lands a left hand. Usman landing the jab. Collier lands a combo ending with a knee. Usman lands a hard counter right hand. Collier lands a leg kick. They are both landing the jab. Usman lands a combo. Collier controlling the center. They trade jabs. 10-9 Collier.

They trade before a clinch and neither land and Usman pokes Collier in the eye as they break. They get back to action after a lengthy break. They trade combinations. Collier lands an inside leg kick. Usman is landing the jab. Collier lands a big right hand and initiates a clinch but they break. Collier lands another combination. They exchange jabs. Usman lands a hard jab then another. Usman lands a left hook. Usman lands a right hand to the body. 10-9 Usman, 19-19.

Usman lands a right hand then the jab. Collier lands a leg kick. Collier lands a right hand. Collier lands a jab then Usman lands a right hand. Both land the jab but Usman’s landed with more behind it. Usman looks for a takedown as he puts it against the fence and Collier is defending. Usman gets a big takedown and gets on top as he avoided an upkick. Usman with short hammerfists from the half-guard. Usman with some body punches. Usman controlling from the top. Usman with some punches and Collier goes for a late kimura but time runs out. 10-9 Usman, 29-28 Usman.

Official Result- Mohammed Usman def. Jake Collier by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Jacob Malkoun (7-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Cody Brundage (8-5, 2-4 UFC)

Brundage gets an immediate takedown and lands from the top. Malkoun gets up and has the single leg against the fence. Malkoun gets a takedown but Brundage reverses to the top but they stand. Malkoun gets it back down and has the back. Malkoun with some punches from the back. Malkoun with some hammerfists. Malkoun continues to land big punches. Malkoun completely dominant as he keeps landing punches. Malkoun looking for a choke but lets go and lands to the back of the head and a timeout is called. The fight is stopped as Brundage says he can’t continue.

Official Result- Cody Brundage def. Jacob Malkoun by disqualification (illegal strike) at 4:15 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Tim Means (32-15-1 1 NC, 14-12 1 NC UFC) vs. Andre Fialho (16-7 1 NC, 2-4 UFC)

Means lands a left hand to the body. He lands another then a kick to the body. Fialho tries a takedown but Means defends though Fialho lands to the body. Means lands a combo after Fialho landed. Fialho lands a pair of uppercuts. Means lands a knee that puts Fialho down and Means lands some elbows from the top. Fialho gets Means into his full guard. They get to their feet and Means lands some knees. Fialho lands a right hand and Means lands a body punch. They tie up as Means lands a knee. They separate. Means lands a head kick and they trade punches. They trade jabs. Means lands a left hand. Means lands another knee to the body then a combo. 10-9 Means.

Means lands a body kick. They trade punches and Means lands some hard shots. Fialho lands a big right hand and another hard punch. Fialho landing some big punches. Fialho with some uppercuts. Means ties it up. Means lands some knees and follows it up with some body shots. They separate. They trade punches. Means lands a combo and some knees then some elbows. Fialho lands a combination. Fialho gets a takedown and is in the guard of Means. Means is able to get to the top. Means lands a knee to the body and lands punches from the top. 10-9 Means, 20-18 Means.

Means lands a right hand. Fialho lands a hard body kick. Means lands a head kick. He lands another. Means lands a combo and Fialho is stumbling. Means with a knee and lands a flurry and finishes it off. Big finish from Means to pick up the win.

Official Result- Tim Means def. Andre Fialho by TKO (strikes) at 1:15 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Dan Argueta (9-1 1 NC, 1-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Miles Johns (13-2, 4-2 UFC)

Argueta lands a leg kick and goes for a takedown against the fence. He has the back and jumps on the back and is looking for a choke. They go to the mat with Argueta still on the back working for a choke. They scramble to their feet. Johns lands a right hand. He lands a right hook as Argueta rushed in. Johns wobbles Argueta with another right hand. They tie up against the fence. They go back to the mat with Johns on top but they quickly get up. They each land right hands. 10-9 Argueta.

Argueta rushes in and lands a looping right hand and Johns looks for a takedown. They go to the mat wit Argueta having the neck. Johns is in the half-guard as Argueta lets the choke go. Johns lands from the top as Argueta tries to scramble out. Johns lands some knees before they stand. Argueta lands a knee as they break and both land punches. Johns lands a big right hand. Argueta ties it up and lads some knees before they separate. Johns lands a right hand. Argueta lands a knee and goes for a takedown. Johns has the neck. Johns lands a combo as they break. Johns makes Argueta stumble with a left hand. They go to the mat late. 10-9 Johns, 19-19.

Johns lands a big right hand. Johns continues to land more as Argueta is trying to find a takedown. Argueta tries for a takedown but Johns defends and Johns lands a combo as Argueta stands up. Johns looks for a takedown against the fence. Johns gets the takedown. Argueta is trying for a choke but is breathing heavy and doesn’t have it in. Johns escapes and takes the neck of Argueta. They separate and trade. 10-9 Johns, 29-28 Johns.

Official Result- Miles Johns def. Dan Argueta by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- Ricardo Ramos (16-4, 7-3 UFC) vs. Charles Jourdain (14-6-1, 5-5-1 UFC)

Jourdain lands some punches early then follows with leg and body kicks. He lands another body kick then a straight right hand. Ramos looks for a takedown as Jourdain has the neck. They go to the mat and Ramos is in side control as Jourdain still has the neck. Jourdain lets go for a moment but grabs it back. He lets go. They scramble to their feet for a moment then Jourdain grabs the neck and locks in a guillotine choke. It is in tight and Ramos taps! Great finish from Jourdain.

Official Result- Charles Jourdain def. Ricardo Ramos by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:12 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Bryan Battle (9-2, 4-1 UFC) vs. AJ Fletcher (10-2, 1-2 UFC)

Fletcher lands a leg kick as Battle lands a jab. Fletcher lands another leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Battle with a body kick. Battle with more body kicks. Fletcher lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Battle lands a high kick then one to the body. Fletcher lands a right hand. Battle mixing his kicks everywhere. Fletcher pushes it against the fence. They break and Fletcher rocks Battle with an elbow. Battle with a front kick to the body. 10-9 Fletcher.

They’re trading to start the second as both are now landing punches. They tie up against the fence. Battle with some knees to the body. He’s landing a lot more knees. They go to the mat as Fletcher has the neck but Battle gets out and is in the half-guard. Battle landing left hands from the top. Battle gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. Fletcher taps! Battle picks up another big win.

Official Result- Bryan Battle def. AJ Fletcher by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:32 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- #8 Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2, 6-3-2 UFC) vs. #12 Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-11, 6-7 UFC)

Waterson lands a leg kick. Waterson scores a takedown. She lands a right hand from the top as she gets into the guard of Rodriguez. She stands and lands some right hands as Rodriguez is trying to land upkicks. Rodriguez gets to her feet. Rodriguez lands a knee and elbow. They trade knees. They separate. Waterson tries for another takedown against the fence. She lands a knee. Rodriguez lands a knee and then a few more as Waterson is throwing uppercuts. Rodriguez lands some elbows and starts teeing off against the fence. Waterson briefly gets it down but they stand. Rodriguez lands some big knees and an elbow against the fence. Rodriguez teeing off and Waterson showing big damage on the face. Rodriguez with more elbows. Rodriguez still landing big shots. Rodriguez with more knees. Waterson lands an uppercut. Rodriguez gets a late takedown. 10-8 Rodriguez.

