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UFC on ESPN+ 83 live results: Max Holloway vs. Chan Sung Jung

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The Octagon closes out August with a pretty strong fight card featuring several intriguing fights as UFC On ESPN 83: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie takes place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.

The main event features two of the most exciting featherweights in UFC history as former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway takes on “The Korean Zombie”, Chan Sung Jung, in a fight fans have been anticipating for years. Holloway is looking to score his second straight win, while Jung returns from injury in what could end up being his final fight.

The co-main event is a rematch at light heavyweight as Anthony Smith looks for another win over Ryan Spann after submitting him in September 2021. There is also a potential title eliminator bout in the women’s flyweight division, as Erin Blanchfield takes on Taila Santos. Also on the main card is a featherweight fight pitting Giga Chikadze against Alex Caceres, and a heavyweight bout between Junior Tafa and Parker Porter.

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> Featherweights- Seungwoo Choi (10-6, 3-5 UFC) vs. Jarno Errens (13-4-1, 0-1 UFC)

They trade hard leg kicks. Both trading leg kicks early on. Errens lands a right hand and Choi fires back with a leg kick. Errens lands a combo. Choi lands a pair of calf kicks. Choi clips Errens as he was coming in with a right hand and Errens pushes it against the fence. Errens lands a knee and elbow as they break. Errens scores with a combo and then a big right hand. They are both throwing wildly. Choi lands a jab but Errens fires back with a big right hand. Choi lands some leg kicks. Errens shoots for a late takedown but Choi defends. 10-9 Errens.

They’re trading to start the second and Choi lands some leg kicks. They trade kicks. Errens drops Choi with an uppercut and jumps on top. He’s working in the half-guard but Choi is able to reverse. Choi is landing from the top and landing elbows and finishes the round on top as he has a big comeback. 10-9 Errens, 20-18 Errens.

Choi landing leg kicks and Errens throwing punches in return. Choi lands a leg kick and a right hand. Errens lands a right hand and Choi counters with a right hand and leg kick. Choi lands a pair of kicks. Choi lands a combo. Choi lands a combo and a leg kick. Choi lands a leg kick and Errens is hurt and falls down. Choi gets on top and is landing to the body. Choi is in side control and landing punches. Choi gets the back and threatens with a choke but time runs out. 10-9 Choi, 29-28 Errens.

Official Result- SeungWoo Choi def. Jarno Errens by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Liang Na (19-6, 0-2 UFC) vs. JJ Aldrich (11-6, 7-5 UFC)

Aldrich landing more to start as Na is throwing punches but not really landing. Na lands a right hand that forces a clinch and Na gets it to the mat. Na lands more on the mat but Aldrich is able to get it back to the feet. Na lands a kick. Aldrich lands a combination. Na tries a takedown but Aldrich reverses and gets the back and has the hooks in as she flattens Na out. Na escapes from the position but Aldrich remains on top and in side control. Aldrich ends the round on top. 10-9 Aldrich.

They trade to start the second. Na lands a body kick and a quick flurry. Na tries a takedown and Aldrich sprawls, but Na gets the back and has the mount. Na looking for an arm-triangle choke. Aldrich is fighting it off. Aldrich escapes and is on top and in side control. Aldrich is landing from the top and gets the mount and continues to land from there. Aldrich landing hammerfists from the top and Na gives up her back. Aldrich landing more punches. Aldrich flattens Na out and starts landing lots and lots of punches, then lands some elbows as Na spun back around and gets the late stoppage. Great finish from Aldrich!

Official Result- JJ Aldrich def. Liang Na by TKO (strikes) at 4:49 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Billy Goff (8-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Yusaku Kinoshita (6-2, 0-1 UFC)

Kinoshita lands a head kick that Goff partially blocks. Goff lands some leg kicks. They trade punches. Kinoshita lands a combo. Goff lands a right hand. Goff lands a pair of kicks. Kinoshita lands a combo in close range. Goff lands a leg kick. He lands another and Kinoshita lands a solid jab. They trade punches and Kinoshita lands slightly more. Goff tries a takedown but Kinoshita defends. Kinoshita lands a big left hand as Goff lands a leg kick. Kinoshita lands a knee to the body and Goff lands a leg kick. Kinoshita lands a head kick. Goff lands a few jabs. Goff drops Kinoshita with a body shot and starts landing from the top and gets the finish! Great debut from Goff to get the win.

Official Result- Billy Goff def. Yusaku Kinoshita by TKO (punches) at 3:49 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Song Kenan (19-7, 4-3 UFC) vs. Rolando Bedoya (14-2, 0-1 UFC)

Bedoya lands some heavy calf kicks to start. He lands some more and they trade punches with Bedoya getting the better of it. Bedoya landing more kicks and Kenan lands a right hand. Kenan lands a knee. They trade leg kicks. Kenan lands a right hand. Bedoya lands a combo. Bedoya scores with another big combo. They tie up and Bedoya lands a knee on the break and then a series of kicks. Bedoya lands a combo ending with a leg kick. Bedoya scores with a body kick. Kenan lands a body kick. 10-9 Bedoya.

Kenan landing to start the second and pushes Bedoya to the fence. Kenan lands some punches that send Bedoya to the mat and he tried to jump on the back but they scrambled right up. Bedoya lands a right hand and Kenan lands a leg kick. Kenan lands a nice combo. Bedoya lands a left hand. Kenan lands a combo. Bedoya lands a leg kick. Kenan with a short right hand. Kenan lands a combo. Bedoya lands a leg kick. Bedoya looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Bedoya lands a knee to the body before they break. Kenan lands a left hand. Kenan lands a right hand. 10-9 Kenan, 19-19.

Bedoya landing leg kicks and they trade inside the pocket. They separate and Bedoya lands a leg kick. Kenan lands a stiff jab. Bedoya lands a nice combo. Bedoya lands a leg kick but Kenan is still landing with more volume and some hard punches. Kenan lands a combo. They trade leg kicks. Bedoya lands another leg kick then another. Kenan lands a right hand. They tie up and Kenan lands a left hand. Kenan drops Bedoya with a right hand and lands a knee on the way up. Kenan lands a couple of right hands. Bedoya tries a takedown but Kenan defends and lands a right hand as Bedoya was getting up. Kenan lands a left hand. 10-9 Kenan, 29-28 Kenan.

Official Result- Song Kenan def. Rolando Bedoya by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Chidi Njokuani (22-9 1 NC, 2-2 UFC) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (18-6 1 NC, 6-4 1 NC UFC)

Njokuani lands a body kick. They’re swinging. Njokuani lands some knees. He lands a series of knees then a high kick as they score. Oleksiejczuk lands a left hand. Oleksiejczuk lands a combo that stuns Njokuani for a moment. Oleksiejczuk has the back against the fence. Njokuani lands a knee as they break. They trade and Njokuani goes for a takedown but Oleksiejczuk reverses and ends up on top. They get to their feet. They trade leg kicks. Njokuani rocks Oleksiejczuk with a head kick then lands some elbows. They trade big punches. Oleksiejczuk hurts Njokuani with some left hands. Oleksiejczuk lands against the fence. Oleksiejczuk gets a takedown and is working inside the guard. Oleksiejczuk with some left hands from the top. Oleksiejczuk with some hammerfists from the top and he gets the finish! What a fight between these two as Oleksiejczuk gets the first-round finish.

Official Result- Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Chidi Njokuani by TKO (punches) at 4:16 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Toshiomi Kazama (10-3, 0-1 UFC) vs. Garrett Armfield (8-3, 0-1 UFC)

Armfield lands a jab and Kazama lands a right hand. Kazama lands a leg kick. Armfield lands a left hook. He lands a right hand. Armfield lands a combo. Kazama shoots for a takedown but Armfield defends and lands a high kick. Armfield continuing to land as he’s coming forward. Armfield lands another combo. Armfield lands to the body. Armfield lands a combo and hurts Kazama with a jab. Kazama tries to get Armfield down but Armfield is landing from the top. Kazama is ordered to his feet. Armfield lands a combo. Armfield lands a flurry and Kazama circles away. Armfield drops Kazama with a right hand and it is stopped right away. Big finish from Armfield!

Official Result- Garrett Armfield def. Toshiomi Kazama by TKO (punch) at 4:16 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- Waldo Cortes-Acosta (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Lukasz Brzeski (8-3-1 1 NC, 0-2 UFC)

Cortes-Acosta lands a leg kick. Brzeski lands a pair of leg kicks. He lands another. They trade leg kicks. Brzeski with more leg kicks and Cortes-Acosta lands a right hand. Cortes-Acosta lands a combo. Brzeski lands a high kick. They trade punches. Brzeski with a leg kick and Cortes-Acosta lands a counter right hand. Brzeski lands a body kick but Cortes-Acosta hurts him with a right hand. Cortes-Acosta lands some more big right hands and Brzeski goes down face first and it is stopped! What a finish from Cortes-Acosta!

Official Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Lukasz Brzeski by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of Round 1

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> Heavyweights- Junior Tafa (4-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Parker Porter (14-8, 4-3 UFC)

Tafa lands a right hand and just misses a front kick. They trade inside the pocket and Tafa lands a big punch that makes Porter stumble. Porter tries for a takedown against the fence. Tafa lands a big elbow as they break and lands some big punches. He lands a big right hand that makes Porter drop face first to the mat and it is stopped.

Official Result- Junior Tafa def. Parker Porter by knockout (punch) at 1:24 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #3 Erin Blanchfield (11-1, 5-0 UFC) vs. #4 Taila Santos (19-2, 4-2 UFC)

Santos lands some leg kicks and a combo. She lands another leg kick. She lands another combo. Santos lands a combo and a body kick. Blanchfield not getting much going early. Santos trips Blanchfield up with a leg kick. They trade right hands. Blanchfield’s nose is bleeding. Blanchfield lands a flurry against the fence. She has Santos pushed against the fence. Blanchfield with some foot stomps but Santos lands some elbows to back Blanchfield up. Blanchfield gets a trip takedown but Santos scrambles up. Santos lands a big right hand. Blanchfield lands a body kick. Santos lands a right hand. Blanchfield ties up and they battle against the fence. Blanchfield lands some knees. 10-9 Santos.

They’re trading to start the second and Santos lands a leg kick. Blanchfield gets a brief takedown but they get right up. Blanchfield has it pushed against the fence and is landing knees while pressuring. Santos gets the underhooks and tries for a takedown but Blanchfield ends up on top. Blanchfield in the half-guard and pressuring but not a lot of action happening. Santos gives up her back. They get to their feet. Blanchfield still pressuring against the fence and lands some knees. They separate. They clinch right back up and trade knees. 10-9 Blanchfield, 19-19.

Blanchfield lands a high kick and they trade punches. Blanchfield looks for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. She lands a knee before they break. Santos lands a leg kick as Blanchfield is throwing. They trade and Blanchfield pushes it against the fence. Blanchfield lands some short knees against the fence. They separate. Blanchfield back looking for the takedown against the fence. Santos looked like she was trying for a takedown but they separate. Blanchfield lands a right hand. Blanchfield pushes it to the fence. Blanchfield lands a combo and then almost gets a takedown. They separate. Blanchfield landing the jab and they’re trading on the feet. Blanchfield lands a big elbow that hurts Santos and lands a knee. Close fight. 10-9 Blanchfield, 29-28 Blanchfield.

Official Result- Erin Blanchfield def. Taila Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Rinya Nakamura (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Fernie Garcia (10-3, 0-2 UFC)

Nakamura lands a leg kick. Nakamura looks for a takedown against the fence as he has a leg and he gets it down. They get up but Nakamura gets a big takedown. Nakamura working from the top as he’s landing from north-south position. He has a north-south choke locked in. Garcia escapes but Nakamura remains in control from the top. Nakamura gets back to side control. Nakamura with big punches to end the round. 10-9 Nakamura.

They trade to start the second. Nakamura lands a body kick. Nakamura lands a high kick and slips to the mat but gets right up and lands. Nakamura lands another high kick. Garcia lands a leg kick. Nakamura lands a right hand then a leg kick. Nakamura gets a takedown and Garcia has a guillotine choke locked in. Nakamura rolls to side control. Nakamura gets his head out and is landing elbows from side control. He has an arm trapped. Nakamura is looking for a straight armbar but Garcia gets both arms free. Nakamura ends the round on top. 10-9 Nakamura, 20-18 Nakamura.

Garcia lands a right hand. Nakamura lands some body kicks. Garcia lands a right hand and he starts to slip and Nakamura scores a takedown. Nakamura controlling from the top as he almost has the mount and lands a few elbows. Garcia gives up his back and Nakamura has neck control. Nakamura gets back on top in the half-guard and lands some left hands. Garcia gives his back up again. Nakamura grabs the arm and locks in an armbar but Garcia escapes. They get to their feet. Nakamura lands a big head kick but Garcia is walking forward. 10-9 Nakamura, 30-27 Nakamura.

Official Result- Rinya Nakamura def. Fernie Garcia by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #9 Giga Chikadze (14-3, 7-1 UFC) vs. #15 Alex Caceres (21-13 1 NC, 16-11 1 NC UFC)

Caceres lands some leg kicks. Chikadze lands a body kick. Caceres lands a right hand. Chikadze with some leg kicks. Caceres lands a nice left hand. Caceres scores with a spinning back fist. Chikadze throws a high kick but Caceres blocks. Chikadze lands a right hand. Caceres scores with another left hand. They trade kicks. Chikadze lands a jab as Caceres was coming forward. Chikadze lands a body kick and a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Chikadze.

They’re feeling each other out in the second. Caceres lands a left hand. Chikadze lands a jab then a combo. They trade punches and Chikadze lands some good punches. Chikadze lands a jab then a right hand then a body kick. Caceres lands a left hand. They trade wild shots inside the pocket. Chikadze lands a body kick. Chikadze lands a right hand. Chikadze lands a combo. Caceres lands a leg kick but eats a counter right hand from Chikadze. Chikadze lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Chikadze, 20-18 Chikadze.

Chikadze lands some leg kicks. Caceres is pressing forward and lands a left hand but Chikadze lands a counter right hand. Chikadze lands a right hand then a left hook. Caceres lands a left hand and almost lands a head kick. Chikadze lands a right hand. Chikadze lands a body kick. Caceres lands a jab but eats two leg kicks from Chikadze. Chikadze lands a pair of body kicks. Chikadze lands another big body kick and Caceres fires back with a left hand. Caceres still throwing. Chikadze with a spin kick late. Close fight. 10-9 Chikadze, 30-27 Chikadze.

Official Result- Giga Chikadze def. Alex Caceres by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Light Heavyweights- #8 Anthony Smith (36-18, 11-8 UFC) vs. #10 Ryan Spann (21-8, 7-3 UFC)

Spann lands a front kick. Smith lands a leg kick. Smith with a hard leg kick and Spann fires back with punches. Smith lands a left hand. Spann lands a right hand but Smith fires back with the left hook. Smith lands a right hand and then another. Smith lands a leg kick. They trade front kicks. Smith lands a leg kick. He lands another and follows it with a right hand. Smith lands a leg kick but eats a right hand from Spann. Spann lands and Smith gets a takedown and pops his head out from Spann’s control. They scramble back to their feet. Smith lands a hard leg kick. 10-9 Smith.

Smith lands a calf kick. He lands a leg kick. Smith lands a right hand. Spann lands a left hand. Spann hurts Smith with a left hand. Spann tries a flying knee but they go to the mat. Spann is on top and is landing as Smith is covering up. Spann with some hammerfists and elbows from the top. Smith is trying to attack the leg. Spann stands and Smith is ordered to his feet. Spann lands a jab then a front kick. Smith’s left eye is badly damaged. Smith lands a leg kick. Smith lands a left hand. Spann lands a right hand. Smith scores with a leg kick. They trade punches. 10-9 Spann, 19-19.

They trade low kicks to start. Smith lands a leg kick. Spann lands a right hand. Smith lands to the body. He follows with a sharp jab. Spann lands a right hand and Smith counters with a leg kick. Smith with some leg kicks. Smith lands a right hand. Smith lands a body kick. Smith lands a left hand. They trade in close range. Spann lands a nice right hand. Smith lands a left hand. Smith landing slightly more here. Smith lands a leg kick. Spann lands a leg kick. Spann lands a right hand. Very close fight. 10-9 Smith, 29-28 Smith.

Official Result- Anthony Smith def. Ryan Spann by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #1 Max Holloway (24-7, 20-7 UFC) vs. #8 Chan Sung Jung (17-7, 7-4 UFC)

They trade leg kicks early and Holloway lands a jab. Jung lands a leg kick. Jung lands a right hand then Holloway rocks Jung with a right hand. Jung lands a right hand. Holloway lands to the body then lands a left hand. Jung lands a right hand and then a leg kick. Holloway lands a left hook. Jung lands a left hand as he rushes in. They trade right hands. Holloway lands a left hook and a body kick. Jung lands a right hand. Holloway lands a leg kick and Jung fires back with a combo. Jung lands two right hands late. Close round. 10-9 Holloway.

Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway drops Jung with a combo and Jung is rolling on the mat. Holloway locks in an anaconda choke and is trying to get it in tight. Holloway lets go and tries to get the mount but Jung gets to his feet. They crack each other with hard punches. Holloway lands a left hook. Jung lands a left hook. Holloway lands and they trade hard shots against the fence. Holloway lands a high kick. Holloway lands to the body. Jung lands a right hand. Holloway lands a combo to the body and head. Holloway lands a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Holloway, 20-18 Holloway.

Jung landing big punches early in the third and Holloway is firing back. They are both landing big shots. Holloway then lands a big right hand and Jung goes face first to the mat out cold. An unreal finish by Holloway.

Official Result- Max Holloway def. Chan Sung Jung by knockout (punch) at :23 of Round 3

UFC 292 live results: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The UFC returns to pay-per-view this weekend with a big event as the Octagon returns to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts for UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley, headlined by a pair of title fights.

In the main event, UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling defends against challenger Sean O’Malley in what has become a heated main event. Sterling is on a nine-fight win streak, last defeating Henry Cejudo in May, and this could be his final title defense as he’s talked of moving to 145 pounds win-or-lose. O’Malley fights for the first time since a win over Petr Yan in October, and is one of the most popular fighters in the sport.

In the co-main event, UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili defends against Amanda Lemos in an exciting match-up. Weili re-gained the title with a submission win over Carla Esparza in November, and she looks to start her second title reign on the right note. Lemos gets a title shot on the heels of wins in seven of her last eight fights.

The rest of the main card is deep despite taking a few injury hits. Undefeated welterweight Ian Garry faces his biggest test to date in Neil Magny, while a pair of bantamweight bouts take place featuring Da’Mon Blackshear, in his second fight in a week, taking on Mario Bautista, and Marlon Vera battling Pedro Munhoz.

The preliminary card is highlighted by the return of former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman, who returns from a gruesome leg break suffered in April 2021, as he’ll take on Brad Tavares. The finals of this season of The Ultimate Fighter also take place, with Austin Hubbard taking on Kurt Holobaugh in the lightweight finals, and Brad Katona taking on Cody Gibson in the bantamweight finals.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Karine Silva (16-4, 2-0 UFC) vs. Maryna Moroz (11-4, 6-4 UFC)

Silva landing some leg kicks early. They trade leg kicks and Silva lands a left hand. Silva lands a couple more leg kicks. Moroz missing her punches. Silva drops Moroz with a left hand but she quickly gets up. They clinch and Moroz pushes it against the fence. Silva reverses and Moroz lands an elbow and they’re trading inside the pocket before they separate. Silva lands a right hand. Silva scores a takedown. Moroz reverses position and Silva tries for a guillotine choke and Moroz taps with a second to go in the round! What a finish from Silva!

Official Result- Karine Silva def. Maryna Moroz by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:59 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #13 Andrea Lee (13-7, 5-5 UFC) vs. Natalia Silva (15-5-1, 3-0 UFC)

Silva throwing kicks early on. Lee lands a couple of leg kicks as Silva lands a punch combo. Silva lands a jab. Silva lands a body kick then a combination. Silva rocks Lee with a left hand. They trade punches. Silva lands a leg kick. They trade late and Silva lands a combo and body kick. 10-9 Silva.

Silva lands some high kicks to start the second. They trade body kicks. Silva lands a body kick. Lee lands a front kick that connects to the chin. Silva lands a combo ending with a body kick. Silva lands a front kick to the body. They trade body kicks. Silva lands a spin kick. 10-9 Silva, 20-18 Silva.

Silva landing some kicks and circling around early in the third. Lee lands a leg kick and Silva lands a right hand. Silva lands a combo as Lee lands a body kick. Silva lands a high kick. Lee lands a leg kick. They trade high kicks. Silva lands a nice combo. Silva lands a body kick and Lee is continuing to back up. Silva lands a jab then a high kick. 10-9 Silva, 30-27 Silva.

Official Result- Natalia Silva def. Andrea Lee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Andre Petroski (9-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (35-16, 10-8 UFC)

Petroski lands a left hand and a leg kick. Petroski lands a right hook. They’re both mostly missing the punches they’re throwing. Meerschaert lands a jab. They trade punches. We have a timeout for an eye poke on Petroski. They get back to action and Petroski lands a jab then gets a takedown. Meerschaert looks for a triangle choke but time runs out. 10-9 Petroski.

They both land soft punches to start the second. Meerschaert lands a body kick. Petroski lands a left hand and a leg kick. They trade punches. Meerschaert lands a combo that stumbles Petroski back. Meerschaert lands a combo as Petroski lands a right hand and circles away. Petroski lands a left hand then a nice right hand. Meerschaert lands a left hand then a high kick and a left hand. Petroski lands a left hand to the body. Petroski drops Meerschaert with a left hand and starts landing from the top. He’s dropping elbows down. Meerschaert grabs a leg and is able to get up. Petroski lands a right hand. Meerschaert tries a takedown and Petroski grabs the back and finishes the round on top. 10-9 Petroski, 20-18 Petroski.

They trade left hands. Petroski lands a body kick but Meerschaert grabs the leg and gets the takedown. Meerschaert inside the guard landing some punches. Petroski trying to scramble from the bottom and Meerschaert sprawls, but they get up. Petroski is cut open under the eye. Meerschaert lands a nice combo. Petroski gets it down and Meerschaert has the neck looking for a choke but Petroski pops out. Petroski attacking the neck and looking for a guillotine choke. Meerschaert scrambles out and has the body lock as they stand. They trade and Meerschaert lands a left hand. Petroski lands an elbow. They’re trading wild punches in close range. Meerschaert lands a flurry as the fight ends. Wild final round. 10-9 Meerschaert, 29-28 Petroski.

Official Result- Andre Petroski def. Gerald Meerschaert by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

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> TUF 31 Bantamweight Finals- Brad Katona (12-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Cody Gibson (19-8, 1-3 UFC)

Both are throwing early but not landing before they clinch up. They quickly break. Gibson lands a right hand. Katona lands a high kick. Katona lands a jab. Katona lands a leg kick. They trade and Gibson lands a body kick and Katona counters with a leg kick. Gibson lands a combo then an uppercut in a brief clinch. Gibson lands a big right hand. Katona lands a leg kick then a left hand. Gibson lands a right hand as Katona lands a left hand. Katona lands a right hand. Gibson lands an uppercut. They trade inside the pocket. They continue to both land at high volumes. Katona lands a right hand. 10-9 Gibson.

Katona lands a left hand. He lands a right hand and Gibson fires back with some uppercuts. Gibson lands a right hand. Katona lands a nice jab. Katona lands a right hand after scoring a leg kick. Katona lands a jab as they trade inside the pocket. Gibson lands to the body. Katona lands a left hand. Gibson lands a combo. They tie up and both land some clinch shots. Gibson lands a combo and Katona counters with a right hand. They trade some more. Gibson landing with more volume as the round goes on. He lands a jab then an uppercut. They trading and Katona hurts Gibson with a right hand. Katona lands a jab and Gibson lands a left hand. Katona lands a right hand. He lands another. 10-9 Gibson, 20-18 Gibson.

They’re trading in the center to start the third and Gibson lands a right hand. Katona lands to the body. Gibson lands a right hand. He lands another. They clinch for a moment and Katona lands as they break. Katona lands a pair of high kicks. Gibson lands a big right hand. Gibson lands another big right hand. They trade in a brief tie up. Katona lands a right hand. Katona lands an uppercut. Gibson’s eye is hurt and Katona is landing a flurry against the fence. Gibson lands an uppercut. They trade in close range. They trade jabs. Katona with some uppercuts. Katona lands a left hand. They clinch as both are tired. They trade short shots. Great fight. 10-9 Katona, 29-28 Gibson.

Official Result- Brad Katona def. Cody Gibson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> TUF 31 Lightweight Finals- Kurt Holobaugh (19-7 1 NC, 0-4 UFC) vs. Austin Hubbard (15-6, 3-4 UFC)

Hubbard lands a leg kick and then scores a takedown. He lands an elbow from inside the guard. Hubbard throwing elbows from the top. Hubbard looks for the neck but it allows Holobaugh to scramble to his feet. They trade knees against the fence. They separate and Hubbard lands to the body. He lands a big right hand. Hubbard lands a knee to the body. They trade punches. Holobaugh lands a right hand. Hubbard gets a takedown. He’s landing from the top. Hubbard looking for a choke. He lets go. 10-9 Hubbard.

Both looking for the jab early. Hubbard tried a takedown but Holobaugh defended. Holobaugh lands a big right hand. He lands another. He lands it again. They trade and Holobaugh lands slightly more. Holobaugh sprawls a takedown attempt and has the neck. Holobaugh gets the back. Holobaugh looking for a choke. He has his forearm around Hubbard’s chin and lets go. Holobaugh in the full mount. Hubbard tries to escape and Holobaugh has the armbar but transitions to the triangle choke. Hubbard taps! Holobaugh gets the win, his first UFC win in his third stint.

Official Result- Kurt Holobaugh def. Austin Hubbard by submission (triangle choke) at 2:39 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Gregory Rodrigues (13-5, 4-2 UFC) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (11-7, 1-2 UFC)

Rodrigues lands a jab. Rodrigues gets the big takedown. Rodrigues gets to side control. He moves to the mount and Tiuliulin gives up his back. Rodrigues is landing big punches and elbows from the back and one knocks Tiuliulin out cold. Wow!

Official Result- Gregory Rodrigues def. Denis Tiuliulin by knockout (elbows) at 1:43 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Chris Weidman (15-6, 11-6 UFC) vs. Brad Tavares (19-8, 14-8 UFC)

Tavares lands a right hand. Weidman shoots for a takedown but Tavares defends. Tavares lands a nice right hand. Weidman lands a jab to the body. Weidman goes for a takedown against the fence but abandons it. We have a timeout for a groin strike and they get back to action. Weidman lands a right hand. Tavares lands a jab. Tavares lands a leg kick. He lands another. Tavares lands a jab. Weidman lands a right hand then a body kick. Weidman lands some body kicks. Tavares lands an uppercut. 10-9 Tavares.

Both throwing to start the second but not much landing. Tavares lands a leg kick. Both land jabs. Tavares lands a leg kick then another. Weidman’s left leg is hurt. Tavares with a high kick that Weidman blocks. Tavares lands a combo ending with a leg kick. Tavares lands a pair of leg kicks. Weidman with a high kick. Weidman rocks Tavares with a punch but Tavares gets away. Weidman pressing forward as Tavares is attacking the leg. We have another groin strike and a timeout. They get back to action and Weidman lands. Weidman lands a body kick then a combo. Weidman tries for a takedown. Tavares defends and gets away. Tavares lands a body kick. Weidman lands a head kick then a right hand. Weidman tries for another takedown but Tavares defends. Weidman lands a high kick. 10-9 Tavares, 20-18 Tavares.

Tavares lands a heavy leg kick. We have a third groin strike of the fight and another timeout. They get back to action and Tavares is hurting Weidman with some punches. Tavares lands another leg kick. Weidman lands some right hands and goes for a takedown but Tavares defends. Weidman lands a left hand. Tavares lands a leg kick. Weidman lands a right hand. He lands a left hand. 10-9 Tavares, 30-27 Tavares.

Official Result- Brad Tavares def. Chris Weidman by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Bantamweights- #6 Marlon Vera (22-8-1, 14-7 UFC) vs. #10 Pedro Munhoz (20-7 2 NC, 10-7 2 NC)

Munhoz landing a lot of leg kicks early on and Vera lands a high kick. Vera lands a jab. They’re trading kicks. Munhoz still landing lots of leg kicks. Vera scoring with the jab. Vera lands a leg kick. Munhoz shoots for a takedown but Vera keeps it standing. Vera lands a combo and Munhoz rushes in landing a combo. Vera lands a combination. They trade punches. Vera lands a combo. Vera lands a left hand. Close round. 10-9 Munhoz.

Munhoz lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks. They trade solid punches. Munhoz lands a combo. Munhoz back to the leg kick. Vera lands a leg kick and Munhoz lands some in return. Munhoz lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Munhoz lands a left hand. Vera lands a leg kick and Munhoz returns with one. They trade in close range. Munhoz lands a nice combination. Munhoz lands a leg kick but eats a left hand from Vera. 10-9 Munhoz, 20-18 Munhoz.

Munhoz lands a leg kick. Munhoz lands a leg kick after they trade punches. Vera lands a nice jab then a few more. Vera lands a nice combo and had Munhoz hurt for a moment. Munhoz back attacking the leg kick. Vera lands a combo and then a nice right hand. Vera lands a jab and Munhoz lands a right hand, but Vera lands a hard body shot. Vera lands some nice left hands. Vera picking up the volume in a big way right now. Munhoz lands some nice body kicks. Vera lands a nice combo. Close fight. 10-9 Vera, 29-28 Munhoz.

Official Result- Marlon Vera def. Pedro Munhoz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Da’Mon Blackshear (14-5-1, 2-1-1 UFC) vs. Mario Bautista (12-2, 6-2 UFC)

Bautista lands a right hand. Blackshear grabs the body and looks for a takedown but Bautista defends. Blackshear gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Blackshear still has a leg and lands a knee to the body. Blackshear lands a leg kick. Blackshear gets it back down but Bautista has the neck with a choke locked in but Blackshear escapes. They get to their feet. 10-9 Blackshear.

Blackshear lands some leg kicks to start the second. Bautista goes for a takedown against the fence but Blackshear defends. Bautista lands a right hand and shoots for a takedown but Blackshear defends against the fence and reverses position. Blackshear lands a short elbow as they break. Blackshear gets a takedown but Bautista pops right back up. Blackshear lands an elbow. Bautista lands a right hand. Blackshear lands a right hand. Bautista lands late. 10-9 Blackshear, 20-18 Blackshear.

Bautista lands a right hand. Blackshear lands a leg kick. Bautista lands a combo. Bautista lands a right hand. Bautista pressuring and looks for a takedown. They’re tied up and Bautista with a knee to the body. Blackshear lands an elbow and Bautista with a knee before they break. Bautista gets a takedown. He gets the back. They try to scramble up but Bautista drags it down and lands a knee to the body. Bautista still has the back and lands a knee as they break. Blackshear rocks Bautista with a right hand. They scramble to the mat. Bautista lands elbows from the top to end. 10-9 Bautista, 29-28 Blackshear.

Official Result- Mario Bautista def. Da’Mon Blackshear by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Welterweights- #11 Neil Magny (28-10, 21-9 UFC) vs. #13 Ian Garry (12-0, 5-0 UFC)

Garry lands some hard leg kicks early and Magny is already having trouble staying on his feet. Garry lands a body kick. Garry lands a jab. Garry lands a leg kick. Magny lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence. Magny lands to the body. Garry gets it down and backs away as Magny is forced to stand. Garry lands another hard leg kick and Magny falls to his butt but is forced up. Garry lands a high kick then another leg kick. They clinch at the end. 10-9 Garry.

Magny lands a double jab. Garry lands a combo. Garry lands another hard leg kick and Magny is limping. Garry lands more kicks. Magny grabs a leg and tries for a takedown but Garry defends against the fence. They break. Garry lands a head kick. Garry lands a leg kick and Magny is having trouble standing. Garry lands some punches and a flying knee to the body. Garry lands a jab then another leg kick. Garry with a leg kick then a combo. 10-9 Garry, 20-18 Garry.

