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  • Jon Anik Names Perfect Final Opponent For Tony Ferguson After He Half-Retires At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘That Fight Makes Some Sense’

    Jon Anik Names Perfect Final Opponent For Tony Ferguson After He Half-Retires At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘That Fight Makes Some Sense’

    It’s a hard pill to swallow, but Tony Ferguson has now lost eight fights in a row. Justin Gaethje broke his iconic 12-fight win streak in the UFC lightweight division and most recently, he lost to Michael Chiesa via submission at UFC Abu Dhabi.

    Ferguson was naturally overwhelmed by the loss but he didn’t lay down both his gloves in the Octagon. He was unsure about retirement and kept a glove just in case an exciting fight opportunity emerges.

    If he returns to the Octagon for one last ride, Jon Anik has the perfect opponent for Ferguson…

    Jon Anik Expects Tony Ferguson To Find Success Against Fellow UFC Lightweight Veteran Joe Lauzon

    Anik recently appeared on Submission Radio on YouTube and talked about Ferguson’s career as of late. He credited “El Cucuy” for making a double-digit win streak in a competitive division like lightweight, and admitted how the eight losses on this record baffle him.

    “The rainbow-colored nature of Tony Ferguson’s Wikipedia page, bro. I mean, it is indeed crazy to see 12 green stripes followed by eight red stripes.”

    Anik wants to see Ferguson in the UFC Hall of Fame as soon as possible. He isn’t keen on seeing the veteran fight again but suggested that Joe Lauzon could be a viable option for his upcoming and most likely, final, bout.

    “I was googling Joe Lauzon to make sure that he never fought Tony Ferguson because as I sit here and think about opponents that might make sense for Tony to try to realize some sort of success. Joe Lauzon still has fights left on his contract and for whatever reason, hasn’t competed, but I think that fight makes some sense”

    Lauzon made his debut in the UFC in 2006 and is a veteran with over 25 fights under his belt. He holds wins over Jens Pulver, Jeremy Stephens, Chiesa, and Diego Sanchez, among other notable lightweight fighters.

    The UFC commentator highlighted that Lauzon still has fights on his UFC contract. However, he hasn’t fought for the promotion since October 2019 so it’s hard to anticipate whether he would return for a bout with Ferguson.

    READ MORE: Tom Aspinall Questions UFC’s ‘Unfair’ Decision Not To Renew Muhammad Mokaev’s Contract

  • Belal Muhammad On If Kamaru Usman Or Shavkat Rakhmonov Gets Next UFC Welterweight Title Shot: ‘I Think He’s Still Got Tread In The Tyres…’ 

    Belal Muhammad On If Kamaru Usman Or Shavkat Rakhmonov Gets Next UFC Welterweight Title Shot: ‘I Think He’s Still Got Tread In The Tyres…’ 

    Newly crowned UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad sees the merits of facing both Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov for his first title defense.

    Muhammad finds himself on the throne after making the most of his first shot at glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage late last month. “Remember the Name” crossed the pond to challenge Leon Edwards at the UFC 304 pay-per-view event in Manchester, England.

    Amid a hostile reception, Muhammad delivered on his promise to emphatically unseat “Rocky” in the main event, utilizing his grappling and ever-improving striking to control large parts of the five-round contest en route to a comfortable decision win.

    As is always the case following a title win, talk has quickly turned to the welterweight division’s next championship matchup and who could be the first to test Muhammad’s reign.

    The champ has a ‘bring one, bring them all’ mindset…

    Muhammad Asked To Choose Between Usman, Rakhmonov

    During a recent interview for ESPN MMA while in Abu Dhabi for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night, Muhammad reflected on his championship triumph in Manchester and looked ahead to what could be next for him inside the Octagon.

    “Remember the Name” acknowledged the benefits that would come with fighting one of the division’s all-time greats in Usman for his first defense, but he also reiterated his desire to take Rakhmonov’s 0.

    “Anyone of them, right? Usman, obviously I think for legacy,” Muhammad said. “He’s one of the biggest names in the division, he’s under GSP, and I think he’s still got tread in the tyres, even though he lost the close fight to Leon and then the really close fight to Khamzat.

    “I think name value, he has the bigger name. But also, I want to fight the boogeyman,” Muhammad continued. “The boogeyman that everybody says can beat anybody, is gonna walk through anybody. … I knew after beating Leon, they would say, ‘Well, Shavkat will walk through him! He can’t do that to Shavkat!’ I’m just gonna keep doing it. … Dana White, you just got to give me the time and date and I’m ready to go.”

    Both “The Nigerian Nightmare” and “Nomad” have been staking their claims for the first shot at Muhammad, with the former most recently having a somewhat heated back and forth with the champ on social media.

    While Usman hasn’t competed at welterweight since falling short against Edwards in their trilogy fight last year, the most recent victory in Rakhmonov’s undefeated run in the weight class came over Stephen Thompson last December.

  • Mackenzie Dern Hopes For Tatiana Suarez Matchup After UFC Fight Night Abi Dhabi Win

    Mackenzie Dern Hopes For Tatiana Suarez Matchup After UFC Fight Night Abi Dhabi Win

    Should one top contender not get their expected shot at Zhang Weili’s UFC strawweight gold, Mackenzie Dern is open to facing her in the meantime instead.

    Dern was among the big victors to emerge from this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where she got back in the winner’s circle at the expense of Loopy Godinez.