Waterson lands early and then ties up against the fence. Rodriguez lands a knee and they separate. Rodriguez lands a front kick to the body. They clinch and Rodriguez lands a knee. Waterson is trying to get a takedown but Rodriguez ends up on top and starts landing until it is stopped. Complete domination from Rodriguez throughout the fight.

Official Result- Marina Rodriguez def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez by TKO (strikes) at 2:42 of Round 2

> Featherweights- #10 Bryce Mitchell (15-1, 6-1 UFC) vs. #12 Dan Ige (17-6, 9-5 UFC)

Ige lands a nice left hook. They both land then Mitchell looks for a takedown as Ige is defending and lands a right hand as they separate. Mitchell lands a left hand. Mitchell tries for another takedown but Ige defends. Mitchell is able to get it down but they pop right back up. They break apart. Ige lands a leg kick. Ige with a left hook. Mitchell tries a takedown and Ige lands to defend. Mitchell has the back against the fence. Mitchell gets the takedown and is in the mount. Mitchell with some punches from the top. Big finish to the round by Mitchell. 10-9 Mitchell.

Ige lands a big combination then Mitchell looks for a takedown. Ige defends. They end up separating. Ige lands a left hook. Mitchell has a big cut open around his right eye. They stop to check on it but let it continue. Mitchell lands a left hand and tries for a takedown but Ige easily defends. Mitchell gets a big takedown straight into the mount position. Mitchell now works to the back and is trying to put his arm around the neck. Ige spins and Mitchell is now back in the mount. Mitchell has position for an arm-triangle choke but isn’t working for it. Ige with body punches from the bottom. 10-9 Mitchell, 20-18 Mitchell.

Mitchell gets a takedown to start the second and locks the body triangle on as he has the back. Mitchell controlling on the ground before they get to their feet. Mitchell has the back and is trying to get it back down as Ige is grabbing the fence. Mitchell gets it back down. Mitchell is trying to grab the arm. He lets go and Ige is on top as the fight ends. 10-9 Mitchell, 30-27 Mitchell.

Official Result- Bryce Mitchell def. Dan Ige by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #6 Rafael Fiziev (12-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. #7 Mateusz Gamrot (22-2 1 NC, 5-2 UFC)

Gamrot lands a jab. Fiziev lands a leg kick. Gamrot lands a leg kick. Fiziev lands a pair of right hands. Fiziev lands a combo to the body and head. Gamrot lands a leg kick. Fiziev lands as Gamrot looked for a takedown and Fiziev defended. Gamrot lands a right hand. Gamrot lands a big right hand. Fiziev lands a body kick. Fiziev lands a combo. Gamrot tries a late takedown but Fiziev fights it off. 10-9 Fiziev.

Fiziev lands but Gamrot is able to score a takedown. Gamrot has the back as they work to the fence and get to their feet. They separate. Fiziev lands a kick that hits the elbow and he goes down in pain and the fight is stopped. What an unfortunate end as Fiziev has broken something from the kick.

Official Result- Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Fiziev by TKO (injury) at 2:03 of Round 2

Noche UFC live results: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2

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It’s Mexican Independence Day and the UFC will celebrate with a special event featuring many of their Hispanic fighters with Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the main event, it’s a rematch for the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship as newly-crowned champion Alexa Grasso defends against the woman she beat for the title, Valentina Shevchenko.

Grasso scored a massive upset over Shevchenko when the two fought at March’s UFC 285, winning by fourth round submission. Shevchenko was winning the fight on the scorecards until the finish and will look to regain the title she held for over four years.

In the co-main event, it’s an exciting battle of surging welterweight contenders as Kevin Holland takes on Jack Della Maddalena. Also on the main card is 18-year-old bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr., looking to rebound from his first career loss, against Terrence Mitchell, plus a lightweight clash between Daniel Zellhuber and Christos Giagos, and a featherweight matchup pitting Fernando Padilla against Kyle Nelson.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Josefine Knutsson (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Marnic Mann (6-1, 0-0 UFC)

Knutsson landing early as she’s pressuring forward. Knutsson drags it down and lands a big knee to the body as Mann is scrambling. Mann is trying to grab the legs for a takedown. They get to their feet and separate. Knutsson lands a combo. Knutsson lands a knee and a pair of kicks to the body. Knutsson gets a takedown and is in the half-guard. Knutsson is landing from the top. Knutsson is looking to set up a choke but Mann playing defense on the bottom. Knutsson gets the full mount and is landing. 10-9 Knutsson.

Knutsson lands a pair of body kicks and Mann pushes it against the fence. They separate and Knutsson lands including a big knee to the body. Knutsson lands a combo with a body kick and is teeing off on Mann before she pushes it against the fence. They separate and Knutsson continues to land including two big right hands. Knutsson lands a body kick then a flurry. Knutsson lands a big elbow. Knutsson gets a takedown and is in the half-guard. Knutsson lands from the top. Knutsson with some big punches from the top to end the round. 10-8 Knutsson, 20-17 Knutsson.

Knutsson lands a spinning elbow. She’s landing some big punches and has Man backing up. Knutsson lands a big combination. She’s landing big punches against the fence before getting a takedown. Knutsson dominating from the top and landing as she’s keeping Mann pinned to the mat. Knutsson with some big punches and elbows from the top. She’s landing to the body and ends the fight with the back. 10-9 Knutsson, 30-26 Knutsson.

Official Result- Josefine Knutsson def. Marnic Mann by unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Alex Reyes (13-3, 0-1 UFC) vs. Charlie Campbell (7-2, 0-0 UFC)

Reyes lands a leg kick then a right hand. Campbell lands a body kick. Reyes lands a body kick. Campbell lands a leg kick. Campbell lands a flurry that connects and hurts Reyes and Reyes starts circling back. Campbell drops Reyes briefly with a right hand and is landing some more big shots. Reyes is trying to get away and Campbell keeps landing. Campbell lands a leg kick and they separate some. Campbell lands some more big punches. Campbell lands a leg kick. Campbell tries a spin attack as Reyes lands a right hand. Campbell lands a pair of right hands. They trade jabs. Campbell drops Reyes again and it is over! Big finish from Campbell to get the win.

Official Result- Charlie Campbell def. Alex Reyes by TKO (punches) at 3:38 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #14 Tracy Cortez (10-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (9-2, 3-1 UFC)

Cortez lands a leg kick as Jasudavicius lands a right hand. Cortez lands some more leg kicks and Jasudavicius lands another right hand. Cortez lands a combo ending with a hard right hand. They trade kicks. Cortez lands a combo. Jasudavicius lands some punches. Cortez lands another combo. Cortez lands a body kick and follows it with a jab. Cortez lands a big combo and Jasudavicius stumbles a tad. Jasudavicius lands a jab then a right hand. Cortez lands a big right hand. Jasudavicius tries a takedown but Cortez defends and lands a knee to the body. Cortez lands a combo. 10-9 Cortez.

Cortez lands a big combination. Cortez lands a leg kick. Cortez lands another combo before they briefly clinch and trade knees. Cortez lands a right hand then a knee. Cortez lands a big left hook. Cortez lands a hard left. Cortez lands a combo and then Jasudavicius is able to score a takedown. They get to their feet moments later after nothing happens. Jasudavicius is trying to get it back down. Jasudavicius gets it back down. Jasudavicius has the back but Cortez is trying to get to the feet, which they do. They trade knees. They separate. They trade and Cortez lands late. Close round. 10-9 Cortez, 20-18 Cortez.