Garry lands a leg kick. Magny lands a body kick but falls to the ground as he couldn’t plant on his damaged leg. Garry with a high kick then a leg kick. Garry lands a flurry against the fence and drops Magny with a leg kick. Magny gets to his feet and eats an immediate leg kick from Garry. Garry lands some leg kicks then a high kick. Garry landing more kicks. Magny lands a body kick but eats a combo from Garry. Garry lands another hard leg kick and Magny goes down but Garry wants him back up. Garry lands a big flurry with punches and high kicks and Magny is covering up. They go to the mat and Garry is in side control. Garry ends the fight on top. 10-8 Garry, 30-26 Garry.

Official Result- Ian Garry def. Neil Magny by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-24)

> UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship- C Zhang Weili (23-3, 7-2 UFC) vs. #5 Amanda Lemos (13-2-1, 7-2 UFC)

Weili lands a leg kick and uses it for a takedown. Weili passes into side control. Weili lands some elbows from the side. Weili with some left hands from the top. Weili now landing to the body in the half-guard. Weili with more big left hands from the top. Weili keeps it down. Lemos locks in a D’Arce choke from the bottom but Weili is fighting it. Lemos is squeezing but Weili lands some knees to the body and she gets out and takes the back. Weili landing big punches from the back and looking to finish. Lemos spins and Weili is back in the half-guard. They stand and Weili gets a big late takedown. 10-9 Weili.

Weili landing to start the second and Lemos lands a hard right hand. Weili gets a big takedown. Weili landing from the top. Lemos tries to scramble out but Weili stays on top and gets the back. They get to their feet and Weili lands some knees to the body and gets another takedown. Weili has the back and lands. 10-9 Weili, 20-18 Weili.

They trade punches and Weili lands a side kick. Weili pushes it against the fence. Weili gets it back to the mat. Weili works to the back and lands some left hands. Weili moves to side control and has a knee on the belly and lands before they stand. Weili with a knee and elbow. They separate and Weili lands a combo. 10-9 Weili, 30-27 Weili.

Weili landing some kicks and punches to start off the fourth. Weili with a side kick. Lemos lands a punch and Weili slips to the mat. She gets back up and they’re trading before Weili gets a takedown. She lands from the top before they stand. Both throwing and both land before they tie up and break. Weili lands a body kick. 10-9 Weili, 40-36 Weili.

Weili lands a body kick then drops Lemos with a right hand. She gets on top and is landing punches and an elbow. Weili with some more shots from the top and Lemos attacks the leg. Weili landing hammerfists trying to finish. Weili landing a lot of punches as Lemos is trapped. Weili has the crucifix and continues to land. Weili with tons of punches as Lemos is still trapped. Lemos gets free as they stand. Weili with a knee. Weili gets a takedown. She’s in side control and pressuring while landing knees. Weili with body shots from the top. They get up and Lemos attacks the neck as they break. Weili with a side kick. Dominant performance from Weili. 10-8 Weili, 50-44 Weili.

Official Result- Zhang Weili def. Amanda Lemos by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-44, 49-45) to retain the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship

> UFC Bantamweight Championship- C Aljamain Sterling (23-3, 15-3 UFC) vs. #2 Sean O’Malley (16-1 1 NC, 8-1 1 NC UFC)

Sterling lands a leg kick. He lands another. O’Malley lands a body kick then Sterling lands a leg kick. O’Malley lands a left hand. Sterling lands a body kick. Sterling lands a leg kick. He lands another. He lands some more kicks. O’Malley barely lands a spin kick. Sterling shoots for a takedown and lands some punches against the fence in the clinch. 10-9 Sterling.

Sterling lands a body kick. Sterling looks for a takedown against the fence. Sterling lands two left hands. O’Malley drops Sterling with a right hand as he was coming in. O’Malley lading from the top looking for the finish and lands some big punches and he ends it! O’Malley gets the finish and becomes the new champion!

Official Result- Sean O’Malley def. Aljamain Sterling by TKO (punches) at :51 of Round 2 to win the UFC Bantamweight Championship

UFC on ESPN 51 live results: Vicente Luque vs. Rafael Dos Anjos

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The Octagon is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this weekend for another fight card as UFC On ESPN 51: Luque vs. Dos Anjos goes down inside of the UFC’s home base.

The card is headlined by a welterweight showdown as Vicente Luque takes on former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael Dos Anjos. Luque is fighting for the first time in a year as he looks to end a two-fight losing skid, having lost to Belal Muhammad and Geoff Neal. Dos Anjos is making another run in the welterweight division as he looks for his second straight win following a submission of Bryan Barberena in December.

In the co-main event, it’s an exciting featherweight match-up as longtime veteran Cub Swanson takes on Hakeem Dawodu. Also on the main card is a light heavyweight battle between Khalil Rountree and Chris Daukaus, a women’s strawweight fight pitting Polyana Viana against Iasmin Lucindo, and a pair of middleweight bouts as AJ Dobson fights Tafon Nchukwi, and Josh Fremd takes on Jamie Pickett.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Juliana Miller (3-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Luana Santos (5-1, 0-0 UFC)

They both throw right away. Miller lands a right hand. Santos lands a nice right hand then they clinch against the fence. They separate and Miller lands a right hand. They trade before tying up and Santos lands a knee as they break. Santos lands a right hand and Miller is hurt. Santos landing against the fence. Miller lands a jab but eats a right hand from Santos. Santos is still hurting Miller with punches and a head kick. Santos landing and grabs the neck and gets it down. They get to their feet and separate. Santos lands another big right hand and is teeing off on Miller against the fence. Santos landing a lot and it is stopped! Big finish from Santos to get the win.

Official Result- Luana Santos def. Juliana Miller by TKO (punches) at 3:41 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Da’Mon Blackshear (13-5-1, 1-1-1 UFC) vs. Jose Johnson (15-7, 0-0 UFC)

Blackshear throwing early. Blackshear lands some punches but eats some counters from Johnson. Blackshear scores a takedown. Blackshear lands from the top to the body. Blackshear gets the back as they work to the feet. Blackshear lands some knees. They scramble and Blackshear is able to get it back down and lands a right hand from the top. Blackshear stands and grabs the back as they’re on the mat. Johnson lands a back elbow and punch. Blackshear looks for a twister. He has it locked in and Johnson taps! What a finish from Blackshear!

Official Result- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Jose Johnson by submission (Twister) at 3:47 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- Jaqueline Amorim (6-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Montserrat Conejo (10-2, 1-1 UFC)

They both throw before Amorim pushes it against the fence. Amorim gets the takedown. Amorim is landing from the top as she has the mount. Amorim continues to land from the mount as she’s trying to set up a submission. Amorim still dominating from the top as she’s landing and then she grabs the armbar. Conejo is trying to fight it off. Conejo is scrambling around and gets her arm out of the position but Amorim still has a hold of it. Amorim has the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. She lets it go and is back in mount landing to end the round. 10-8 Amorim.

Conejo lands a side kick and is pawing away. Amorim lands and Conejo lands a left hand. Amorim lands a head kick and Conejo is able to get the takedown somehow. Amorim gets the back and is working for a choke. Amorim landing punches from the back. Amorim moves to the full mount and is still landing punches. Amorim landing lots of shots from the top. Amorim lands a big elbow from the top and is dropping hammerfists. Amorim now looking for an armbar. She ends up landing more punches from the mount to end the round. 10-8 Amorim, 20-16 Amorim.

Amorim lands a body kick. She lands a leg kick. They trade punches. They go back to the mat and Conejo is in Amorim’s guard. Amorim looking to sweep from the bottom. She almost is able to sweep but Conejo is able to maintain top position. Amorim is able to sweep to the top and starts landing punches from the mount until it is stopped. This was absolute domination from Amorim.

Official Result- Jaqueline Amorim def. Montserrat Conejo by TKO (punches) at 3:41 of Round 3

> Heavyweights- Josh Parisian (15-6, 2-3 UFC) vs. Martin Buday (12-1, 3-0 UFC)

They’re trading a lot to start off and Buday is rocking Parisian with some big punches against the fence. Buday lands a knee and is still landing but Parisian is able to land a spinning back fist. Buday pushes it back against the fence and is still landing and lands an uppercut before they break. Buday lands a jab and Parisian is throwing counter shots. They trading in close range and both are landing. Buday lands a left hand then some uppercuts in the clinch. Buday gets it down and is landing from the top. Buday locks up the arm of Parisian in a kimura and Parisian verbally taps! Big finish from Buday.

Official Result- Martin Buday def. Josh Parisian by submission (kimura) at 4:11 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Francis Marshall (7-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Isaac Dulgarian (5-0, 0-0 UFC)

Marshall lands a leg kick. Dulgarian lands a right hand then a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Dulgarian shoots for a takedown and completes it. Both are landing on the mat as Dulgarian is keeping the pressure from the top. Dulgarian with a couple of elbows from the top and he now lands some short hammerfists. Dulgarian lands a big elbow and passes to half-guard. Marshall almost is able to get up but Dulgarian keeps it down. Dulgarian lands some elbows and gets the full mount. Dulgarian landing big shots from the top. Marshall in trouble and covering up. Dulgarian keeps landing and it is stopped! Impressive showing from Dulgarian in his debut.

Official Result- Isaac Dulgarian def. Francis Marshall by TKO (strikes) at 4:48 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (13-6, 3-3 UFC) vs. Mike Breeden (10-5, 0-2 UFC)

McKinney lands a left hand and tries for a takedown but lets go. McKinney lands a high kick. McKinney lands another head kick. McKinney lands a left hand. McKinney landing some big punches to the head and body and Breeden is hurt. McKinney landing the left hand at will. Breeden gets it down for a second but they get up. McKinney with a big combo against the fence and he’s teeing off and it is stopped! What a dominant showing from McKinney as he gets back into the win column.

Official Result- Terrance McKinney def. Mike Breeden by TKO (punches) at 1:25 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- JP Buys (9-5, 0-3 UFC) vs. Marcus McGhee (7-1, 1-0 UFC)

They’re feeling each other out early on. McGhee lands a leg kick then Buys lands a body kick. They trade punches. McGhee lands a right hand. McGhee lands a pair of big right hands. McGhee drops Buys with a right hand and it is stopped as Buys starts stumbling around and he’s clearly out of it. Big finish from McGhee to get the win!

Official Result- Marcus McGhee def. JP Buys by knockout (punch) at 2:19 of Round 1

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> Middleweights*- Josh Fremd (10-4, 1-2 UFC) vs. Jamie Pickett (13-9, 2-5 UFC)

*Fremd missed weight by three pounds

Pickett lands a leg kick and Fremd lands a body kick. Fremd lands some leg kicks as Pickett lands some punches before they clinch back up. They’re battling against the fence and we almost had a groin strike but they continue on. Fremd lands a couple of body shots. There’s not much happening here. Pickett reverses position but still not a lot of action going on. They separate. Pickett lands a combo. Fremd lands a high kick. 10-9 Fremd.

They trade kicks to start. Fremd tries to land and looks for a takedown but Pickett had the neck. Fremd got out and they’re clinched but they end up breaking. Fremd lands a couple of jabs. They clinch and Fremd lands an elbow. Pickett gets a takedown but Fremd has the neck with a guillotine choke locked in. Pickett escapes. Pickett gets the back of Fremd. They stand. Pickett pushes it against the fence as Fremd lands some elbows. Fremd has a guillotine choke locked in and they go down and he lets it go. Fremd lands some big punches from the top. 10-9 Fremd, 20-18 Fremd.

Fremd lands a flying knee and Pickett fires back with a combo. Pickett gets a takedown. Fremd gets to the top and is landing and controlling. Fremd has arm control but they get to their feet and are tied up against the fence. There isn’t much happening and they separate. Neither lands and Fremd pushes it against the fence. Pickett lands as they break. They trade at the end. 10-9 Fremd, 30-27 Fremd.

Official Result- Josh Fremd def. Jamie Pickett by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights*- AJ Dobson (6-2 1 NC, 0-2 UFC) vs. Tafon Nchukwi (6-3, 2-3 UFC)

*Nchukwi missed weight by 3.5 pounds

Dobson landing some leg kicks early. Nchukwi lands one. Dobson lands a jab as Nchukwi attacks the body. Nchukwi with a stiff jab then a hard leg kick. Dobson lands a leg kick. Nchukwi lands a jab to the body then a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Nchukwi with more hard calf kicks. Dobson scores with a combo. Nchukwi lands a leg kick then a body kick. Dobson lands some leg kicks. He’s actually landing more but Nchukwi is landing harder. Nchukwi lands a left hand. Dobson lands a body kick. Nchukwi lands a body kick but Dobson catches it and gets a takedown and lands from the top to end. 10-9 Dobson.

Dobson lands a leg kick. Dobson lands a body kick as Nchukwi misses some punches. Dobson lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. They trade them again. Nchukwi lands a leg kick and Dobson fires back with a couple of kicks, then lands a right hand. They both land punches and kicks before clinching against the fence. They separate and both land punches. Nchukwi lands a calf kick. Dobson lands a jab. Nchukwi lands a leg kick. Nchukwi lands a body kick and they tie up at the end. 10-9 Dobson, 20-18 Dobson.

Dobson lands a leg kick. He lands a leg kick and Nchukwi lands a jab. They trade leg kicks and Dobson is able to trip Nchukwi up to the mat. Dobson in the half-guard and pressuring from the top. Dobson working from the half-guard and landing as he’s keeping Nchukwi down. Dobson landing to the body but not much else is happening. Dobson lands from the top as Nchukwi scrambles up. 10-9 Dobson, 30-27 Dobson.

Official Result- AJ Dobson def. Tafon Nchukwi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Polyana Viana (13-5, 4-4 UFC) vs. Iasmin Lucindo (14-5, 1-1 UFC)

Viana lands a body kick but eats a counter left from Lucindo. Viana lands a leg kick then a right hand. Viana lands and tries for a takedown against the fence. She lands some short punches and is able to get Lucindo down. Viana is controlling from the top but not a lot of action is taking place. They are stood up. Lucindo lands a spin kick but Viana grabs the leg and pushes it to the fence. Lucindo scores the takedown. Both are landing on the mat as Lucindo is pressuring. Lucindo with some hammerfists from the top. Close round. 10-9 Lucindo.

Lucindo lands a spin kick. They trade and Lucindo lands a big punch that buckles Viana. Not much happening on the feet until Lucindo gets a takedown. Lucindo lands a couple of punches from the top. Lucindo looking to improve position and looks for an arm-triangle choke. She has it locked in and Viana taps! Lucindo gets the big win here.

Official Result- Iasmin Lucindo def. Polyana Viana by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:42 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- #13 Khalil Rountree (11-5 1 NC, 7-5 1 NC UFC) vs. #14 HW Chris Daukaus (12-6, 4-3 UFC)

Daukaus lands a quick combination. They trade hard punches. Daukaus lands a right hand. Rountree lands a stiff punch. Rountree lands a nice counter right hand. Daukaus lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence and Rountree lands some knees as Daukaus lands to the body before they break. They trade and then Rountree drops Daukaus with a left hand and finishes it off with some follow-up shots. Big finish from Rountree!

Official Result- Khalil Rountree def. Chris Daukaus by TKO (punches) at 2:40 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Cub Swanson (28-13, 12-9 UFC) vs. Hakeem Dawodu (13-3-1, 6-3 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Dawodu lands a leg kick. Swanson lands a nice right hand. Swanson lands another right hand. Dawodu lands a leg kick as Swanson scores with a jab. They trade leg kicks. Dawodu lands a nice jab. Swanson lands a double jab. They trade punches inside the pocket. Dawodu lands a leg kick. Swanson lands a high kick. Dawodu lands a leg kick. 10-9 Dawodu.

Dawodu lands a spin kick. Swanson scores a double jab. Swanson lands another jab. Swanson with some uppercuts in a quick clinch. They now tie up and Swanson with some body shots as Dawodu pushes it against the fence and lands knees. Swanson lands some knees and they reverse then reverse back. Dawodu with some knees to the body. They separate and trade punches. Dawodu with a quick jab. Dawodu lands another jab. Dawodu with a high kick. Swanson lands a combo. They trade jabs before clinching. Dawodu pushes it against the fence and lands a knee. They trade knees. Dawodu landing more knees as he’s pressuring. Swanson lands a right hand on the break and they trade big punches at the end of the round. 10-9 Dawodu, 20-18 Dawodu.

They’re swinging to start the third. Swanson lands a right hand. Dawodu lands a jab. Dawodu scores with a leg kick. Dawodu lands a jab. Swanson with a leg kick. They clinch and Swanson lands some uppercuts to the body. They went to the mat for a second but popped right up. Dawodu lands a groin strike and we have a brief timeout. They trade and Dawodu lands a head kick. They’re both landing in close range. Swanson lands a big left hand. Dawodu lands a combo. Swanson lands a big combo. Swanson gets a takedown and is working inside the guard of Dawodu. They get up but go back down and Swanson has the back as the fight ends. 10-9 Swanson, 29-28 Dawodu.

Official Result- Cub Swanson def. Hakeem Dawodu by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #10 Vicente Luque (21-9-1, 14-5 UFC) vs. #9 LW Rafael Dos Anjos (32-14, 21-12 UFC)

Luque lands a body kick. Luque throws a head kick but it is blocked. Dos Anjos lands a right hook. He lands a body kick. Dos Anjos goes for a takedown against the fence. He lands some knees to the legs of Luque. Dos Anjos still working for the takedown. They reverse positions a couple of times. Dos Anjos lands some punches as they break. They trade in close range and Luque lands to the body. Luque with a body kick. Dos Anjos lands an elbow as he shoots for a takedown. Luque gets a takedown but Dos Anjos has the neck. Dos Anjos is looking for a guillotine choke but Luque jumps over and gets the back. Luque lands some big punches. They get to their feet. 10-9 Luque.

They trade jabs and Dos Anjos lands a body kick. Luque lands a body kick. Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Luque defends and reverses against the fence. They both land in the clinch. They separate. Luque with a high kick then a left hand. Dos Anjos gets a brief takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. Luque gets Dos Anjos down for a second. Luque has it pushed against the fence. Luque looking for a standing arm-triangle choke but Dos Anjos escapes. Luque lands an elbow as they break. Luque with late body kicks. 10-9 Luque, 20-18 Luque.

They trade and Dos Anjos pushes it against the fence. Luque reverses but Dos Anjos reverses back and is trying for the takedown. Dos Anjos lands an elbow. Luque gets the takedown. They separate and trade jabs. Dos Anjos lands a left hand. Dos Anjos lands a right hook. Dos Anjos lands a body kick. Luque scores with a jab. Dos Anjos lands a left hand. Dos Anjos lands a combo. Dos Anjos lands a combo and gets a takedown. Luque has the neck to reverse then Dos Anjos has the neck. Luque reverses and has the back on the feet. Luque trying for a takedown against the fence. Close round. 10-9 Dos Anjos, 29-28 Luque.

Luque lands a right hand. They trade against the fence. Luque lands a high kick. They tie up against the fence and Luque lands a knee. They trade in the tie up. They break for a moment but tie back up against the fence. Luque lands to the body. Luque dropping down for a takedown. Dos Anjos reverses and they separate. Dos Anjos lands a punch and then shoots for a takedown but Luque defends. Luque trying to get it down but Dos Anjos is defending with some elbows. Luque gets it down for a moment. Luque looks for a choke late. 10-9 Luque, 39-37 Luque.

Luque lands a jab then a right hand. Luque lands a jab then Dos Anjos lands a combo and shoots for a takedown but Luque defends and reverses position. They separate. They trade punches. Dos Anjos lands and looks for a takedown but Luque reverses. Luque pressuring against the fence and gets Dos Anjos down but they quickly get up. They’re reversing positions against the fence. They break. Dos Anjos lands a right hand. Dos Anjos lands a couple of left hands. Luque tries a takedown but Dos Anjos defends and ends up on top. Dos Anjos lands a big elbow and some shots to end it. 10-9 Dos Anjos, 48-47 Luque.

Official Result- Vicente Luque def. Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

UFC on ESPN 50 live results: Cory Sandhagen vs. Rob Font

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The Octagon is back in The Music City this weekend for the first time since March 2019 as UFC On ESPN 50: Sandhagen vs. Font takes place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The card is headlined by a pair of bantamweights fighting at a 140-pound catchweight due to late changes as Cory Sandhagen takes on Rob Font in the five-round headliner. Sandhagen was originally slated to fight Umar Nurmagomedov, but an injury forced him out, and Font moved up a couple of weeks for the headline spot in a pivotal bout.

In the co-main event, former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Jessica Andrade takes on undefeated former TUF winner Tatiana Suarez. Also on the main card is a pair of light heavyweight bouts as Dustin Jacoby battles Kennedy Nzechukwu and Tanner Boser battles Aleksa Camur, plus a featherweight bout pitting Diego Lopes against Gavin Tucker.

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> Flyweights- Ode Osbourne (12-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Assu Almabayev (17-2, 0-0 UFC)

Almabayev lands a leg kick to start. He lands another. Almabayev lands a right hand after Osbourne landed a few leg kicks. Almabayev gets a takedown and is landing from inside the guard. Osbourne lands some elbows from the bottom. Almabayev staying on top and continuing to work and land. Almabayev moves to side control and lands some elbows. Almabayev grabs the neck and looks for a Peruvian necktie but Osbourne survives. Osbourne is cut open. 10-9 Almabayev.

Osbourne lands a knee but Almabayev grabs the leg and pushes it against the fence. They separate. They trade kicks. Almabayev gets it back to the mat and takes the back and is working for a choke. He has a rear-naked choke locked in and Osbourne taps! Impressive debut from Almabayev.

Official Result- Assu Almabayev def. Ode Osbourne by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:11 of Round 2

> Featherweights*- Sean Woodson (9-1-1, 3-1-1 UFC) vs. Dennis Buzukja (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

*Buzukja missed weight by a half-pound

Woodson throwing some kicks early. They trade leg kicks. Buzukja lands a big right hand against the fence. They clinch but separate. Woodson landing some leg kicks. Buzukja pushes Woodson against the fence looking for a takedown but they end up separating and trading. Buzukja lands a right hand but Woodson has been landing with a lot more volume. Woodson lands to the body and then lands a jab followed by a combo. Buzukja lands a combo before the end of the round. 10-9 Woodson.

Woodson landing calf kicks early as Buzukja is trying to land the right hand. They trade combinations. Buzukja looks for a takedown against the fence but Woodson is defending with some short punches. Woodson reverses and lands some knees and body shots and has Buzukja in trouble. Woodson takes it to the mat and lands some body punches. Woodson looking for a choke. Woodson looking for an anaconda choke. He lets go. They get to their feet but Woodson drags it back down. Woodson is attacking an arm. Buzukja gets his arm free. They go back to the mat and Buzukja is on top and lands a lot of punches and lands some more as Woodson got up and they exchange wildly late. 10-9 Woodson, 20-18 Woodson.

Buzukja lands a leg kick. Woodson lands a left hand then attacks to the body. Woodson looks for a takedown as Buzukja lands some elbows. They switch and Buzukja now looking for a takedown. Woodson gets the back and has them on their knees. They get to their feet. Buzukja lands a right hand as Woodson lands a left hook. They tie up. They’re down on the mat with Woodson pressuring. They stand and Woodson has the neck and drags it back down. They get up and Woodson lands a knee and left hand. Woodson lands a front kick. Woodson lands a combo. 10-9 Woodson, 30-27 Woodson.

Official Result- Sean Woodson def. Dennis Buzukja by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Cody Durden (15-4-1, 4-2-1 UFC) vs. Jake Hadley (10-1, 2-1 UFC)

They’re trading punches early on. Durden lands a nice right hand. Hadley lands a couple of calf kicks. Durden lands to the body. They trade combos. Durden gets a takedown and is in side control before he stands. Durden with some leg kicks before he gets back on top. He gets back to side control and is landing. Hadley has a cut opened up. They scramble to the feet but Durden gets it right back down. They get back up and Durden lands to the body. Durden gets a takedown but Hadley has a guillotine choke locked in. Durden survives to the end. 10-9 Durden.

Durden gets a takedown right away and has side control. They scramble and end up back on their feet. They trade punches. Durden lands a couple of elbows. Durden looks for a takedown as Hadley had the neck and Durden let go. Hadley pushes it against the fence and lands a knee before they separate. Durden lands a right hand. They go to the mat and Durden has an anaconda choke locked in. Hadley gives a thumbs up and escapes and takes the back of Durden. He lands some elbows. Hadley now with some punches. Hadley gets an armbar locked in and it is tight. Durden is grimacing. Hadley also has a triangle choke locked in. Durden is able to escape and is on top. Durden lands some hammerfists late and lands right hands. Wild round. 10-9 Hadley, 19-19.

They’re trading in close range to start the third. Durden lands a right hand and Hadley counters with a nice leg kick. Hadley lands a left hand. They continue to land in close range with Hadley landing leg kicks and the left hand but Durden lands the right hand. Hadley shoots for the takedown but Durden sprawls and has neck control. Durden maintains top position and lands punches to end the fight. Fun fight. 10-9 Durden, 29-28 Durden.

Official Result- Cody Durden def. Jake Hadley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Billy Quarantillo (17-5, 5-3 UFC) vs. Damon Jackson (22-5-1 1 NC, 5-3-1 1 NC UFC)

Quarantillo lands a jab and leg kick but Jackson is landing combos in return. Jackson lands an overhand right. They clinch and Quarantillo lands a knee. They trade knees against the fence. They separate and Jackson lands a front kick followed by a combo. Jackson lands another combo. Jackson keeps finding a home for the right hand. They tie up against the fence. Jackson is trying for the takedown as Quarantillo lands some defending punches. Jackson gets the takedown. Jackson working from the half-guard after Quarantillo missed a gogoplata attempt. Jackson gets the back and is landing while working for the choke. Jackson stands and lands a big body kick. 10-9 Jackson.

They trade to start the second before Jackson pushes it against the fence. They’re battling in the clinch with both landing knees. Quarantillo lands a knee as they break. They trade right hands. Jackson lands a combo. They trade big combos. They scramble to the mat and Jackson has the back and then Quarantillo has the back but they scramble back up. They scramble back to the mat and Quarantillo has the neck but they work back to their feet. They clinch and Quarantillo lands to the body. Quarantillo doing a ton of body work this round and he lands a huge right hand. 10-9 Quarantillo, 19-19.

Jackson lands a left hook. Quarantillo landing the jab and follows with a big right hand. Quarantillo with a knee and some body shots. Jackson trying to get the takedown against the fence. They separate but Jackson goes right back to the tie up. Quarantillo landing to the body to defend. They separate and both land. Quarantillo lands a nice combo. Jackson lands a jab. Quarantillo connects big and has Jackson hurt for a moment. They tie up and Jackson lands a knee. Quarantillo lands a knee and right hand before going back to the body. Quarantillo with another big knee before breaking. Jackson lands a head kick. Quarantillo keeps pressing forward. They tie up against the fence. Jackson gets the takedown. Quarantillo landing to the body from the bottom. Quarantillo looking for an omaplata. They get to their feet. They trade late as Quarantillo lands a big right hand. 10-9 Quarantillo, 29-28 Quarantillo.

Official Result- Billy Quarantillo def. Damon Jackson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Jeremiah Wells (12-2-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Carlston Harris (18-5, 3-1 UFC)

Wells lands to the body right away. Harris shoots for a takedown but Wells defends and ends up on top. He’s in control from the top and looking to improve position. Harris lands from the bottom but Wells locks in a D’Arce choke. Harris is defending. Wells is squeezing hard. Harris is still defending well. They get to their feet as Harris escapes. Wells lands to the body. Wells gets it back to the mat and lands from the top. Wells gets the mount and lands some left hands. 10-9 Wells.

Harris swings wildly and it allows Wells to get him down. Wells lands to the body and is on top. Wells is landing punches from the top. Wells still in total control as he is landing from the top. Wells back inside of Harris’ guard and landing elbows. Wells with a dominant round. 10-9 Wells, 20-18 Wells.

They’re both swinging and landing before Wells pushes it against the fence. They separate. Harris lands and Wells shoots for the takedown against the fence. He gets it down but Harris has the neck. Harris is looking for a D’Arce choke and has it in tight and Wells goes out cold! Wow, what a finish out of nowhere as Harris gets the late upset.

Official Result- Carlson Harris def. Jeremiah Wells by submission (anaconda choke) at 1:50 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Kyler Phillips (10-2, 4-1 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (17-4, 6-3 UFC)

Phillips lands a leg kick then a combo. Phillips working the jab. He lands a right hand then a body kick then another jab. Barcelos lands a right hand. Phillips lands a leg kick but Barcelos grabs the leg and has the body lock against the fence. Phillips drops down looking for the arm but Barcelos escapes and they get to their feet. Barcelos lands a right hand but eats a head kick from Phillips. Phillips lands a leg kick. Phillips drops Barcelos with a right hand and rushes to get on top but Barcelos gets back to his feet. Barcelos lands as they break. Barcelos lands a combo. Barcelos lands a flurry with a big left hand. Both land inside the pocket. They trade and Phillips lands a big right hand. 10-9 Phillips.

Phillips gets a takedown and lands from the top. They scramble to their feet. Phillips mixing his punches and kicks. They’re both landing and Barcelos shoots for a takedown but Phillips didn’t. Barcelos lands a combo but Phillips still circling around and landing solid punches. Barcelos looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They scramble around. Phillips landing the jab. Barcelos lands a combo. Phillips lands a right hand at the end. 10-9 Phillips, 20-18 Phillips.

Barcelos lands a leg kick. Phillips lands a right hand and a leg kick. Barcelos gets a brief takedown but Phillips pops right back up. Barcelos lands to the body. Phillips still circling around. Barcelos lands a body kick. Phillips has slowed his offense this round but lands a right hand. He lands another. Barcelos shoots for a takedown and gets it down despite Phillips grabbing the fence. They stand and Phillips lands an elbow. 10-9 Barcelos, 29-28 Phillips.

Official Result- Kyler Phillips def. Raoni Barcelos by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Lightweights- Ignacio Bahamondes (14-4, 3-1 UFC) vs. Ludovit Klein (19-4-1, 3-2-1 UFC)

They trade some leg kicks early. Bahamondes lands to the body. Klein lands a left hand. Klein rocks Bahamondes with a big left hand and gets Bahamondes down to the mat. Klein landing to the body and landing to the head. Bahamondes looks for an armbar from the bottom but Klein escapes. They get to their feet and Bahamondes lands a right hand. 10-9 Klein.

Klein lands a left hand. They both land as Klein was rushing forward. Klein lands a hard leg kick. Bahamondes lands a left hand. Klein with a high kick. Klein gets a takedown. They get to their feet as Klein has the back. They separate. Bahamondes with some short uppercuts. Bahamondes lands a jab. Bahamondes landing a little more right now. Bahamondes lands the jab as Klein circles away. Klein lands a leg kick. Bahamondes lands a jab. Klein lands a combo then a nice left hand. They trade in close range. Klein gets a big takedown. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Klein, 20-18 Klein.

Klein lands the jab early on and Bahamondes lands a body kick. Klein lands a left hand as Bahamondes lands a high kick. They’re continuing to trade and Bahamondes is landing slightly more here. Bahamondes lands a jumping knee but Klein is able to score another takedown. Klein landing from the top. Bahamondes tries to throw his legs up but Klein gets out and is continuing to land from the top. Klein ends the fight on top. 10-9 Klein, 30-27 Klein.

Official Result- Ludovit Klein def. Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Tanner Boser (20-10-1, 4-5 UFC) vs. Aleksa Camur (6-2, 1-2 UFC)

Boser lands a jab. They trade in close range before tying up against the fence. They separate and neither are able to land before another brief clinch, but they break again. Boser lands a jab then a leg kick. They trade jabs. Boser lands a combo and a knee to the body. Camur lands a jab. They trade before tying back up. Boser lands an elbow. They break. Boser lands a leg kick. He lands a jab. Boser with a short uppercut. Boser with a double jab as Camur lands a body kick. Boser scores with a combo. Camur lands a nice left hook. Boser lands a high kick. 10-9 Boser.