    The Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist entered the contest riding a two-fight losing skid, having been knocked out by former champion Jéssica Andrade last November and outpointed by Amanda Lemos this past February.

    After falling out of contention at 115 pounds, a bounce-back result was crucial for the grappling ace on August 3, and she achieved that on the scorecards after going the distance in a close contest with Godinez.

    Having defended her spot in the strawweight pecking order, Dern has her sights set back on those above her and, specifically, an undefeated name…

    Dern Likes Matchup Against Wrestling-Heavy Suarez

    During a backstage interview for ESPN MMA, Dern reflected on her successful performance in Abu Dhabi and assessed what could lie next for her inside the Octagon.

    While she acknowledged that the #1-ranked Tatiana Suarez is likely next in line for a shot at the belt, Dern put her name in the hat to face the undefeated American if that’s not the case.

    “I’d like to fight November, hopefully,” Dern said. “I don’t really know too many people that are open. I would like to fight Tatiana Suarez if she doesn’t go for the belt. I think that would be a great matchup, a wrestler. So, I would like that fight.”

    Suarez has won both of her fights since returning from an injury layoff that spanned close to four years. After defeating Montana De La Rosa up at flyweight, the Californian re-entered title contention at 115 pounds by submitting Andrade last August in Nashville.

    Dern, meanwhile, replaced Suarez on late notice to face Lemos earlier this year. While that decision wasn’t rewarded with a triumph, the BJJ specialist has now got back to winning form and has her eyes on the ultimate UFC prize once again.

  • VIDEO: UFC Champ Sean O’Malley Reacts To ‘Close Fight’ Between Umar Nurmagomedov & Cory Sandhagen

    VIDEO: UFC Champ Sean O’Malley Reacts To ‘Close Fight’ Between Umar Nurmagomedov & Cory Sandhagen

    UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley paid close attention as a key matchup in his division went down in Abu Dhabi this past weekend.

    In what was widely branded a title eliminator, top-five contender Cory Sandhagen and undefeated up-and-comer Umar Nurmagomedov collided in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event.

    While “The Sandman” was looking to record his fourth straight headline win en route to a second shot at gold, his Dagestani counterpart was hoping to secure his first championship opportunity with his record’s 0 in tact.

    It was ultimately the latter who succeeded, securing three convincing scorecards in his favor after five competitive rounds of action in the Middle East.

    O’Malley Praises Nurmagomedov For Beating ‘One Of The Pound-For-Pound Best’ In Sandhagen

    In a video recently uploaded to his YouTube channel, O’Malley reacted live to the five-round headliner between Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov.

    “Cory’s a f*cking serial killer. … Here we go,” O’Malley said. “Great job by Cory defensively. … I forget Umar is a striker. … Another close round. I’m almost giving these to Umar just ’cause of the takedowns. It’s hard when they’re both so f*cking high level for someone to take control of the fight. … Every time Cory comes forward, Umar’s countering hard.”

    While summarizing the “close” fight, O’Malley praised both men for their efforts and branded their contest “as high level” as possible.

    “Alright, boys, Umar got the job done. Pretty close fight, in my opinion,” O’Malley said. “Cory is, in my opinion, one of the pound-for-pound best guys in the world. For Umar to be ranked #10, a lot of guys didn’t want to fight him…no one in the UFC wanted to fight this guy.

    “Incredible performance, by both guys really,” O’Malley continued. “Cory did a really good job shutting down Umar’s offensive takedowns and wrestling. Striking was pretty close; Umar looked like he landed harder shots. Overall, that’s as high level of a fight as it gets.”

    Following the decision going in favor of Nurmagomedov, O’Malley reacted as the Dagestani called to fight the winner of his upcoming Sphere showdown with Merab Dvalishvili.

    “Me versus Umar next? … Undefeated Umar, 18-0, versus undefeated ‘Sugar Show,’ 19-0. Beat a Dagestani, I wouldn’t mind that. That would be a real good way to get at Conor (McGregor). Imagine how jealous he would be. I might go whoop Umar just for that reason alone.”

    Nurmagomedov wasn’t the only victorious fighter with O’Malley’s name on his lips post-fight in Abu Dhabi. Former two-time flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo also called for a shot at “Sugar” following his win over Marlon Vera.

    The champ had an expected reaction to that callout…

  • Tony Ferguson Still Confident In Striking Ability After 8th UFC Loss In A Row: ‘Not A Lot Of People Want To Stand & Bang With Me’

    Tony Ferguson Still Confident In Striking Ability After 8th UFC Loss In A Row: ‘Not A Lot Of People Want To Stand & Bang With Me’

    When it comes to his skillset, former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson hasn’t let his losing skid affect his confidence.

    Ferguson achieved an unwanted record in his return to action at this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night, falling to the longest run of defeats in the promotion’s history. After closing out his 2023 with a decision loss to Paddy Pimblett, his latest setback came against Michael Chiesa up at welterweight.

    The bout didn’t reach the first horn, with “El Cucuy” being taken down and submitted by way of rear-naked choke in just under four minutes by Chiesa, who entered the contest on a losing skid of his own.

    In the immediate aftermath, it appeared a retirement announcement branded long overdue by many in the community was on the way. But while Ferguson did lay down one glove, it didn’t take long for him to seemingly commit to the continuation of his career.