Cortez landing early. Jasudavicius shoots for a takedown but was too far away and Cortez defends. They’re tied up against the fence and Jasudavicius has the body lock. They separate. Cortez lands a right hand. She lands a leg kick then lands some big punches that hurt Jasudavicius. They trade front body kicks. Jasudavicius pushes it against the fence and lands some knees. They separate. They trade nice punches. Cortez lands a right hand. Cortez lands a leg kick as Jasudavicius lands a right hand. Cortez lands a nice right hand then another. Jasudavicius lands a big knee to the body that looked to hurt Cortez. Cortez lands a combo. They trade and Cortez lands a big right hand. Jasudavicius tries a takedown but Cortez defends. Cortez lands a right hand. Cortez connects. Very good fight. 10-9 Cortez, 30-27 Cortez.

Official Result- Tracy Cortez def. Jasmine Jasudavicius by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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

Chairez lands a pair of leg kicks. Lacerda lands a hard leg kick. Chairez lands a pair in return. It’s all trading leg kicks early. Chairez lands a right hand. Chairez lands a body kick then they trade punches. Lacerda lands a body kick. Lacerda gets a takedown. Lacerda working from the top but Chairez is able to get to his feet. Chairez has a tight standing guillotine choke locked in. Lacerda is fighting it but it’s still locked in. Chris Tognoni checks the arm and stops it and Lacerda immediately starts protesting. This looks like a bad stoppage, though the replay shows the arm dropped. It might end up being a no contest.

Official Result- Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda ends in a no contest at 3:47 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Roman Kopylov (11-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Josh Fremd (11-4, 2-2 UFC)

Fremd lands a body kick then Kopylov lands a leg kick. Fremd lands a body kick. Fremd lands a jab. Fremd lands a body kick. Kopylov lands a left hand. We have a brief timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and trade punches. Fremd lands a body kick then Kopylov counters with a harder body kick. Kopylov lands a pair of combinations. They trade leg kicks. Fremd shoots for a takedown but Kopylov defends against the fence. They break and Fremd lands a combo. Fremd tries a takedown but Kopylov defends and lands as he’s defending before they break. Kopylov with a body kick. Kopylov lands a spinning back fist followed by an uppercut. 10-9 Kopylov.

Kopylov lands a big right hand and Fremd is hurt a little. Fremd lands a jab and is bleeding from his mouth. Fremd shoots for a takedown but misses badly. Kopylov landing. Fremd goes for a takedown against the fence but Kopylov defends and they break. Kopylov lands an elbow on the break then a head kick after they separate. Kopylov pressing forward and landing. We have another groin strike timeout, the second by Fremd. Fremd lands a leg kick as they get back to work. Kopylov lands a flurry. Fremd lands a jab. Kopylov lands to the body. Kopylov lands a lead uppercut. Kopylov lands a hard body kick. He lands a head kick. Kopylov lands a big body punch that puts Fremd down and it is all over. What a finish and showing from Kopylov!

Official Result- Roman Kopylov def. Josh Fremd by TKO (punch) at 4:44 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- Loopy Godinez (10-3, 5-3 UFC) vs. Elise Reed (7-3, 3-3 UFC)

Godinez lands a right hand and they tie up against the fence. Godinez has the back and the body lock. Godinez gets the takedown and has body control on the mat. Godinez lands from the top before they stand. Godinez lands a left hook that drops Reed and she rushes to get on top and has the back. Godinez lands and is looking for a choke. She has an arm under but Reed is defending. She has the body triangle and switches to an armbar but Reed still defending. Reed is trying to push off with the legs. Reed somehow escapes. Godinez still has it locked in and Reed survives to the end of the round. 10-8 Godinez.

Reed lands a body kick and they tie up. Reed gets a throw takedown but Godinez ends up back on top. Godinez lands from the top and they stand but Godinez gets Reed right back down. They get back up and Godinez lands a pair of big punches and gets a huge slam takedown. They stand but Godinez has the neck and has it down but lets go. Godinez is landing from the top and has the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. Reed taps and Godinez picks up the win! What a showing from Godinez!

Official Result- Loopy Godinez def. Elise Reed by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Round 2

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> Featherweights- Fernando Padilla (15-4, 1-0 UFC) vs. Kyle Nelson (14-5-1, 2-4-1 UFC)

Nelson lands a jab. Nelson lands a leg kick. Padilla lands to the body. Padilla lands a combo and a leg kick. Nelson lands a jab. Nelson lands a right hand. Padilla lands a right hand. Nelson lands a leg kick. They trade punches and Padilla lands a leg kick. Nelson lands a body kick but Padilla is still the one pressing forward. Padilla landing slightly more in the round. Padilla lands an uppercut and Nelson swings back. 10-9 Padilla.

Nelson lands a body kick then a leg kick. Padilla lands a leg kick then another. Nelson connects with a nice right hand and then landed a head kick. They trade big shots in close range and Nelson lands another head kick. Nelson lands a hard right hand. Padilla lands to the body. Padilla lands a leg kick. Padilla lands a body kick and Nelson counters with a right hand. Nelson lands a body kick. They trade as Padilla is pressuring. Padilla lands a nice right hand. Nelson lands a leg kick. Padilla lands an inside leg kick. Nelson tries a kick but Padilla catches it and pushes it to the fence, but they quickly get away. 10-9 Nelson, 19-19.

They’re trading early in the third and Nelson is landing harder. Padilla lands a nice uppercut. We have a timeout for a groin strike on Nelson. They get back to action and Nelson lands a body kick. Padilla lands a right hand as Nelson lands a body kick. Padilla lands a quick combo. Nelson lands a left hand. Padilla lands a right hand. They’re both evenly landing but it is Padilla who is pressuring. Padilla lands a body kick. Padilla lands a front kick to the body. Nelson tries a takedown but Padilla defends. They trade in close range to end it. Close fight. 10-9 Nelson, 29-28 Nelson.

Official Result- Kyle Nelson def. Fernando Padilla by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 

> Lightweights- Daniel Zellhuber (13-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Christos Giagos (20-10, 6-6 UFC)

Giagos being more active early getting into range and landing and making Zellhuber miss. Giagos rocks Zellhuber with some punches and chases him around but Zellhuber able to recover. Zellhuber lands a leg kick. Giagos lands to the body but Zellhuber is able to land a left hand. Giagos lands a right hand. Giagos lands a body kick. He lands a right hand. Zellhuber lands a leg kick. Giagos connects with a nice right hand. They trade hard punches. Giagos lands a leg kick. 10-9 Giagos.

Giagos with a right hand. Zellhuber scores with a leg kick and they trade inside the pocket. Zellhuber lands a combo. Zellhuber with some kicks as he feints the jab. Zellhuber lands a quick series of punches. Giagos returns fire. Giagos tries a takedown but Zellhuber defends. Zellhuber pressing forward and landing kicks. Zellhuber with the jab. Zellhuber lands some front body kicks. Zellhuber hurts Giagos with a right hand. Giagos tries a takedown but Zellhuber sprawls and grabs the neck. Zellhuber then locks in an anaconda choke and it’s in tight and Giagos taps! What a finish from Zellhuber.