Boser lands to the body before attempting a takedown against the fence. Boser lands some short punches before they break then he lands a left hand. Boser with some big punches on Camur. Boser lands a right hand. Camur lands a leg kick that makes Boser lose his balance. Boser lands a short elbow before they clinch. Boser lands an elbow and they trade inside the pocket. Camur lands a knee. Camur lands to the body as they break and Boser lands some punches and elbows before they tie back up against the fence. They separate and Boser lands some big shots. Boser lands a leg kick and jab as Camur fires back with a right hand. They’re trading in the clinch and Camur lands a nice punch. They break. Boser lands a jab. 10-9 Boser, 20-18 Boser.

They trade leg kicks to start the round. They tie up and Camur lands a knee to the body. Boser lands a body kick. They both land big shots in the clinch before going to the fence. They separate. Camur lands a leg kick that trips Boser up. Camur lands a nice right hand. Boser pushes it to the fence. They separate and Boser lands a combo. Boser lands a head kick. Camur rushes in and lands as they go to the fence. Boser landing big shots inside the pocket and Camur is somehow able to stay on his feet. Boser with some elbows. Boser pushes it against the fence. 10-9 Boser, 30-27 Boser.

Official Result- Tanner Boser def. Aleksa Camur by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Diego Lopes (21-6, 0-1 UFC) vs. Gavin Tucker (13-2, 4-2 UFC)

Tucker lands a groin strike early on and we have a timeout. Tucker gets a takedown and Lopes is immediately looking for a triangle choke. He is close on it and has the arm trapped as well. He transitions to the mounted triangle and Tucker taps as the transition happens and it is over! Big win for Lopes.

Official Result- Diego Lopes def. Gavin Tucker by submission (armbar) at 1:38 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #15 Dustin Jacoby (18-7-1, 6-4-1 UFC) vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-3, 6-3 UFC)

Jacoby with a quick combo. Nzechukwu lands a body kick. Nzechukwu lands a left hand. They trade punches. Jacoby drops Nzechukwu with a right hand and gets on top and tees off with punches and it gets stopped. Big finish from Jacoby to get back into the win column.

Official Result- Dustin Jacoby def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO (punches) at 1:22 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Jessica Andrade (24-11, 15-9 UFC) vs. #10 Tatiana Suarez (9-0, 6-0 UFC)

Suarez lands a body kick. She lands another. She lands another. Andrade lands a leg kick. They tie up and Suarez lands a knee before they break, then she lands a body kick. Andrade lands a leg kick. Suarez lands a left hand. Suarez drops for a takedown and is able to complete it and is now in side control. They get to their feet and Suarez has the neck. Suarez with a knee to the body. She lands a couple more before shooting for the takedown. She lands some more heavy knees before they separate. Andrade lands a flurry to the head and body. They trade kicks. 10-9 Suarez.

Suarez lands a body kick. She’s landing more. Andrade rushes in throwing but nothing lands. Suarez gets the takedown. Andrade has the neck but Suarez lands to the body. They scramble and Suarez is able to get the neck and is looking for a guillotine choke. She is able to get Andrade to tap! Big win for Suarez.

Official Result- Tatiana Suarez def. Jessica Andrade by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:31 of Round 2

> 140-pound Catchweights- #4 Cory Sandhagen (16-4, 9-3 UFC) vs. #7 Rob Font (20-6, 10-5 UFC)

Font lands a right hand but Sandhagen is able to get a takedown. They scramble around and Font has the neck. Sandhagen lands some back elbows. Sandhagen gets his neck free and Font is attacking the arm. Sandhagen defending with some body punches. They scramble to their feet. Sandhagen lands a leg kick. Font lands a jab then a solid uppercut. Sandhagen gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Sandhagen lands a right hand as Font drops for a takedown. Sandhagen sprawls as he defends and gets on top. Font tried to sweep but Sandhagen remains on top. Sandhagen gets to his feet. Font lands an upkick and stands. Sandhagen lands a high kick and Font catches the kick and is able to get a takedown. Font with a knee to the body. 10-9 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen lands a jab and leg kick before getting a takedown. Sandhagen working from the top and landing short punches and elbows as Font is having trouble getting from the top. Sandhagen maintaining top position and landing and this was a big round for Sandhagen from the top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 20-18 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen landing to start the third and lands a switch knee. Sandhagen gets the takedown and is back working in the half-guard. Sandhagen with a short right hand from the top as he’s in total control. Sandhagen lands an elbow. Font is trying to sweep but Sandhagen is adjusting to remain on top. They get to their feet and Sandhagen lands a knee. Font lands a right hand. 10-9 Sandhagen, 30-27 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen gets an early takedown. Sandhagen lands some punches and elbows from the top. Sandhagen still working from the top as they push to the fence. Sandhagen with some left hands from the top. They get to their feet but Sandhagen is able to score another takedown. Sandhagen with some right hands from the top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 40-36 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen lands a left hand and Font lands a right hand. Sandhagen with a body kick. They trade punches. Font shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Sandhagen reverses position and is able to get Font to the mat. Sandhagen is working for a choke and looks to have a D’Arce choke in tight. Font is able to squirrel his way out and Sandhagen remains on top. Sandhagen working from the top but not a ton of action happening. Sandhagen stands but ends up back in the guard. Font grabs the arm but is in the wrong position. Sandhagen ends the fight on top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 50-45 Sandhagen.

Official Result- Cory Sandhagen def. Rob Font by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC on ESPN+ 82 live results: Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back in London for the second time this year with UFC on ESPN 82: Aspinall vs. Tybura in front of a sold-out crowd at the O2 Arena.

Rising heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall makes his return after a year out of action as he battles Marcin Tybura in the five-round main event. Aspinall tore his ACL in his last fight, a loss to Curtis Blaydes exactly one year ago, and looks to get back into the title picture. Tybura is on a stretch of winning seven of his last eight fights.

Also on the main card is a women’s flyweight bout between Molly McCann and Julija Stoliarenko, a featherweight bout pitting Nathaniel Wood against Andre Fili, Paul Craig dropping down to middleweight to fight Andre Muniz, and a featherweight fight between the undefeated Lerone Murphy and Josh Culibao.

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> Flyweights- Jafel Filho (14-3, 0-1 UFC) vs. Daniel Barez (16-5, 0-0 UFC)

They trade kicks. Barez lands a combo. Barez lands a few leg kicks. Barez lands a barrage of punches to the head and body and Filho falls to the mat, but Barez wants him back up. Barez lands a big body kick and Filho goes back down as he’s hurt, but Barez wants him on the feet. Filho lands a combo. Both are landing hard punches and Filho is pouring it on with volume as Barez is landing big punches. Filho gets a takedown. Filho is on top in the half-guard looking for a choke. He gets the mount. He has the arm-triangle choke locked in and Barez taps! Great comeback from Filho to get the win.

Official Result- Jafel Filho def. Daniel Barez by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:26 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- Shauna Bannon (5-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Bruna Brasil (8-3-1, 0-1 UFC)

Bannon lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Both land punches. Brasil landing with more volume early on and lands a big high kick. Bannon lands a combo. Bannon lands a side kick. Brasil lands a high kick. They trade late. 10-9 Brasil.

They trade kicks to start the second. They trade kicks. Bannon misses a right hand against the fence but it allows them to clinch. They trade knees against the fence. Brasil lands a few knees. Brasil has clinch advantage and both are landing knees. They are separated by the referee. Bannon lands a right hand. Bannon lands a side kick followed by a jab. Bannon landing the jab and has landed some follow-up right hands. Brasil lands a right hand. Brasil gets a takedown and lands some elbows to end the round. 10-9 Brasil, 20-18 Brasil.

Bannon lands a side kick to the body. Bannon lands a spin kick. Brasil lands a right hand. Brasil lands a leg kick and Bannon briefly fell down. They trade kicks. Bannon lands a jab. She lands another and also an inside leg kick. Bannon lands a combo then a leg kick. They clinch and Brasil pushes it against the fence. She isn’t doing much except trying to get Bannon down but Bannon defends. Brasil is able to get the takedown. She lands some from the top. Bannon goes for an armbar late. 10-9 Bannon, 29-28 Brasil.

Official Result- Bruna Brasil def. Shauna Bannon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Chris Duncan (10-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Yanal Ashmouz (7-0, 1-0 UFC)

Ashmouz lands a spin kick. Duncan lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Ashmouz lands a high kick. Ashmouz lands to the body then a leg kick. Duncan lands a head kick but Ashmouz blocked it. Duncan lands a jab then a leg kick. Duncan scores with a combo and then lands some more punches. Ashmouz shoots for a takedown but Duncan defends. Duncan then lands a few punches against the fence. Ashmouz lands a right hand. Duncan lands a leg kick then another. Duncan gets Ashmouz down late. 10-9 Duncan.

Duncan lands to start the second. Duncan lands a body kick. Ashmouz is trying to rush forward but Duncan circles away. They trade kicks. Duncan lands a step-in knee. He then lands a big right hand. Ashmouz lands a right hand. Ashmouz lands a leg kick then Duncan lands a counter combo. Ashmouz lands a spin kick that connects high on Duncan. They trade punches and Ashmouz lands a couple of kicks. Duncan lands a body kick. Duncan lands a jumping knee. 10-9 Duncan, 20-18 Duncan.

Duncan lands a leg kick. Ashmouz lands a leg kick. Ashmouz lands a right hand but eats a big counter combination from Duncan. Duncan lands a step-in knee. Duncan lands some big punches. Duncan lands a right hand. Duncan with some more right hands that are connecting. Duncan scores with a knee. They trade body kicks. Duncan lands a knee then some punches. Duncan with some right hands and is pouring it on trying to get a late finish. Duncan gets a takedown. They get up and Duncan has the back against the fence. They separate and Duncan lands and scores with a body kick. 10-9 Duncan, 30-27 Duncan.

Official Result- Chris Duncan def. Yanal Ashmouz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #4 Ketlen Vieira (13-3, 7-3 UFC) vs. #7 Pannie Kianzad (16-6, 5-3 UFC)

Vieira lands a leg kick as Kianzad lands a couple of punches. They trade inside the pocket as both land. Vieira grabs a single leg and gets a takedown. She’s working from the top and landing as Kianzad is trying to separate. Vieira working from the half-guard and pressuring the head of Kianzad. Vieira lands more from the top. 10-9 Vieira.

Kianzad lands a right hand. Vieira scores with a right hand. Kianzad lands a leg kick as Vieira scores with a right hand. Vieira gets a takedown and lands from inside of Kianzad’s guard. Vieira landing from the top and keeping Kianzad pinned down. Kianzad has landed some from the bottom but it is all pressure from the top from Vieira. Vieira gets the mount and is now looking for the back. 10-9 Vieira, 20-18 Vieira.

Vieira immediately grabs the single leg and gets the takedown. Kianzad does land an elbow from the bottom. Vieira working from inside of Kianzad’s guard. Vieira gets the back of Kianzad. Vieira has the hooks in and is looking for a choke while landing from the back. Kianzad is defending by landing back punches before she spins into Vieira’s guard. Kianzad lands from the top. Kianzad is still landing from the top. Vieira lands some punches from the bottom and now some elbows. 10-9 Kianzad, 29-28 Kianzad.

Official Result- Ketlen Vieira def. Pannie Kianzad by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Makhmud Muradov (25-8, 3-2 UFC) vs. Bryan Barberena (18-10, 9-8 UFC)

They trade to start and Muradov goes for a takedown and gets it but they get right up. He gets Barberena back down and lands from the top as he has the back. They get to their feet and Barberena lands. Barberena lands a leg kick. Muradov lands an uppercut. Barberena lands a right hand but Muradov gets a takedown as he landed. They get to their feet and Muradov lands a high kick. 10-9 Muradov.

Muradov lands a big combo. Muradov lands another big right hand. Muradov lands a body kick. Muradov drops Barberena with a right hand and tried to land but Barberena got to his feet. Muradov lands a big combo. Barberena is talking to Muradov in there. Muradov lands a right hand. Barberena lands an Muradov is able to score a takedown. They get back to their feet and Muradov has the back, where he’s getting partial takedowns before they instantly pop up. Muradov gets it down and is now on top. They have a clash of heads on the ground and a timeout is called. They get back to action and trade. 10-9 Muradov, 20-18 Muradov.

Muradov lands a right hand as Barberena lands a leg kick. Muradov gets a takedown but they stand. Muradov still has the back but Barberena spins and lands. Muradov lands as he separates then lands a combo. Barberena lands a nice combo. Muradov drops Barberena again with a right hand but Barberena pops right up to his feet. They’re both landing in close range. Muradov lands a right hand. They clash heads standing and we have another timeout. They get back to action. They trade late with Muradov getting a brief late takedown. 10-9 Muradov, 30-27 Muradov.

Official Result- Makhmud Muradov def. Bryan Barberena by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Heavyweights- Mick Parkin (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jamal Pogues (10-3, 1-0 UFC)

They’re trading heavy leg kicks to start. They’re trading jabs and Pogues is landing slightly more. Parkin lands to the body and is mixing body punches and leg kicks. Pogues looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They separate and Parkin lands some punches. Parkin lands a combo as Pogues is still working the jab. Parkin scores with an uppercut. 10-9 Parkin.

Parkin lands to start the second before they clinch and Pogues pushes it against the fence. Pogues is trying to get it down but Parkin defends. Parkin lands a couple of leg kicks. He lands another. Parkin lands more leg kicks. Pogues really isn’t landing with much volume in this round. Parkin lands late. 10-9 Parkin, 20-18 Parkin.

They trade leg kicks. Parkin landing some big combos early while mixing his leg kicks in. Parkin lands some right hands against the fence. Parkin lands another combo. Parkin with a right hand to the body. Parkin pressuring Pogues against the fence. Parkin lands a combination. Parkin lands a right hand and Pogues grabs ahold of him and pushes it against the fence, but they separate. Parkin lands some big punches and Pogues lands a few at the end. 10-9 Parkin, 30-27 Parkin.

Official Result- Mick Parkin def. Jamal Pogues by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Marc Diakiese (16-6, 7-6 UFC) vs. Joel Alvarez (19-3, 4-2 UFC)

Diakiese lands some leg kicks and punches. Alvarez lands a heavy leg kick. He lands another. They trade kicks before Diakiese lands big in close range. Diakiese with a leg kick. Alvarez with a heavy leg kick. Diakiese lands a right hand and Alvarez counters with a leg kick. Alvarez lands a jab then a leg kick. Diakiese lands a leg kick as Alvarez lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Alvarez lands a leg kick then a combo. Alvarez with a front kick to the body. Diakiese lands a big right hand. Alvarez grabs the back and is trying to get Diakiese down. Diakiese spins to the top as they go to the mat. 10-9 Alvarez.

Diakiese gets a takedown and lands from the top. Alvarez is trying hard to get up from the bottom. Diakiese still working from the top but gets the back as they get to their feet. Diakiese gets it back down but is standing as Alvarez is on his back. Alvarez reverses and has the back of Diakiese and is landing punches. Diakiese rolls to his back and Alvarez lands a punch from the top before they stood. They looked to clash heads and Diakiese was complaining but the ref told them to keep fighting and Alvarez landed some big punches before they go to the mat. Alvarez looks for the D’Arce choke and has it locked in and Diakiese taps! Diakiese did look like he got screwed due to the headbutt and Alvarez took advantage to get the win.

Official Result- Joel Alvarez def. Marc Diakiese by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:26 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Danny Roberts (18-7, 7-6 UFC) vs. Jonny Parsons (8-3, 0-0 UFC)

Parsons lands a few leg kicks then a right hand to start. Roberts lands a leg kick. Parsons lands a body kick. Roberts lands a few body kicks. Roberts lands a left hand. Roberts lands a left hand and they almost clinch but separate. Roberts lands a combo. Roberts lands a knee and they both land flurries in close range with Parsons landing a knee. Roberts lands late. Close round. 10-9 Roberts.

They trade to start the second before clinching up and going to the fence. They quick separate to the center. Roberts lands to the body. Parsons lands a right hand and Roberts goes to the mat. Parsons gets on top and is in side control and lands from the top. They get to their feet and both are landing some big punches in close range. Roberts lands a leg kick. Parsons lands some knees in the clinch. Roberts lands a combo. Roberts lands a combo then a knee. Both are landing in close range and land big. Parsons lands and Roberts was stumbling and they went to the mat but stood. Parsons lands a right hand and Roberts is wobbly on his feet. Parsons drops Roberts at the end and it is stopped with one second to go in the round. What a finish from Parsons!

Official Result- Jonny Parsons def. Danny Roberts by TKO (strikes) at 4:57 of Round 2

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> Bantamweights- Davey Grant (13-6, 6-5 UFC) vs. Daniel Marcos (14-0, 1-0 UFC)

Grant lands a leg kick. He lands some more and they trade punches. Marcos lands some leg kicks that trip Grant up. Grant lands a leg kick. Marcos lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Marcos lands a leg kick. Grant goes for a head kick but Marcos blocks. Grant lands a body kick. Marcos scores with a leg kick. They keep trading leg kicks. Marcos lands a right hand. 10-9 Grant.

Grant lands some side kicks. Grant lands some leg kicks. Grant lands a leg kick then a right hand and Marcos fires back with a leg kick. Grant stringing his combos together better as Marcos is being calculated and landing one at a time. Grant with a step-in knee to the body then a right hand. Marcos lands a low blow and we have a timeout. They get back to action. They trade jabs. Marcos landing the jab. Marcos lands a leg kick and Grant fires back with a right hand. Grant with some punches and a leg kick. 10-9 Grant, 20-18 Grant.

Marcos lands a quick jab. Grant just misses a spin kick. Grant lands a jumping knee after they trade punches. Grant lands some kicks. Grant lands a spinning fist then a head kick. Grant lands some kicks. Marcos with some short leg kicks. Grant continues to land punches and kicks and is mixing everywhere. Marcos gets a takedown but they get to their feet and separate. Grant lands a leg kick. They trade late as Grant is raising his arms in the air. 10-9 Grant, 30-27 Grant.

Official Result- Daniel Marcos def. Davey Grant by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Lerone Murphy (12-0-1, 4-0-1 UFC) vs. Josh Culibao (11-1-1, 3-1-1 UFC)

They trade calf kicks as Culibao lands a couple of punches. Culibao connects and they clinch against the fence. They separate and go back to exchanging leg kicks. Both looking to land but not much action before they clinch. Murphy pushes it against the fence and lands an elbow as they break. Murphy lands a high kick and follows it with a combo. Murphy tries for a takedown but Culibao is defending and lands to defend. Murphy has the back and lands a knee late. 10-9 Murphy.

Murphy landing more to start the second as Culibao is swinging and missing and they tie up against the fence. They go to the mat in the tie-up but stand and break. Murphy pressuring Culibao against the fence and Culibao shoots for a takedown but Murphy defends and lands an elbow and jab. Culibao lands some punches but Murphy grabs him and gets a takedown and has the back on the ground. Murphy has the hooks in from the back and is being patient. Murphy ends the round landing from the back. 10-9 Murphy, 20-18 Murphy.

Murphy lands a high kick. He lands a right hand. Culibao lands a leg kick. Murphy shoots for a takedown against the fence. Culibao reverses and looks for a takedown but Murphy defends. Murphy drops Culibao with a body kick and lands from the back as Culibao was covering up, but Culibao gets to his back and Murphy is inside his guard landing. Murphy is landing from the back on top. Murphy has a choke locked in but Culibao is able to escape. Murphy landing from the top. He lands an elbow. They stand and Murphy has the back as he drags it back down. They stand but Murphy gets it back down. Murphy lands big from the top. Murphy dominates the round. 10-8 Murphy, 30-26 Murphy.

Official Result- Lerone Murphy def. Josh Culibao by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Jai Herbert (12-4-1, 2-3-1 UFC) vs. Fares Ziam (13-4, 3-2 UFC)

Ziam lands a leg kick. Herbert lands a leg kick and they trade punches. They trade leg kicks. Ziam lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence with Herbert having the advantage but they switch several times. Ziam lands a knee and elbow as they break. They trade jabs. Herbert lands a leg kick. Ziam with a big push kick. Close round. 10-9 Ziam.

They trade some jabs to start the second. Ziam lands a combo finishing with a leg kick. Herbert lands to the body. They continue to land in close range. Herbert lands some leg kicks and goes for a takedown but they push it against the fence. Ziam gets a takedown but Herbert is able to reverse to the top and they get to the feet but remain clinched against the fence. They break and Herbert has to chase Ziam around the Octagon. Ziam lands a combo. Herbert lands a jab then a high kick. They clinch at the end. 10-9 Herbert, 19-19.

They trade leg kicks. Ziam lands a combo. They trade leg kicks. Ziam lands a right hand. Herbert lands a leg kick. They trade and Herbert looks for a takedown and grabs the back near the fence. Ziam tries a trip attempt but they remain on their feet and tied up. Ziam lands some knees. Herbert tries a trip but they stay upright and tied up. Ziam lands a knee and they separate. Ziam lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Herbert lands a leg kick. Ziam lands a leg kick. Ziam tries a takedown but Herbert defends. Ziam almost gets a late takedown. Close fight. 10-9 Ziam, 29-28 Ziam.

Official Result- Fares Ziam def. Jai Herbert by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Middleweights- #9 LHW Paul Craig (16-6-1, 8-6-1 UFC) vs. #14 Andre Muniz (23-5, 5-1 UFC)

Muniz lands a leg kick and Craig lands a body kick. Craig lands a high kick. Muniz with a body kick. They’re both landing kicks. Muniz lands a spin kick to the body. Muniz lands some punches. Craig lands a high kick. Craig lands a high kick followed by a jab. They trade kicks. Craig throws a body kick but Muniz grabs the leg and gets a takedown. Muniz ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Muniz.

Craig gets an early takedown to start the second. He lands some left hands from the top before standing. Muniz landed an upkick as Craig was going back into his guard. Muniz looks for a triangle choke. Craig is landing right hands and hammerfists from the top as he’s defending. Craig escapes and they’re scrambling. Muniz gets it down. Muniz lands some elbows from the top then some punches. Muniz led with his head and landed a headbutt so we have a timeout. The fight is restarted on the feet. Craig gets a takedown. Craig gets to side control. He’s looking for a D’Arce choke. He didn’t quite tighten it and let go to land left hands. Craig gets the mount and lands some punches. Craig now landing elbows. He’s landing a lot and looking to finish. He keeps landing them and it is stopped! Big win for Craig in his middleweight debut.

Official Result- Paul Craig def. Andre Muniz by TKO (strikes) at 4:40 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Nathaniel Wood (19-5, 6-2 UFC) vs. Andre Fili (22-9 1 NC, 10-8 1 NC UFC)

Fili lands a left hand and Wood goes down for a moment. Wood has recovered and he’s landing a lot of leg kicks while trying to figure out the range of Fili. Wood lands some big shots and Fili goes down. Wood is landing from the top as Fili is covering up. Wood lands some elbows and now some punches. Wood continues to land but they get to the feet and Wood lands a big leg kick. Fili tries for a takedown but Wood defends. Fili lands a high kick. Wood lands a big combo. 10-9 Wood.

They trade punches. Fili lands a high kick. Wood lands a leg kick. Fili lands a leg kick. Fili rocks Wood with a left hand and follows up as Wood falls down. Fili jumps on the back and is looking for a choke. Fili attacking an arm from the back. Wood gets up and escapes and takes Fili’s back and takes him down. Wood has the back trying to get the hooks in. Fili is able to reverse as he spins into Wood’s guard. Fili ends the round on top. 10-9 Fili, 19-19.

Wood back to landing leg kicks early in the third. He’s landing more punches as well. Fili is firing some back and lands a jab as Wood lands a body kick. Fili is working the jab but he’s still landing leg kicks. Fili lands a teet kick. Wood lands a big left hand. Wood lands a jab. Fili lads a jab. Wood tries a takedown but Fili slips away and lands a body kick. Good fight. 10-9 Wood, 29-28 Wood.

Official Result- Nathaniel Wood def. Andre Fili by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Molly McCann (13-5, 6-4 UFC) vs. Julija Stoliarenko (10-7-1, 1-5 UFC)

McCann lands a left hand. They’re trading punches in close range. Both land right hands. Stoliarenko gets a takedown and moves to the mount before getting the back. Stoliarenko has the arm and locks in an armbar and McCann taps! Big finish for Stoliarenko and that deflates the crowd.

Official Result- Julija Stoliarenko def. Molly McCann by submission (armbar) at 1:55 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #5 Tom Aspinall (12-3, 5-1 UFC) vs. #10 Marcin Tybura (24-7, 11-6 UFC)

Aspinall lands a body kick and was rushing in to land but Tybura landed a right hand to stop him in his tracks. Aspinall lands a combo but Tybura did land a right hand again. Aspinall lands an elbow then drops Tybura with a right hand and finishes it off quickly with more punches from the top. Big win for Aspinall in his return fight and he made it look easy.

Official Result- Tom Aspinall def. Marcin Tybura by TKO (punches) at 1:13 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN 49 live results: Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

UFC action is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this weekend for UFC on ESPN 49: Holm vs. Bueno Silva, headlined by a women’s bantamweight bout that could have title shot implications.

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm takes on Mayra Bueno Silva in the main event as both are in the hunt to compete for the vacant women’s bantamweight title. Holm is looking for her second straight win while Bueno Silva has won three straight.

Also on the main card is a welterweight bout between exciting rising contender Jack Della Maddalena and newcomer Bassil Hafez; a women’s featherweight bout pitting Norma Dumont against Chelsea Chandler; and a pair of lightweight bouts as Ottman Azaitar takes on Francisco Prado, and Nazim Sadykhov battles Terrance McKinney.

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> Women’s Bantamweights- Ashlee Evans-Smith (6-5, 3-5 UFC) vs. Ailin Perez (7-2, 0-1 UFC)

Perez lands a body kick. Perez lands a combo. Evans-Smith throws and Perez scores a takedown. Perez is working from the half-guard but not landing as she goes into Evans-Smith’s full guard. Perez now landing lots of shots from the top as Evans-Smith is having trouble defending herself. They get to their feet and Perez lands some knees. Perez gets it back to the mat and is in side control. Perez with an elbow from the top and moves to the mount. She gets the back and is landing punches before Evans-Smith spins over. Perez continues to land from the top. They stand and Perez lands a knee then a combo before they go back to the mat. They stand and Perez lands a combo then a high kick. Perez lands a body kick. 10-8 Perez.

Perez lands a leg kick. She lands a body kick then scores a takedown and is in side control. Perez gets the back as they stand. Perez lands and is trying to get it down but Evans-Smith lands some. Perez then clips Evans-Smith and scores another takedown. She is in side control and lands an elbow. Perez with short punches from the top. Perez continues to land from the top as they get to their feet. They separate. Perez gets a takedown at the end. 10-9 Perez, 20-17 Perez.

They tie up right away and Perez has the back. Perez gets it down and is working in the half-guard against the fence. They get to their feet and Perez lands a knee. Perez is working to get it back down. Perez gets another takedown. She’s in side control and lands a hammerfist. They get to their feet and Perez lands a head kick. Perez gets another takedown. She’s in full mount. Evans-Smith gives up her back. They stand and Evans-Smith lands late. 10-9 Perez, 30-26 Perez.

Official Result- Ailin Perez def. Ashlee Evans-Smith by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)

> Lightweights- Alexander Munoz (6-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. Carl Deaton (17-6 2 NC, 0-1 UFC)

Deaton lands a left hand. Munoz shoots for a takedown but Deaton stops it. Deaton lands but Munoz landed and Deaton was backing away. Deaton lands a right hand. Deaton lands a right hand then a combination. Munoz lands an overhand left but eats a flying knee from Deaton as he was chasing him. Deaton lands a right hand. Deaton lands a kick. Close round. 10-9 Deaton.

They trade and both equally land. Deaton landing more in the early moments of the second here but there isn’t a ton happening. Munoz lands a high kick. Munoz lands a nice jab and then a combo. Munoz lands a body kick. Deaton lands a right hand. They trade as both are circling around. They both land. Another close round. 10-9 Deaton, 20-18 Deaton.

Munoz drops Deaton right away and gets on top and starts to land. He has the back and is landing punches. Deaton is able to survive and gets up but Munoz gets a takedown. They get back up and Munoz pushes it against the fence and they’re battling against the fence. They separate. They trade and Deaton lands a right hand late. 10-9 Munoz, 29-28 Deaton.

Official Result- Alexander Munoz def. Carl Deaton by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Tyson Nam (21-13-1, 3-4 UFC) vs. Azat Maksum (16-0, 0-0 UFC)

They both land early. Both land the jab. Maksum looks for a takedown but Nam defends. Maksum lands a body kick and follows it with a combo. Nam lands a leg kick. Nam lands a leg kick. Maksum lands a body kick. Nam lands a leg kick that trips Maksum up. Maksum with some leg kicks then one to the body. Maksum gets a brief takedown and has the back and lands late. Close round. 10-9 Maksum.

Nam landing more to start the second as he’s mixing his punches and leg kicks. Maksum lands a left hook and they trade hard punches. They continue to trade in close range. Nam lands a right hand to the body. Nam landing with more volume here as they continue to stand close to each other and look for openings. Maksum lands a nice combo. Nam lands two leg kicks. Nam lands a leg kick as Maksum lands a left hand. 10-9 Nam, 19-19.

Nam landing more to start the third as he lands some inside leg kicks. Maksum lands a couple of jabs. Nam lads the jab and follows with a leg kick. Nam lands a jab then comes in with a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. Nam lands a right hand. Maksum swings himself off balance and Nam lands a combo then lands an overhand right. Maksum tries for a takedown but Nam defends. They tie up against the fence and Nam is landing to the body. They trade and Maksum gets a late takedown. Close fight. 10-9 Nam, 29-28 Nam.

Official Result- Azat Maksum def. Tyson Nam by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Evan Elder (7-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. Genaro Valdez (10-2, 0-2 UFC)

Elder rocked Valdez right away and looked for a guillotine choke but Valdez escaped. Elder lands a leg kick then follows with a combo. Valdez lands a right hand as Elder landed a leg kick. Valdez lands a jab and right hand. Valdez lands a combo. Elder lands a leg kick. Valdez lands a nice jab. They both land in close range. Elder lands a left hand. Valdez lands a right hand. 10-9 Elder.

Valdez lands a leg kick. Elder sits Valdez down with a punch but he gets right up. Elder lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Elder lands to the body then an overhand right. Valdez drops Elder with a right hand but Elder stands though he is still in trouble. Valdez looks to capitalize but misses and Elder recovers. Valdez lands a right hand. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and Valdez lands a right hand. Elder lands a leg kick. Valdez lands a combo. Elder lands to the body. They trade and both land hard shots. Close round. 10-9 Elder, 20-18 Elder.

Elder lands a jab then a leg kick. Elder staggers Valdez with a punch. Elder lands a right hand. Elder continues to land the jab. Elder lands a jab then a right hand. Valdez missing most of what he throws. Elder continues to work the jab. Elder lands a combo as Valdez lands an uppercut, then Elder fires back with a combo. Valdez lands a leg kick and Elder gets a brief takedown and lands from the top before they stand. Elder lands a combo. They trade big punches in the final ten seconds. 10-9 Elder, 30-27 Elder.

Official Result- Evan Elder def. Genaro Valdez by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Austin Lingo (9-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Melquizael Costa (19-6, 0-1 UFC)

Costa lands a body kick. He lands a leg kick. Costa lands a left hand. Lingo lands a right hand. Costa lands a left hand. They tie up but Costa throws Lingo off. Lingo lands a jab. Costa with a left hand then a head kick. Costa lands a body kick. Costa lands a pair of body kicks that hurt Lingo. He lands a big leg kick then a hard body kick. Costa lands another body kick. Costa scores with another body kick. Costa lands a combo. Costa with more kicks and punches. Costa lands a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Costa.

Costa lands a left hand then a high kick. They exchange leg kicks. Costa lands a body kick. Lingo lands a pair of leg kicks. Costa lands a body kick. Costa lands a body kick then Lingo lands a combo and hurts Costa with a jab. Costa lands to the body. They trade and Costa lands a knee to the body. Costa lands a combo as Lingo rushes in and lands. Costa lands a spin kick. 10-9 Costa, 20-18 Costa.

They trade and Costa trips Lingo up and lands a knee as they stand. Costa lands a pair of body kicks. Costa lands a flying knee then a head kick. Costa gets a takedown and has the back. He’s landing from the back as he works to get the body triangle in while looking for a choke. Costa almost had it but Lingo gets out and Costa ends up inside of Lingo’s guard. They get to their feet and Costa has the back standing. Costa gets it back down. He looked for a guillotine choke but time is going to run out. 10-9 Costa, 30-27 Costa.