    That’s seemingly down to a belief that he can still compete inside the Octagon, in spite of what his record since 2020 would suggest. And among other things, “El Cucuy” hasn’t lost confidence in his standup game…

    Ferguson: Chiesa Didn’t Want Any Of My Striking

    During his post-fight press conference on Saturday, Ferguson reflected on his outing in the Middle East and record eighth consecutive defeat inside the Octagon.

    While he admitted to feeling “slow and sluggish” in the grappling realm, where his demise ultimately came against Chiesa, Ferguson insisted he remains a major threat on the feet, having returned to sparring and pad work in training.

    “There’s a lot of things I need to work on,” Ferguson said. “We did a lot of sparring. You could see that out there; I felt pretty good on my feet. … I felt normal in there for a second. … There’s a lot of things that I can and can’t do. … This whole entire camp, I had just got back into sparring. … We just started throwing pads again.

    “When I went out there and I hit Chiesa, he didn’t want to stand and bang. Not a lot of people want to stand and bang with me,” Ferguson added.

    It would appear likely that Ferguson plans on further proving that in another fight down the line. While he noted discussions will take place with his family, “El Cucuy” was quick to walk back his initial half-retirement inside the Octagon.

  • Tom Aspinall Questions UFC’s ‘Unfair’ Decision Not To Renew Muhammad Mokaev’s Contract

    Tom Aspinall Questions UFC’s ‘Unfair’ Decision Not To Renew Muhammad Mokaev’s Contract

    Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall says “it’s a shame” that flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev was recently let go.

    Mokaev made the walk late last month at the UFC 304 pay-per-view with his sights set on securing a first shot at gold on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Instead, he departed the cage without a spot on the roster anymore.

    While the exact reason for the promotion not re-signing him remains undisclosed, UFC CEO Dana White insisted it had nothing to do with his fighting style, which came into question again following a lackluster decision win over Manel Kape in Manchester.

    With that, most have concluded that antics away from the cage were responsible for his release, and UFC 304 fight week certainly wasn’t short on them. “The Punisher” most notably admitted to sucker-punching his opponent at the fighter hotel.

    If that was among the major reasons for the UFC not re-signing Mokaev, another victor from the July 27 PPV doesn’t think his fellow Brit has been treated fairly…

    Aspinall On Mokaev’s UFC Exit: ‘It’s A Shame’

    During a recent interview with former boxing champion Carl Froch, Aspinall was asked for his take on the situation surrounding Mokaev, whom he’s known since the flyweight was a youngster.

    Like some in the MMA space, the interim heavyweight champ pointed to numerous big-name fighters who have had altercations and incidents outside the Octagon, suggesting it’s “unfair” for Mokaev to be punished while others got away scot-free.

    “Muhammad Mokaev’s a lad I’ve known since he was 12 years old. … Him and his opponent (Kape) had a lot of beef beforehand; they were scrapping in the hotel before…and I heard some stories about kicking each other’s hotel rooms when they’re trying to sleep,” Aspinall said. “The UFC kicked him out. They don’t wanna re-sign him because of what’s gone on.

    “I think it’s unfair. … This has happened before, all this beef in the hotel and at the weigh-ins, and all the rest of it,” Aspinall continued. “It’s not the first time, so I think it’s a bit unfair on him to kick him out indefinitely. But at the end of the day, I’m not the boss of the UFC, so it’s got nothing to do with me. … I think it’s a shame, but it’s not really my call.”

    According to others, however, there’s likely more to the story. One of Muhammad’s flyweight peers, ex-title challenger Steve Erceg, also recently suggested that disrespectful behavior toward UFC staff likely played a part in the promotion’s decision.

    The saga looks far from over, with Mokaev repeatedly pleading his case on social media and vowing to return to the Octagon. “The Punisher’s” most recent post regarding his status came while he attended this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.

  • Umar Nurmagomedov ‘Not Happy’ With Performance Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘I Thought I Would Maul Him’

    Umar Nurmagomedov ‘Not Happy’ With Performance Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi: ‘I Thought I Would Maul Him’

    UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov seemingly wasn’t expecting so much resistance from Cory Sandhagen in their clash this past weekend.

    The pair of elite 135lbers headlined Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event in Abu Dhabi, with both looking to stake their claim for the next spot in line for a title shot after Merab Dvalishvili cashes in on his earned opportunity against Sean O’Malley this September.

    It was ultimately the undefeated Dagestani who achieved that goal, emerging victorious and keeping his 0 after five rounds of action inside the Etihad Arena.

    But while it was a convincing win on the scorecards, Nurmagomedov didn’t depart the Octagon fully satisfied…

    Nurmagomedov Critical Of His Win Over Sandhagen

    During his post-fight press conference, Nurmagomedov reflected on his performance in Saturday’s main event.

    Despite securing three lopsided scorecards and even pitching a shutout on one, the Dagestani was self-critical. Nurmagomedov admitted that he had expected to have his way with Sandhagen in the grappling department.

    “I’m not happy,” Nurmagomedov said. “It was a good performance on the striking, but if we’re talking about grappling and how I control him, it was not good.

    “I thought I would maul him on the ground, but he’s tough, he’s good,” Nurmagomedov continued. “Cody is too good and has hard kicks, and he’s a tough man. I think he has more experience than me in the UFC cage, but I win, and I’m happy today I win.”

    Nevertheless, Nurmagomedov still exited the cage with the biggest win of his career to date, as well as a first championship opportunity likely in the bag.