Official Result- Daniel Zellhuber def. Christos Giagos by submission (anaconda choke) at 3:26 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Raul Rosas Jr. (7-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Terrence Mitchell (15-3, 0-1 UFC)

Rosas landing early on and Mitchell lands a right hand. Rosas lands a left hand. Rosas connects and they tie up but separate. Rosas drops Mitchell with a left hand and is on top pouring it on. He gets the mount and is landing big punches. Mitchell gives up his back and Rosas continues to land and it is all over! What a showing from Rosas Jr.!

Official Result- Raul Rosas Jr. def. Terrence Mitchell by TKO (punches) at :54 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #13 Kevin Holland (25-9 1 NC, 12-6 1 NC UFC) vs. #14 Jack Della Maddalena (15-2, 5-0 UFC)

Holland landing some kicks early and Maddalena lands a combo. Maddalena now landing leg kicks as Holland lands a jab. Maddalena lands to the body. Maddalena with a flurry of punches to the head and body against the fence. Holland lands a combination. Holland lands a right hand. Maddalena lands to the body as they’re clinched and both land elbows. Holland lands a counter right hand. Holland lands a right hand. They trade in close range. 10-9 Maddalena.

They trade jabs to start the second. They’re trading in close range. Holland lands some leg kicks and Maddalena lands a right hand. They trade punches. Both land right hands as Maddalena was rushing forward. Holland lands two right hands. Holland scores with a combination. High kick lands from Holland. Maddalena lands a series of punches and leg kicks. Maddalena lands a jab. Holland shoots for the takedown but Maddalena defends and lands on the break. They trade shots to the head. Maddalena throws a kick and Holland grabs the leg and lands. 10-9 Maddalena, 20-18 Maddalena.

Maddalena lands a big right hand then follows it up with a combination. Maddalena lands a body kick. Holland lands a combo. Holland lands an elbow. Maddalena lands a pair of right hands. Maddalena lands a combo and Holland grabs him and lands an elbow before he lets go. Maddalena lands a leg kick as Holland lands a right hand. Holland lands a combo ending with a body kick. Maddalena lands a body kick. Maddalena lands a left hook. They trade punches and Holland lands a leg kick. Maddalena lands an elbow. Close round and close fight. 10-9 Holland, 29-28 Maddalena.

Official Result- Jack Della Maddalena def. Kevin Holland by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship- C Alexa Grasso (16-3, 8-3 UFC) vs. #1 Valentina Shevchenko (23-4, 12-3 UFC)

Shevchenko lands a body kick. She lands a left hand. She lands another. Grasso lands a combo. They trade left hands. Shevchenko lands a left hand. Shevchenko scores a combo. They both land in a brief clinch. Shevchenko tries a shot but Grasso defends and lands a knee but eats a left hand from Shevchenko on the break. Shevchenko gets a takedown and has the back. Shevchenko lands and they get to their feet with Shevchenko pressing Grasso against the fence and she lands. 10-9 Shevchenko.

Grasso landing a combination early. They tie up for a brief moment before breaking. They’re trading and Grasso drops Shevchenko with a right hand but Shevchenko pops up and they tie up against the fence. Grasso landing left hands and some big knees followed by some elbows and some hard shots in the clinch. Shevchenko lands an elbow and they separate. Shevchenko gets a takedown and is in the guard but Grasso has the neck grabbed playing defense. Shevchenko pops her head out. Both landing on the mat. Grasso lands an upkick as Shevchenko stands. Grasso throwing kicks to try and keep and Shevchenko at a distance. Shevchenko gets back on top and Grasso throwing from the bottom. Shevchenko lands from the top. 10-9 Grasso, 19-19.

Shevchenko lands an inside leg kick. She lands a left hand. Shevchenko scores with a left hand. Shevchenko scores with a hard jab. Shevchenko gets a takedown. They scramble and Shevchenko has a guillotine choke locked in from the mount. It is in tight. Grasso looks like she’s gotten out but is still stuck in position. Shevchenko lets go and has the back. She has the body triangle locked in and is landing punches as Grasso is landing backward punches. Shevchenko still in control as Grasso is trying to escape the body triangle. Grasso ends up on top at the end of the round. 10-9 Shevchenko, 29-28 Shevchenko.

Grasso with a body kick and just misses a right hand. Grasso lands an inside leg kick. Shevchenko lands a jab. She lands again but Grasso lands a leg kick. Shevchenko really working the jab. Shevchenko shoots for a takedown but Grasso defends and lands some knees to the head. They’re tied up against the fence and Grasso lands some knees. Grasso gets a takedown and looked for an arm but Shevchenko ends up inside Grasso’s guard. They get to their feet and Shevchenko lands an elbow as they break. Shevchenko lands a left hand. They trade and Shevchenko gets another takedown and has the back as they get up. Grasso drops down for a heel hook but time runs out. 10-9 Shevchenko, 39-37 Shevchenko.

Shevchenko lands the jab. Grasso lands a jab. They both land in a brief clinch. They trade leg kicks. Grasso lands a leg kick as Shevchenko lands some punches. Shevchenko lands a body kick. Grasso hasn’t done much this round. Shevchenko lands a combo. They trade inside the pocket. Grasso gets a takedown and has the back. Grasso landing hammerfists. Grasso pouring it down from the top as she has the body mount. Grasso looking for the choke. She lets go and goes back to landing punches. Grasso ends the fight on the back. Close fight. 10-9 Grasso, 48-47 Shevchenko.

Official Result- Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko ends in a split draw (48-47, 47-48, 47-47), Grasso retains the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship

UFC 293 live results: Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland

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The Octagon returns to Australia with one of the UFC’s biggest stars on top as UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland takes place from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya makes the first title defense of his second reign as he defends against Sean Strickland in the main event. Adesanya regained the title with a knockout of Alex Pereira in April and will be defending the title for the seventh time in his career. Strickland gets his opportunity on the heels of two straight wins this year over Nassourdine Imavov and Abus Magomedov.

In the co-main event, fan favorite heavyweight Tai Tuivasa looks to end a two-fight losing skid when he battles Alexander Volkov, winner of two straight. Also on the main card is a flyweight fight between Manel Kape and the debuting Felipe Dos Santos, a heated heavyweight title between Justin Tafa and Austen Lane, and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Tyson Pedro and Anton Turkalj opening up the main card.

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> Welterweights- Kevin Jousset (8-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Kiefer Crosbie (10-3, 0-0 UFC)

Jousset lands a leg kick then Crosbie lands to the body and follows with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Crosbie lands to the body and Jousset lands a right hand. Crosbie lands a double jab and they trade punches. Jousset lands a jab then a leg kick then back to the jab. Jousset lands a hard jab. Crosbie lands an overhand right. They trade inside a brief clinch. Jousset lands a combo as they tie up against the fence. Jousset lands an elbow on the break. Jousset lands a right hand. Crosbie lands a combo. Jousset lands a knee to the body. Jousset landing the jab. They trade inside the pocket and tie up. Crosbie tries a takedown but Jousset reverses and gets it down and has the back. He quickly locks in a rear-naked choke and Crosbie taps! Great finish from Jousset in his debut.

Official Result- Kevin Jousset def. Kiefer Crosbie by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 1

> Featherweights*- Shane Young (13-7, 2-4 UFC) vs. Gabriel Miranda (16-6, 0-1 UFC)

*Young missed weight by 3.75 pounds

Miranda gets an early takedown and already has the back with the body triangle locked in after a quick exchange. He’s working for a choke and has it locked in and Young goes out cold! Wow, what a finish from Miranda.