Official Result- Melquizael Costa def. Austin Lingo by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Viktoriia Dudakova (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Istela Nunes (6-4 1 NC, 0-3 UFC)

Nunes lands as Dudakova lands. Dudakova shoots for a takedown and Nunes was posting with her arm and her arm snaps and the fight is stopped as Nunes is badly hurt and screaming in pain. Dudakova is going to get the win here.

Official Result- Viktoriia Dudakova def. Istela Nunes by TKO (injury) at :34 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Tucker Lutz (12-3, 1-2 UFC) vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan (7-2, 2-1 UFC)

Baghdasaryan lands a high kick. They trade punches. Baghdasaryan with another high kick. Lutz lands a body kick then a leg kick. They trade body kicks. Lutz lands a left hook as Baghdasaryan lands a body kick. Lutz lands a couple of body kicks. Lutz gets a takedown against the fence. Lutz is controlling the body as Baghdasaryan is unable to get to his feet. They get to their feet and Lutz has the back and tried for a takedown but Baghdasaryan grabbed the fence. 10-9 Lutz.

Baghdasaryan lands a hook kick. Baghdasaryan hurts Lutz with a combo and rushes forward as Lutz is circling. They clinch and Baghdasaryan lands in the clinch as Lutz lands a knee on the break. Baghdasaryan lands to the body. Lutz lands a body kick. Baghdasaryan landed a low blow kick then a head kick before timeout was called. They get back to action and are trading in close range. They trade hook punches. They trade kick. Lutz lands a body kick. He lands another. Lutz goes for a takedown against the fence and gets it. 10-9 Baghdasaryan, 19-19.

We have a timeout for an immediate eye poke. They get back to action and Baghdasaryan lands a combo with a body kick. Lutz lands to the body then a right hand upstairs. Lutz pushes it against the fence as he’s looking for a takedown. Lutz gets it to the mat and has the back. He’s not doing much and they get to their feet. Baghdasaryan lands a couple of knees. Lutz is trying hard to get it back down. They separate. Baghdasaryan lands a spin kick to the body. Baghdasaryan lands another body kick then a left hand. They clinch and Baghdasaryan lands a knee before they break. Baghdasaryan lands late. Close fight. 10-9 Baghdasaryan, 29-28 Baghdasaryan.

Official Result- Melsik Baghdasaryan def. Tucker Lutz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Lightweights- Nazim Sadykhov (8-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Terrance McKinney (13-5, 3-2 UFC)

Sadykhov lands a leg kick as McKinney lands a left hand. They clinch and McKinney lands a knee. He lands another. McKinney gets a takedown. He gets the back and has the body triangle locked in. McKinney is trying to find a choke but Sadykhov is fighting it off. McKinney is landing from the back as Sadykhov is hand fighting. Sadykhov is able to reverse position and they stand. Sadykhov lands a left hand and then another. They clinch against the fence and end the round there. 10-9 McKinney.

They’re trading to start the second. Sadykhov lands a left hand as McKinney fires back wit a high kick. McKinney is trying for a takedown as Sadykhov is grabbing the fence. Sadykhov is able to get the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and forces McKinney to tap. Big finish from Sadykhov though he did grab the fence and that could’ve helped towards the finish.

Official Result- Nazim Sadykhov def. Terrance McKinney by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:07 of Round 2

> Women’s Featherweights- #13 Norma Dumont (9-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. #15 Chelsea Chandler (5-1, 1-0 UFC)

Dumont landing early. Dumont rocks Chandler and Chandler is running away as Dumont chases her across the Octagon and lands before they clinch. Chandler lands a knee then a left hand as they break. Chandler lands a left hand. They clinch and Chandler is landing in the advantage. They go to the mat and Dumont is inside the full guard of Chandler. Dumont ends the round on top. 10-9 Dumont.

They trade to start the second. Dumont lands a heavy leg kick. They swing before clinching against the fence but quickly break. They trade in close range. Dumont lands a right hand. She lands a big right hand. They trade and Dumont gets a takedown. Dumont is working from the top as Chandler looks for an armbar possibility. Dumont stands and Chandler lands an upkick though Dumont gets back on top and has the back. They stand and clinch and trade knees. 10-9 Dumont, 20-18 Dumont.

They trade before tying up against the fence and Chandler gets a brief takedown but they stand and are tied up against the fence. Dumont gets a takedown. She has the back and is landing punches. Dumont now on top and landing. She postures up and looks to land as Chandler looks for a triangle. Dumont gets back into Chandler’s guard. They end the fight there. 10-9 Dumont, 30-27 Dumont.

Official Result- Norma Dumont def. Chelsea Chandler by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Albert Duraev (16-4, 2-1 UFC) vs. Jun Yong Park (16-5, 6-2 UFC)

Duraev lands a leg kick. Park lands a jab. Park lands a right hand. Park lands a leg kick then Duraev lands a big left hook. Duraev lands to the body. Duraev lands a leg kick. Park is landing the jab. Duraev lands a leg kick. Duraev scores with a combo. They trade leg kicks. Duraev lands a combo as Park is landing the jab, and Duraev lands a right hand. Park lands a combo and a leg kick. Park lands the jab. Duraev scores with a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Park catches a kick and almost gets a takedown but jumps for a guillotine choke. It is in tight as they go to the mat. Duraev is able to survive to the end. 10-9 Park.

Duraev presses forward and lands. Duraev gets a takedown. He swivels the hips and looks for the back. They get to their feet as Duraev has the back. They separate. Park is working the jab once again. Duraev lands a right hand and Park counters with a combo. Park pressuring but both are landing. Duraev scores with a right hand. Park lands a combo then starts to land a flurry and Duraev is hurt. Duraev misses a big right hand as Park is pouring it on and then drops Duraev with a left hand. Park landing from the back and he’s looking for a choke. He flattens Duraev out from the back and is landing and now has a choke locked in. Duraev is trying to punch his way out. Park lets go but tries to lock it back in. Park locks it back in and Duraev taps. Great showing from Park to get the finish.

Official Result- Jun Yong Park def. Albert Duraev by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:45 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Ottman Azaitar (13-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Francisco Prado (11-1, 0-1 UFC)

Azaitar lands a leg kick. Prado lands a leg kick. Prado went for a takedown but Azaitar defended. Prado lands a leg kick. Prado scores with a head kick. Azaitar lands a right hand. Prado shoots for a takedown but Azaitar defends and lands some punches before they break. Azaitar lands to the body. Prado tries a takedown but Azaitar defends and lands some punches. Azaitar lands a pair of standing elbows. Azaitar lands a spinning elbow that sends Azaitar to the mat and Prado is landing big punches from the top. He’s landing hard shots and it is stopped. Big finish from Prado and Azaitar is upset at it being stopped.

Official Result- Francisco Prado def. Ottman Azaitar by TKO (strikes) at 4:05 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #14 Jack Della Maddalena (14-2, 4-0 UFC) vs. Bassil Hafez (8-3-1, 0-0 UFC)

Hafez goes right away for a takedown and gets it. Maddalena looks for a guillotine but Hafez is out of it. They get to their feet and Hafez has the back. Maddalena is landing body shots against the fence and they break. Maddalena lands a right hand. They trade in close range and Hafez gets a takedown and is in side control. They get to their feet and trade punches. Hafez tries for another takedown but Maddalena defends. They break and trade. Hafez shoots for another takedown and is able to get it. Hafez threatens with a choke late. 10-9 Hafez.

Hafez tries for a takedown but Maddalena defends. Hafez lands a body kick. Hafez landing the jab. They trade hard punches. Maddalena lands a left hand. Hafez scores with a combo. Hafez tries for a takedown but Maddalena defends. They break ad Maddalena is landing with a little more volume. He lands to the body and to the head and has Hafez in trouble. Hafez tries a takedown but Maddalena defends. Maddalena tried for a guillotine but it let Hafez get on top. Maddalena let go and Hafez is on top but not much is happening. 10-9 Maddalena, 19-19.

Maddalena landing more on the feet to start the third. Hafez tries for a takedown and pushes Maddalena against the fence. They separate. Hafez goes back for the takedown and pushes it against the fence but they break. Maddalena lands a big right hand that rocks Hafez. They clinch against the fence but break. Maddalena lands a knee to the body and is landing big punches. Hafez tries a takedown but Maddalena defends. Hafez is exhausted. They tie up against the fence and Maddalena lands some big punches. Maddalena with some big punches against the fence. Maddalena is on top and has the mount. Hafez is able to spin to the top. They get to their feet. Hafez tries for a takedown. They go to the mat and end it there. Fun fight. 10-9 Maddalena, 29-28 Maddalena.

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

> Women’s Bantamweights- #3 Holly Holm (15-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. #10 Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1, 5-2-1 UFC)

Holm rushes forward and lands. They trade in close range and Holm grabs the leg and pushes it against the fence. Holm landing as they’re clinched before they separate. Holm lands a combo. They clinch and not much happens before they break. Holm lands a combo. Silva lands a left hand then they clinch but separate. They clinch and Holm lands punches as Silva lands a knee. Holm lands some body kicks and Silva lands a big left hand. They clinch and end the round there. 10-9 Holm.

Silva lands a big punch and Holm grabs her and pushes it against the fence. Silva is looking for a standing guillotine choke and has it locked in and Holm taps! What a finish from Silva!

Official Result- Mayra Bueno Silva def. Holly Holm by submission (standing guillotine choke) at :38 of Round 2

UFC 290 live results: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez

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International Fight Week, the annual big UFC celebration week in Las Vegas, culminates with UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena, with two title fights and a stacked card.

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski and Interim UFC Featherweight Champion Yair Rodriguez meet in a title unification bout in the main event. Volkanovski is making his fifth title defense, while Rodriguez is looking to become the undisputed champion after winning the interim title against Josh Emmett in February.

UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno defends against Alexandre Pantoja in the second title fight. Pantoja holds two previous wins over Moreno, and comes in riding a three-fight win streak. Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo in January to become the undisputed champion, and this is his first defense of his second title reign.

Also on the main card is a middleweight title eliminator bout between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis, a lightweight bout pitting Jalin Turner against Dan Hooker, and undefeated middleweight prospect Bo Nickal battles debuting late replacement Val Woodburn. A stacked preliminary card is highlighted by the retirement fight of former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler.

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> Lightweights- Kamuela Kirk (11-5, 1-1 UFC) vs. Esteban Ribovics (11-1, 0-1 UFC)

Kirk lands a jab then scores a takedown. Kirk passes the half-guard and went for the armbar but gets the back and is working towards a choke. He almost has it locked in. Ribovics is fighting it off. Kirk landing punches from the back. Kirk still working from the back. Kirk still working from the back looking for the choke. He’s now on top but Ribovics survives the round. 10-9 Kirk.

Ribovics lands a leg kick and Kirk lands a solid combination. They trade kicks and Ribovics lands a flurry. They trade leg kicks and Ribovics lands a combo. Ribovics lands a nice right hand. They tie up and Ribovics gets the takedown. Kirk threw his legs up but they stood and Kirk landed a flying knee then a front kick. Ribovics lands to the body. Kirk shoots for a takedown but Ribovics defends. Kirk lands and continues to pressure looking for the takedown. Ribovics lands a spinning elbow to break. They trade some big shots. Kirk lands to the body then a right hand. Kirk lands some knees as Ribovics lands to the body, then Kirk lands a right hand. Ribovics lands a combo and Kirk stumbles. Ribovics throws Kirk to the ground and starts landing from the top. They get up. Ribovics lands and Kirk stumbles again but gets up. Ribovics lands more big punches. Ribovics lands big shots against the fence and Kirk survives. 10-9 Ribovics, 19-19.

We have a groin strike to start the round by Ribovics. They get back to action and Ribovics lands a leg kick before they trade punches. Ribovics landing combos and kicks low and high. Kirk scores a takedown. Kirk works from the top but Ribovics is able to escape to the feet and they separate. Ribovics lands a nice right hand. Kirk tries a takedown but Ribovics defends. Ribovics lands a combo ending with a head kick, then lands a big right hand. Kirk is able to get a big takedown. They get to their feet and Kirk has the back. They tie up. Ribovics lands as they break and lands big combos at the fence. Kirk tries a takedown but Ribovics defends and is on top landing big punches. They’re scramble and stand as Ribovics lands. Ribovics lands an uppercut. Ribovics lands a knee to the body and they trade. Good fight. 10-9 Ribovics, 29-28 Ribovics.

Official Result- Esteban Ribovics def. Kamuela Kirk by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Shannon Ross (13-7, 0-1 UFC) vs. Jesus Aguilar (8-2, 0-1 UFC)

Ross lands a leg kick and then Aguilar lands a massive right hand that puts Ross immediately to sleep. What a knockout by Aguilar!

Official Result- Jesus Aguilar def. Shannon Ross by knockout (punch) at :17 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Cameron Saaiman (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Terrence Mitchell (15-2, 0-0 UFC)

Mitchell gets a takedown but Saaiman has a guillotine choke locked in and it’s in deep. They get to their feet but scramble down and Mitchell is on top. They scramble and get to their feet. Saaiman lands a knee to the body. Saaiman gets it down and has the back and lands some punches. He flattens Mitchell out and is landing big left hands and it is stopped! Big finish and an impressive showing from Saaiman.

Official Result- Cameron Saaiman def. Terrence Mitchell by TKO (punches) at 3:10 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Marcin Prachnio (16-6, 3-4 UFC)

Petrino lands a left hand. Prachnio lands some punches. Petrino lands a heavy leg kick. Prachnio lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence and trade knees before separating. Petrino lands a head kick. He lands a left hook and then a right hand and Prachnio is hurt. Petrino tries a takedown but Prachnio is defending. Petrino gets the takedown but they work to the feet. Petrino lands a right hand as they break. Prachnio with a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Petrino lands a pair of body kicks. He gets another takedown. Petrino lands from the top. 10-9 Petrino.

Petrino gets an early takedown and is working inside the guard. Prachnio is landing from the bottom but Petrino is in control from the top and looking for an arm. Petrino landing from the top and is still setting something up and then takes the back of Prachnio. Petrino working for a rear-naked choke. Prachnio is able to escape. Prachnio makes it to the end of the round. 10-9 Petrino, 20-18 Petrino.

Petrino lands a jumping knee. Both are landing punches. They trade kicks. Petrino lands a combo. Prachnio lands a few punches. Petrino gets a takedown. He lands from the top and gets the full mount and continues to land. Petrino looks for an arm-triangle choke. It is in tight and Prachnio taps! Petrino gets his first career submission win and looked impressive.

Official Result- Vitor Petrino def. Marcin Prachnio by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:42 of Round 3

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> Light Heavyweights- #14 Jimmy Crute (12-3-1, 4-3-1 UFC) vs. Alonzo Menifield (13-3-1, 6-3-1 UFC)

Crute lands a leg kick as Menifield lands a right hand. Menifield lands a big right hand that makes Crute stumble back briefly. Menifield lands and Crute shoots for a takedown but Menifield gets it back to the feet. They clinch and Crute lands some knees. Menifield lands a big right hand as they backed away for a moment but got right back clinched together. Crute reverses position and continues to land knees. They trade knees. 10-9 Crute.

Menifield lands a right hand and then lands a jab. Menifield lands a right hand. Crute shoots for a takedown and briefly had it but they got up. Crute trying for a takedown but Menifield had a guillotine locked in and Crute quickly taps! Finish out of nowhere from Menifield!

Official Result- Alonzo Menifield def. Jimmy Crute by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:55 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- Yazmin Jauregui (10-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Denise Gomes (7-2, 1-1 UFC)

Gomes lands a right hand and drops Jauregui early. She gets on top and is pounding away on Jauregui and keeps landing and it is stopped! Wow, what an upset and a finish from Gomes.

Official Result- Denise Gomes def. Yazmin Jauregui by TKO (punches) at :20 of Round 1

> 130-pound Catchweights- Tatsuro Taira (13-0, 3-0 UFC) vs. Edgar Chairez (10-4, 0-0 UFC)

Taira lands some leg kicks early. He continues to land leg kicks and then lands a right hand. Chairez lands a right hand to the body then lands a left hand that sits Taira down. Chairez gets on top and locks in a guillotine choke but is in the half-guard and doesn’t have the choke. Taira is working from the top and pressuring. Chairez is getting warned about his toes being in the cage. Chairez keeps doing it despite multiple warnings. Taira with some elbows from the top to end the round. 10-9 Taira.

Chairez lands a jab as Taira lands some punches and Taira gets a takedown. Taira working from the top and lands some elbows. Taira gets the mount and is landing a lot of punches and elbows from the top. He continues to land and goes for a triangle choke but Chairez is able to survive the round. 10-9 Taira, 20-18 Taira.

Chairez lands a body kick. Taira lands a right hand and Chairez fires back with a combo. Chairez lands a jab as Taira lands some leg kicks. Taira gets a takedown. Taira working from the top and is in control. They work their way to the feet. Chairez has a guillotine choke locked in and ends up with a mounted guillotine choke but Taira is able to survive to the end. 10-9 Chairez, 29-28 Taira.

Official Result- Tatsuro Taira def. Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

> Welterweights- Robbie Lawler (29-16 1 NC, 14-10 UFC) vs. Niko Price (15-6 2 NC, 7-6 2 NC UFC)

Lawler lands a combo. Lawler lands some big left hands and knocks Price out cold with a vicious punch. What a vintage and fitting end to the career for Lawler, who is very emotional afterwards.

Official Result- Robbie Lawler def. Niko Price by knockout (punches) at :38 of Round 1

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> Middleweights- Bo Nickal (4-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Val Woodburn (7-0, 0-0 UFC)

Woodburn lands first. Nickal lands a big flurry and then knocks Woodburn down with a left hand and is about to get on top but it is stopped after a right hand from the top. Big finish from Nickal.

Official Result- Bo Nickal def. Val Woodburn by TKO (punches) at :38 of Round 1

> Lightweights*- #11 Jalin Turner (13-6, 6-3 UFC) vs. #12 Dan Hooker (22-12, 12-8 UFC)

*Turner missed weight by two pounds

Turner lands a leg kick. Turner lands a nice combo then we have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action. They’re trading kicks. Hooker landing front kicks to the leg. Turner lands a spin kick to the body. They clinch and both land punches. Hooker landed a nice uppercut before they broke. Turner lands a left hand. They trade kicks. Hooker lands a right hand then Turner fires a combo and landed a nice right hook. Hooker lands a right hand. Turner lands a big combo late. 10-9 Turner.

They trade to start the second. Turner lands a body kick followed by a right hand. Hooker lands a leg kick. He lands another. Turner lands a leg kick. Turner with a front kick to the body. Turner lands a big high kick and has Hooker in trouble. Turner lands some punches and they clinch and Turner lands a right hand as they break. Turner lands a right hand. Turner lands to the body. Hooker lands a right hand. Turner scores with a leg kick. Hooker is busted open. Hooker lands a big right hand and then lands a combo and flurry. Turner lands a knee but falls down and Hooker gets the back and squeezes for a choke late. 10-9 Hooker, 19-19.

Turner looking rocked and Hooker rocks him with a combo. They trade in close range. Hooker with some big punches as Turner looks exhausted. Turner is able to get a takedown. They get to their feet. Hooker lading big punches. Turner lands a knee. Hooker lands and Turner goes down. Hooker lading punches from a standing position. Hooker is on top and landing. Turner lands a short elbow from the bottom. Hooker still landing and working from the top. Hooker postures up and is landing left hands. They get to their feet and Turner lands a body kick. Hooker lands a left hand. Incredible fight.

Official Result- Dan Hooker def. Jalin Turner by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #2 Robert Whittaker (24-6, 15-4 UFC) vs. #5 Dricus Du Plessis (19-2, 5-0 UFC)

Whittaker lands a high kick. They trade kicks. They trade kicks again. Whittaker lands a nice right hand. Whittaker lands a jab. Whittaker lands a leg kick and then gets a takedown. Du Plessis tried to get the neck but Whittaker escaped and they end up back on the feet. They trade punches in close range. Du Plessis lands a knee. Whittaker lands a left hand. Whittaker lands and Du Plessis grabs him and gets a headlock takedown. Du Plessis lands an elbow that cuts Whittaker open. Du Plessis looking for a D’Arce choke. He lands an elbow and lands punches from the top at the end. 10-9 Du Plessis.

They trade to start the second and Whittaker lands a right hand. Whittaker lands a combo. Du Plessis lands a combo. Whittaker lands a jab followed by a high kick. Du Plessis lands a right hand that stumbles Whittaker. Du Plessis pouring it on with a flurry and Whittaker is covering up as he falls down. Du Plessis still pouring it on and it is stopped! What a performance and statement from Du Plessis getting the finish.

Official Result- Dricus Du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker by TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 2

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Brandon Moreno (21-6-2, 9-3-2 UFC) vs. #2 Alexandre Pantoja (25-5, 9-3 UFC)

Moreno immediately ties up with Pantoja and pushes it against the fence. They remain clinched up with Moreno having the edge and landing knees to the legs of Pantoja. Pantoja lands a knee as they break. Moreno lands a left hook. Moreno lands a combo and Pantoja lands some knees in a brief clinch. Pantoja lands a left hand. Pantoja drops Moreno with a left hand and gets on top and lands a big elbow. They get back to their feet and trade. Pantoja lands a knee and Moreno lands a left hook. Pantoja gets the back for a moment but they break. 10-9 Pantoja.

Moreno lands some good early jabs. Pantoja lands a right hand and they are swinging in the pocket. They trade left hands. Moreno lands a combo and takes the back and drags it down. Moreno is working from the top now and they get to their feet. Moreno lands a combo and Pantoja is now looking tired. Moreno lands some left hooks. Moreno landing the jab. Pantoja lands a left hook. Moreno gets a late takedown. 10-9 Moreno, 19-19.

Pantoja lands a groin strike at the start of the third and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Pantoja gets the back standing. They go to the mat and Pantoja is on the back working for a choke. Moreno is defending everything even though Pantoja has the body triangle. Moreno escapes to the guard of Pantoja and then gets to his feet. Moreno lands some nice left hands. Pantoja lands a big left hook. Moreno lands a combo ending with a head kick. Moreno lands a combo. Moreno with another combo ending with a head kick. Pantoja gets another takedown. Moreno goes for an omaplata and ends up on his feet. Moreno goes into the guard and Pantoja lands some elbows. They get to their feet. 10-9 Pantoja, 29-28 Pantoja.

They’re trading to start the fourth. Moreno lands a combo. Pantoja with some leg kicks. Pantoja lands a low kick and they trade punches. Moreno lands a left hook. Pantoja gets a takedown. Moreno is working for a leg. Pantoja in side control. There isn’t much going on here. Pantoja gets the back as they stand. Pantoja drags it back down. Moreno reverses position and is in the guard. They get to their feet. Moreno lands a combo and Pantoja tries a late takedown and Moreno lands a big elbow at the end. 10-9 Pantoja, 39-37 Pantoja.

Pantoja landing a combo. They’re trading in close range. Moreno lands a flurry. Pantoja lands a big combo. The pace has slowed compared to the rest of the fight but they’re still evenly landing. Pantoja gets a takedown. Moreno gets to his feet and Pantoja is on his back. Pantoja is high on the hips and has the body triangle on and is landing. They end the fight there. 10-9 Moreno, 48-47 Pantoja.

Official Result- Alexandre Pantoja def. Brandon Moreno by split decision (46-49, 48-47, 48-47) to win the UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Featherweight Championship- C Alexander Volkanovski (25-2, 12-1 UFC) vs. IC Yair Rodriguez (15-3 1 NC, 10-2 1 NC UFC)

Rodriguez lands a high kick and just misses a head kick. Rodriguez lands a body kick and Volkanovski gets a takedown. Volkanovski moves it to the fence and is working from the top. Volkanovski landing and they almost get up but Volkanovski was landing and they went back to the mat. Volkanovski lands from the top. He ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Volkanovski.

Rodriguez landing kicks from range to start the second. He lands a spin kick. Volkanovski lands some big shots against the fence and Volkanovski gets a takedown despite Rodriguez grabbing the fence. They get right back up. Volkanovski gets it right back down. Volkanovski landing from the top and Rodriguez is a bloody mess right now around his ear. Volkanovski with elbows from the top. Volkanovski with more shots from the top as he’s in complete control. Volkanovski ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Volkanovski, 20-18 Volkanovski.

Rodriguez gets warned for a couple of fouls by Herb Dean. Volkanovski lands a right hand after Rodriguez lands some kicks. Rodriguez with a high kick but Volkanovski blocks it. Rodriguez lands a high kick and then some low kicks. Rodriguez landing more kicks. We have a timeout for a clash of heads. They get back to action and Rodriguez lands a high kick. Volkanovski lands a big right hand and then a flurry against the fence before getting a takedown. Volkanovski landing big punches from the top and it is stopped! Big finish from Volkanovski and he remains the undisputed champion.

Official Result- Alexander Volkanovski def. Yair Rodriguez by TKO (punches) at 4:19 of Round 3 to retain the UFC Featherweight Championship

UFC on ESPN 48 live results: Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov

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In the headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 48 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Sean Strickland looks to score his second straight win when he welcomes the challenge of Abus Magomedov. Strickland is looking to score his second straight win while Magomedov, only in his second UFC fight, is in search of his 26th professional win and fourth straight overall.

The co-main event sees a battle of ranked lightweights as Damir Ismagulov takes on Grant Dawson. Also on the main card is a welterweight clash between Max Griffin and undefeated Michael Morales and a women’s flyweight bout between Ariane Lipski and Melissa Gatto. Capping off the prelims is the UFC return of former title challenger Kevin Lee.

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> Heavyweights- #14 Alexandr Romanov (16-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. #15 Blagoy Ivanov (19-5 1 NC, 3-4 UFC)

They’re circling around for the first minute with neither throwing. Romanov lands a left hand. Ivanov lands a right hand to the body and Romanov counters with a body kick. They both land in close range as Ivanov lands a solid combo. Romanov lands a leg kick. Romanov lands a knee to the body. He lands another as Ivanov lands a counter combo. Romanov lands a combo. They clinch as the round ends. 10-9 Romanov.

Ivanov lands a right hook. They trade jabs as Ivanov lands a clean one. Romanov scores with a leg kick. Romanov landing with more volume inside the first two minutes of the round here. Romanov lands a leg kick. They trade punches and Romanov lands a left as they clinch and lands a knee on the break. They clinch back up against the fence. Romanov gets the takedown and is in the half-guard. Romanov with big shots to end the round. 10-9 Romanov, 20-18 Romanov.

They’re trading to start the third and both are landing. Romanov lands a straight left hand. They clinch and Romanov pushes it against the fence. They separate and Romanov lands some leg kicks then a combo. Romanov lands a knee to the body. Romanov lands a big left hand as Ivanov fires back. They clinch and Romanov gets a big takedown late and ends the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Romanov, 30-27 Romanov.

Official Result- Alexandr Romanov def. Blagoy Ivanov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Flyweights- Ivana Petrovic (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Luana Carolina (8-4, 3-3 UFC)

They trade kicks to start. Petrovic lands some punches. They clinch against the fence as Petrovic went for a takedown but Carolina defended. Carolina was landing more in the clinch before they went to the ground. Petrovic looks for the leg and is in search of a kneebar. Carolina was defending at the end as Petrovic was on the attack. Close round. 10-9 Carolina.

Carolina lands a jab. They trade and Carolina pushes it against the fence and they’re battling against the fence. Carolina lands a lot of knees. They trade as they break. Carolina lands a high kick. She lands a combo then a head kick. Petrovic lands a couple of big left hands. They clinch back up and Carolina lands some knees against the fence. Petrovic gets a late takedown. 10-9 Carolina, 20-18 Carolina.

Carolina lands some knees in an early clinch before they break. Carolina lands a combo. Petrovic looks for a takedown as she pushes it against the fence. Petrovic tried the takedown but Carolina reversed and gets top position. Carolina lands several punches from the top before they scramble up. They go back to the mat and Petrovic is on top and landing from inside of Carolina’s guard. Petrovic looks for the leg and is trying for a heel hook. Carolina escapes and lands some punches and they trade as they get to their feet late. 10-9 Petrovic, 29-28 Carolina.

Official Result- Luana Carolina def. Ivana Petrovic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Guram Kutateladze (12-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Elves Brener (14-3, 1-0 UFC)

Kutateladze lands a body kick then a left hand to the body. Brener lands a leg kick. Brener scores a takedown and is in the guard of Kutateladze. Kutateladze tries to throw up his legs for a triangle choke but Brener defended. They get to their feet and separate. Kutateladze lands a leg kick as Brener lands a combination. Kutateladze lands a right hand. Kutateladze lands a front kick. Brener slips but Kutateladze lets him back up and Brener scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Kutateladze pushes it against the fence and hurts Brener with some elbows and punches and swarms on him late but Brener makes it to the end. 10-9 Kutateladze.

Kutateladze lands a leg kick then a big knee. Brener tries for a takedown but Kutateladze ends up defending and lands big elbows from the top. Brener has a cut opened up. They get to their feet. Kutateladze lands a big left hook. Brener lands a nice combo. Kutateladze shoots for a takedown but Brener defends. Kutateladze lands a combo. Brener is bleeding heavily. They trade before clinching. Kutateladze lands as they break and he throws Brener to the mat. Kutateladze gets on top and is working inside the guard and both are landing. Kutateladze stands late. 10-9 Kutateladze, 20-18 Kutateladze.

Brener lands a combo to the body. Brener lands a big combination that backs Kutateladze up. They tie up against the fence. They break and Brener is landing big flurries as Kutateladze is backing up. Brener appears to be the fresher fighter despite bleeding all over. Kutateladze lands a combo. Brener lands and they tie up. Kutateladze tried a takedown but Brener kept it on the feet. They separate and Brener rocks Kutateladze and Kutateladze ends up going to his knees and Brener finishes it off with some follow-up punches. Huge win and comeback from Brener!

Official Result- Elves Brener def. Guram Kutateladze by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 3

> Women’s Featherweights- #6 Yana Santos (14-7 1 NC, 4-4 UFC) vs. #9 Karol Rosa (16-5, 5-2 UFC)

They’re trading to start and clinch. Rosa lands some knees and Santos lands some elbows as they break. They clinch back up and Rosa lands more knees but eats an elbow from Santos as she lets go. They clinch against the fence as Santos is landing knees to the thighs of Rosa. They remain clinched up and both are landing. Rosa lands an elbow and reverses position. They separate and Santos lands a leg kick. Santos with a body kick. Santos lands a combo before they clinch. They separate. Rosa lands a right hand. They trade late. 10-9 Santos.

Rosa lands a combo then to the body and they tie up against the fence. They break. Santos has the advantage. They trade knees against the fence before they separate. They both land combos inside the pocket. Santos lands an axe kick. Santos lands a jab as Rosa lands a right hand. They continue to trade with Santos landing with more volume as she’s landing front kicks. Rosa lands a right hand as they clinch. Close round. 10-9 Rosa, 19-19.

Santos lands a leg kick then Rosa lands a combo and pushes it against the fence. They circle away. Rosa lands a body kick. Santos lands a leg kick. Santos lands a body kick and Rosa lands a right hand. Rosa lands a jab and some leg kicks. Rosa lands a right hand. Santos lands a leg kick. Rosa lands a combo. Santos lands a leg kick. Rosa lands a combo and they trade kicks. Rosa lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. They clinch and Santos lands a left hand as they break. They trade kicks. Rosa lands a combination and scores a takedown. Rosa lands a couple of elbows from the top and lands to end the fight. 10-9 Rosa, 29-28 Rosa.

Official Result- Karol Rosa def. Yana Santos by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Joanderson Brito (14-3-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Westin Wilson (16-7, 0-0 UFC)

Wilson lands a body kick. Brito lands a right hand. Wilson lands a body kick but eats a big combo from Brito that hurt him. They clinch and Wilson recovers but Brito is pressuring. Brito lands a knee to the body and scores a takedown. Brito lands an elbow and is in side control. They get to their feet and Wilson is attacking the leg as Brito is grabbing the fence and gets warned. Brito lands some punches from the top but Wilson is still looking for the kneebar. Brito lands some big punches from the top and is teeing off and it is stopped. Big finish from Brito!