    He’ll now have a close eye on the Sphere showdown between O’Malley and Dvalishvili this fall ahead of his potential chance at dethroning the winner down the line.

  • UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (7/29-8/4): Geoff Neal, Rob Font, Robelis Despaigne, & More Get Next Fights

    UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (7/29-8/4): Geoff Neal, Rob Font, Robelis Despaigne, & More Get Next Fights

    MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to the upcoming cards.

    With UFC events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week.

    In recent days, a few notable fights were made official by the UFC or reported by reputable sources. For more information on those matchups, check out the links below:

    A number of lower-profile matchups also came together. For those, check out this week’s quick hits:

    But it wasn’t all positive, with two fights falling through or being adjusted. For those, see below:

  • Marlon Vera Releases First Statement On UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Loss: ‘Today I Failed Myself’

    Marlon Vera Releases First Statement On UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Loss: ‘Today I Failed Myself’

    Marlon Vera has now found himself on a rough patch as of late, and it continued at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, where he dropped a decision to former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

    Figueiredo was able to outwork “Chito” with a solid pacing and using his strength. While Vera had stronger strikes during the second round, “Deus Da Guerra” fought fire with fire and knocked the Ecuadorian down in the third.

    The former bantamweight title challenger took to social media after the fight, thanking his supporters and stating that he let himself down inside the Octagon.

    Marlon Vera Admits to Failing Himself After Dropping Third In Last Four At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    “Today I failed myself,” Vera wrote (translated). “Thanks to my family, my team and my people who push me to continue, maybe I will come back very quickly this time, but that’s life, sometimes you have to take some time for the mind and body to recover! Once again thanks for those who are there.”

    Vera has now lost three of his last four outings, with his sole win in this stretch coming against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292 in Boston last August.

    “Chito” challenged Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight title at UFC 299 in Miami this past March, serving as a rematch after Vera handed O’Malley his sole loss back in 2020. The Ecuadorian lost the title fight in convincing fashion.

  • Khabib Names Who He’d Rather Umar Nurmagomedov Fight For The UFC Bantamweight Title Out Of Sean O’Malley & Merab Dvalishvili

    Khabib Names Who He’d Rather Umar Nurmagomedov Fight For The UFC Bantamweight Title Out Of Sean O’Malley & Merab Dvalishvili

    After having his own run in the UFC as a dominant undefeated champion years ago, Khabib Nurmagomedov is now helping to mentor others toward their own reigns. Islam Makhachev already has secured the lightweight title, and now cousin Umar Nurmagomedov may be next.

    Umar secured a clear decision win over Cory Sandhagen in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. The bout seemingly served as a bantamweight title eliminator, and “The Young Eagle” is most likely next in line to challenge the winner of the Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili title fight that takes place at The Sphere on September 14.

    Following Umar’s win, Khabib Nurmagomedov was asked about his thoughts on who his cousin might have a better matchup with when it comes to claiming the gold. The former lightweight champion says the undefeated up-and-comer will be prepared regardless of who is holding the title.

    That’s not to say he doesn’t have a preference, though…

    Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Cousin Umar Nurmagomedov Is Ready To Be UFC Champion

    “I want Merab to be honest, because he’s from Georgia. [Dagestan and Georgia are] neighbors. I want Merab to win because it’s going to be a very interesting fight. White papakha vs. black papakha. But if O’Malley wins, it’s going to be white papakha vs. pink papakha.

    “He’s going to be good competition for O’Malley. A very good fight, high-level fight for all of the fans all over the world. It’s not easy to beat Umar. And it’s not easy to beat Merab or Sean O’Malley. This is high level. Anything can happen, but in my opinion, Umar is ready.”

    Umar Nurmagomedov is now 6-0 in the UFC (and 18-0 overall) since entering the promotion in 2021.

    O’Malley, meanwhile, won the bantamweight championship by defeating Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. He retained the title against Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299 in Miami this past March.

    For his part, Dvalishvili has won 10 straight fights, clinching himself a title shot after defeating former champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 in February.

  • ‘Khabib With Striking Skills’ – Fans React As Umar Nurmagomedov Wins ‘Chess Match’ Against Cory Sandhagen In UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Main Event

    ‘Khabib With Striking Skills’ – Fans React As Umar Nurmagomedov Wins ‘Chess Match’ Against Cory Sandhagen In UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Main Event

    Umar Nurmagomedov’s work in his UFC journey over the last few years may now be finally paying off, as he scored a win over Cory Sandhagen in a bantamweight title eliminator that headlined Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.

    It was a battle of two highly talented contenders, and that was on display in the opening round. Both men had their moments in their striking, and Sandhagen even put takedown defense on display. Nurmagomedov, however, was able to get the former interim title challenger down before the round concluded.

    “The Sandman” continued to land strong strikes in the second round, but Nurmagomedov got him to the ground again and appeared to get him in some trouble, attempting a twister before the round’s conclusion. The Dagestani then picked up his aggression and striking pace in the third round, appearing to land the better shots.

    Nurmagomedov continued to piece things together, and while he wasn’t doing much with his takedowns, he seemed like the more active fighter in the fourth. He continued to get more confident with his striking, and he put on a similar performance in the fifth.

    Nurmagomedov easily won on the scorecards, with a 50-45 total from one judge and 49-46 from the other two.

    Umar Nurmagomedov Stakes Claim For Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Winner After UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Win

    Nurmagomedov now improves to 18-0, including a 6-0 record in the UFC since debuting in the promotion in 2021.