Official Result- Gabriel Miranda def. Shane Young by submission (neck crank) at :59 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Mike Diamond (3-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. Charlie Radtke (7-3, 0-0 UFC)

Diamond lands a kick and Radtke catches the leg but lets go. Diamond lands a couple of high kicks and they tie up against the fence. Radtke has the back against the fence. Diamond doing a good job of defending. Diamond lands a knee and they separate. They trade jabs and Diamond lands a head kick. Radtke gets a brief takedown and has the back as they scramble up. They scramble to the mat but get up late. 10-9 Radtke.

They trade to start the second and Diamond lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action and they trade left hands. Radtke lands a flurry and lands a right hand that hurts Diamond badly. Radtke has it tied up against the fence and is pressuring and landing but they are separated by Herb Dean. Radtke quickly pushes it back against the fence and is controlling. They separate and Radtke lands a right hand. 10-9 Radtke, 20-18 Radtke.

They’re on the feet to start the third and both looking for openings. Diamond lands a kick and Radtke lands a combo before they clinch against the fence. Diamond lands some hard punches but Radtke reverses and is pressuring against the fence. Diamond lands a knee to the groin and we have another timeout. They get back to action and both are landing. Diamond lands an elbow and then another groin strike. Herb Dean takes a point away. They get back to action and Diamond lands some punches before they tie back up. Radtke trying hard for a takedown but Diamond is defending as the fight ends. 10-8 Radtke due to point deduction, 30-26 Radtke.

Official Result- Charlie Radtke def. Blood Diamond by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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> Lightweights- Nasrat Haqparast (14-5, 6-4 UFC) vs. Landon Quinones (7-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

They’re trading to start and Quinones is landing more leg kicks early on. Haqparast lands a combo and Quinones lands a pair of short uppercuts. Haqparast starting to land with more volume but Quinones still eating up his legs with kicks. Haqparast lands a left hand. They clinch against the fence. They separate. Haqparast has a cut open under his eye and lands a left hand. Close round. 10-9 Haqparast.

Quinones lands a leg kick and they clinch. They break and both are landing in close range before tying back up. They separate and Quinones lands a combo and a leg kick. Haqparast is trying for the takedown and pushes Quinones against the fence. They separate to the center. Quinones with another leg kick and Haqparast is landing some combos. Haqparast’s lead leg is compromised. Haqparast lands a combo. Quinones lands a couple of jabs. Haqparast lands a big left hand that makes Quinones back up. Haqparast landing some more punches and Quinones has to circle away. Quinones lands a combo. Haqparast lands an uppercut to the body. Quinones lands a series of strikes. They continue to trade and both are landing. Haqparast lands a combo against the fence. Haqparast lands a big left hand late. Close round. 10-9 Haqparast, 20-18 Haqparast.

They’re trading in close range. Haqparast lands a left hand that backs Quinones up. They continue to trade in close range and both are connecting. Quinones lands a leg kick. Haqparast lands a combo as he’s the one pressing forward. Haqparast lands a left hand. They continue to trade at a high volume. Quinones lands to the body. Haqparast lands a combo and lands a nice right hand. They both land late and Haqparast lands last. Fun fight, close fight overall. 10-9 Haqparast, 30-27 Haqparast.

Official Result- Nasrat Haqparast def. Landon Quinones by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Jamie Mullarkey (16-6, 4-4 UFC) vs. John Makdessi (18-8, 11-8 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Mullarkey lands a pair of jabs. Mullarkey lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks at the same time. Makdessi lands a high kick and Mullarkey counters with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Makdessi tries to land but Mullarkey circles away. Mullarkey lands a leg kick. They’re trading jabs but Mullarkey landing more and utilizing the leg kicks. 10-9 Mullarkey.

Mullarkey lands a jab. He lands another. Makdessi lands a high kick as Mullarkey lands a leg kick. Makdessi lands a right hand. Makdessi lands a left hand. Mullarkey lands a body kick. We have a brief timeout for a groin strike. Mullarkey lands a leg kick. Mullarkey lands a right hand then a jab. Mullarkey lands a leg kick. Makdessi with a high kick. Mullarkey lands a body kick. Makdessi lands a spin kick to the body. They trade kicks. Makdessi lands a big right hand and Mullarkey briefly goes down but pops right back up. Makdessi lands another right hand. 10-9 Makdessi, 19-19.

They’re trading hard punches to start the third and Mullarkey lands a big punch after Makdessi lands a spinning back fist. Mullarkey lands a leg kick. They’re trading in close range and Makdessi lands a right hand. Makdessi lands a leg kick. Makdessi lands a left hook. Mullarkey lands a right hand. Makdessi lands a jab and Mullarkey’s face is showing damage. Makdessi lands a jab. Mullarkey lands an inside leg kick. Makdessi lands a close combo then a jab. They’re trading late and Makdessi lands a right hand. Close fight. 10-9 Makdessi, 29-28 Makdessi.

Official Result- Jamie Mullarkey def. John Makdessi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Jack Jenkins (12-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Chepe Mariscal (14-6 1 NC, 1-0 UFC)

Mariscal looking for leg kicks early on. Jenkins lands a leg kick after landing a body kick. A brief timeout after a groin strike is called and they get back to work. Mariscal lands a leg kick. They trade while clinched. Jenkins lands a right hand after they break. Jenkins lands a leg kick then a combo. They trade against the fence. Jenkins lands a left hook. Jenkins lands some lefts to the body after Mariscal lands a leg kick. Jenkins lands a body kick. Jenkins lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. Mariscal with some lefts against the fence before they break. 10-9 Jenkins.

Mariscal lands an early flurry as he pushes Jenkins against the fence while landing. They clinch against the fence. They trade knees and Jenkins reverses positions, but Mariscal reverses it back. Mariscal lands some knees. They separate. Jenkins lands a left hand and a knee to the body as they clinch back up. Mariscal then gets a takedown and Jenkins lands wrongly and his arm appears to break during so and the fight is stopped. What an unfortunate end to the fight as Mariscal picks up the win. A replay shows that Jenkins looked to have dislocated his elbow planting on the takedown.

Official Result- Chepe Mariscal def. Jack Jenkins by TKO (injury) at 3:19 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- Carlos Ulberg (8-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Da Un Jung (15-4-1, 4-2-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. Ulberg lands a body kick. Both still mainly landing leg kicks. Jung lands another leg kick but Ulberg lands a right hand that drops Jung. Jung is able to get up after Ulberg lands more. Ulberg continues to land more as the round ends. 10-9 Ulberg.

Jung lands a right hand and Ulberg counters back with a left hand. Jung lands a leg kick. Both circling around looking for openings. Jung lands a leg kick. He lands another. Ulberg lands a combo. Ulberg lands a jab. Jung still landing the leg kicks as Ulberg is landing the left hand. Jung lands more leg kicks and Ulberg lands a combo. Jung’s face is a mess. 10-9 Ulberg, 20-18 Ulberg.

They trade left hands to start the third. Ulberg landing the jab. Jung lands a right hand. Ulberg continues to land the left hand. They tie up against the fence and Ulberg lands some knees. They’re trading big shots in close range. Ulberg is looking for a takedown against the fence. Ulberg is able to get the takedown even though Jung grabbed the fence. Ulberg has the mount and is landing punches. Ulberg with more big punches and he locks a choke in but Jung is able to survive the fight. 10-9 Ulberg, 30-27 Ulberg.