Official Result- Joanderson Brito def. Westin Wilson by knockout (punches) at 2:54 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Kevin Lee (19-7, 11-7 UFC) vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov (21-2, 2-0 UFC)

Fakhretdinov lands a body kick then a jab. Fakhretdinov lands a right hand. Fakhretdinov lands a snap jab. Fakhretdinov drops Lee with a right hand and attacks the neck. He has a guillotine choke locked in and Lee goes out cold! What a finish from Fakhretdinov.

Official Result- Rinat Fakhretdinov def. Kevin Lee by submission (guillotine choke) at :55 of Round 1

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> Middleweights- Brunno Ferreira (10-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (34-8-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks inside the first minute. Ruziboev lands a combo. Ferreira lands a leg kick and Ruziboev drops him with a right hand and lands some follow-up shots to end it. What a debut and finish from Ruziboev!

Official Result- Nursulton Ruziboev def. Brunno Ferreira by knockout (punches) at 1:17 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Ismael Bonfim (19-3, 1-0 UFC) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (10-1 1 NC, 2-1 UFC)

Saint-Denis lands a body kick but Bonfim counters with a right hand. They’re both landing now as Saint-Denis is landing kicks. Saint-Denis with more body kicks. He lands more. Saint-Denis gets a takedown and gets right into the mount and is landing punches from the top. Bonfim reverses and they stand. Saint-Denis lands a body kick. Bonfim lands a leg kick then a left hand. Bonfim lands a combo with a knee and Saint-Denis looks for a takedown. Bonfim defends by landing some elbows. They break and Saint-Denis lands another body kick. Saint-Denis has the body lock and is looking for a takedown. It goes to the mat and Saint-Denis is looking for the back as he lands right hands. He gets the back and is looking for a choke. He has it across the chin and is squeezing and Bonfim taps! Big submission win from Saint-Denis!

Official Result- Benoit Saint-Denis def. Ismael Bonfim by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:48 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- Ariane Lipski (15-8, 4-5 UFC) vs. Melissa Gatto (8-1-2, 2-1 UFC)

They’re circling around for the first few moments. Lipski lands a jab. Lipski lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Gatto lands to the body. They trade kicks. Gatto lands a right hand as Lipski lands a low kick. Lipski lands a leg kick then a right hand. Both connect in close range. Lipski lands a leg kick and Gatto grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence. 10-9 Gatto.

Gatto lands some kicks to start the second then a knee to the body. Gatto lands a right hand. Lipski lands a leg kick. She lands another. She lands a body kick but Gatto catches it and pushes Lipski against the fence. Gatto lands some knees in the clinch. Lipski gets a takedown but they get right up. They remain tied up against the fence and Gatto lands a knee. Lipski now controlling as they trade knees. They separate and Gatto lands a combo. Lipski lands a combo. Lipski lands a leg kick then an uppercut. Gatto lands a right hand. They trade punches. They clinch late. 10-9 Gatto, 20-18 Gatto.

They trade kicks to start the third. Gatto lands a right hand. Lipski lands a big combination and Gatto tries for a takedown but Lipski defends. They exchange jabs. Lipski lands a body kick. Gatto lands a double jab but eats a counter combo from Lipski. Gatto lands a nice right hand but Lipski counters back with a combo. Gatto tries for a takedown and has the back against the fence. They go to the mat and Lipski is inside the guard of Gatto. They get to their feet and both land. Lipski lands a body kick. Lipski with a body kick. 10-9 Lipski, 29-28 Gatto.

Official Result- Ariane Lipski def. Melissa Gatto by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Max Griffin (19-9, 7-7 UFC) vs. Michael Morales (14-0, 2-0 UFC)

They’re trading right away and Morales lands a leg kick. Morales lands a hard jab. Morales with an inside leg kick. Griffin scores with a leg kick. Morales lands a jumping knee. Griffin lands a right hand and pushes it against the fence looking for a takedown. They’re battling in the clinch and Morales lands a knee. They separate. Morales lands a right hand. 10-9 Griffin.

Morales lands a double jab then a hard right hand. He lands another big right hand and Griffin is running away. Griffin lands a right hand. They trade punches. Morales lands a jab. Griffin lands a body kick as Morales lands a right hand. Griffin lands a leg kick. Morales lands and Griffin ducks under looking for a takedown but Morales defends. Griffin lands a jab. Griffin lands a right hand. Morales lands a combo. Morales lands a couple of big right hands and we have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action. Morales lands a jab then a high body kick. They swing late. 10-9 Morales, 19-19.

Griffin lands a left hook. They trade big punches. Morales lands a jab. Griffin shoots for a takedown but Morales defends and then Morales lands some big punches against the fence. Griffin grabs the body and has the back as he pushes Morales against the fence. Morales is able to switch and he has the back of Griffin. They separate. Morales lands a jab. They go against the fence but break and Morales lands a right hand. Morales lands a big knee. Morales lands a leg kick and Griffin falls down but stands up. Griffin coming forward and trying to land and Morales gets a late takedown and ends the fight on top. 10-9 Morales, 29-28 Morales.

Official Result- Michael Morales def. Max Griffin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #12 Damir Ismagulov (24-2, 5-1 UFC) vs. #15 Grant Dawson (19-1-1, 7-0-1 UFC)

Dawson lands a leg kick. Ismagulov lands a right hand. Dawson tries a takedown and grabs the single leg and is able to get Ismagulov to the mat. Dawson gets the back and is working for a choke. Dawson is landing punches from the back as he has the body triangle locked in. Dawson is still working for the neck as he has complete back control. He now lands some punches and is pounding away. Dawson with more right hands and hammerfists. 10-8 Dawson.

They trade punches to start the second. Ismagulov lands a left hand then a right hand. Ismagulov lands a nice left hand. Dawson ducks under an Ismagulov punch and scores a takedown. Dawson gets the back and is working to get the body triangle locked in. He has it locked in and is landing punches from the back. Dawson looking for a choke as he is over the chin. He lets go and has control as the round ends. 10-9 Dawson, 20-17 Dawson.

Dawson gets a takedown early in the third and has the back with the body triangle locked in. Dawson is in complete control from the back. He looked for a full nelson but decided to just land punches. Dawson is looking for a choke but quickly let go. Dawson just keeps holding on and there isn’t a ton of action going on. They have a ground flurry as the fight ends. 10-9 Dawson, 30-26 Dawson.

Official Result- Grant Dawson def. Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- #7 Sean Strickland (26-5, 13-5 UFC) vs. Abus Magomedov (25-4-1, 1-0 UFC)

Magomedov landing some low kicks early. Magomedov lands a left hand then a body kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and Magomedov lands some kicks. Strickland lands a jab as Magomedov lands a leg kick. He lands another. Magomedov landing more as Strickland isn’t doing a lot of offense. Magomedov lands two left hands and a body kick. Strickland lands a jab. Magomedov lands a leg kick. He lands another heavy one. Magomedov lands to the body. Magomedov lands a couple of body kicks then a head kick. Magomedov looks for a takedown and gets it. Magomedov quickly jumps on the back. They scramble up. They separate and Strickland lands a right hand. Strickland lands another right hand. 10-9 Magomedov.

Magomedov lands a leg kick. Strickland lands a jab. He lands a right hand. Magomedov is backing up and Strickland lands a flurry. Strickland lands a combo. They trade punches. Strickland lands a combo and Magomedov is circling away. Strickland lands a combo. He lands another pair of combinations. Magomedov is firing back but Strickland is eating him up with punches. Magomedov is fading badly here. Strickland with a big combination. Strickland with a huge flurry of punches and Magomedov lands a left hook and to the body. Strickland with another flurry and Magomedov is covering up. Strickland is landing and Magomedov is gassed out. Strickland drops Magomedov with some punches and gets on top. He’s landing big right hands and it is finally stopped by Mark Smith. What a finish from Strickland!

Official Result- Sean Strickland def. Abus Magomedov by TKO (punches) at 4:20 of Round 2

UFC on ABC 5 live results: Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

UFC action is back on network television as the Octagon heads to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida for UFC On ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria, headlined by an exciting featherweight battle.

Featherweight sluggers Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria square off in the five-round main event. Emmett is coming off a loss in an interim title fight to Yair Rodriguez in February, which ended a five-fight win streak. Topuria enters his first main event looking to remain undefeated, as he’s won 13 straight to start his career, including five straight UFC wins.

In the co-main event, it’s a battle of rising female flyweight contenders as Amanda Ribas takes on Maycee Barber. Also on the main card is heavyweights Austen Lane and Justin Tafa, a featherweight fight between David Onama and Gabriel Santos, and a middleweight bout between Brendan Allen and Bruno Silva.

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> Middleweights- Cody Brundage (8-4, 2-3 UFC) vs. Sedriques Dumas (7-1, 0-1 UFC)

Brundage lands a leg kick then gets a takedown. Dumas reverses to the top. Dumas lands a few right hands from the top. He attacks the body. There’s not much going on as they’re holding each other as Brundage is limiting damage from the bottom. Dumas lands a big right hand. Brundage is attempting an armbar from the bottom. They scramble and Dumas lands from the sprawl position. They briefly get up as Brundage takes it right back down. Brundage attacks the neck looking for the guillotine but Dumas escapes. Dumas lands an elbow from the top and some right hands at the end. 10-9 Dumas.

They trade kicks to start. They go to the mat and Dumas takes the back. Dumas lands from the back and Brundage is doing nothing. There’s not much action happening. Dumas is trying to find a choke but Brundage is defending. They start sprawling and Dumas is in a favorable position. Dumas gets the back and is attacking for a choke but it’s not even close. Dumas lands from the back. 10-9 Dumas, 20-18 Dumas.

Brundage lands and shoots for a takedown against the fence. Dumas lands an elbow as he defends. Brundage gets the takedown. Brundage grabs the neck and locks in a guillotine choke and it was in tight but Dumas is able to escape and is now inside the guard of Brundage. They don’t do much and Dumas ends the fight on top. 10-9 Brundage, 29-28 Dumas.

Official Result- Sedriques Dumas def. Cody Brundage by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Jamall Emmers (19-6, 2-2 UFC) vs. Jack Jenkins (11-2, 1-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Jenkins lands a hard calf kick. Emmers lands a flurry with some body kicks. Jenkins lands a body kick and Emmers catches it but lets go. Jenkins on the offense as he lands a high kick then a leg kick. Jenkins with a hard body kick. Emmers lands a hard body kick. They trade inside the pocket and Emmers lands a big knee to the body and they call a low blow. They trade kicks late and Jenkins lands a head kick at the horn. 10-9 Emmers.

They trade leg kicks to start the second. Both throwing punches and landing. Emmers lands a body kick. Jenkins with a leg kick as Emmers lands a spinning back fist. Emmers lands a nice combo. Jenkins lands a nice jab as Emmers lands a combo, then Jenkins lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket and Jenkins lands a leg kick. Emmers lands a hard right hand. Jenkins lands a body kick. Jenkins gets a late takedown and has the back as they stand but Emmers ends up on top and lands as the round ends. 10-9 Emmers, 20-18 Emmers.

Emmers gets a takedown and is working from the top against the fence. Emmers controlling the mat battle as Jenkins is trying to work his way up. They get to the feet and separate. Jenkins gets a takedown. Emmers reverses to the top and is now inside the guard of Jenkins. Both landing on the mat as Emmers looks to pass the guard. Jenkins lands some elbows from the bottom. Both landing on the mat as the fight ends. Fun fight. 10-9 Emmers, 30-27 Emmers.

Official Result- Jack Jenkins def. Jamall Emmers by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Trevor Peek (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Chepe Mariscal (13-6 1 NC, 0-0 UFC)

Both throwing kicks right away. Peek lands a body kick. Peek with a combo then a knee. Mariscal lands and gets a brief takedown but they start landing punches as they get right to the feet. They clinch against the fence and both land some knees. Mariscal lands a big knee as they break then a right hand. Mariscal gets a takedown and takes the back and lands the left hand. He locks in a rear-naked choke but Peek fights out of it. Peek then lands a groin punch and we have a timeout. They get back to action and trade kicks. They’re trading big punches as Peek was pressing forward. Peek lands a head kick then some punches as Mariscal escapes danger. Peek with a head kick and some downward hammerfists. Mariscal lands a flurry and gets a takedown. He lands some elbows from side control. They scramble and Mariscal remains on top. Mariscal landing from the top. They stand at the end. Wild round. 10-9 Mariscal.

Peek lands a right hand. Mariscal throws a right hand and they clinch. Peek lands a knee and elbow and Mariscal lands some body shots. Mariscal gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Peek lands an elbow as they stand. Peek lands a backhand. Mariscal lands a leg kick that trips Peek up. Mariscal gets on top but Peek is able to reverse to the top. Peek has the back and lands a hammerfist. Mariscal reverses and takes the back and lands some punches. They stand and are pushed against the fence. Mariscal lands some knees as Peek lands to the body. Mariscal lands a big knee. 10-9 Mariscal, 20-18 Mariscal.

They trade leg kicks to start the third. Peek lands a big right hand and just misses a huge uppercut. Mariscal grabs the clinch against the fence. They separate. Peek lands some hard punches. Mariscal lands a massive right hand. They clinch against the fence. Both land as they trade position before breaking. Mariscal lands a nice combo. Mariscal lands some nice right hands. Mariscal lands an elbow. Mariscal lands a front kick to the face. Peek lands a right hand. Peek lands a combo and a head kick. Both land big punches inside the pocket. Mariscal lands a head kick and they both land big shots at the end. Wild fight. 10-9 Mariscal, 30-27 Mariscal.

Official Result- Chepe Mariscal def. Trevor Peek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Zhalgas Zhumagulov (14-8, 1-5 UFC) vs. Joshua Van (7-1, 0-0 UFC)

Van lands a jab. They trade body kicks. Zhumagulov lands a left hook. They trade jabs and Zhumagulov lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence and Van lands a knee to the body as they break. Zhumagulov lands to the body. Zhumagulov lands a combo. They trade and Zhumagulov gets a brief takedown and they clinch against the fence. Zhumagulov gets it down but Van has the overhook and gets it standing. They break. They trade late. 10-9 Zhumagulov.

Both are landing combos to start the second. Van lands a leg kick. Van lands a big right hand. They trade leg kicks and Van lands a jab. Van lands an overhand right as he’s pressing forward. Zhumagulov with a left to the body. Van lands two right hands. Zhumagulov lands a combo. Van scores with a high kick. Van lands a head kick and lands big body shots. They’re swinging against the fence and Van lands a lot of hard punches and a head kick. They trade leg kicks. Zhumagulov lands a combo. They trade inside the pocket. 10-9 Van, 19-19.

They’re trading inside the pocket and Zhumagulov is landing leg kicks. Zhumagulov lands more leg kicks after scoring with a combo. Both are landing as Van is pressing forward more. Zhumagulov lands a leg kick. They trade left hooks. Van now starting to land with more volume as the round goes on. Van lands a left hand as Zhumagulov lands a leg kick. Zhumagulov lands a left hook. Van lands and stumbles Zhumagulov a little. Van lands a knee. They trade and Van lands a big right hand. They trade late. Fun fight. 10-9 Van, 29-28 Van.

Official Result- Joshua Van def. Zhalgas Zhumagulov by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Strawweights- Tabatha Ricci (8-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Gillian Robertson (12-7, 9-5 UFC)

Ricci lands some leg kicks. Robertson lands an elbow. They trade punches. Robertson looks for a takedown but Ricci defends. Ricci gets a takedown. Ricci lands but Robertson gets to her feet as she looked for a leg. Ricci gets another takedown but they get right back up. Ricci lands a right hand. Ricci with a leg kick then a right hand. Robertson lands a right hand. Ricci lands some punches. They trade late. 10-9 Ricci.

They’re trading in the second as Ricci is landing a solid amount of punches. Robertson is mainly landing leg and body kicks. Ricci is applying pressure and landing combinations. Ricci lands a leg kick. Ricci gets a takedown but they get right back to their feet. They’re trading and Robertson lands a leg kick. Ricci lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks. They trade late. 10-9 Ricci, 20-18 Ricci.

Ricci lands a body kick then a combo. Robertson gets a takedown against the fence. They get to their feet and Ricci lands a combo. Robertson lands a couple of right hands. Ricci lands a jab then a right hand. Both landing inside close range. Robertson lands a right hand. Ricci lands at the end. 10-9 Ricci, 30-27 Ricci.

Official Result- Tabatha Ricci def. Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Lightweights*- Mateusz Rebecki (17-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Loik Radzhabov (17-4-1, 1-0 UFC)

*Radzhabov missed weight by 1.25 pounds

Radzhabov lands a right hand, then another. He lands another. Rebecki lands a combo. Rebecki lands a leg kick. He lands another then goes to the body. They trade in close range. Rebecki lands a leg kick then a right hand as Radzhabov is backed against the fence. They both swing wildly and Rebecki scores a takedown. Rebecki working from the top and they get to their feet. They trade and Rebecki lands a leg kick that makes Radzhabov fall to the mat. Rebecki gets on top and has the crucifix position. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Rebecki.

Rebecki landing leg kicks and punches against the fence as he has Radzhabov in lots of trouble. Radzhabov has taken a lot of damage to his lead leg. Rebecki lands a combo. He lands another and Radzhabov is trying to respond by throwing big but missing. Rebecki with another hard leg kick and Radzhabov falls down. He gets up. Radzhabov lands a right hand. Rebecki with more leg kicks. Rebecki drops Radzhabov with a big left hand and it is stopped. What a finish and showing from Rebecki to get the win.

Official Result- Mateusz Rebecki def. Loik Radzhabov by TKO (strikes) at 2:36 of Round 2

> Welterweights- Randy Brown (16-5, 10-5 UFC) vs. Wellington Turman (18-6, 3-4 UFC)

Brown landing the jab early. Brown lands a right hand. Turman lands a right hand. Turman with some leg kicks. Brown scores with a head kick. Brown lands the jab but also an eye poke and we have a timeout. They get back to action and both are landing leg kicks. They clinch against the fence. Brown lands a knee to the groin and we have another timeout. They get back to action and Brown landing more. He lands a flying knee and scores a takedown at the end of the round. 10-9 Brown.

They trade kicks early in the second. Turman grabs the body lock and lands an elbow before Brown reverses position. Brown landing the knee against the fence. They remain tied up and it’s mostly Brown landing offense landing knees. Brown gets a takedown but they pop right up, though Brown jumps on the back. Brown went for a choke late. Close round. 10-9 Brown, 20-18 Brown.

Turman throwing the right hand but just missing on landing. Turman lands a leg kick. Brown scores with a right hand. Brown lands a high kick. Turman scores with a right hand. Turman tries a spin attack and misses as Brown misses a flying knee attack. Turman with a left hook to the body. Brown lands a nice combo then Turman initiates a clinch. Turman lands an elbow. Turman lands another elbow. They separate. Brown lands a combo. Turman lands a leg kick. They trade in close before tying up and Turman lands another elbow. Turman lands a spin kick. 10-9 Turman, 29-28 Brown.

Official Result- Randy Brown def. Wellington Turman by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #11 Neil Magny (27-10, 20-9 UFC) vs. Phil Rowe (10-3, 3-1 UFC)

They clinch right away as Rowe pushes Magny against the fence. Magny reverses position as he lands to the body and head. Magny has the back of Rowe. They end up separating. Rowe lands a right hand. Magny lands a combo as he presses forward. They clinch and Magny lands a punch and they trade elbows before separating at the end. 10-9 Magny.

Rowe landing some leg kicks and right hands to start the second. Rowe gets a takedown and has the back. Rowe jumps on the back and Magny is carrying him around. Magny is trying to shake him off as Rowe is back on one foot. Rowe gets a brief takedown but they get up and remain tied up against the fence. They break and Magny lands some punches as they clinch again. Magny lands a few punches. They break. They trade left hands. Magny with some knees late. 10-9 Rowe, 19-19.

Magny comes forward and lands some punches. Rowe lands a combo then Magny lands. Rowe lands a jab. They tie back up. Rowe pushes it against the fence. They end up separating. Magny landing the jab. Rowe misses a left hand and they tie back up. Magny lands two knees as they break. He then lands a jab. Rowe lands a combo. Rowe with a short uppercut. Magny works for a takedown against the fence. He lands a knee as they break. They tie up and Rowe lands some punches. Magny pushes it against the fence and it ends there. Close fight. 10-9 Magny, 29-28 Magny.

Official Result- Neil Magny def. Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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> Middleweights- #13 Brendan Allen (21-5, 9-2 UFC) vs. Bruno Silva (23-8, 4-2 UFC)

Allen lands a leg kick. Allen with a left hook. He lands a head kick. Silva lands to the body before they clinch at the fence. Allen lands a knee. Silva is bleeding from his nose. They break and Silva lands some big punches. Allen tried for a takedown then he hurt Silva with a punch. They trade and Allen lands a right hand that stuns Silva. Allen goes for a takedown but Silva defends. Silva lands a combo. Allen with a body kick. Silva lands a flurry. Allen drops Silva with a right hand and starts landing from the top. Allen locks in a rear-naked choke and Silva taps! What a finish from Allen!

Official Result- Brendan Allen def. Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:39 of Round 1

> Featherweights- David Onama (10-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Gabriel Santos (10-1, 0-1 UFC)

Santos with a leg kick. They trade in close range and Santos connects well. Santos lands a combo after Onama lands. Onama gets a takedown and works in the guard before they stand. Santos lands a combo. Santos lands a right hand. Santos lands a left hand. Santos jumps on the back and grabs the arm as they go to the mat. Santos looked for the armbar but Onama escaped. Onama is now on top. They scramble to their feet. Onama lands a couple of right hands. Santos gets a takedown and is landing from inside the guard. They get to their feet and Onama lands late. 10-9 Santos.

They’re teeing off on each other against the fence and both land good punches before Santos gets a takedown and has the back. Santos has the body triangle. Onama is able to reverse into the full guard of Santos. Santos is hunting for submissions but is eating elbows from Onama from the top. They get to their feet. Santos lands a body kick. They’re trading inside the pocket and Onama is landing elbows. Onama drops Santos with a big uppercut and it is over! Big finish from Onama in a wild fight.

Official Result- David Onama def. Gabriel Santos by knockout (punches) at 4:13 of Round 2

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

Lane with a body kick then a right hand. We have an eye poke by Lane and Tafa immediately holds his eye as we have a timeout. This is a very bad eye poke and they’re giving Tafa the full five minutes but that eye won’t even open and there is no way this can go on. The fight has been called off.

Official Result- Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa ruled a no contest (accidental eye poke) at :29 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #9 Amanda Ribas (11-3, 6-2 UFC) vs. #11 Maycee Barber (12-2, 7-2 UFC)

They’re trading to start off. Ribas landing with more volume as she’s landing punches and kicks. Ribas gets a takedown and is landing from the top. Barber is landing from the bottom and Ribas is cut open. They get to their feet and are trading. Ribas tries for a takedown and has the leg and is attacking but Barber is landing big shots from the top and is hurting Ribas with the punches. Barber ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Barber.

They’re trading to start the second and both are landing. Ribas tries for a takedown but Barber defends. Both ladies are now bleeding. Barber lands a right hand. They trade and both are landing. Ribas gets a takedown and is landing from the top. They get to their feet. Barber lands a left hand and Ribs returns fire. Barber lands a big flurry and Ribas is hurt. Ribas tries for a takedown but Barber defends and is landing big shots from the top and Ribas is bleeding everywhere. Barber keeps landing and it is stopped! What a fight and what a finish from Barber!

Official Result- Maycee Barber def. Amanda Ribas by TKO (punches) at 3:42 of Round 2

> Featherweights- #5 Josh Emmett (18-3, 9-3 UFC) vs. #9 Ilia Topuria (13-0, 5-0 UFC)

Emmett landing first. Emmett lands a combo. He lands another combo. Topuria lands a right hand. They both swing inside the pocket. Emmett lands to the body. He lands a left hook. Topuria lands a big right hand. Topuria with a short uppercut to the body. Emmett rushes forward and is throwing but mostly misses. Topuria lands a right hand. He lands a hard leg kick on Emmett. They trade leg kicks. Topuria lands a right hand. 10-9 Topuria.

Emmett lands a leg kick. Emmett with a right hand to the body. Emmett with a quick combo. Topuria lands a big right hand. Topuria with the jab. Topuria lands a right hand. He lands another. Emmett lands a jab. He lands a right hand. Emmett scores with a left hook. He lands another left hand. Topuria lands a leg kick. Topuria with a combo. Emmett tries to throw a combo but slips. Topuria rocks Emmett with a big combo. They trade big shots against the fence. Topuria lands a leg kick. Topuria lands a big right and unloads on Emmett late. Topuria lands another right hand late. 10-9 Topuria, 20-18 Topuria.

Emmett lands a leg kick and they trade punches. Emmett with a high kick. Topuria lands a jab. They trade leg kicks and Topuria lands a combo but Emmett lands a nice left hook in return. Topuria lands some big punches inside the pocket. Emmett lands a big right hand. Topuria lands a jab. They trade jabs. Emmett lands a right hand. Topuria lands a right hand then a combo. They trade in close range. Topuria lands a calf kick. Topuria lands another combo. 10-9 Topuria, 30-27 Topuria.

They trade jabs to start the fourth. Topuria landing the jab. Topuria continuing to land the jab. Emmett lands to the body. Topuria with a heavy calf kick. Topuria lands a massive jab that stuns Emmett. Topuria lands a left hand that drops Emmett. Topuria gets on top and starts to land. He gets the back and is landing left hands. They get to their feet and Topuria lands some more big punches. Topuria drops Emmett again and is landing from the top. Topuria has the mount and is landing big punches. Topuria looks for a late choke but Emmett survives the round. 10-8 Topuria, 40-35 Topuria.

Emmett lands a left hand and has Topuria hurt a little. Emmett is just throwing bombs. Emmett still pressing forward and looking to land. Topuria is circling around. Emmett lands a leg kick. Emmett lands a left hand. Emmett lands and Topuria scores a takedown. Topuria gets the back and lands some knees as they get to their feet. Topuria gets it back down despite Emmett grabbing the fence. Topuria gets the back and is trying to flatten Emmett out. Topuria lands some left hands. What a fight! 10-9 Topuria, 50-44 Topuria.

Official Result- Ilia Topuria def. Josh Emmett by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-42, 49-45)

UFC on ESPN 47 live results: Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Former middleweight title challengers Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier square off in the five-round main event at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 47 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Vettori is currently ranked third at 185 pounds and is coming off a win over Roman Dolidze in March, while Cannonier is ranked fourth and is coming off a win over Sean Strickland in December.

Also on the main card is eighth-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan taking on Joaquim Silva in the co-main event in addition to Armen Petrosyan vs. Christian Leroy Duncan, Pat Sabatini vs. Lucas Almeida, and Nicolas Dalby vs. Muslim Salikhov.

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> Light Heavyweights- Zac Pauga (6-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Modestas Bukauskas (14-5, 2-3 UFC)

Pauga pressing forward with the jab and lands a right hand that made Bukauskas stumble. Pauga then gets a takedown and is working inside the guard. Pauga lands an elbow from the top. They get to their feet and break to the center. Bukauskas lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. Pauga trying hard for the underhooks and to get a takedown as he has advantage against the fence, but they separate. Bukauskas lands a jab. He lands another. Bukauskas lands a left hook to the body. They trade right hands. Bukauskas lands a right hand that has Pauga backing up. Bukauskas lands another hard right hand. They trade at the end. 10-9 Bukauskas.

Bukauskas lands a leg kick. They both land solid punches. Pauga lands a leg kick as the pace is slowing just a tad. Bukauskas lands a leg kick. Bukauskas lands a big right hand. They trade left hands. Pauga rushes in with a flurry of big punches and lands to the body. Pauga lands a right hand that stumbles Bukauskas back and he almost fell to the mat. Pauga pushes it against the fence and lands a right hand as they break. They clinch late. 10-9 Pauga, 19-19.

Bukauskas lands a big body kick and they clinch against the fence. They trade knees against the fence. They separate. They trade right hands. Pauga lands a right hand. He lands a body kick. Bukauskas is slowing down a lot. Pauga lands a spin kick. They trade late as Pauga lands. Close fight. 10-9 Pauga, 29-28 Pauga.

Official Result- Modestas Bukauskas def. Zac Pauga by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Dan Argueta (9-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Ronnie Lawrence (8-2, 2-1 UFC)

Argueta pushes it against the fence right away and is able to get the takedown and the back. He’s trying to get the hooks in. They scramble and Argueta ends up in the half-guard. He works to the neck and has a guillotine choke locked in. Lawrence is pushing the hips but still in danger. Argueta loses his grip but still has the neck. He gets a mounted guillotine choke locked in and Lawrence appeared to tap once and the fight is stopped. Replay shows that Keith Peterson touched Lawrence’s arm to see if he was still out and it kind of forced a tap motion and it was stopped, so we’re going to a replay here.

Official Result- Dan Argueta vs. Ronnie Lawrence ruled a no contest at 2:20 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- Tereza Bleda (6-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Gabriella Fernandes (8-2, 0-1 UFC)

They trade kicks early on. Bleda looks for a takedown but Fernandes defends against the fence. Bleda landing kicks looking to close the distance. They trade kicks. Fernandes lands a kick and Bleda catches it and gets a takedown despite a fence grab from Fernandes. Bleda in the half-mount and landing right hands. Bleda continuing to land from the top as she’s attacking the head and body. She ends the round on top. 10-9 Bleda.

They clinch against the fence as Bleda is working for the takedown. Bleda gets the takedown and is working inside the guard of Fernandes against the fence. Fernandes throws her legs up looking for a triangle choke as Bleda is defending, and Bleda gets back into the full guard. Bleda ends the round on top landing punches. 10-9 Bleda, 20-18 Bleda.

Both throwing but neither really landing to start the third. Fernandes lands a couple of left hands as Bleda is backed against the fence. Fernandes lands some more punches then a knee. Fernandes still landing the left hand as Bleda circles away. Bleda is able to score a takedown. Bleda being dominant from the top as she continues to land punches after getting the full mount. Bleda gets the back and lands lots of punches to end the fight. 10-9 Bleda, 30-27 Bleda.

Official Result- Tereza Bleda def. Gabriella Fernandes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Carlos Hernandez (8-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Denys Bondar (16-4, 0-1 UFC)

Bondar lands a leg kick. Bondar lands a nice combo. Bondar lands an overhand right as they tie up. Hernandez lands a knee in the clinch. They separate. Bondar lands a body kick. Bondar lands another big body kick. Hernandez lands a body kick and they trade inside the pocket. Hernandez lands a combo. Bondar lands a leg kick and Hernandez lands a counter combo. Bondar with another leg kick. Hernandez lands a combo in close range and scores with a knee. They tie up and Hernandez lands a left hand. Hernandez lands a combo at the end. 10-9 Hernandez.

Hernandez throwing the jab to start the second. Bondar lands a high kick and then a couple of right hands to the body. They clinch and go to the fence but quickly separate. Bondar is bleeding from a clash of heads in the first. They trade in the center. Hernandez lands a combo and Bondar counters with a body kick. They trade right hands. Hernandez lands a high kick. Hernandez continuing to throw but Bondar showing good head movement. Bondar gets a takedown. They get right back up and Hernandez attacks with a combination. Hernandez lands a flying knee. Bondar gets a late takedown. Bondar lands an illegal knee to a downed Hernandez, who was on both knees. They end up going to the end of the round since it happened right before the horn. 10-9 Hernandez, 20-18 Hernandez.

They trade leg kicks to start the third. Bondar pressing forward but neither doing a lot. Bondar lands a combo after Hernandez landed to the body. Hernandez starting to land more as the round goes on. Hernandez lands a nice right hand. Bondar is able to score a takedown but Hernandez works his way right back up. Hernandez with a combo and lands a head kick followed by a big knee. They trade in close range and Hernandez scores a takedown. They get back up and both are landing. Hernandez gets a takedown and starts landing big elbows and Bondar is out the fight is stopped with one second to go! What a finish from Hernandez!

We have some controversy here as they’re looking at a replay for a clash of heads but it happened during a throw takedown, which often happens. It shouldn’t be called a clash of heads as it’s a legal wrestling throw. This will be interesting. It shouldn’t be overturned. They are counting it as a clash of heads and are going to the scorecards instead of giving Hernandez the TKO win.