    Sandhagen, meanwhile, sees a three-fight win streak snapped with this defeat.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Umar Nurmagomedov Outlasts Cory Sandhagen

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Umar Nurmagomedov Outlasts Cory Sandhagen

    The MMA leader staged its latest UFC Fight Night event on Saturday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

    After taking the Octagon back to Manchester in England for a pay-per-view card last weekend, the promotion’s return to the United Arab Emirates saw the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi play host to a 13-fight lineup.

    In the main attraction, undefeated bantamweight up-and-comer Umar Nurmagomedov extended his perfect record en route to a potential first shot at UFC gold. Unsuccessful in his attempt to stall the Russian’s rise was Cory Sandhagen, who fell on the wrong side of three lopsided scorecards.

    All eyes were also on the co-headliner, which saw another unbeaten Russian in Sharabutdin Magomedov in action as he faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on short notice, as well as a second crucial contest at 135 pounds between recent title challenger Marlon Vera and former flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo.

    Before those matchups, the likes of ex-lightweight interim title contender Tony Ferguson, strawweight submission specialist Mackenzie Dern, and light heavyweight powerhouse Alonzo Menifield all had their next assignments inside the Octagon.

    With the event concluded, see below for the full results, followed by all the highlights!

    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Results & Highlights

    Main Card:

    • Bantamweight Main Event: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
    • Middleweight Co-Main Event: Sharabutdin Magomedov def. Michał Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
    • Bantamweight: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
    • Welterweight: Michael Chiesa def. Tony Ferguson via submission (rear-naked choke): R1, 3:44
    • Women’s Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern def. Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Lightweight: Joel Álvarez def. Elves Brener via TKO (knees): R3, 3:36

    Preliminary Card:

    • Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov def. Alonzo Menifield via KO (punches): R2, 3:18
    • Lightweight: Kaue Fernandes def. Mohammad Yahya via TKO (punches): R1, 4:45
    • Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Don’Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
    • Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze def. Jordan Vucenic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Women’s Strawweight: Sam Hughes def. Victoria Dudakova via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
    • Lightweight: Jai Herbert def. Rolando Berdoya via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
    • Middleweight: Sedriques Dumas def. Denis Tiuliulin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

    Sedriques Dumas Def. Denis Tiuliulin

    Jai Herbert Def. Rolando Berdoya

    Sam Hughes Def. Victoria Dudakova

    Guram Kutateladze Def. Jordan Vucenic

    Shamil Gaziev Def. Don’Tale Mayes

    Kaue Fernandes Def. Mohammad Yahya

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    Azamat Murzakanov Def. Alonzo Menifield

    Joel Álvarez Def. Elves Brener

    Mackenzie Dern Def. Loopy Godinez

    Michael Chiesa Def. Tony Ferguson

    https://twitter.com/TakeruCigarra/status/1819829370824904720

    Deiveson Figueiredo Def. Marlon Vera

    Sharabutdin Magomedov Def. Michał Oleksiejczuk

    https://twitter.com/stonedagainbros/status/1819847624129966441

    Umar Nurmagomedov Def. Cory Sandhagen

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  • ‘Anyone Half Decent Finishes Him’ – Fans Split After Shara Magomedov’s Latest Win At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi, United On ‘Wack’ Nick Diaz Callout

    ‘Anyone Half Decent Finishes Him’ – Fans Split After Shara Magomedov’s Latest Win At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi, United On ‘Wack’ Nick Diaz Callout

    Shara Magomedov received quite the opportunity as the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on very short notice. That was following the announcement that Nick Diaz would not be able to compete in his originally scheduled fight with Vicente Luque.

    If one were to ask fans if “Bullet” made the most of his opportunity, they’d be split after his performance, which saw him get the decision win over Michał Oleksiejczuk.

    For all that people have been previously impressed by Magomedov, things seemed to be a problem early on. The Dagestani had the better strikes and kept his distance, busting Oleksiejczuk open with an elbow. The Polish veteran, however, landed one punch that briefly knocked “Bullet” down.

    Magomedov continued to outwork him with striking in the second round, and Oleksiejczuk didn’t make much of the takedown he scored at the end of the frame.

    Magomedov then cruised his way to a clear decision win, with two 30-27 scorecards and a 29-28.

    Though the UFC has previously announced they intend to re-book Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque, Magomedov surprisingly called out the elder Diaz brother following his win.

    Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov Calls Out Nick Diaz After Cruising To Decision Win At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    Magomedov is now 3-0 in the UFC, defeating Bruno Silva at UFC 294 and finishing Antonio Trócoli just over a month ago in Saudi Arabia.

    Oleksiejczuk, meanwhile, has now lost three straight and four of his last five.

  • ‘I’d KO That Little Twat’ – Sean O’Malley, Others React As Deiveson Figueiredo Drops & Outpoints Marlon Vera At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    ‘I’d KO That Little Twat’ – Sean O’Malley, Others React As Deiveson Figueiredo Drops & Outpoints Marlon Vera At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    Deiveson Figueiredo continued to show how solid he is in his new bantamweight home, as he defeated former title challenger Marlon Vera via unanimous decision at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.

    As he normally does, Vera got off to a slow start in the opening frame, with Figueiredo utilizing his wrestling and starting to work a good pace with his strikes. “Chito,” however, appeared to battle back in the second round, landing stronger strikes.