There was a replay looked at and Jung tapped out with about eleven seconds to go and they have now ruled it a submission win.

Official Result- Carlos Ulberg def. Da Un Jung by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 3

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> Light Heavyweights- Tyson Pedro (9-4, 5-4 UFC) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-2, 0-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Pedro lands a combo. Turkalj lands a leg kick. Pedro lands a hard calf kick. Pedro starts rocking Turkalj with some punches and has Turkalj stumbling. Pedro lands some jabs and a body kick and then drops Turkalj with a right hand and some follow-up shots end it. What a finish from Pedro!

Official Result- Tyson Pedro def. Anton Turkalj by knockout (punches) at 2:12 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- Justin Tafa (6-3 1 NC, 3-3 1 NC UFC) vs. Austen Lane (12-3 1 NC, 0-0 1 NC UFC)

They trade to start before a groin strike. They get back to action and both are landing punches. Tafa then drops Lane with a big left hand and starts teeing off from the top and it is stopped! What a finish from Tafa.

Official Result- Justin Tafa def. Austen Lane by TKO (punches) at 1:22 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #10 Manel Kape (18-6, 3-2 UFC) vs. Felipe Dos Santos (7-0 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)

Kape landing leg kicks early. They trade body kicks. Dos Santos barely lands a flying knee. Kape lands a leg kick as Dos Santos lands a right hand. Kape then drops Dos Santos with a right hand. Kape gets inside the guard of Dos Santos and lands before they stand. Kape lands a leg kick. Kape lands a left hand. Dos Santos tries a takedown as Kape slips but Kape gets on top, but they quickly stand. Dos Santos lands a right hand. Dos Santos lands a jab. Dos Santos lands a combo ending with a knee and Kape counters with a right hand. They trade leg kicks. They clinch and trade knees before breaking. Kape lands a spinning elbow. Dos Santos with a pair of leg kicks. Dos Santos tries a takedown as Kape grabs the fence and they separate. Kape lands a body kick. Dos Santos lands a pair of right hands. 10-9 Kape.

They trade leg kicks. They trade leg kicks and Dos Santos lands a right hand. Dos Santos lands a body kick. He lands a leg kick. Kape lands a leg kick that almost drops Dos Santos. Dos Santos with a series of kicks. Dos Santos lands a leg kick. They trade left hands. Dos Santos lands some kicks. Kape with a right hand. Kape lands a flurry that hurts Dos Santos. Dos Santos lands a body kick. Kape lands a close range elbow. Kape lands some big shots late. 10-9 Kape, 20-18 Kape.

Kape lands some leg kicks and a left and right hand. Dos Santos lands a nice combo. Kape lands to the body then an overhand right. Dos Santos lands a right hand and they trade big punches but Dos Santos slips on a kick attempt. Kape lands some big shots then Dos Santos rocks Kape with a punch. Kape lands a combo. They trade and Kape is starting to showboat. Kape lands a left hand. Dos Santos lands a right hand. Kape connects with a right hand. They trade big punches. Kape lands a right hand. Dos Santos lands a body kick. Kape gets a late takedown and is landing from inside the guard. Kape lands to end the fight. 10-9 Kape, 30-27 Kape.

Official Result- Manel Kape def. Felipe Dos Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #6 Tai Tuivasa (15-5, 8-5 UFC) vs. #7 Alexander Volkov (36-10, 10-4 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. They trade them again. Volkov lands a body kick. Tuivasa lands a right hand to the body. They trade leg kicks. Volkov lands two leg kicks. Tuivasa lands a leg kick as Volkov lands a left hand. Volkov lands a combo ending with a body kick. Volkov with another hard leg kick. Volkov lands a body kick then a high kick. Tuivasa lands a hard leg kick. Tuivasa lands a left hand. Volkov lands a right hand that puts Tuivasa on his knees. They get to their feet and trade. Tuivasa lands a hard leg kick. Volkov with a left hook then a combo. Volkov with big punches at the end. 10-9 Volkov.

Tuivasa lands some hard leg kicks but eats punches from Volkov. Volkov lands a body kick. Volkov lands a combo ending with a knee. They trade inside the pocket. Volkov lands a combo. Tuivasa lands a leg kick and Volkov lands a right hand. Tuivasa was off balance and fell down and Volkov gets on top. They get to their feet. Tuivasa lands a leg kick and Volkov catches it for a takedown. Volkov gets the mount. Volkov with short punches from the top. Volkov with some shots from the top as Tuivasa is stuck on the ground. Volkov lands more from the top. Volkov has an Ezekiel choke locked in and Tuivasa taps! Big finish from Volkov.

Official Result- Alexander Volkov def. Tai Tuivasa by submission (Ezekiel choke) at 4:37 of Round 2

> UFC Middleweight Championship- C Israel Adesanya (24-2, 13-2 UFC) vs. #5 Sean Strickland (27-5, 14-5 UFC)

They trade leg kicks but not much else happening early. Adesanya lands a pair of kicks. Strickland lands a right hand. Adesanya with more leg and body kicks. Adesanya lands a left hand to the body and then a pair of leg kicks. Strickland lands a right hand. Adesanya counters with a jab. Adesanya with a leg kick then a jab to the body. Strickland drops Adesanya late in the round with a right hand and is landing a flurry as Adesanya gets to his feet. Adesanya escapes trouble late. 10-9 Strickland.

Adesanya throwing kicks to start the second. They trade kicks. Adesanya lands a leg kick. Adesanya continues to attack the legs. Adesanya with a high kick. Not a lot of Strickland offense so far in this round. Adesanya lands a right hand. Adesanya landing with more volume as the round is going on as he mixes to the body and legs. They trade and Adesanya back attacking the body. Adesanya lands a right hand. 10-9 Adesanya, 19-19.

Strickland pressing forward as Adesanya is circling around. Adesanya landing to the legs and body and is now finding a home for his punches. Adesanya lands a right hand and Strickland lands a partial counter punch. Adesanya being more active and landing with slightly more volume. Strickland lands a left hand. Strickland lands a jab. Strickland lands a left hook. Adesanya lands a jab then a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Strickland, 29-28 Strickland.

Adesanya lands a body kick. Adesanya mixing his kicks early in the fourth. Strickland lads a left hand and follows it with a right hand. He lands another right hand. Adesanya with a hard body kick. Adesanya lands a right hand. Strickland lands a big combination. Adesanya lands a hard leg kick. They trade jabs and Adesanya lands a body kick. Adesanya lands a combo to the body. Both guys land in close range. Strickland lands a jab. 10-9 Strickland, 39-37 Strickland.

Adesanya landing some kicks to start the fifth. Adesanya lands more leg kicks. Strickland lands a jab. Adesanya being a little more active here. Strickland lands a right hand. Adesanya lands a right hand and Strickland follows with a jab. Adesanya lands a jab. Strickland lands a jab then a right hand. Strickland lands a jab. Adesanya lands a leg kick. Strickland landing more and he has Adesanya back pedaling. Strickland with a late flurry. 10-9 Strickland, 49-46 Strickland.

Official Result- Sean Strickland def. Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to win the UFC Middleweight Championship

UFC on ESPN+ 84 live results: Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon remains overseas this week as UFC action returns to France for UFC On ESPN+ 84: Gane vs. Spivac, taking place from the Accor Arena in Paris, France.