Official Result- Carlos Hernandez def. Denys Bondar by unanimous technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at 4:59 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Kyung Ho Kang (18-9 1 NC, 7-3 1 NC UFC) vs. Cristian Quinonez (17-3, 1-0 UFC)

They trade to start. Kang lands a leg kick. Kang lands a right hand. Quinonez lands some punches. Quinonez then lands an uppercut that hurts Kang, but then Kang drops Quinonez with a punch. Quinonez looks for the leg. Kang is on top landing and then takes the back. He locks in a rear-naked choke and gets Quinonez to tap. Great finish from Kang there.

Official Result- Kyung Ho Kang def. Cristian Quinonez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:25 of Round 1

> Flyweights- Jimmy Flick (16-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Alessandro Costa (12-3, 0-1 UFC)

Costa lands a heavy leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Flick looks for a takedown but Costa defends. Costa with more leg kicks. Costa with a flurry to the body. Flick throws the jab and Costa counters with a right hand. Costa lands a combo. Flick lands a body kick. Costa lands a leg kick and Flick goes off his feet and is on his back but has to get up. Flick looks for a takedown and has a single leg as he pushes it to the fence. They separate. Costa lands a punch and Flick’s leg gives out and he fell but gets up. Costa with a combo. Costa landing big punches inside the pocket. Costa lands some more and a leg kick. 10-9 Costa.

Costa lands some leg kicks and Flick is definitely hurt. Flick tries a takedown but Costa ends up on top. Costa landing big elbows from the top and it is stopped. What a finish by Costa!

Official Result- Alessandro Costa def. Jimmy Flick by TKO (elbows) at 1:03 of Round 2

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> Welterweights- Nicolas Dalby (21-4-1 2 NC, 5-4-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Muslim Salikhov (19-3, 6-2 UFC)

Salikhov with a front kick to the body. Dalby lands a high kick. Salikhov lands a left hook. He lands another calf kick. Dalby scores the jab and then a leg kick. Dalby with some more leg kicks. They trade punches. Salikhov lands a right hand as he grabs the leg but lets go. Salikhov lands a left hook and is backing up. Dalby lands a right hand. He then lands a head kick that stuns Salikhov. Salikhov gets a takedown but they pop right back up. Dalby lands some knees in the clinch at the end. 10-9 Salikhov.

Salikhov lands a leg kick. Dalby goes for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Salikhov lands a right hand as the separate. Salikhov with a spin kick to the body. Salikhov scores a takedown against the fence. They get to their feet. Dalby gets a takedown and has the back. He is looking for the body triangle but only has one leg in. Dalby looking for either a twister or an arm-triangle choke. Dalby lets go and they get to their feet. Dalby lands a couple of knees against the fence. They break and Dalby lands a combo. Salikhov slips on a kick and Dalby lands as the round ends. 10-9 Dalby, 19-19.

Salikhov landing some right hands. They trade body kicks. They clinch against the fence. Dalby lands some knees. They separate and Dalby landing more as Salikhov is circling around. Dalby landing a flurry. Dalby landing more as he pushes Salikhov against the fence. Dalby with some knees. Dalby landing more knees. Dalby lands some elbows as they break. Both men are trading punches inside the pocket. Dalby grabs the back and drags it down. He gets the mount to end the fight and lands. 10-9 Dalby, 29-28 Dalby.

Official Result- Nicolas Dalby def. Muslim Salikhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Manuel Torres (13-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Nikolas Motta (13-4, 1-1 UFC)

Torres lands a leg kick. He lands another. He lands a front kick. They trade leg kicks. Motta lands a right hand. Motta lands a big combo ending with a left hand. Torres then drops Motta with an elbow after throwing a flurry and Motta is out cold! He was out cold when Torres landed two follow-up hammerfists. What a brutal knockout from Torres!

Official Result- Manuel Torres def. Nikolas Motta by knockout (elbow) at 1:50 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Pat Sabatini (17-4, 4-1 UFC) vs. Lucas Almeida (14-1, 1-0 UFC)

Sabatini gets the body lock right away and pushes it against the fence. Sabatini gets a trip takedown and is in the half-guard. Sabatini lands some punches from the top. He continues to land left hands from the half-guard position. Sabatini continuing to dominate from the top. Sabatini gets the full mount and lands some big elbows and now is landing some big punches. Sabatini looks for the arm but still lands some elbows. Big end to the round from Sabatini. 10-8 Sabatini.

Sabatini pushes it against the fence right away. Sabatini gets a takedown and is working from the top and landing punches. He locks in an arm-triangle choke and gets Almeida to tap. What an absolute thrashing from Sabatini.

Official Result- Pat Sabatini def. Lucas Almeida by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:48 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Armen Petrosyan (7-2, 2-1 UFC) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (8-0, 1-0 UFC)

Both trading leg kicks early on. Duncan throwing a lot of crazy strikes early. They trade leg kicks. Petrosyan lands a leg kick. Duncan throws a combo. Petrosyan lands a right hand. Duncan lands a spinning punch. Petrosyan lands a leg kick. Duncan lands a combo. They trade near the end. Close round. 10-9 Petrosyan.

Both landing leg kicks and trading some punches. Duncan attempts a takedown but Petrosyan defends. Duncan attempts a spin attack but Petrosyan grabs the back, though he lets go. Duncan lands a leg kick. Petrosyan lands a calf kick. Petrosyan coming on and pouring it on with punches. Petrosyan lands a right hand that stuns Duncan. Duncan forces a clinch. They reverse position and now Petrosyan has the advantage. Petrosyan gets a late takedown. 10-9 Petrosyan, 20-18 Petrosyan.

Petrosyan landing leg and high kicks. Petrosyan with some body kicks and attacks the legs. They clinch against the fence with Petrosyan having the edge. They separate. Duncan lands a big flurry. Petrosyan scores a takedown. Duncan lands a punch from the bottom that splits Petrosyan open. Petrosyan passes guard and takes the back of Duncan. They get to their feet and both miss their late attacks. 10-9 Petrosyan, 30-27 Petrosyan.

Official Result- Armen Petrosyan def. Christian Leroy Duncan by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #8 Arman Tsarukyan (19-3, 6-2 UFC) vs. Joaquim Silva (12-3, 5-3 UFC)

Tsarukyan lands a big body kick. Silva with a leg kick and Tsarukyan gets him right down. Tsarukyan landing punches from the top and he gets the back. He has complete control from the back. Tsarukyan has a hook in and is controlling the grappling, but not landing much of anything now. Tsarukyan lands some elbows and a knee to the body. 10-9 Tsarukyan.

Tsarukyan lands some body kicks. He lands a leg kick and a body kick. Tsarukyan with a right hand then an elbow. They clinch against the fence and Tsarukyan lands to the body before they separate. They trade in close range and Silva landed a nice right hand. Tsarukyan lands to the body. They trade inside the pocket and then clinch against the fence. They trade right hands inside the clinch. Silva lands a right hand that rocks Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan gets a takedown and is inside the guard of Silva. Tsarukyan controlling from the top. Silva lands some elbows from the bottom. 10-9 Tsarukyan, 20-18 Tsarukyan.

Tsarukyan pushing forward and they trade. Silva lands an elbow. Tsarukyan gets a takedown and is in the half-guard. Tsarukyan landing from the top before they work their way to the feet. Tsarukyan with a spin kick to the body. Tsarukyan gets a takedown and unloads a flurry of punches from the top. Tsarukyan with big elbows from the top and this could be stopped. Tsarukyan with tons of shots from the top. Keith Peterson finally steps in and stops it. What a finish from Tsarukyan.

Official Result- Arman Tsarukyan def. Joaquim Silva by TKO (strikes) at 3:25 of Round 3

> Middleweights- #3 Marvin Vettori (19-5-1, 9-4-1 UFC) vs. #4 Jared Cannonier (16-6, 9-6 UFC)

They trade leg kicks to start. Cannonier with a leg kick then a right hand. Vettori lands a combo. Vettori rocks Cannonier with a left hand. They tie up and Vettori is on the attack. Cannonier looks to have recovered. Vettori lands a left hand. Vettori scores with another combo. Vettori with a head kick. Cannonier lands a big right hand. Cannonier lands a leg kick as Vettori lands a left hand. Vettori lands a body kick. Cannonier lands a leg kick. Vettori with a combo as Cannonier lands a leg kick. Vettori stuns Cannonier with another combo. Cannonier lands a body kick. Vettori lands a combo. Cannonier lands a right hand. Cannonier lands a combo. 10-9 Vettori.

Vettori landing the jab as Cannonier lands a right hand to the body. Cannonier throws some punches but Vettori evades them. They trade in close range. Cannonier lands a big right hand. Cannonier lands a flurry and an elbow but Vettori circles away. Cannonier landing a lot of punches against the fence. Cannonier lands a leg kick and Vettori slips to the mat. Cannonier gets on top and is landing some big right hands. Cannonier landing elbows as Vettori is attacking a leg. They get to their feet and Cannonier lands another right hand. Cannonier with a flurry against the fence. Cannonier lands a left hand then an uppercut. Cannonier continues to land. Cannonier with a knee. Vettori having trouble staying on his feet. Cannonier lands another big right hand. Vettori lands a combo. They make it to the end of the second. 10-8 Cannonier, 19-18 Cannonier.

Cannonier lands a leg kick. Vettori is throwing but not landing. Vettori lands a left hand. Cannonier lands a big right hand. They trade in close range. Cannonier with a body kick then a right hand. Cannonier lands a right hand. Cannonier lands a right hand then a body kick. Cannonier lands some short uppercuts. Cannonier gets a takedown and lands some punches but they get right back up. Vettori is cut open pretty badly. Cannonier pressuring against the fence. Vettori gets a takedown and has the back as they stand. They separate and trade jabs. Cannonier lands a big right hand. Vettori lands a combo. They trade. 10-9 Cannonier, 29-27 Cannonier.

They trade to start the fourth. Vettori lands a head kick. Cannonier lands a right hand. Cannonier scores a takedown but Vettori is able to work to his feet. Cannonier continuing to land more and Vettori’s face is showing it. Cannonier pressing forward and landing more. Vettori with some leg kicks but Cannonier landing the bigger punches. Vettori lands a left hand. 10-9 Cannonier, 39-36 Cannonier.

They trade leg kicks to start the fifth as both are coming forward. Cannonier lands a big right hand but Vettori fires back with a combination. Cannonier lands another big right hand and then a knee in a brief clinch. Cannonier lands a body kick then Vettori lands a high kick. Cannonier lands a combo as Vettori lands a body kick. Cannonier with a big combination. Cannonier lands some heavy shots and gets another takedown. Cannonier lands from the top. Vettori is bleeding all over. Cannonier with some punches and elbows from the top. They scramble to their feet. Cannonier lands a right hand. Vettori lands a nice left hand. 10-9 Cannonier, 49-45 Cannonier.

Official Result- Jared Cannonier def. Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 48-46)

UFC 289 live results: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana bantamweight title fight

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back in Canada for the first time since September 2019 with Saturday’s UFC 289 — a pay-per-view from Vancouver offering featuring arguably the greatest female fighter of all-time looking to add to her legacy.

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes makes her ninth career title defense, and the first of her second reign as bantamweight champ, when she defends against Irene Aldana in the main event. 

Nunes regained the title with a dominant win over Julianna Pena in July and were scheduled to finish their trilogy tonight, but Pena was forced out due to broken ribs. Aldana stepped in on the heels of wins in four of her last five fights.

The co-main event features a pivotal lightweight bout with title shot implications as former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira takes on Beneil Dariush. Oliveira is coming off of losing the title to Islam Makhachev in October while Dariush comes into this fight riding an eight-fight win streak.

Also on the main card: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt, Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr, and Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders. Capping off the prelims is a battle of ranked middleweights as Nassourdine Imavov takes on Chris Curtis.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Diana Belbita (14-7, 1-3 UFC) vs. Maria Oliveira (13-6, 1-2 UFC)

They’re trading in the center to start. Belbita lands a nice right hand. Belbita lands a leg kick just after Oliveira misses a flying knee. They trade combos inside the pocket. Oliveira lands a right hand and scores a takedown. Belbita throws her legs up and is landing some elbows from the bottom. Oliveira drops back and is looking for a leg lock but Belbita spins out of trouble and ends up on top. They get to their feet and Belbita lands a knee. She lands another as they break. Belbita lands a couple of leg kicks as Oliveira lands the jab. Belbita lands a big combination. Belbita with a leg kick and right hand late. 10-9 Belbita.

They come out swinging and Belbita lands some punches and Oliveira lands a leg kick. Oliveira gets a takedown. Belbita with some elbows from the bottom. Oliveira is doing a good job of defending from the top as both are landing, then they scramble to the feet. Oliveira has it pushed against the fence. Belbita landing right hands to the body as Oliveira isn’t doing much. They break. Belbita landing the jab after they’re separated. Belbita catches a kick and pushes it against the fence. Belbita gets a big takedown and works from side control to end the round. 10-9 Belbita, 20-18 Belbita.

Belbita lands to start and connects with a big left hook. Belbita continuing to fire right hands and lands a knee before they clinch. Oliveira lands a combo in close range but Belbita continues to press forward. Belbita lands a big right hand. Belbita lands a couple of jabs. She lands a combo before they clinch. They break and Belbita lands an elbow. Both are landing jabs but Belbita is being more effective with them. Oliveira lands a jumping knee. They continue to trade until the end with Belbita landing more. 10-9 Belbita, 30-27 Belbita.

Official Result- Diana Belbita def. Maria Oliveira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #10 David Dvorak (20-5, 3-2 UFC) vs. Stephen Erceg (9-1, 0-0 UFC)

Dvorak lands a couple of leg kicks. Erceg lands a leg kick. He lands a big left hand. Dvorak starting to land more as both are landing calf kicks, but Dvorak is landing the right hand. They trade calf kicks. Dvorak misses a right hand and Erceg is able to land a body kick. Dvorak lands a combo. Dvorak lands a calf kick. 10-9 Dvorak.

Dvorak lands a good combination to the body. Erceg lands a right hand and Dvorak lands a counter knee and right hand. Both are swinging as they’re circling around but nothing is really landing. Dvorak lands a couple of leg kicks. They trade kicks. They trade and Erceg has Dvorak in trouble then drops him with a head kick. They scramble and Erceg locks in a guillotine choke but Dvorak is popping his head out. They scramble and Erceg lands an upkick and Dvorak lands some shots from the bottom, then they trade big shots at the end of a wild round. 10-9 Erceg, 19-19.

Erceg lands a combination. They trade inside the pocket. Dvorak tries a takedown but Erceg is able to scramble to the back but Dvorak scrambles out of the position. Dvorak lands a right hand. They clinch for a moment but break. Dvorak shoots for a takedown but Erceg scrambles and looked for the neck but they get to their feet. Dvorak gets a takedown. He’s in the half-guard and lands an elbow. They scramble and Erceg grabs the neck and is threatening. They scramble back to their feet. Erceg gets a takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. Erceg lands a knee. Erceg lands some punches at the end. 10-9 Erceg, 29-28 Erceg.

Official Result- Stephen Erceg def. David Dvorak by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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> Featherweights- Kyle Nelson (13-5-1, 1-4-1 UFC) vs. Blake Bilder (8-0-1, 1-0 UFC)

Bilder lands a left hand. Nelson lands a right hand. Bilder scores with a left hook. Bilder lands a punch then shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Nelson reverses positions and neither is doing a whole lot. Bilder is landing small body punches as Nelson is landing foot stomps but not much else. They break as Bilder lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Bilder lands a high kick. Nelson lands a nice left hand then hurts Bilder with a right hand. 10-9 Bilder.

Bilder landing the jab early. He lands a body kick and ducks under a right hand from Nelson. Nelson might’ve landed a low blow that got missed and then connects before they clinch up. Bilder is pressuring against the fence. They separate. They trade jabs. Nelson lands a head kick. Nelson lands a leg kick. Both have cuts opened up as they trade. Nelson with another high kick and they trade leg kicks. Nelson is pressing forward and lands some leg kicks. He lands another as Bilder was circling away. 10-9 Nelson, 19-19.

Both are swinging early and looking to land leg kicks. Bilder is looking for a takedown against the fence. Nelson reverses position and has Bilder pressed against the fence. They are separated. Bilder lands a high kick. They’re trading and both land some solid right hands. They trade leg kicks. They trade late and Nelson lands some big punches. Close fight. 10-9 Nelson, 29-28 Nelson.

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

> Bantamweights- Aiemann Zahabi (9-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Aoriqileng (24-9, 2-2 UFC)

Aoriqileng with a leg kick. He lands a body kick. He lands another leg kick but eats a counter combination from Zahabi. Aoriqileng lands another leg kick. Zahabi drops Aoriqileng with a left hand and then lands from the top to end it. Big knockout for Zahabi!

Official Result- Aiemann Zahabi def. Aoriqileng by knockout (punches) at 1:04 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #15 Miranda Maverick (11-4, 4-2 UFC) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (8-2, 2-1 UFC)

Maverick lands some left hands early. Jasudavicius lands a combo. Maverick lands a left hand and a body kick. They clinch and trade knees. They trade and Maverick looks for a takedown but Jasudavicius defends against the fence. Jasudavicius is able to get the takedown and is on top against the fence. Maverick is looking for an armbar from the bottom but Jasudavicius is defending from the top. Jasudavicius is still defending as Maverick is attacking the arm as the round ended. 10-9 Maverick.

Jasudavicius comes out with a high kick to start. Maverick lands a left hand then they exchange punches. They trade inside the pocket and Jasudavicius lands a big right hand as they clinch against the fence. Jasudavicius gets a big takedown and is working in the center as she’s landing a lot of punches from the top. She gets the back of Maverick and gets the body triangle locked in. Jasudavicius with some big shots from the back as she has a big round. 10-9 Jasudavicius, 19-19.

Maverick lands a left hand to start then Jasudavicius counters with a left hand. Maverick throwing elbows but Jasudavicius is being more active and landing more. She throws a big flurry and Maverick is on the run. Jasudavicius with some leg kicks. Jasudavicius continuing to push the pace and pressure but Maverick lands a left hand. Jasudavicius gets a takedown and is landing from the top. Jasudavicius has the back as they get to their feet and she is landing knees. She has a big finish to the fight. 10-9 Jasudavicius, 29-28 Jasudavicius.

Official Result- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Miranda Maverick by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #12 Nassourdine Imavov (12-4, 4-2 UFC) vs. #14 Chris Curtis (30-10, 4-2 UFC)

Curtis lands a few leg kicks to start. He lands another then a left hand to the body. Imavov with some leg kicks. Curtis with another leg kick. Imavov lands a combo. They clinch against the fence and both land before they break. Imavov lands a right hand then a short elbow. Curtis lands a left hand before Imavov initiates a clinch. Imavov gets Curtis down and is on the back and is looking for a rear-naked choke. He lets go and Curtis is able to get back to his feet. 10-9 Imavov.

Both pressing forward and Curtis lands a leg kick. Imavov lands some leg kicks. Imavov with a combo. Imavov with a right hand after Curtis attacks the body. Curtis lands a leg kick as he eats a combo from Imavov. Imavov with a right hand to the body. They clinch against the fence and Imavov lands an elbow on the break then a combo. They clinch again and clash heads, so we have a timeout. The fight is stopped as Curtis can’t see and time has run out on the timeout, so this will be a no contest.

Official Result- Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis ruled a no contest due to an accidental clash of heads at 3:04 of Round 2

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> Middleweights- Marc-Andre Barriault (15-6 1 NC, 4-5 1 NC UFC) vs. Eryk Anders (15-7 1 NC, 7-7 1 NC UFC)

Barriault lands a body kick then drops Anders with a right hand. He gets on top then gets the back and is landing as they get to the feet and remain tied up. Barriault lands a short right hand that hurts Anders. Anders lands a knee then a couple more. Anders lands a left hand as they almost break. Barriault lands a knee then an elbow then Anders lands an elbow. Anders with some knees. They break. Anders with some knees and a left hand. They trade short elbows. They separate and both land. Anders lands a right hand. Anders lands a knee and follows it with a flurry before they separate. Barriault lands a body kick. They clinch and both land knees. Anders lands some left hands on the break. Barriault lands a knee and elbow as they clinch again. Barriault lands a left as they break again. They clinch again and Barriault lands a big knee as Anders is looking for a takedown. They break and Anders lands a left hand. 10-9 Barriault.

Barriault lands a body kick. Barriault lands another but Anders is pressuring. They clinch and Barriault lands a combo as they break. Anders lands a body kick. Anders lands a left hand. We have a timeout for a groin strike by Barriault. They get back to action. Barriault lands a right hand. Anders lands a straight left hand. Anders lands a couple more left hands and shoots for a takedown against the fence. Anders scores a takedown. Barriault gets up against the fence but eats a left from Anders. They trade before breaking. Barriault lands a short left hand and we have another groin strike timeout by Barriault. They get back to action and Anders lands some left hands. Barriault lands a body kick and Anders lands a combo. Anders lands a couple of right hands. Barriault lands a body kick then a left hand. Barriault with another right hand. Anders lands a body kick then a left hand. Close round. 10-9 Anders, 19-19.

Barriault coming forward and lands a body kick. Anders lands a knee then a left hand. Barriault lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and Anders lands some knees. They break and Barriault lands a body kick but eats a left hand from Anders. Barriault lands a jab. He lands a body kick. Anders lands to the body but Barriault lands two big shots with an elbow and punch. Barriault lands a nice right hand. They trade as Barriault is circling around. Barriault lands the jab then Anders lands inside the pocket. Barriault lands two big right hands then a body kick in a flurry. Barriault lands a hard jab. They trade big punches. They trade jabs. Anders with a high kick. 10-9 Barriault, 29-28 Barriault.

Official Result- Marc-Andre Barriault def. Eryk Anders by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #13 Dan Ige (16-6, 8-5 UFC) vs. Nate Landwehr (17-4, 4-2 UFC)

Ige coming forward throwing the jab. Ige lands a right hand. Landwehr lands a body kick. Ige comes forward and lands a left hook to the body. Ige lands a combo. He lands another. Ige lands a leg kick. Ige lands to the body. Landwehr lands a leg kick. Ige lands a right hand and Landwehr looks for a takedown but Ige defends. Ige lands a combo then they trade jabs. Ige lands a left hook to the body. Landwehr tries a head kick but Ige blocks it. Landwehr starting to land a little bit more as the round goes on. Ige drops Landwehr late with a big left hand. 10-9 Ige.

Landwehr throwing leg kicks early as Ige lands a combo. Landwehr grabs a leg but Ige defends and escapes. Ige lands a combo but Landwehr makes him eat a knee. Ige pushes Landwehr against the fence and lands a combo. Ige with a right hand to the body. Landwehr lands a right hand but Ige counters with a right hand. Ige is cut open at the nose. Ige lands to the body then a left hand up top. Landwehr lands a couple of jabs. They trade inside the pocket. They trade in close range. Landwehr lands a front kick to the body. Ige is being more active. Landwehr lands an uppercut and they clinch against the fence. Ige drops Landwehr again with a left hand and Landwehr is hurt bad. Ige lands from the top and Landwehr lands an upkick that may have been illegal but it was a wild end to the round. 10-9 Ige, 20-18 Ige.

Ige lands a combo. Ige scores a right hand but Landwehr is coming forward. Ige lands a left hand and Landwehr was wobbled. Ige lands to the body. Landwehr lands a jab. They continue to trade in close range. Ige pushes it against the fence and they trade positions. Landwehr lands against the fence. They separate. Ige lands a right hand as Landwehr lands a knee to the body. Ige lands a nice right hand. Landwehr grabs a leg but lands a right hand as he lets go. They trade in close range. They each go for a takedown late. Landwehr lands an elbow. 10-9 Ige, 30-27 Ige.

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

> Welterweights- Mike Malott (9-1-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Adam Fugitt (9-3, 1-1 UFC)

Malott lands a body kick and Fugitt is hurt. Malott lands another as Fugitt landed a left hand. Malott lands a right hand. Malott lands another body kick. Malott lands a groin strike but there is no timeout as Fugitt can go on. Malott gets a takedown and was in side control for a moment but ends up in the guard of Fugitt. Malott stands and Fugitt is able to get up. Fugitt throws a kick and Malott is able to turn it into a takedown. Malott ends the round on top. 10-9 Malott.

Malott lands a body kick and Fugitt falls to the mat. Malott locks in a guillotine choke as he gets on top and it is in tight and Fugitt taps. What a finish from Malott!

Official Result- Mike Malott def. Adam Fugitt by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:06 of Round 2

> Lightweights- #1 Charles Oliveira (33-9 1 NC, 21-9 1 NC UFC) vs. #4 Beneil Dariush (22-4-1, 15-4-1 UFC)

Oliveira lands a head kick. Dariush lands a left hand. They clinch and both land knees. Dariush gets it down and is in the half-guard of Oliveira. Dariush then moves to the full guard but both are landing on the ground. Oliveira is looking for a leg. Dariush is able to escape and gets back into the guard of Oliveira. Both are landing punches. They scramble to their feet. Oliveira lands a head kick and follows with a left hand. Oliveira drops Dariush to a knee with a right hand. Dariush is now down and Oliveira is on top landing a lot of punches and it is stopped! What a massive win for Oliveira!

Official Result- Charles Oliveira def. Beneil Dariush by TKO (punches) at 4:10 of Round 1

> UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship- C Amanda Nunes (22-5, 15-2 UFC) vs. #5 Irene Aldana (14-6, 7-4 UFC)

Nunes lands some early kicks. Nunes lands a body kick. Nunes gets an easy takedown but lets Aldana get right back up. Nunes lands another body kick. They trade jabs. Nunes lands a body kick. Nunes lands a spin kick. Aldana just looks frozen as she’s not really doing much. Nunes with a body kick but Aldana lands a right hand. Nunes lands but Aldana counters with a big right hand. Nunes lands a big right hand. 10-9 Nunes.

Nunes lands the jab. Nunes lands a combo then a leg kick. Nunes lands a couple of leg kicks. Aldana out there not doing a whole lot. Nunes fakes a takedown and lands a combo then scores with a leg kick. Nunes lands a combo and gets Aldana down for a second. Nunes lands some big leg kicks. Nunes scores a big combo. Nunes lands then they trade jabs. Aldana misses a head kick as Nunes ducks under and gets a takedown, but they get right back up and Nunes lands a leg kick. 10-9 Nunes, 20-18 Nunes.

Nunes lands a right hand then some jabs. Nunes with a flurry and Aldana is backing up. Aldana is throwing the jab but not landing much. Aldana lands a leg kick. Nunes gets a brief takedown and they scramble up at the fence, but Nunes gets it right back down. Nunes with some elbows from the top. Aldana scrambles but Nunes slams her back down. They get up and Nunes pushes it against the fence. Nunes gets it down as Aldana almost grabbed the fence and Nunes has the back. Nunes went for the arm but Aldana stood and landed a right hand as Nunes got up. Nunes lands an elbow. They trade jabs. Nunes lands a big right hand then a knee and some big punches. 10-9 Nunes, 30-27 Nunes.

Nunes lands a leg kick then a jab. Aldana lands a leg kick. Nunes lands a big elbow then lands a big combination. Nunes lands a couple of jabs. Nunes lands the jab again. Nunes tries for a takedown but Aldana defends. Aldana defends another takedown attempt from Nunes, but Nunes lands a couple of jabs. Nunes gets a takedown but lets Aldana get right back up. They clinch against the fence but separate as Nunes tried for a takedown. Nunes lands a hard combination. Nunes lands some hard punches and Aldana actually lands some good punches. Nunes lands a right hand. Nunes lands a hard left hook and then a big right hand. Nunes with a right hand to the body. Nunes with some more punches at the end. 10-9 Nunes, 40-36 Nunes.

Nunes lands the jab then a right hand. Nunes goes for a takedown and Aldana lands a knee, but Nunes finishes the takedown. She gets into the full guard of Aldana. Nunes landing from the top. Nunes working from the top and doing enough to keep it on the mat. Nunes gets into the full mount and starts landing body shots. Nunes continues to control from the top and is landing a lot of punches. Aldana is doing nothing on the bottom. Nunes finishes the fight landing from the top. Complete domination from Nunes. 10-8 Nunes, 50-44 Nunes.

Official Result- Amanda Nunes def. Irene Aldana by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) to retain the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship

*Breaking- Nunes announces her retirement following the fight.

UFC on ESPN 46 live results: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back inside Las Vegas’ UFC Apex this weekend with UFC on ESPN 46, kicking off a busy summer stretch which will see events every Saturday through August as of now.

Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi headlines in a five-round clash of top ten flyweights — the first non-title flyweight bout to headline a UFC card since 2017. Kara-France is fighting for the first time since July as he looks to get back into the win column after suffering a loss to Brendan Moreno in an interim title fight. Albazi looks to remain undefeated in the UFC and extend his five-fight win streak.

Also on the main card is a featherweight clash between Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda, a lightweight bout that sees Jim Miller add to his all-timer record of most UFC fights when he takes on newcomer Jesse Butler, a flyweight battle between Tim Elliott and Victor Altamirano, as well as a welterweight bout pitting Abubakar Nurmagomedov against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.

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> Light Heavyweights- Philipe Lins (16-5, 2-2 UFC) vs. Maxim Grishin (32-9-2, 2-2 UFC)

Lins throwing the left hand and calf kick right away. Lins lands a left hand and they clinch back to the fence. They separate. Grishin lands a leg kick. Lins lands before they tie up and push to the fence. Grishin with a few foot stomps. They reverse position and Lins lands an uppercut. Lins is dropping down and looking for a takedown. They break and Lins lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. They clinch back up against the fence. Lins backs away and lands some big punches including a big uppercut that stunned Grishin. Grishin lands a body kick. Grishin lands a spinning elbow and Lins lands some big shots at the end. 10-9 Lins.

They’re trading big shots to start the second. They’re clinched against the fence and Lins tries for a takedown but Grishin defends and is attacking the arm for a kimura. Lins gets them down to their knees. They get up and Grishin lands a big elbow as they separate. They both land big right hands. Grishin lands a body kick. Lins tries a takedown but they break and clinch once again at the fence. Lins lands a knee and Grishin lands more foot stomps. Lins lands a right hand as they break. Lins lands a body kick. 10-9 Lins, 20-18 Lins.

They trade to start the third and Grishin lands some leg kicks. Lins lands a big punch. Grishin lands an elbow as they’re in close range and they tie up. They’re leaning on each other and not a lot is happening. They break and Lins lands some big punches before they clinch back up. They separate. They clinch back up as Lins is attacking the leg. They end the fight there. 10-9 Lins, 30-27 Lins.

Official Result- Philipe Lins def. Maxim Grishin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Da’Mon Blackshear (12-5-1, 0-1-1 UFC) vs. Luan Lacerda (12-2, 0-1 UFC)

They’re trading to start before tying up against the fence. They sprawl to the ground as Lacerda is attacking the leg. They get to their feet and Blackshear lands a flurry. They trade right hands. Blackshear landing a lot more as they’re on the feet. They go to the mat late. 10-9 Blackshear.

Blackshear landing several punches to start the second. They trade kicks. They’re trading in close range. Lacerda tries a takedown but Blackshear ends up on top. Lacerda attacking the leg and looking for a foot lock. Blackshear landing big punches from the back and he keeps landing and it is stopped. Big finish from Blackshear.

Official Result- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Luan Lacerda by TKO (punches) at 3:54 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- Elise Reed (6-3, 2-3 UFC) vs. Jinh Yu Frey (11-8, 2-4 UFC)

They tie up early and push against the fence. Frey gets a takedown and is landing from the top in the half-guard. They get to their feet. They trade and Frey gets a brief takedown. Frey lands a left hand. Frey lands a left hand. They trade punches late as Frey lands some leg kicks. 10-9 Frey.

Reed lands some leg kicks early. Reed lands a right hand. Frey lands a leg kick and follows it with a combo. Frey grabs the single leg and finishes the takedown. Frey working from the top but Reed is staying active on the bottom landing some punches and elbows. They get to their feet and Reed lands a body kick. They clinch and Frey lands a left hand as they break. 10-9 Reed, 19-19.