    Figueiredo still brought some trouble with his pacing and stance switching, and he finally countered Vera’s strength in the third when he scored a knockdown.

    Overall, two judges scored the fight 29-28, and one 30-27, all in the Brazilian’s favor.

    Deiveson Figueiredo Stays Unbeaten At Bantamweight After Dropping, Outlasting Marlon “Chito” Vera

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    Figueiredo, the former two-time UFC flyweight champion, is now 3-0 at 135 pounds following wins over Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt.

    Vera, meanwhile, has now dropped three of his last four, one of which was his unsuccessful attempt to take the bantamweight title from Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 in Miami this past March.

  • ‘Type Of Guy To Partially Retire’ – Fans React As Tony Ferguson Ponders The End After Record 8th Straight Loss At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    ‘Type Of Guy To Partially Retire’ – Fans React As Tony Ferguson Ponders The End After Record 8th Straight Loss At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    The losing streak continued for Tony Ferguson at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, and it might have marked his farewell.

    The former interim UFC lightweight champion entered 2020 riding the second-longest winning run in the 155-pound division’s history. At that point, he was touted as a threat to the great Khabib Nurmagomedov.

    Now, Ferguson is on a different kind of streak. An eight-fight losing skid.

    Since having his unbeaten period brought to a crashing halt by Justin Gaethje, “El Cucuy” has lost a further seven outings, the most recent of which came on August 3 in the Middle East.

    After dismissing calls for him to retire after a decision defeat to Paddy Pimblett last December, Ferguson returned to action up at welterweight to face Michael Chiesa at the Etihad Arena.

    Despite once again touting his improvements in recent months, the longtime fan favorite didn’t reach the first horn, with “Maverick” locking in a rear-naked choke for the tap in round one.

    The result has left Ferguson with an unwanted record, having lost the most consecutive fights in UFC history.

    Finally, it would appear that the taste of defeat has the 40-year-old considering calling it quits, as he told Daniel Cormier post-fight that he is pondering retirement. For now, he’s hung up just the one glove, with the other pending discussion with his family.

    MMA Fans React To Chiesa Submitting Ferguson At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    Unsurprisingly, the MMA community quickly flocked to social media with their takes on Ferguson’s latest setback, as well as his half-retirement inside the Octagon in Abu Dhabi.

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  • ‘Dern Is All Gas, No Breaks’ – Fans React After Mackenzie Dern Bounces Back Against Loopy Godinez At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    ‘Dern Is All Gas, No Breaks’ – Fans React After Mackenzie Dern Bounces Back Against Loopy Godinez At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    After a couple of fights down that earned her pretty heavy criticism, Mackenzie Dern appeared to bounce back at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi, earning a unanimous decision win over Loopy Godinez.

    The grappling prowess of Dern was on full display in the first round, nearly locking in an armbar attempt that appeared it’d be tight and could have snapped Godinez’s arm. The Mexican, however, battled back in the second round, with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist’s lack of striking defense, which has earned her the previously mentioned criticism, rearing its head again.

    The third round was closely contested, with Dern landing stronger strikes — though some may feel Godinez landed cleaner ones — and landing another takedown.

    Ultimately, Dern took the decision with 29-28 scores on all three judges’ scorecards.

    Mackenzie Dern Gets Nod In Close Battle With Loopy Godinez At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    The result marks Dern’s first win in just over a year after back-to-back troubling performances against Jéssica Andrade and Amanda Lemos.

    Godinez, meanwhile, has now lost back-to-back fights herself after a four-fight win streak.

  • Dana White Suggests Judge’s Rejection Of UFC Antitrust Settlement Could Be Personal: ‘Me & Lorenzo Went To High School With Him!’

    Dana White Suggests Judge’s Rejection Of UFC Antitrust Settlement Could Be Personal: ‘Me & Lorenzo Went To High School With Him!’

    In the eyes of UFC CEO Dana White, the rejection of the settlement in the UFC’s antitrust, class-action lawsuits was more than just business — it was personal.

    White recently sat down for an interview with Kevin Iole. During it, he made his first public comments about the class-action lawsuits since Judge Richard Boulware formally rejected the $335 settlement from the UFC’s parent company, TKO Holdings Group.

    White feels that Boulware’s actions went beyond legalities and may have been based on a personal grudge, with White — who says he usually lets the UFC’s legal team deal with matters involving things like this — claiming that he and Lorenzo Fertitta, former UFC CEO, went to high school with Boulware.

    “It’s getting to a point now where this feels personal. You know I went to high school with this guy? Me and Lorenzo went to high school with him. I don’t know what me or Lorenzo did to him in high school, but this seems very, very personal.

    “I don’t think I did anything to this guy. I don’t know what the hell happened, but there’s no doubt in my mind that this feels absolutely personal. And whatever it is with this guy, we’ll let the lawyers deal with it, and it is what it is.”

    Dana White Claims Judge’s Rejection Of UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Settlement Stems From ‘Personal’ High School Grudge

    In March, TKO agreed to the $335 million payout to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits brought against the UFC, [Cung] Le et al. vs. Zuffa and [Kajan] Johnson et al. vs. Zuffa. The plaintiffs were seeking $1.6 billion in damages and contractual changes to UFC contracts.

    Boulware, in previous weeks, had express concern about the settlement for various reasons. Firstly, the amount obtained in the settlement greatly differed from what the plaintiffs were originally seeking, creating concern over how much each fighter would actually receive from this.