In the main event, it’s a heavyweight battle as former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane looks to bounce back into the win column in his home country when he takes on Serghei Spivac. Gane is coming off a title fight loss to Jon Jones in March, while Spivac comes in riding a three-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, it’s another pivotal bout in the women’s flyweight division as Manon Fiorot takes on former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas, who makes the move to 125 pounds for the first time. Also on the main card is a lightweight bout between Benoit Saint-Denis and Thiago Moises, as well as a light heavyweight battle as Volkan Oezdemir takes on the debuting Bogdan Guskov.

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> 140-pound Catchweights- Zarah Fairn (6-5, 0-3 UFC) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (5-1, 0-0 UFC)

Cavalcanti landing a lot of leg kicks early on as Fairn has missed every strike she’s thrown two minutes in. Fairn lands a pair of right hands. Cavalcanti lands more kicks as she mixes to the body. Fairn lands a body kick. Cavalcanti landing slightly more as both are mostly missing. Cavalcanti lands a hard leg kick and then one to the body. Cavalcanti lands a right hand and then Fairn pokes her in the eye, so we have a timeout. They get back to action and trade as Fairn is warned twice about her fingers. 10-9 Cavalcanti.

They trade and Fairn lands the jab. Cavalcanti still landing lots of leg kicks. Fairn pressuring Cavalcanti around the fence. Fairn lands a leg kick and Cavalcanti grabs the leg and lands a right hand. Cavalcanti lands a combination to the body. Cavalcanti lands a right hand to the body. Cavalcanti back landing leg kicks. Fairn lands a solid flurry. Cavalcanti lands a leg kick and they’re both faking jabs. Cavalcanti lands a pair of right hands. Cavalcanti lands a right hand followed by a body kick. Cavalcanti with a leg kick. 10-9 Cavalcanti, 20-18 Cavalcanti.

Cavalcanti landing leg kicks early as Fairn is trying to land punches. Cavalcanti lands a right hand. Fairn lands a right hand and Cavalcanti lands a leg kick. Cavalcanti lands a front kick to the body and follows with a right hand. Fairn initiates a clinch but eats a lot of punches by Cavalcanti as she’s landing the uppercut. Fairn lands a combo. Fairn tries a takedown but Cavalcanti defends and they scramble right back up. Cavalcanti lands a flurry at the end. 10-9 Cavalcanti, 30-27 Cavalcanti.

Official Result- Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Zarah Fairn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Farid Basharat (10-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (8-2, 1-1 UFC)

Rodrigues lands a leg kick and right hand and Basharat shoots for a takedown. Rodrigues defends but Basharat finishes it and is in the half-guard of Rodrigues. Basharat gets to the mount. Basharat landing punches from the top. Rodrigues is able to sweep to the feet. They’re tied up and Rodrigues lands a knee. Basharat gets another takedown. Basharat with an elbow from the top. He lands several more elbows. He lands more and is looking for an arm-triangle choke. He gets it in and Rodrigues taps! Great finish from Basharat as he remains undefeated.

Official Result- Farid Basharat def. Kleydson Rodrigues by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:15 of Round 1

> Women’s Bantamweights- Nora Cornolle (6-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Joselyne Edwards (13-4, 4-2 UFC)

Cornolle landing some leg kicks while mixing in a pair of right hands early. Edwards lands a left hook after Cornolle lands. They clinch against the fence and both land knees. They trade knees again as Edwards is pressuring. Cornolle lands an elbow. Edwards is able to score a takedown. Edwards lands to the body. Cornolle tries to reverse on the ground but Edwards blocks it and remains in half-guard. Cornolle reverses to the top and is inside the guard of Edwards. They stand at the end. Close round. 10-9 Cornolle.

Cornolle lands to start the second. They trade leg kicks. Edwards lands a kick and scores a takedown. Edwards landing to the body from inside the guard. Edwards is trying to get the back as Cornolle is trying to scramble up. Edwards landing left hands from the back. They stand but Edwards is able to get it right back down. They get up. Edwards is looking tired. Edwards gets another takedown. Cornolle is able to get the back of Edwards. She’s looking for a choke as she has the body triangle in. Edwards is able to survive. 10-9 Edwards, 19-19.

Cornolle landing to start the third and she has Edwards backing up. They clinch against the fence and Cornolle lands some knees. Edwards is warned about grabbing the fence. Cornolle reverses and is landing knees to the body. She lands some to the head and they end up scrambling to the mat with Edwards ending up on top. Cornolle lands some elbows from the bottom. Cornolle looking for a triangle choke. Edwards ends up getting the back. She’s looking for a choke. She has it under the chin. Edwards lets go as Cornolle fights it off. Cornolle escapes and gets to her feet. Cornolle with some kicks as Edwards is on the ground. Edwards stands. They trade. Cornolle lands some knees. She lands some more. Cornolle lands a kick. Close fight. 10-9 Cornolle, 29-28 Cornolle.

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

> Welterweights- Ange Loosa (9-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Rhys McKee (13-4-1, 0-2 UFC)

Loosa lands a leg kick. Loosa lands a few big punches against the fence. McKee throwing the jab. Loosa lands another big flurry and scores a takedown. McKee had the neck but Loosa popped out. Loosa working from the half-guard. They stand and Loosa is landing big uppercuts and McKee is able to get away. Loosa lands a combo. McKee lands a leg kick. McKee lands a combo. McKee with a body kick then a leg kick. McKee lands a right hand. Loosa lands a right hand. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Loosa.

McKee lands some kicks as Loosa is trying to land punches. McKee with more kicks. McKee lands a combo. Loosa lands a big right hand. They trade punches. Loosa lands a right hand after McKee lands a body kick. McKee lands a jab and follows with a right hand. Loosa lands a left hook. Loosa gets a takedown and moves to the half-guard. They scramble up but Loosa gets it right back down. He gets to the full mount and lands some big punches. Loosa with a lot of big punches as they stand and McKee is in a lot of trouble. Loosa with a ton of big shots and McKee is able to eat them as Loosa gets another takedown. Loosa lands some punches as he has the back on their knees. 10-9 Loosa, 20-18 Loosa.

Loosa gets an early takedown to start the third. McKee is throwing elbows from the bottom as Loosa is pressuring from the top. They stand and Loosa gets a big takedown, but they pop right back up. They trade jabs. Loosa looks for a takedown but McKee defends. McKee lands some punches and Loosa stumbles around and McKee lands. McKee landing and has Loosa hurt. They clinch and McKee lands some elbows. Loosa has a big cut opened up. McKee with some more punches and an uppercut. They make it to the end. 10-9 McKee, 29-28 Loosa.

Official Result- Ange Loosa def. Rhys McKee by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Taylor Lapilus (18-3, 3-1 UFC) vs. Caolan Loughran (8-0, 0-0 UFC)

Lapilus throwing the jab early. Lapilus lands a body kick. Loughran lands to the body. They trade as Loughran is pressing forward. Loughran looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Lapilus is defending against the fence and lands a knee. Loughran trying hard to get it down. They separate. Lapilus lands the jab. Loughran lands a right hand. Loughran backs Lapilus up throwing some right hands. Loughran lands and scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Lapilus lands an elbow and knee. They trade. 10-9 Lapilus.