They’re trading to start the third. Frey pushes it against the fence but they separate. Reed lands a leg kick after Frey lands a combo. They trade before clinching against the fence, but they quickly break. They trade high kicks. Frey lands a right hand. Reed lands a right hand. Reed lands a quick combo. Frey looks for a takedown but Reed defends. Reed lands a right hand. Close fight. 10-9 Reed, 29-28 Reed.

Official Result- Elise Reed def. Jinh Yu Frey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jamie Mullarkey (16-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Muhammad Naimov (8-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Mullarkey lands a left hook to the body and follows it with a body kick. They clinch and Mullarkey gets the back against the fence. They separate. Naimov lands a leg kick and Mullarkey gets it down briefly but they get right up. Mullarkey lands a right hand. They’re tied up and Mullarkey is landing while trying to get it down. Mullarkey lands some right hands after they break. Naimov lands a front kick. Mullarkey gets a brief takedown but Naimov is able to scramble up. They separate and both land. Mullarkey lands to the body before they clinch. They trade knees and Mullarkey lands as they break. 10-9 Mullarkey.

Mullarkey lands a right hand. Naimov lands a leg kick as Mullarkey lands the jab. Mullarkey lands a nice right hand. Naimov lands a leg kick and Mullarkey gets the clinch and scores a takedown against the fence. They get to their feet and Naimov lands a spin kick. Naimov then drops Mullarkey with a right hand and finishes it off with some follow-up shots. Big debut win for Naimov.

Official Result- Muhammad Naimov def. Jamie Mullarkey by TKO (punches) at 2:59 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- John Castaneda (19-6, 2-2 UFC) vs. Muin Gafurov (18-4, 0-0 UFC)

Castaneda lands a body kick after they both miss punches. Gafurov looks for the takedown but Castaneda is defending. Castaneda lands a leg kick. Castaneda lands a body kick but Gafurov grabs it, though they separate. Gafurov lands a leg kick. Castaneda lands a head kick and then a right hand and Gafurov goes to the mat. Castaneda gets on top and is landing to the body. They get to their feet and Gafurov gets it down but they scramble up and separate. 10-9 Castaneda.

They trade body kicks. Gafurov lands a high kick. They trade left hands. Gafurov lands a leg kick that trips Castaneda up. They get to their feet and Gafurov is landing a lot of big punches and has Castaneda hurt. Castaneda then starts firing back and lands some good shots. Timeout is called after a clash of heads. Gafurov gets a point taken away as he was leading with his head, which caused the clash of heads. They get back to action and both are throwing. Castaneda lands a head kick. Gafurov gets a brief takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. Gafurov with some knees and foot stomps. Castaneda rolls but Gafurov is able to grab the neck. They get to their feet. Gafurov lands a couple of big punches. They trade left hands but Castaneda’s landed harder. Castaneda gets the back standing. 9-9, 19-18 Castaneda.

Gafurov lands a right hand. Gafurov lands as he rushes in and looks for the takedown. Castaneda lands a knee then a right hand. Both are swinging wildly and missing more than they land. Castaneda gets it down and is working from the top. Gafurov gives up his back and they get to their feet. Castaneda has his hands locked with control. Castaneda gets the back standing. Gafurov grabbed the fence to block a takedown, but Castaneda is able to end up getting one. Castaneda has the back and looks for a choke late. 10-9 Castaneda, 29-27 Castaneda.

Official Result- John Castaneda def. Muin Gafurov by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

> Heavyweights- Andrei Arlovski (34-21 2 NC, 23-15 1 NC UFC) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (9-5 1 NC, 2-3 1 NC UFC)

Mayes lands first. Arlovski lands a right hand after ducking under a Mayes punch. Arlovski lands a leg kick after landing a couple of punches. Arlovski landing with slightly more volume but not a ton of action going on. Arlovski lands two right hands. Mayes tries a big knee but misses and Arlovski lands some punches. Mayes tried a takedown but Arlovski got away. Mayes lands an elbow and a left hand. 10-9 Arlovski.

Mayes lands a leg kick. Mayes lands a knee and then a punch and we have a timeout for a clash of heads. They get back to action and Arlovski lands a body kick. Mayes lands a short uppercut and Arlovski eats it and lands a right hand at the same time. Arlovski lands a right hand. Mayes drops Arlovski with a right hand and it is stopped. Big finish from Mayes there.

Official Result- Don’Tale Mayes def. Andrei Arlovski by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Daniel Santos (10-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Johnny Munoz (12-2, 2-2 UFC)

Santos lands an immediate kick to the groin of Munoz and we have a timeout. They get back to action and trade before clinching against the fence. Munoz pulls guard and has the body triangle locked in from the bottom. Munoz gets the arm and is looking for an armbar but Santos is able to escape to his feet. Santos lands as Munoz lands a step-in knee. Santos with a spin kick to the body then a leg kick. We have another timeout for a groin strike, this time by Munoz. They get back to action and Santos lands a body kick. Munoz lands a knee to the body then they break. Santos gets a brief takedown and they get to their feet. They scramble to the mat and Santos gets on top as he lands a right hand. 10-9 Santos.

Santos lands a leg kick then a body kick then a left hook before they clinch up. Santos gets on top as Munoz pulls guard and is landing from inside the guard of Munoz. Santos continues to land from the top then stands and lands some leg kicks. Santos gets back into the guard of Munoz. Santos with a flurry of punches. Santos with body punches. He stands and Munoz remains on his back. Munoz is ordered up and tries for a takedown but Santos defends. They go back to the mat and Santos ends the round on top. 10-9 Santos, 20-18 Santos.

We have an immediate groin strike by Santos and another timeout. Santos gets a point taken away. They get back to action and Santos lands a head kick and gets a big takedown as he just threw Munoz to the ground. Santos works from the top and gets to the feet and lands leg kicks. Munoz stands and Santos is being flashy. Munoz jumps up for a standing guillotine. Santos gets out of it and gets Munoz to the mat. Santos is working inside the guard of Munoz and landing punches. Santos stands and Munoz is ordered up. Munoz gets a takedown and is inside the guard of Santos. Santos lands an upkick that allows him to reverse position. Santos stands and lands some leg kicks. 9-9, 29-27 Santos.

Official Result- Daniel Santos def. Johnny Munoz by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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> Welterweights- Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-3-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (23-7, 9-3 UFC)

Nurmagomedov rocks Zaleski early with a combo and Zaleski was covering up. They trade knees in the clinch. They trade knees once again as both are battling for position against the fence. Zaleski lands some punches as Nurmagomedov drops down looking for the takedown. They are separated by Dan Miragliotta. Zaleski lands a couple of leg kicks. He lands a right hand then a body kick. Zaleski with a high kick followed by a right hand. They both land in close range. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

They’re trading to start the second and Zaleski lands an uppercut. Zaleski lands a leg kick. Nurmagomedov rushes in and grabs the back of Zaleski against the fence. Nurmagomedov landing knees from the back. They break and Zaleski lands some leg kicks and a couple of right hands. Nurmagomedov gets a late takedown. 10-9 Zaleski, 19-19.

Zaleski lands a body kick and then trips Nurmagomedov up with a leg kick. Zaleski lands a couple of heavy leg kicks then a right hand. Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick but Zaleski fires back with a couple of leg kicks. They clinch and Nurmagomedov pushes it against the fence. They quickly break. Nurmagomedov lands a side kick. Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown and they were tied up in the center and break, and Zaleski lands a right hand. Zaleski lands a big right hand. Nurmagomedov gets the back after a failed takedown attempt. They break as Zaleski defends. Zaleski lands a big body kick then some follow-up punches. Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Zaleski sprawls. Nurmagomedov has the back as they’re on the feet but Zaleski defends and they’re tied up against the fence. Zaleski lands a late flurry. Close fight. 10-9 Zaleski, 29-28 Zaleski dos Santos.

Official Result- Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Abubakar Nurmagomedov by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Karine Silva (15-4, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ketlen Souza (13-3, 0-0 UFC)

Silva rushes in and they clinch against the fence. Silva scores the takedown. Silva working from the top and lands an elbow. Silva with a big right hand from the top. Silva grabs the leg and locks in an ankle lock and Souza quickly taps! It was a kneebar and Souza’s knee popped out of place, what a brutal finish by Silva.

Official Result- Karine Silva def. Ketlen Souza by submission (kneebar) at 1:45 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #11 Tim Elliott (18-12-1, 7-10 UFC) vs. Victor Altamirano (12-2, 2-1 UFC)

Altamirano throws some high kicks right away. Elliott gets it down and is in the half-guard of Altamirano. Both landing punches on the mat. They both land more before getting to the feet. Altamirano lands a kick but Elliott catches it and gets it back down. Elliott working from the top. Elliott lands an elbow from the top. Elliott landing punches from the top as Altamirano is looking for a submission from the bottom. Elliott landing from the top as the round ends. 10-9 Elliott.

They scramble and go to the mat and Elliott ends up on top. Elliott landing punches from the top and Altamirano has no answer. They get to their feet and Altamirano lands a big head kick that rocks Elliott. They go back to the mat and Altamirano is now on top. Elliott being active on his back but Altamirano lands a couple of elbows. They scramble to their feet. Elliott lands a left hand. They scramble back to the mat and Elliott is in the guard and landing from the top. Wild rounds. 10-9 Elliott, 20-18 Elliott.

Elliott coming forward with his front leg pushed out and is landing. They trade punches and Elliott scores a takedown. Elliott landing punches from the top as he remains active inside the guard of Altamirano. Altamirano is also keeping busy from the bottom but not scoring a lot of offense. Elliott lands a knee that may have been illegal as they were getting up, and they separate. Altamirano lands a combo. Altamirano lands a combo and a leg kick but Elliott is able to score a takedown. Elliott working from the top and landing a lot of punches as the fight ends. 10-9 Elliott, 30-27 Elliott.

Official Result- Tim Elliott def. Victor Altamirano by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jim Miller (35-17 1 NC, 24-16 1 NC UFC) vs. Jesse Butler (12-4, 0-0 UFC)

Butler comes forward and lands a body kick. Miller throwing big punches and lands a massive left hand that knocks Butler out cold. What a finish by the UFC’s all-time wins leader.

Official Result- Jim Miller def. Jesse Butler by knockout (punch) at :23 of Round 1

> Featherweights- #15 Alex Caceres (20-13 1 NC, 15-11 1 NC UFC) vs. Daniel Pineda (28-14 3 NC, 5-5 1 NC UFC)

Pineda lands some leg kicks. Pineda tries for a takedown but Caceres grabs the neck and ends up in the half-guard of Pineda. They get to their feet. Pineda with a heavy leg kick. Pineda tries a takedown but Caceres steps over and takes the back. They go to the ground and Caceres has the mount for a moment but Pineda gets out. They get to their feet. Pineda shoots for the single leg but Caceres is defending. They go back to the mat and Caceres is on top. Pineda scrambles and locks in an armbar but Caceres is able to escape. Caceres gets to his feet. Pineda with a leg kick. Caceres lands a right hand to the body and they clinch against the fence. Caceres lands an elbow as they break. Caceres rocks Pineda with a left hand. They scramble to the mat at the end. Crazy round. 10-9 Caceres.

Pineda lands a big right hand and both land some big punches. Pineda scores a takedown but they get up. Pineda has the back of Caceres. Pineda reverses and they battle for underhooks against the fence. Pineda lands a big elbow then a right hand. Caceres lands a combo as they break. They scramble to the mat and Pineda is in side control. Caceres tries for a triangle choke but Pineda remains in side control. Pineda has the back and gets the hooks locked in. Pineda now has the mount position. He lands a couple of elbows. Pineda ends up in the guard of Caceres and lands a big elbow. 10-9 Pineda, 19-19.

Caceres lands a body kick and Pineda is holding his ribs. Caceres lands a leg kick and Pineda is having trouble staying on the feet. Caceres with some big punches to the body and Pineda is clearly hurt. Pineda still pressing forward. Caceres with a big body kick. Pineda lands a body kick. Caceres landing big shots and Pineda is still hurting but keeps coming forward. Caceres lands a left hand. They roll to the mat and Caceres has the back. Caceres gets the hooks locked in. They get to their feet. Caceres lands to the body. Pineda drops Caceres with a right hand but Caceres gets right up and the fight ends. Great fight. 10-9 Caceres, 29-28 Caceres.

Official Result- Alex Caceres def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #3 Kai Kara-France (24-10 1 NC, 7-3 UFC) vs. #7 Amir Albazi (16-1, 4-0 UFC)

Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi lands a right hand and goes for the takedown. They break and Albazi lands a combo. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a leg kick. Kara-France lands a right hand. Kara-France landing the jab. Kara-France lands a combo. Kara-France lands a left hook. Albazi scores with a right hand as Kara-France landed the left. Kara-France lands a right hand. 10-9 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a right hand. Both throwing but neither really lands. Kara-France lands a combo. Albazi scores with a jab. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi shoots for the takedown but Kara-France is defending against the fence, and they break. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a jab. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France landing a combination. Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France lands a left hook. They trade shots at the end. 10-9 Kara-France, 20-18 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi gets a takedown off the fence. Albazi working from the top and landing right hands as he takes the back. Albazi has the hooks in and is landing from the back. Kara-France lands some backward punches but Albazi has full control. Albazi has the choke locked in but it’s not quite fully in and Kara-France is able to escape. Kara-France stands and Albazi is on his back in the backpack. Kara-France gets him down and is in the guard of Albazi. Kara-France lands an elbow. Kara-France lands some big shots at the end. 10-9 Albazi, 29-28 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Kara-France with a high kick. Albazi lands a right hand. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Kara-France with a body kick as Albazi lands a right hand. Albazi lands a body kick. Albazi shoots for the takedown and briefly had it down but Kara-France scrambles up and they separate. Kara-France lands a combo. Albazi lands a leg kick but Kara-France is able to get it down. They scramble to their feet and separate. 10-9 Kara-France, 39-37 Kara-France.

Kara-France landing the jab early on. Albazi lands a leg kick. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi grabs the back and gets it down for a brief moment. Albazi has back control but lets go. Kara-France lands a combo. Kara-France landing with more volume but Albazi lands an uppercut and then a right hand. They trade in close range. Kara-France lands a big combo. Kara-France with a big flurry at the end. Good fight. 10-9 Kara-France, 49-46 Kara-France.

Official Result- Amir Albazi def. Kai Kara-France by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

UFC on ESPN+ 80 live results: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this weekend for UFC on ESPN+ 80 — another card full of action, headlined by a pivotal battle in the heavyweight division.

Third-ranked Sergei Pavlovich battles fourth-ranked Curtis Blaydes in the main event in what could end up being a title eliminator in the heavyweight division. Pavlovich comes into this fight on quite the run, having won five straight fights, all by first round knockout. Blaydes, a longtime heavyweight contender looking to finally earn a title shot, comes into this fight on the heels of three straight wins.

Also on the main card is a middleweight bout pitting Brad Tavares against Bruno Silva, a lightweight fight between veterans Bobby Green and Jared Gordon, a women’s strawweight fight between Iasmin Lucindo and Brogan Walker, and a battle of welterweight prospects pitting Jeremiah Wells against Matthew Semelsberger kicks off the main card.

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> Bantamweights- Brady Hiestand (6-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Danaa Batgerel (12-4, 3-3 UFC)

Hiestand with a high kick. Batgerel with a front kick. Hiestand lands a body kick. Batgerel with a leg kick. Hiestand lands a leg kick. Batgerel lands a couple more leg kicks. Hiestand looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Hiestand with some knees as Batgerel is landing some body punches. Hiestand slips to the mat as he scrambles but gets to his feet. Hiestand with a body kick. Hiestand looks for a takedown but Batgerel sprawls and lands a left hand as they get up. Batgerel lands a few knees. Batgerel lands a late flurry and Hiestand counters with a late flurry. 10-9 Batgerel.

Batgerel drops Hiestand early with a shot and is looking to capitalize. Hiestand looks for a takedown and Batgerel is defending by landing elbows. Hiestand is still looking for the takedown but eating body shots. Hiestand gets it down and looks for the back. Hiestand has the back and is working for the body triangle and the choke. Batgerel is able to get into the guard of Hiestand and is landing elbows. They get to their feet. Hiestand is cut open. 10-9 Batgerel, 20-18 Batgerel.

Hiestand landing leg kicks early in the third and Batgerel lands a counter left hand. Hiestand still landing kicks but trying to keep a distance. Hiestand lands a high kick. Hiestand lands a nice overhand right. They trade punches. Batgerel landing with slightly more volume. Hiestand scores a takedown. Hiestand looks to get the back and work for a choke as he lands left hands. He continues to land and it is stopped! What a comeback for Hiestand.

Official Result- Brady Hiestand def. Danaa Batgerel by TKO (punches) at 4:21 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Francis Marshall (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. William Gomis (11-2, 1-0 UFC)

Gomis lands to the body early with some kicks. Marshall landed a counter right hand. Both swing and Marshall grabs Gomis and pushes him against the fence. They separate. Gomis slips on a kick. They trade kicks. Marshall is throwing a lot but is barely landing anything. Gomis has landed only slightly more. Gomis with a body kick. Marshall shoots for the takedown and pushes it against the fence. They remain tied up to end the round. 10-9 Gomis.

Marshall lands a right hand. Gomis lands a quick jab. Marshall lands a left hand as he was pressing forward and Gomis grabs the body. Gomis lands a knee and Marshall is able to reverse and now has Gomis pressed against the fence but they break. Gomis lands a leg kick. Marshall is still just mainly hitting air. Gomis with a quick combo. Gomis lands a left hand followed by a leg kick. We have a timeout for a groin strike. They get back to action and Gomis lands a leg kick. He lands another. 10-9 Gomis, 20-18 Gomis.

Gomis landing early and Marshall looking to land some counter shots. Both land short shots and Marshall scores a takedown. They get to their feet and Marshall still has the back. Marshall trying to drag it back go. Marshall has the hooks in and locks in a rear-naked choke. Gomis is trying to fight it off. Gomis escapes and Marshall gets on top and looks for an arm-triangle choke. He lets go and ends by landing punches. 10-9 Marshall, 29-28 Gomis.

Official Result- William Gomis def. Francis Marshall by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Mohammad Usman (8-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Junior Tafa (4-0, 0-0 UFC)

Usman shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They trade knees. They separate and Usman gets a brief takedown but Tafa gets to his feet and Usman pushes it against the fence. Usman is landing to the body and legs as he has Tafa pressured along the fence. Tafa lands a left hand as they break. Tafa hurts Usman with a right hand. Tafa looking for the kill as he’s throwing wild shots. Tafa lands an elbow and Usman is wobbly. Usman pushes it against the fence. They break and Tafa with a high kick and they trade. 10-9 Usman.

They trade and both land big shots. Usman grabs the single leg and pushes it against the fence and scores the takedown. Usman is working from the top inside the half-guard and is landing some punches. Tafa isn’t doing much from the bottom. Usman landing to the head and body. Usman with shots from the top. 10-9 Usman, 20-18 Usman.

Usman gets an early takedown against the fence and is landing right hands. Usman still controlling from the top as he keeps punching and Tafa can’t do anything to get out from the bottom. Tafa is able to create an opening and attempts to get up but Usman still has the back as they stand. Tafa lands some short punches as Usman is trying to get it back down. They break and Tafa lands some punches but time runs out. 10-9 Usman, 30-27 Usman.

Official Result- Mohammed Usman def. Junior Tafa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Featherweights- #9 WBW Karol Rosa (16-4, 5-1 UFC) vs. #13 WBW Norma Dumont (8-2, 4-2 UFC)

They feel out each other early before trading jabs. Dumont with a leg kick. Rosa lands a left hook. Dumont lands a leg kick. Rosa lands a leg kick. They clinch against the fence. Both landing to the body against the fence but not a lot of action and they are separated by the referee. Both land combos. Dumont lands a nice combination. Rosa with a combo and some knees late. 10-9 Rosa.

Dumont lands a nice combo to start the second and lands a flurry inside the pocket before they clinch against the fence. Dumont landing to the body against the fence and mixes it to the head before they separate. Rosa now pushes Dumont against the fence. Rosa not doing a whole lot in clinch control. There’s not much happening here. They trade knees. 10-9 Dumont, 19-19.

Dumont with some low and high kicks to start the third. Rosa with a leg kick. Rosa rushes in and lands some punches and Dumont counters with a combo as they clinch against the fence. They trade knees as Rosa is landing short body punches. Dumont gets the takedown but they pop right up to their feet. Rosa drops Dumont with a right hand briefly. She gets up and they clinch and Rosa in control and lands an elbow. Rosa gets another brief takedown and was landing more punches at the end. 10-9 Rosa, 29-28 Rosa.

Official Result- Norma Dumont def. Karol Rosa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Rani Yahya (28-10-1 1 NC, 13-4-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Montel Jackson (12-2, 6-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Jackson lands a combo. Jackson scores a takedown and Yahya is looking for submissions from the back as he has an arm trapped. Jackson has his hand in Yahya’s glove and it is stood up. Jackson lands a head kick. Jackson drops Yahya with a counter shot and finishes it off with some shots from the top. Impressive finish from Jackson!

Official Result- Montel Jackson def. Rani Yahya by knockout (punches) at 3:42 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Ricky Glenn (22-6-2, 4-3-1 UFC) vs. Christos Giagos (19-10, 5-6 UFC)

Giagos with a heavy leg kick. Giagos just misses an uppercut. Giagos lands inside the pocket. Glenn with a high kick. Giagos drops Glenn with a left hook and Glenn went down face first. Giagos lands a follow-up shot as the referee steps in. Big knockout for Giagos!

Official Result- Christos Giagos def. Ricky Glenn by knockout (punch) at 1:35 of Round 1

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> Welterweights- Jeremiah Wells (11-2-1, 3-0 UFC) vs. Matthew Semelsberger (11-4, 5-2 UFC)

Semelsberger lands a right hand as they both rush to the center. Semelsberger lands another right hand. Semelsberger drops Wells with a punch and is landing from the top. Wells is able to get up but Semelsberger gets a takedown. They’re scrambling as Semelsberger still is in control. Wells is now looking for the takedown against the fence. They’re clinched and Wells lands a knee before scoring a takedown. Wells with some left hands from the top. Wells with some big shots from the top. Semelsberger scrambles up and they clinch back up. Wells with a big flurry as he breaks the clinch and then scores another takedown. Wells with some big shots from the top. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Wells.

They trade and both land big shots and Wells falls to the mat. Semelsberger gets on top and lands but they get to their feet. Wells lands and scores a big takedown against the fence. Wells lands from the top. Wells staying on top and being active enough to keep it grounded as Semelsberger isn’t doing much to get out from the bottom. Wells with some more ground-and-pound from the top. He finishes the round on top. 10-9 Wells, 20-18 Wells.

Wells tries to land a flying knee but Semelsberger lands a right hand as he does so. Wells pushes it against the fence. Wells scores a big takedown. Wells works to the half-guard and is grinding from the top. Semelsberger looks to attack the leg but Wells sprawls and then gets back into the half-guard. They scramble to their feet. Wells pushes it against the fence and is looking for the takedown. Wells gets it back down and Semelsberger is looking to attack the arm. Semelsberger is looking for a triangle choke but Wells is high and gets out and into side control. They stand and Wells has the back. Wells gets another big takedown and ends the fight on top. 10-9 Wells, 30-27 Wells.

Official Result- Jeremiah Wells def. Matthew Semelsberger by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Iasmin Lucindo (13-5, 0-1 UFC) vs. Brogan Walker (7-3, 0-1 UFC)

Lucindo lands a right hand. Lucindo with a right hand. Walker lands a head kick and Lucindo fires back with a combination. Lucindo with another combo. Lucindo lands a hard right hand. Lucindo still landing with more volume but there isn’t a ton happening. They trade inside the pocket. 10-9 Lucindo.

Walker lands a body kick and Lucindo lands one as well. They trade in close range and Lucindo lands a combo against the fence. Lucindo lands a spin kick to the body. They clinch against the fence and trade knees. Lucindo with a right hand. Lucindo with a combination. Lucindo scores a takedown after ducking under a head kick. They stand but Lucindo trips it back down and is in the mount. She lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Lucindo, 20-18 Lucindo.

Lucindo lands a combo. Walker with a high kick. Lucindo lands a jumping back kick and Walker goes to the mat for a moment. Lucindo with a combo. Lucindo with another combo ending with a nice right hand. Lucindo with a body kick. Lucindo lands a hard overhand right. Lucindo lands a body kick and just misses a spinning back fist. Walker tries for a takedown but Lucindo defends. Lucindo with another big combo. Lucindo with another flurry against the fence. Walker has a big cut open around her left eye. Walker lands a calf kick. Walker tries a head kick but Lucindo catches it and puts Walker to the mat for a moment. Lucindo scores a takedown late. 10-9 Lucindo, 30-27 Lucindo.

Official Result- Iasmin Lucindo def. Brogan Walker by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Lightweights- Bobby Green (29-14-1, 10-9-1 UFC) vs. Jared Gordon (19-6, 7-5 UFC)

Gordon lands a leg kick. Green coming forward and lands some calf kicks. Gordon lands a leg kick. Green lands a left hand as Gordon lands a counter shot. They trade inside the pocket. Green lands a combo. Green comes forward and lands but eats a big right hand from Gordon. They trade in close range. We have a brief timeout for a groin strike. They trade inside the pocket as Green keeps coming forward. Gordon lands a nice left hand. Green lands a right hand. Gordon goes down from a clash of heads and Green is landing big punches and Gordon goes out cold. It’s an unfortunate end due to the clash of heads. This could end up being a no contest after replays show the clear clash of heads. It is being called a no contest.

Official Result- Bobby Green vs. Jared Gordon ruled a no contest due to accidental clash of heads at 4:35 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Brad Tavares (19-7, 14-7 UFC) vs. Bruno Silva (22-8, 3-2 UFC)

Both swinging early. Tavares lands a body kick. Tavares lands a left hook. Silva lands a left hand. Silva lands a body kick. Tavares with his own body kick. Tavares lands a combo. Tavares with another combo. They trade in close range and Tavares comes on with a right hand. Tavares lands a body kick. They both land shots that hurt each other and Silva tries to swarm. Silva with some heavy punches and lands a knee then drops Tavares with a right hand and finishes it off with another shot on the mat. Tavares is protesting but this was a big finish from Silva.

Official Result- Bruno Silva def. Brad Tavares by TKO (punches) at 3:35 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #3 Sergei Pavlovich (17-1, 5-1 UFC) vs. #4 Curtis Blaydes (17-3 1 NC, 12-3 1 NC UFC)

Pavlovich lands a right hand and Blaydes backs up. Blaydes lands an uppercut and a jab. Blaydes lands a right hand then another jab. Pavlovich with a right hand. They trade big shots. Blaydes lands a right hand. Blaydes lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Leg kick from Blaydes and Pavlovich lands an uppercut. Pavlovich floors Blaydes with a right hand but Blaydes gets right to his feet. Blaydes lands a leg kick. Pavlovich rocks him with a jab and lands some follow-up shots. Pavlovich with more right hands. Pavlovich with a flurry and Blaydes stumbles to the mat and Pavlovich lands some more shots and ends it. Big win for Pavlovich, and a title shot should be next.

Official Result- Sergei Pavlovich def. Curtis Blaydes by TKO (punches) at 3:08 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN 44 live results: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to Kansas City for the first time since April 2017 with UFC on ESPN 44 from the T-Mobile Center, featuring an excellent card headlined by an exciting featherweight bout with one of the all-time greats in UFC history.

Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway looks to start another run at the title when he returns to action against the ultra-tough Arnold Allen in the five-round headliner. Holloway is fighting for the first time since a title fight loss to Alexander Volkanovski at July’s UFC 276 as he looks to start another run towards the title.

Allen has been super impressive during his UFC run as he’s undefeated inside the Octagon at 10-0  and has won twelve straight overall.

In the co-main event, it’s another fun featherweight bout as Edson Barboza takes on Billy Quarantillo. The main card also features Dustin Jacoby vs. Azamat Murzakanov, Tanner Boser vs. Ion Cutelaba, Pedro Munhoz vs. Chris Gutierrez, and fan favorite Clay Guida vs. Rafa Garcia kicking off the main card.

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> Women’s Bantamweights*- Joselyne Edwards (12-4, 3-2 UFC) vs. Lucie Pudilova (14-7, 3-5 UFC)

*Edwards missed weight by one pound

Edwards starts with a leg kick. They both throw punches. Pudilova with a combo and Edwards lands a right hand. Edwards with a leg kick and Pudilova lands a knee. Pudilova scores a takedown. Pudilova working from the top and lands a left hand. Pudilova with some big shots from the top. Pudilova stands and wanted Edwards up, but Pudilova gets right back into the half-guard. Edwards is able to get up and lands some shots and they separate. They clinch against the fence and Pudilova lands a knee. 10-9 Pudilova.

Pudilova shoots for a takedown after both throw punches and Edwards has the neck but they break. Pudilova gets a takedown and moves into side control and has head pressure. Pudilova landing some elbows. Pudilova gets the back and with the body triangle. She gets to the mount and lands some elbows. Pudilova in control from the top as the round ends and she lands more heavy elbows. 10-9 Pudilova, 20-18 Pudilova.

Edwards with a leg kick and then another. Pudilova lands a jab. Pudilova pushes it against the fence. Edwards switches position. They break and both land leg kicks. They’re trading and Edwards is getting the better of it. Edwards with a body kick. Edwards lands a right hand. She lands a leg kick. Pudilova with a right hand. Pudilova lands a nice knee and grabs the back of Edwards. Pudilova gets a brief takedown. They both land as they’re tied up. Edwards with a leg kick. 10-9 Pudilova, 30-27 Pudilova.

Official Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Lucie Pudilova by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Aaron Phillips (12-4, 0-3 UFC) vs. Gaston Bolanos (6-3, 0-0 UFC)

Phillips with a body kick. Bolanos with a leg kick and then another. Bolanos with a high kick after Phillips lands a knee to the body. Bolanos with some leg kicks. Bolanos with some punches. Phillips lands a high kick. Bolanos with a combination. Bolanos lands a leg kick. Bolanos with a body kick and then some leg kicks. Phillips tries a flying knee and it barely lands to the body. 10-9 Bolanos.

They both land leg kicks and Phillips scores a takedown. Bolanos lands some elbows from the bottom but was getting warned about the back of the head. They get to their feet and Phillips lands a left hand after Bolanos lands. Phillips gets another takedown and goes right into the mount. Phillips gets the back and is working for a choke. Bolanos is defending. Phillips tries again but Bolanos escapes and gets to his feet. Bolanos with some leg kicks. Bolanos with a right hand as he goes into the guard of Phillips. Bolanos lands more and Phillips gets to his feet. Bolanos with a combo. They make it to the end. 10-9 Phillips, 19-19.

Bolanos with a leg kick. Bolanos with a right hand and a high kick. Bolanos gets it to the mat and lands some big shots from the top before he stands. Bolanos with some standing left hands as Phillips is on his back and Bolanos goes to the mat. They get to their feet. Bolanos with a spinning elbow. He tries again and Phillips is able to duck under and get a takedown. Phillips has the back and is landing body punches. Phillips stays on the back until the end. 10-9 Bolanos, 29-28 Bolanos.

Official Result- Gaston Bolanos def. Aaron Phillips by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Strawweights- Bruna Brasil (8-2-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Denise Gomes (6-2, 0-1 UFC)

Brasil with a leg kick. Gomes with a hard leg kick and lands a big right hand as they clinch. They’re tied up against the fence and Gomes lands some knees. Brasil switches positions. Gomes with a big knee. She lands an elbow. Gomes switches positions. Brasil lands a knee. They break and Gomes lands a nice right hand. Brasil with a leg kick. Gomes with an inside leg kick. Gomes scores a takedown. 10-9 Gomes.

Gomes with a combo as she’s pressing forward. Gomes misses a right hand but clinches against the fence. They break after battling. Gomes lands and Brasil goes to her back and Gomes lands some standing punches then some standing kicks. Brasil gets to her feet. Gomes drops Brasil with a right hand. Gomes landing some big shots from the top and it is stopped. Big win and finish from Gomes!