    Secondly, each class-action lawsuit had a different focus, with the Le case centered around money and the Johnson case focused on contractual changes. Boulware expressed worry that this settlement did little to nothing for fighters represented in the Johnson case.

    A jury trial is currently scheduled to begin on October 28 for Le vs. Zuffa. Johnson vs. Zuffa, meanwhile, is still in a very early portion of the legal process.

  • VIDEO: Azamat Murzakanov Flattens Alonzo Menifield To Stay Undefeated At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    VIDEO: Azamat Murzakanov Flattens Alonzo Menifield To Stay Undefeated At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    The UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi featured preliminary bout saw a battle between two light heavyweights looking to climb their way up the ranks, and the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov did that and then some.

    The Russian laid out Alonzo Menifield in a second-round finish to stay unbeaten.

    Murzakanov received praise for his first-round performance as he seemed to land at will, pressuring his American counterpart. Menifield, however, appeared to turn the tide in round two, landing some damaging shots that tired and hurt Murazakanov.

    Unbeaten Murzakanov Lands Vicious Shots To Stop Menifield At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

    Murzakanov, however, answered right back with a stunning pair of left hands before dropping and finishing “Atomic” in brutal fashion.

    Since a first-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series that earned him a UFC contract, Murzakanov has won four straight. That run includes three finishes, defeating Tafon Nchukwi, Devin Clark and Dustin Jacoby, in addition to Saturday’s win.

    Menifield, meanwhile, has now lost back-to-back fights after a five-fight unbeaten streak.

  • Nate Diaz Defends Former Opponent Leon Edwards Against Streamer Criticizing ‘Disgraceful’ UFC 304 Loss

    Nate Diaz Defends Former Opponent Leon Edwards Against Streamer Criticizing ‘Disgraceful’ UFC 304 Loss

    Former UFC star Nate Diaz was not going to let slander of an ex-Octagon opponent go unanswered, hopping right away to defend.

    Streamer Adin Ross recently broadcasted harsh criticism of Leon Edwards, who dropped the welterweight championship to Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304 last weekend.

    Ross went on a near three-minute rant on Edwards after the Brit’s loss cost him a $250,000 bet, stating Edwards was the “worst champion ever” and is “a disgrace to the UFC.”

    While Ross’ comments received a mixed reception from fight fans, Diaz was not having it, taking to his Instagram Stories to suggest somebody should ‘beat his ass’.

    Nate Diaz Fell Short In Memorable Five-Round Leon Edwards Battle In 2021

    Diaz and Edwards met in a five-round bout at UFC 263, with Edwards winning via unanimous decision. “Rocky” was in complete control for four rounds before being rocked and dropped by Diaz in the fifth, a scary moment that he managed to survive.

    Prior to UFC 304, Edwards had not lost since his first encounter with Kamaru Usman at the end of 2015. His sole non-victory in that stretch was his first meeting with Muhammad in March 2021, a fight Edwards was clearly winning before a second eye poke resulted in a no contest.

    Edwards, however, was unable to handle Muhammad’s wrestling in the pay-per-view bout in Manchester, thoroughly getting worked over as “Remember the Name” took the decision and title in a fight UFC CEO Dana White called “not a barnburner.”

    Diaz, meanwhile, competed in a boxing match with Jorge Masvidal last month, taking a decision win and calling for a rematch with Jake Paul.

  • After PFL President Dismisses Pursuing ‘Pain In The Ass’ Muhammad Mokaev, ONE Reportedly Told He’s Re-Signing With UFC

    Muhammad Mokaev’s future has been in question ever since his very public release from the mixed martial arts leader after UFC 304. And now, it seems the best potential alternate option for him has its door closed.

    Or has it?

    According to Drake Riggs of MMA Mania, ONE Championship and Mokaev have had discussions, but the Asian promotion was told that he will be re-signing with the UFC.

    It is unknown if Mokaev will actually get re-signed by the UFC, but Mokaev’s social media activity of late seems to indicate he only is seeking an Octagon return return.

    Muhammad Mokaev Claims He Is Re-Signing With UFC Following Talks With ONE Championship, PFL Expressing Lack Of Interest

    Following the PFL Playoffs card in Nashville on Friday, PFL President Ray Sefo was asked by Brett Cagle at the event’s post-fight press conference about the promotion’s interest in Mokaev. Sefo, however, seemed against the idea.

    “I’ve spoken to people in the know and, apparently, he’s just a pain in the ass to deal with,” Sefo said. “And so, no, we’re not interested.”

    This came following UFC CEO’s Dana White’s comments at the UFC 304 post-fight press conference, where he stated “the PFL is going to get a great undefeated fighter” as he announced the UFC was not looking to re-sign Mokaev following the conclusion of his contract.

    A follow-up claim from Ben Davis stated that Mokaev had attempted to use the PFL as leverage in negotiations, contacting them before the expiration of his UFC contract in Manchester. That claim, however, has since been thrown into question, with Mokaev and his team branding it false.

    Mokaev came out on social media in response to Sefo, claiming he was not going to sign with the PFL regardless and suggesting the the organization is trying to get out in front of things.

    Mokaev was the source of controversy last week after a number of altercations with UFC 304 opponent Manel Kape. The pair went on to have an underwhelming battle at the event, with “The Punisher” getting a win via decision.