They trade early to start the second and Loughran gets a takedown. Loughran is pressuring from the top and maintaining control as he’s landing. They get to the feet and Loughran has the back and the body triangle, but Lapilus slides him off and they’re on the feet. Lapilus lands a knee to the body as Loughran is trying for the takedown against the fence. They separate. Lapilus lands the jab. He lands a body kick. Lapilus lands a combo. Loughran lands an uppercut to the body. Close round. 10-9 Loughran, 19-19.

They trade in close range before Loughran lands a groin strike for a timeout. Lapilus lands the jab and then a nice left hand. Loughran pushes it against the fence as he’s looking for a takedown. They separate. Both are landing and Loughran looks for another takedown against the fence. They separate and Lapilus lands. Loughran shoots for a desperate takedown but Lapilus defends. Loughran lands a right hand. Lapilus with a body kick. Loughran tries a takedown but Lapilus defends, though he did grab the fence. They trade kicks. Lapilus lands a nice left hand. Lapilus lands a jab and Loughran tries another takedown attempt. They separate and Lapilus is landing more punches and makes Loughran slip to his knees. Lapilus with more solid punches. Fun fight. 10-9 Lapilus, 29-28 Lapilus.

Official Result- Taylor Lapilus def. Caolan Loughran by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Featherweights- Morgan Charriere (18-9-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Manolo Zecchini (11-3, 0-0 UFC)

Charriere landing more to start things out and Zecchini lands a couple of right hands. Zecchini lands inside the pocket. Charriere lands a right hand and another as Zecchini lands a body kick. Charriere lands a combo. They’re trading in close range. Charriere lands a jab. Charriere with a body kick. Charriere with some body kicks and Zecchini is circling away. Charriere lands a body kick that drops Zecchini and he ends it with some follow-up shots. What a finish from Charriere to get the win!

Official Result- Morgan Charriere def. Manolo Zecchini by knockout (strikes) at 3:51 of Round 1

> Featherweights- William Gomis (12-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Yanis Ghemmouri (12-1, 0-0 UFC)

They trade kicks as Gomis lands to the body and Ghemmouri lands to the leg. Ghemmouri lands a leg kick and Gomis lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. They trade kicks again. Gomis lands a left hand. They trade kicks some more as Gomis lands with more volume. They trade and Gomis lands a high kick and leg kick late. 10-9 Gomis.

Ghemmouri throwing kicks and Gomis lands some hard punches that hurt Ghemmouri. Gomis rushes in and Ghemmouri tries for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Gomis has the neck and is looking for a choke. Ghemmouri is defending. Gomis lets go. They separate and trade at a distance. They trade kicks and Gomis lands a spin kick. 10-9 Gomis, 20-18 Gomis.

They clinch early on and Gomis lands a knee as Ghemmouri is trying to get it down. They separate. Gomis lands a kick and it looks like it hit the groin but the referee called it a legal blow and stops the fight. The toes hit the stomach but the majority of the kick hit the cup, and the referee still stopped the fight. This was an absolutely horrible stoppage.

Official Result- William Gomis def. Yanis Ghemmouri by TKO (body kick) at 2:20 of Round 3

> Light Heavyweights- #9 Volkan Oezdemir (18-7, 6-6 UFC) vs. Bogdan Guskov (14-2, 0-0 UFC)

Oezdemir lands a pair of leg kicks. Guskov lands a combination. Oezdemir gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Guskov lands a right hand. Oezdemir lands a leg kick. Oezdemir rocks Guskov with a combo. Oezdemir drops him with a left hand and is landing from the top. Guskov gives up his back and Oezdemir lands. Oezdemir gets the full mount and is landing. Oezdemir looking for a rear-naked choke and has it locked in and Guskov taps! Big finish from Oezdemir to pick up the win.

Official Result- Volkan Oezdemir def. Bogdan Guskov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:46 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Benoit Saint-Denis (11-1 1 NC, 3-1 UFC) vs. Thiago Moises (17-6, 6-4 UFC)

We have a timeout for an early groin strike. They get back to action. Saint-Denis wit a body kick. We have another groin strike. They get back to action and Saint-Denis lands a big flurry against the fence. They trade leg kicks. Saint-Denis lands a combo and looks for a takedown against the fence. They separate and Saint-Denis lands and scores a takedown. He’s landing from the back. Saint-Denis gets inside the guard of Moises and is landing. Moises is cut open and looks for a kneebar but Saint-Denis escapes. They stand and Saint-Denis lands a knee and some punches and elbows but Moises is firing back. Insane round. 10-9 Saint-Denis.

They trade to start the second. Saint-Denis has the back and is landing knees. Saint-Denis was trying to get it down but Moises was grabbing the fence. Saint-Denis still landing knees and they separate. Saint-Denis gets Moises to the ground and is landing from the back. Saint-Denis with big punches from the back and Moises is still bleeding all over. Saint-Denis with punches to the body and head. Saint-Denis with big punches from the back and he keeps landing until it is stopped. Big finish from Saint-Denis and the crowd goes wild.

Official Result- Benoit Saint-Denis def. Thiago Moises by TKO (punches) at 4:44 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #3 Manon Fiorot (10-1, 5-0 UFC) vs. #2 WSW Rose Namajunas (11-5, 9-4 UFC)

Fiorot landing punches as Namajunas lands some leg kicks early. Fiorot lands a combo. Namajunas lands a left hand. They trade punches. Namajunas lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks and Namajunas lands a right hand. They continue to trade throughout the round with Fiorot landing with more volume. Close round. 10-9 Fiorot.

Fiorot lands a combo. Fiorot lands a left hand as Namajunas lands a right hand. Fiorot lands a punch and pushes Namajunas against the fence in a clinch. Fiorot with some left hands. They separate and both are landing. Namajunas lands and Fiorot stumbles back and they have a brief clinch before breaking. They clash heads and Fiorot has a big cut opened up. They continue to trade punches and both are landing. Fiorot is bleeding all over the place. 10-9 Fiorot, 20-18 Fiorot.

Fiorot landing punches to start the third. Namajunas rushes in throwing but Fiorot slips to the side. Namajunas lands a left hand and tries a takedown but Fiorot defends. Namajunas lands a leg kick. Fiorot lands a right hand. Fiorot lands a head kick and a combination. Namajunas lands a combo and Fiorot slips but gets right back up. They trade late. 10-9 Fiorot, 30-27 Fiorot.

Official Result- Manon Fiorot def. Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #2 Ciryl Gane (11-2, 8-2 UFC) vs. #7 Serghei Spivac (16-3, 7-3 UFC)

Gane lands a jab. Spivac lands a body kick. Gane with a push kick. Gane with more push kicks and is working the jab. Spivac tries a takedown but Gane defends and lands a knee to the body. Gane snaps the jab. They trade jabs. Gane lands a right hand. Gane landing more as Spivac isn’t finding openings. 10-9 Gane.

Gane lands a body kick and a leg kick. Gane lands a leg kick. Spivac lands a left hook. Gane with a pair of left hands. Gane lands a leg kick. Gane lands a flurry against the fence. Spivac lands a left hand and Gane counters with an elbow. Gane with a leg kick. Gane with a big right hand and then another. Gane with a flurry against the fence and he’s mixing to the head and body. Gane lands to the body. More big punches from Gane and Spivac is covering up. Gane with lots of punches and it is over! Big finish from Gane to get the win.

Official Result- Ciryl Gane def. Serghei Spivac by TKO (punches) at 3:44 of Round 2