Official Result- Denise Gomes def. Bruna Brasil by TKO (punches) at 2:42 of Round 2

> Lightweights- Lando Vannata (12-6-2, 4-6-2 UFC) vs. Daniel Zellhuber (12-1, 0-1 UFC)

Vannata with some leg kicks. They trade some hard punches. They trade leg kicks. Zellhuber lands some leg kicks and Vannata lands some leg kicks then lands a body kick and back to the leg kick. Zellhuber with a combo and lands a big knee and drops Vannata to the mat. Zellhuber is landing big punches and looking for the finish. Lots and lots of punches are landing and Vannata is somehow surviving. This could’ve easily been stopped a few times. Vannata gets to his feet and they trade punches. 10-8 Zellhuber.

They trade to start and Zellhuber lands the jab. Zellhuber lands the jab and Vannata lands a leg kick. Vannata lands a big right hand. Zellhuber with a leg kick. Vannata lands another big right hand. Vannata shoots for the takedown but Zellhuber defends so Vannata abandons the attempt. Vannata lands some nice punches and kicks. 10-9 Vannata, 19-18 Zellhuber.

They trade and Vannata loses his mouth piece. They trade and Zellhuber lands some big shots before they clinch. They separate and Vannata gets his mouth piece back. They trade left hands. Vannata lands a combo. Zellhuber with a leg kick. Vannata with an uppercut. Zellhuber lands a right hand. Zellhuber with a big head kick. Vannata with a combo and a head kick. Close final round. 10-9 Zellhuber, 29-27 Zellhuber.

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

> Women’s Strawweights- Gillian Robertson (11-7, 8-5 UFC) vs. Piera Rodriguez (9-0, 2-0 UFC)

Robertson with some leg kicks. They both land some punches and Rodriguez with a leg kick. Robertson with a left hand. They trade and Robertson pulls guard and they go to the mat. Robertson with an elbow from the bottom. Robertson trying to sweep and grabs the leg as Rodriguez stands and gets it back down and is now working from the top. Robertson working from the top and lands some shots. 10-9 Robertson.

Robertson gets an immediate takedown to start the second. Rodriguez is attacking the arm but Robertson is trying to escape away. Robertson gets to side control. Robertson gets to the mount and lands some shots from the top. She continues to land from the top with some elbows. Rodriguez lands a few shots from the bottom. Rodriguez is cut open and Robertson lands more elbows. Robertson gets back to side control and looks for the arm but Rodriguez gets it out. Robertson back to the mount and lands some more elbows. Robertson gets the armbar in and it is stopped by the referee. Rodriguez is saying she didn’t tap or submit and Keith Peterson is saying she did. Replay shows there was one tap so Peterson is in the right.

Official Result- Gillian Robertson def. Piera Rodriguez by submission (armbar) at 4:21 of Round 2

> Light Heavyweights- Zak Cummings (24-7, 9-4 UFC) vs. Ed Herman (24-15 1 NC, 13-11 1 NC UFC)

Cummings with a combo. Herman tries a takedown but Cummings defends and then drops Herman with a left hand. Cummings lands from the top and Herman tried for an armbar as Cummings was standing. He lets Herman up. Cummings lands some more punches and they clinch. Herman tries a knee and slips and they go to the mat. Herman lands an illegal upkick and we have a timeout. They get back to action. Cummings lands a combo. Cummings with a body kick. Cummings with a couple of left hands. They trade and Cummings with a body kick. Herman lands a body shot. Cummings lands a left hand. Cummings lands late. 10-9 Cummings.

Cummings lands a left hand and they clinch. They separate. Cummings lands a left hook and Herman goes to his butt but gets up. Cummings lands a left hand. They clinch against the fence. Cummings with a leg kick and left hand and Herman slips to the mat. They trade. Herman lands a left hand. Cummings lands and Herman goes to the mat and Cummings gets on top. Cummings is landing and Herman lands another illegal upkick. Herman has a point taken away. They get back to action and Cummings with some body kicks. Cummings with some big left hands. Herman lands a left hand. 10-8 Cummings with the point deduction, 20-17 Cummings.

Cummings with some leg kicks and Herman falls to the mat. Cummings with some leg kicks. Cummings lets Herman up. They trade and Cummings lands a big left hand. Cummings lands a left hand and Herman goes down again and looks to have hurt his leg. Cummings lets Herman back up. Cummings with a leg kick and they have a wild exchange. Cummings lands a left hand. Cummings with more left hooks. Cummings rocks Herman with some punches. Cummings drops Herman with a combo and it is stopped. What a showing from Cummings!

Official Result- Zak Cummings def. Ed Herman by TKO (punches) at 4:13 of Round 3

*Both Cummings and Herman announced their retirements after the fight

> Flyweights- #4 Brandon Royval (14-6, 4-2 UFC) vs. #5 Matheus Nicolau (19-2-1, 7-1 UFC)

Both circling around early and land leg kicks. Royval drops Nicolau with a big knee and right hand and starts landing big punches and elbows and gets the stoppage! What a finish from Royval!

Official Result- Brandon Royval def. Matheus Nicolau by knockout (strikes) at 2:09 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Bill Algeo (16-7, 3-3 UFC) vs. TJ Brown (17-9, 3-3 UFC)

They’re trading a lot to start and Algeo is landing leg kicks as Brown is switching stances. Both land some combos. Algeo lands a right hand and Brown kind of slips and then Algeo scores a takedown. Brown gets to the top and is looking for the arm and the kimura. They get to their feet and are clinched along the fence. Both land some big punches. Brown connects with some right hands and is pouring it on. Brown with a right hand. Algeo lands as he circles away. Algeo with a leg kick. Brown with a combo. They trade shots late. 10-9 Brown.

Algeo with some kicks to start the second and Brown lands a right hand. Algeo with some big shots and Brown looks for the takedown. Algeo is defending but Brown briefly gets it down. They stand and Brown lands an elbow and they trade. Algeo drops Brown with a right hand and gets on top. Algeo has Brown in the crucifix and is landing left hands from the top. Algeo gets the back and locks in a rear-naked choke. Brown taps! What a finish from Algeo!

Official Result- Bill Algeo def. TJ Brown by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:40 of Round 2

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> Lightweights- Clay Guida (38-22, 18-16 UFC) vs. Rafa Garcia (15-3, 3-3 UFC)

Guida lands a right hand and Garcia lands a leg kick. Guida with a combination. Garcia lands a combo. Guida with a leg kick as Garcia lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Garcia lands a combo. Garcia lands a combo. Garcia lands a leg kick. Garcia lands a left hand. Garcia landing with more volume as both are landing inside the pocket. 10-9 Garcia.

Garcia lands a nice uppercut. Guida with a leg kick. Garcia lands inside the pocket. Garcia lands a short uppercut as Guida was rushing in. Guida lands a nice combo. Guida tries for a takedown but Garcia shakes it off and lands an elbow. Garcia lands a couple of jabs. Both land inside the pocket. Garcia is landing with more volume and Guida is cut open. Garcia lands the jab. Garcia with a combo. Garcia with a combo but Guida does land some punches. Garcia lands a right hand. 10-9 Garcia, 20-18 Garcia.

Garcia with a leg kick. Guida with a high kick and goes for a takedown but Garcia defends. Garcia lands an uppercut. They trade inside the pocket and Garcia landed a leg kick. They trade punches. Garcia lands a combo. Guida tries a takedown but Garcia defends. Garcia lands a right hand. Garcia lands a combo. Garcia landing the jab and pressing forward. They trade inside the pocket late. 10-9 Garcia, 30-27 Garcia.

Official Result- Rafa Garcia def. Clay Guida by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- #9 Pedro Munhoz (19-7 2 NC, 9-7 2 NC) vs. #13 Chris Gutierrez (19-3-2, 7-1-1 UFC)

Gutierrez lands some leg kicks early on. Munhoz with a body kick. Gutierrez with a leg kick. Munhoz drops Gutierrez with a left hand. Munhoz gets on top and is in the guard of Gutierrez. Munhoz working from the top and lands some good shots. Munhoz is looking to get the arm but Gutierrez gets to his feet. Munhoz has the back. They break and Munhoz lands some big punches and shots late. 10-9 Munhoz.

Gutierrez lands a leg kick. Munhoz lands some punches and they trade leg kicks. Munhoz lands a couple more. Gutierrez is still mainly landing leg kicks but there isn’t a ton of action happening in this round. Munhoz with a left hand and a leg kick. Gutierrez with a right hand. Gutierrez with some leg kicks. They trade jabs. Munhoz with a left hand to the body. Close round. 10-9 Gutierrez, 19-19.

They trade to start the third. Munhoz lands a right hand. He lands a couple of leg kicks. Munhoz lands some kicks. Gutierrez lands a right hand. Munhoz lands a leg kick. Gutierrez lands a nice left hand. Munhoz is pressing forward. They trade kicks. Munhoz with a leg kick. Gutierrez with a right hand. Munhoz with a leg kick. Gutierrez with a left hand. Munhoz lands a left hand. They trade some hard punches. Gutierrez lands an elbow. Gutierrez slips late and Munhoz ends the fight on top. Close fight. 10-9 Munhoz, 29-28 Munhoz.

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

> Light Heavyweights- Tanner Boser (20-9-1, 4-4 UFC) vs. Ion Cutelaba (16-9-1 1 NC, 5-8-1 UFC)

Boser with the jab as Cutelaba lands a leg kick. Boser lands a right hand and Cutelaba lands a counter right hand. Boser with the jab. Cutelaba with a body kick. Boser lands a right hand. Boser lands the jab. Cutelaba just misses a big right hand. He lands one and Boser goes to his knees. Cutelaba lands some more punches and then scores a takedown. Cutelaba with some right hands from the top and is landing lots of punches and it is stopped. Big finish from Cutelaba.

Official Result- Ion Cutelaba def. Tanner Boser by TKO (punches) at 2:05 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #13 Dustin Jacoby (18-6-1, 6-3-1 UFC) vs. #15 Azamat Murzakanov (12-0, 2-0 UFC)

Jacoby with some leg kicks. Murzakanov lands a left hand. Jacoby lands a leg kick. Murzakanov lands the jab and Jacoby with another leg kick. Murzakanov lands a combo. Murzakanov lands a jab and Jacoby stumbles back. Murzakanov pressing forward. Murzakanov lands a left hand. Murzakanov lands to the body and then a left hand to the head. Jacoby lands a leg kick. They trade and Murzakanov gets a takedown. They quickly get back to the feet. Murzakanov lands a left hand and Jacoby with a combo. 10-9 Murzakanov.

Murzakanov lands a left hand. Jacoby with a high kick. Murzakanov lands a left hand after landing to the body. Jacoby presses it against the fence and is pressuring in the clinch. They trade short knees against the fence. They break to the center. Murzakanov lands a left hand. They trade jabs. Jacoby with a leg kick. Jacoby lands a high kick. Murzakanov drops Jacoby with a punch and is teeing off late as Jacoby is hurt. Murzakanov lands several left hands but Jacoby survives the round. 10-9 Murzakanov, 20-18 Murzakanov.

They’re trading to start the third. Both land leg kicks. Jacoby lands a nice combo. Jacoby lands the jab. He lands a high kick. He lands a body kick. Jacoby lands a combination. Murzakanov lands a left hand. They tie up against the fence and Jacoby has the advantage. They separate. Jacoby shoots for the takedown and gets it after landing some punches. Jacoby landing on the mat. They get to their feet. Jacoby looking for the takedown but Murzakanov defends. They trade late. 10-9 Jacoby, 29-28 Murzakanov.

Official Result- Azamat Murzakanov def. Dustin Jacoby by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #14 Edson Barboza (22-11, 16-11 UFC) vs. Billy Quarantillo (17-4, 5-2 UFC)

Quarantillo immediately grabs the single leg and looks for the takedown. Quarantillo lets go as they’re clinched against the fence but the separate. Barboza with a leg kick. Quarantillo lands a right hand. Quarantillo lands the jab. Quarantillo lands a leg kick then they trade jabs. Barboza with a leg kick and a combo. Quarantillo tries for the single leg against the fence. They break. They both land right hands. Barboza then lands a knee as Quarantillo was coming in and Quarantillo dropped and was out cold. What a finish from Barboza! Wow!

Official Result- Edson Barboza def. Billy Quarantillo by knockout (knee) at 2:37 of Round 1

> Featherweights- #2 Max Holloway (23-7, 19-7 UFC) vs. #4 Arnold Allen (19-1, 10-0 UFC)

Allen with a leg kick then a kick to the nuts of Holloway and we have a timeout. They resume action. Holloway with a combo. They trade high kicks. Holloway with a combo. Allen lands a nice left hand. Holloway lands a left hand. Holloway with a body kick as Allen was throwing a punch. Holloway lands a combo. They trade leg kicks. Holloway with a spin kick and he’s landing slightly more here. Holloway with a body kick. 10-9 Holloway.

They’re both looking for openings to start the second. They trade leg kicks. Allen lands a big left hand. Allen with more big shots and lands a front kick. Allen lands another left hand. They trade combinations in close range. Holloway starting to land counter shots and lands a big body kick. Allen lands a left hand. Holloway lands a head kick. Close round. 10-9 Allen, 19-19.

They trade inside the pocket. Holloway with a solid combination. They’re both landing and Holloway is landing then circling away. Allen lands a left hand. Holloway lands a very nice combination. Holloway with a body kick after they trade punches. Both are constantly moving. They trade in close range and Holloway lands while Allen misses. Allen’s face is showing some damage. Holloway with a big body kick. Holloway with a combo as Allen was coming in. Holloway lands a spinning back fist. 10-9 Holloway, 29-28 Holloway.

They trade to start as Holloway lands. Holloway circles away as Allen is missing leg kicks. Holloway with the jab after he lands to the body. Allen is slowing down a little. Holloway with a couple of leg kicks. Holloway with a right hand to the body. They trade punches. Holloway with a combo but Allen lands a high kick. Allen is able to capitalize as Holloway stumbles and lands a high kick. Allen with a high kick but Holloway blocks it. Allen lands a straight left hand but Holloway fires back and lands a body kick. Allen lands a nice left hand. Holloway just misses a wheel kick. Holloway lands a high kick. Allen lands a left hand and Holloway fires back with an uppercut. 10-9 Holloway, 39-37 Holloway.

Allen coming forward and both are landing. Allen then lands a combo. Allen lands a nice left hand and tries to swarm but Holloway circles away. Allen lands a body kick. Holloway with a knee to the body then lands another knee and an elbow. Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence. Holloway lands a body kick. Allen lands a body kick and a right hand. Allen lands a quick flurry. Holloway lands a body kick. Allen scores with the left hand. Holloway with a body kick then Allen trips him up with a leg kick. They clinch and Allen is pressuring and looking for a takedown. They break and Allen lands some big shots late and Holloway lands a big right hand late. 10-9 Allen, 48-47 Holloway.

Official Result- Max Holloway def. Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

UFC 287 live results: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2, emanating from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The Octagon returns to Miami for the first time since UFC 42 in April 2003 with a massive title fight rematch and the self-proclaimed “King of Miami” fighting in front of his hometown fans for the first time in 13 years.

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira makes his first title defense against the man he defeated for the title, former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya, in the main event. Pereira scored a fifth-round knockout of Adesanya in their title fight at UFC 281 in November in a fight that Adesanya was on his way to winning on the scorecards. Including their kickboxing bouts, Pereira now holds three wins over Adesanya, who is looking for revenge and to reclaim his spot at the top of the 185-pound division.

In the co-main event, Gilbert Burns looks to keep himself in the welterweight title picture when he comes into enemy territory and fights the hometown star, Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal is looking to end a three-fight losing skid, though he’s also teased retirement should he suffer another loss.

Also on the main card is an exciting bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Adrian Yanez, a welterweight tilt pitting Kevin Holland against Santiago Ponzinibbio, and a bantamweight bout between rising 18-year-old prospect Raul Rosas Jr. and Christian Rodriguez. A stacked preliminary card is capped off by a bantamweight battle pitting Kelvin Gastelum against Chris Curtis.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time with preliminary action all the way through the main card.

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*A heavyweight bout between Karl Williams and Chase Sherman has been scratched from the card due to medical issues for Sherman, announced by Jon Anik as the broadcast began.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Jaqueline Amorim (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Sam Hughes (7-5, 2-4 UFC)

Amorim throwing kicks early and lands two right hands. Amorim landing more as she mixes punches and kicks. Amorim gets a takedown and is in the guard. Hughes looks for a triangle but Amorim passes guard and takes the back. They end up getting to their feet and Hughes lands an elbow. Amorim gets the back and they go to the mat and she has a choke locked in. Hughes is fighting it and is able to break free. Amorim still has the back and lands some punches. Amorim gets the choke locked back in as they’re standing. It is locked in tight but Hughes fights it off again. They get to their feet. 10-8 Amorim.

They trade and Amorim pulls guard as they go to the mat. Hughes lands a couple of shots from the top. They end up back on their feet and Amorim is looking slow. Amorim tries for a takedown but Hughes defends. Amorim goes for another one but ends up pulling guard. Hughes is warned again about grabbing in the gloves. They get to their feet and Amorim is gassed. Amorim tries for a takedown as she pushes Hughes against the fence. They go to the mat and Hughes is attacking a leg but they get to their feet. Hughes gets a takedown. 10-9 Hughes, 19-18 Amorim.

Hughes lands a punch and a kick as Amorim pulls guard. They scramble up. Hughes lands a nice jab. Hughes lands a kick and Amorim tries to pull guard again. Hughes is inside the full guard. Both are throwing punches on the mat. Hughes with some elbows and big hammerfists. Hughes in control from the top as Amorim is trying to find an arm. Both landing punches on the mat. Hughes landing from the top. They get to their feet. Hughes lands a front kick. Amorim tries a takedown but Hughes defends and ends up on top and lands some punches. They get to their feet and Hughes with a combo late. 10-9 Hughes, 28-28 DRAW.

Official Result- Sam Hughes def. Jaqueline Amorim by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (38-10, 3-1 UFC) vs. Steve Garcia (13-5, 2-2 UFC)

They trade to start before Garcia lands a groin strike and we have a timeout. They get back to action and Nuerdanbieke lands a right hand. He drops Garcia with a right hand and starts landing from the top. Nuerdanbieke with an elbow. They end up getting to their feet and Nuerdanbieke has the back. Nuerdanbieke gets it down and is working in the guard and lands another big elbow. He lands another as he’s in control from the top. They get to their feet. Garcia lands a big left hand and rocks Nuerdanbieke with some follow-up punches. Nuerdanbieke grabs the body and lands a head kick late that might have been illegal. 10-9 Nuerdanbieke.

Garcia landing to start the second and rocks Nuerdanbieke with a combo. They clinch against the fence. Garcia with an uppercut and drops Nuerdanbieke with a body kick and finishes it off. What a finish from Garcia!

Official Result- Steve Garcia def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke by knockout (strikes) at :36 of Round 2

> 160-pound Catchweights- Ignacio Bahamondes (13-4, 2-1 UFC) vs. Trey Ogden (16-5, 1-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks early on. Bahamondes with a leg kick then a left hand. Bahamondes with another leg kick. Ogden lands a jab and leg kick. Bahamondes with some more leg kicks. Bahamondes with another leg kick then lands a left hand over the top. Bahamondes continues to land with more volume. Bahamondes with a body kick. 10-9 Bahamondes.

Ogden throwing the jab early as they trade leg kicks. They trade combinations. Bahamondes with a body kick. Ogden looked for a takedown but Bahamondes defended. Bahamondes with a leg kick. Ogden landed a left hook as Bahamondes landed a jab. They continue to trade. Ogden lands to the body. Ogden with a left hand. They trade late and Bahamondes with a high kick. 10-9 Bahamondes, 20-18 Bahamondes.

Bahamondes with a left hand then a leg kick. They continue to trade with Bahamondes landing with more volume as he’s mixing in his combinations. Ogden lands a jab but Bahamondes fires back with some kicks. Bahamondes continues to land hard leg kicks. Bahamondes with a left hand as Ogden is backing up. Ogden with a high kick. Bahamondes with a spin kick to the body. They trade late. 10-9 Bahamondes, 30-27 Bahamondes.

Official Result- Ignacio Bahamondes def. Trey Ogden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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> Women’s Strawweights- #15 WFLY Cynthia Calvillo (9-5-1, 6-5-1 UFC) vs. Lupita Godinez (8-3, 3-3 UFC)

Calvillo with a high kick. Godinez with a combo ending with a right hand. Calvillo throwing a lot but barely landing anything. They trade low kicks. Godinez lands a right hand. Calvillo lands a left hand. Godinez with a nice right hand. Godinez lands another right hand. Calvillo with a high kick. She lands a side kick. Calvillo scores a takedown. She works from the top before standing late. 10-9 Godinez.

Godinez lands a combo early as both are looking for openings at a distance. Both land right hands. Godinez lands a right hand. Calvillo with a few leg kicks. Godinez lands a combo. Godinez lands a left hand then a front kick. Calvillo is being more active and landing with more volume in this round. They both land in close range as they trade kicks. Calvillo lands a nice left hand. Godinez with a left hook. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Godinez, 20-18 Godinez.

Calvillo with an inside leg kick. Godinez with a left hand and body kick. Godinez with the double jab and a body kick. They trade and Godinez lands a high kick. Godinez with a couple of left hands and lands a right hand. Calvillo is landing the jab. Godinez with an overhand right. They trade leg kicks. Godinez with a combo. Calvillo is trying to find an opening for a takedown. Godinez with a front kick to the body. Both are trading in close range and Godinez with a high kick. They trade inside the pocket. Godinez with a body kick. They both land inside the pocket. They trade and Godinez grabs the back and kind of gets a takedown. They break and Calvillo with a high kick. Close fight. 10-9 Calvillo, 29-28 Godinez.

Official Result- Lupita Godinez def. Cynthia Calvillo by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Gerald Meerschaert (35-15, 10-7 UFC) vs. Joe Pyfer (10-2, 1-0 UFC)

Meerschaert with a body kick. Pyfer with a body kick. Pyfer just misses a right hand. Pyfer lands a big right hand and Meerschaert’s head snapped back. Meerschaert with a body kick and Pyfer drops him with a big combo and is landing big shots from the top. Meerschaert is trying to cover up but Pyfer continues to land and it is stopped. Big finish from Pyfer.

Official Result- Joe Pyfer def. Gerald Meerschaert by TKO (punches) at 3:15 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #10 Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-10, 6-6 UFC) vs. #15 Luana Pinheiro (10-1, 2-0 UFC)

Both missing leg kick attempts early. Waterson lands a leg kick. Pinheiro lands a right hand. Pinheiro with a combo. Waterson lands a big spinning elbow. Pinheiro with a leg kick. They trade punches. Pinheiro lands a solid combo. Waterson with a leg kick. Waterson lands a combo but Pinheiro lands a counter right hand. Waterson lands a body kick that drops Pinheiro to her butt but she gets right up. Pinheiro lands a big right hand late and then a late flurry. 10-9 Waterson-Gomez.

Waterson with some front kicks and rocks Pinheiro. Waterson continuing to land kicks and Pinheiro lands a right hand. Pinheiro with a big combination. Pinheiro pushes it against the fence. Waterson with a leg kick. Pinheiro tries for a takedown but Waterson defends by landing some punches. Waterson back landing leg kicks. They trade late as Pinheiro lands a big right hand. 10-9 Waterson-Gomez, 20-18 Waterson-Gomez.

Waterson gets a brief takedown and has the back against the fence. They’re battling for underhooks against the fence. They separate and Waterson lands some front kicks. Pinheiro with a right hand. Pinheiro with a nice body kick. They continue to trade as Waterson is landing side kicks. Waterson looks for a takedown late as they go the distance. 10-9 Pinheiro, 29-28 Waterson-Gomez.

Official Result- Luana Pinheiro def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- #15 Kelvin Gastelum (17-8 1 NC, 11-8 1 NC UFC) vs. #14 Chris Curtis (30-9, 4-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Gastelum with the jab. Gastelum with a combo. Gastelum with a leg kick. He lands another. Curtis lands a left hand as Gastelum lands a leg kick. Gastelum lands a hard jab. Gastelum with a left hand. Gastelum lands a jab then lands a combo attacking the body. Gastelum with the jab and Curtis lands a leg kick. Curtis lands a right hand to the body. Gastelum with a leg kick and follows with a solid combination. Gastelum with a left hand, then a leg kick, then a combination. Gastelum with a leg kick. He lands a combo. Gastelum with a combo. 10-9 Gastelum.

Gastelum with a leg kick but Curtis fires back with a flurry of punches, landing to the head and body. Gastelum with a left hand. Curtis lands a body shot and they go to the mat and Gastelum is on the back and landing punches. They get to their feet and Curtis tries to capitalize but they clinch against the fence. They trade combinations. Curtis lands some hard body shots. They trade inside the pocket and Curtis lands some hard body shots. Gastelum with a combo. Curtis lands a big uppercut and they trade wild late.

Curtis lands a knee to the body. Curtis with a double jab and lands another. Gastelum with a leg kick then lands the jab. Curtis lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Gastelum with a straight left hand. Curtis lands a left hand and an elbow. Gastelum with a left hand and then another. Curtis lands to the body. Gastelum with a left hand, then Curtis lands a right hand. They trade and Gastelum pushes it against the fence. Curtis with a right hand to the body then a knee to the body. Curtis with some body shots. Curtis with a big right hand and a short elbow. Curtis is finding a home to the body. Gastelum lands a combo. Curtis with more body shots. Gastelum with a left hand. Gastelum tries a takedown but they stay on the feet. They trade big shots late. Fantastic fight. 10-9 Curtis, 29-28 Gastelum.

Official Result- Kelvin Gastelum def. Chris Curtis by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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> Bantamweights*- Raul Rosas Jr. (7-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Christian Rodriguez (8-1, 1-1 UFC)

*Rodriguez missed weight by one pound

Rosas goes right for a takedown and they push it against the fence. Rosas trying hard for the takedown as he has the leg and he completes it. Rosas grabs the neck but Rodriguez spins over into side control. They get to their feet and Rosas is trying hard to get it back down. Rosas has the back. Rosas gets it down for a second. Rosas jumps onto the back of Rodriguez and is working for a choke. He has the body triangle and is working for a choke. Rosas is squeezing but Rodriguez is playing good defense. They go to the mat and Rosas still is looking for the choke. Rosas ends the round on the back. 10-9 Rosas Jr.

Rosas tries a takedown but Rodriguez ends up on top. They scramble up and Rosas is trying to get it down as he has the back against the fence. He’s trying to get it down as they go the mat and Rodriguez is on top. They’re scrambling around and Rodriguez remains on top in side control. Rodriguez has the back and he is looking for a choke. Rodriguez with some body shots. Rodriguez with a right hand. 10-9 Rodriguez, 19-19.

Rodriguez lands a right hand. Rodriguez lands another as Rosas was coming forward. Rosas shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez stuffs it. Rosas shoots again but Rodriguez sprawls away. Rosas tries again but Rodriguez sprawls and switches to the back. They stand and Rodriguez drags it down as he has the back mount. Rodriguez with some punches from the back. He lands more as Rosas is in a lot of trouble. Rodriguez landing a lot of punches from the back. Rodriguez continues to land from the back. Rodriguez lets it get back to the feet. Rosas lands a left hand and Rodriguez lands a counter. 10-9 Rodriguez, 29-28 Rodriguez.

Official Result- Christian Rodriguez def. Raul Rosas Jr by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Kevin Holland (23-9 1 NC, 10-6 1 NC UFC) vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-6, 11-5 UFC)

Holland with a side kick. Holland with a left hand. Holland lands another left hand but Ponzinibbio counters with a leg kick. Ponzinibbio lands a leg kick but slips on it. Holland with a couple of leg kicks. Holland lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Holland landing more leg kicks here. Holland with some more leg kicks. Holland with a knee and they trade punches. Ponzinibbio with a combo ending with a left hand. Holland with a body kick and lands a right hand that drops Ponzinibbio late. 10-9 Holland.

Ponzinibbio with some kicks early in the second. Ponzinibbio lands a right hand. Ponzinibbio with a leg kick. Holland with a leg kick. He lands another. They both land in close range and Ponzinibbio lands a big leg kick. Ponzinibbio lands a right hand. Ponzinibbio with a left hand followed by a leg kick. Holland with a leg kick but Ponzinibbio checks it. Ponzinibbio lands a good combo but then Holland hurts Ponzinibbio with a right hand and they clinch. Holland lands a right hand. 10-9 Holland, 20-18 Holland.

Ponzinibbio lands a couple of leg kicks. Ponzinibbio with a left hook. Ponzinibbio with a leg kick. Holland with some jabs. Ponzinibbio with a leg kick. They trade wild punches. Ponzinibbio with some leg kicks. They trade kicks. Holland then drops Ponzinibbio with a big right hand followed by a left hand that put Ponzinibbio to the mat face first and it is stopped. What a finish by Holland!

Official Result- Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio by knockout (punch) at 3:16 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- #6 Rob Font (19-6, 9-5 UFC) vs. #12 Adrian Yanez (16-3, 5-0 UFC)

Font lands a right hand. Yanez lands a right hand. Font lands the jab. They trade right hands. Yanez lands a nice right hand. He lands another. Font lands the jab. Yanez lands a big right hand inside the pocket. Yanez with the jab. Yanez lands a leg kick. Font with a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. Font with a big combination. Font landing lots of hard shots as Yanez is retreating. Font with another combo and he drops Yanez with a right hand. Font landing from the top and it is stopped. What a finish from Font!

Official Result- Rob Font def. Adrian Yanez by TKO (punches) at 2:57 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #5 Gilbert Burns (21-5, 14-5 UFC) vs. #11 Jorge Masvidal (35-16, 12-9 UFC)

Masvidal with a leg kick. Burns with a body kick then a leg kick. Masvidal with more leg kicks. Burns lands a right hand. Burns lands a body kick. Masvidal with a quick combo ending with a leg kick. Burns lands some kicks. Burns lands a right hand then a body kick. Burns with an overhand right. Masvidal lands a right hand then a leg kick. Burns lands a right hand. Burns with the calf kick. Masvidal lands a jab and Burns gets a late takedown and lands some hammerfists from the top to end the round. 10-9 Burns.

Burns lands a right hand and Masvidal was hurt against the fence. Burns goes for a takedown and gets it and is in the guard of Masvidal. Burns controlling from the top and landing while he’s staying active. Burns lands a few left hands but not much is happening. They get to their feet. Burns still has the back. Burns gets another big takedown. They get to their feet and Masvidal lands a couple of knees. They break. Masvidal with a body kick. Burns lands a right hand. Masvidal landed a right hand as well. 10-9 Burns, 20-18 Burns.

Burns just misses a high kick. Masvidal with a leg kick. Burns lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Burns lands a couple of jabs. Masvidal with some leg kicks. He lands another. Masvidal with a spin kick and he lands a few more kicks. Burns lands a left hand. Burns lands a right hand. Burns with a jab then lands a big right hand. Masvidal lands a right hand. Burns with some big punches. Burns with more big shots. Burns with a couple of left hands then a cracking right hand. Masvidal lands a combo. Burns shoots for the takedown as he pushes it against the fence. Burns gets the takedown and is in side control and lands some elbows. Burns has the back at the end. 10-9 Burns, 30-27 Burns.

Official Result- Gilbert Burns def. Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> UFC Middleweight Championship- C Alex Pereira (7-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. #1 Israel Adesanya (23-2, 12-2 UFC)

Both landing kicks early on. Adesanya with a leg kick. They trade calf kicks. It’s been all trading leg kicks for the first two minutes here. Adesanya lands a right hand. Adesanya lands a body kick. Pereira with a leg kick and Adesanya lands a body kick. Adesanya with a leg kick. He lands a body kick. Adesanya lands a left hand. Pereira with some more leg kicks late. 10-9 Adesanya.

Adesanya with a high kick. He lands a leg kick then goes high. Pereira lands a high kick. They trade punches and Pereira landed hard. Pereira with a left hook. Adesanya lands a jab then a right hand. Pereira landed some punches as well. Adesanya with a left hand. Pereira lands the jab. Adesanya with a right hand. Adesanya with an inside leg kick. Adesanya lands a left hand. Adesanya with a combo to the body. They trade inside the pocket. Pereira with a leg kick. Adesanya lands a big right hand that hurts Pereira and then another right hand followed by a hammerfist knocks Pereira out cold! Wow, what a finish by Adesanya to win the title back!

Official Result- Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira by knockout (punches) at 4:21 of Round 2 to win the UFC Middleweight Championship