  • Magomed Ankalaev Misses Out On Title Shot, Faces Top Contender At UFC 308 Instead

    If he’s to earn another opportunity at collecting gold, Magomed Ankalaev must add another win to his unbeaten run at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.

    Ankalaev (18-1-1, 1 NC), who currently occupies the #2 spot at 205 pounds, was widely tipped to be next in line for reigning champion Alex Pereira following the Brazilian’s emphatic defense of his title opposite Jiří Procházka late last month.

    But despite his social media campaigning, the Dagestani will need to make it 13 fights without defeat if he’s to book a long-awaited showdown with “Poatan.”

    That was announced on Saturday by UFC CEO Dana White, who revealed a number of major matchups for this year’s Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view on October 26. Among them is a key light heavyweight battle between Ankalaev and the #5-ranked Aleksandar Rakić (14-4).

    With White’s recent announcement, the current fights expected to take place at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26 are as follows:

    • Ilia Topuria (C) vs. Max Holloway (featherweight championship main event)
    • Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight co-main event)
    • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakić (light heavyweight)
    • Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (featherweight)
    • Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov (heavyweight)
    • Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (welterweight)
    • Marcos Rogério de Lima vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (heavyweight)
  • Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev Rescheduled For UFC 308 Co-Main Event In Abu Dhabi

    Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev Rescheduled For UFC 308 Co-Main Event In Abu Dhabi

    Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-7) and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0) will attempt to share the Octagon at the second time of trying at UFC 308 this year in Abu Dhabi.

    The pair were previously lined up to headline the promotion’s debut event in Saudi Arabia this past June. On short notice, however, Chimaev withdrew from the Kingdom Arena-held card after suffering from an illness.

    In his place stepped in Ikram Aliskerov, who was emphatically knocked out in the first round by “The Reaper.” While some suggested the Australian could be in line for another shot at regaining the belt next, he’ll have to keep his focus on “Borz” first.

    Their rearranged middleweight matchup was announced by UFC CEO Dana White in a video on social media. It will be a five-round co-main event, with a featherweight title fight between champ Ilia Topuria and BMF titleholder Max Holloway headlining.

    With White’s recent announcement, the current fights expected to take place at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26 are as follows:

    • Ilia Topuria (C) vs. Max Holloway (featherweight championship main event)
    • Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight co-main event)
    • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakić (light heavyweight)
    • Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (featherweight)
    • Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov (heavyweight)
    • Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (welterweight)
    • Marcos Rogério de Lima vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (heavyweight)
  • Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway Headlines UFC 308 In Abu Dhabi On October 26

    Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway Headlines UFC 308 In Abu Dhabi On October 26

    The highly anticipated showdown between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway is set to headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, following Islam Makhachev’s recent revelation that he is dealing with an injury.

    The reigning UFC lightweight champion recently disclosed in an interview with a Russian media outlet that his persistent hand injury, incurred during his fifth-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in June, is still causing him problems. This ongoing issue has raised concerns about his ability to defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 308 on October 26 in Abu Dhabi.

    Makhachev mentioned that the UFC has not yet officially discussed the fight date with his team, but he had anticipated returning to the Octagon this year. However, MRI results have cast serious doubts on his ability to compete as planned.

    With Makhachev leaving a gap at the top of the Middle Eastern card, the UFC has turned to the featherweight title clash between Topuria and Holloway as a replacement to headline UFC 308.

    That was recently confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White in a video uploaded to social media.

    Previously, it was speculated that “El Matador” would make his first title defense against the BMF titleholder at UFC 307, scheduled to take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 5.

  • Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 Official For Abu Dhabi-Held UFC 308

    Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 Official For Abu Dhabi-Held UFC 308

    Top UFC heavyweights will run it back in the Middle East this coming October.

    After returning to the Etihad Arena for UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov this weekend, the mixed martial arts leader will be back in Abu Dhabi for its annual October pay-per-view there.

    And the UFC 308 numbered event has a major heavyweight matchup confirmed. Last month, Brazilian outlet Ag. Fight reported that former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane (12-2) will run it back with seven-time UFC headliner Alexander Volkov (38-10) on October 26.

    The pair previously collided in a UFC Fight Night main event at the Apex in June 2021, with Gane winning in lopsided fashion on the scorecards after five rounds.

    On Saturday, Dana White confirmed the matchup in a video on social media.

    Gane Ends Year Layoff Against Familiar Foe At UFC 308

    When he makes his long-awaited return later this year, Gane will be tasked with stalling the resurgence of a longtime heavyweight veteran in Volkov.

    The Frenchman hasn’t competed since the UFC Fight Night in Paris last September. For the second straight year, he recorded a main event knockout win in front of his home fans, this time at the expense of Serghei Spivac. That result marked a rebound performance six months on from a quick submission loss for Gane at the hands of Jon Jones in their vacant title fight.

    According to reports, “Bon Gamin” turned down the chance to challenge for Tom Aspinall’s interim gold this month at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, owing to acting commitments. He’ll now also miss a France-held card for the first time, with Renato Moicano and Benoît Saint Denis headlining at Accor Arena on September 28 instead.

    Volkov, meanwhile, is flying high having won five of six since his loss to Gane in 2021. And following a defeat to Aspinall the following year, the Russian has reeled off four consecutive triumphs, most recently outpointing his fellow countryman Sergei Pavlovich at the UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia last month.

    “Drago” will now return to the Middle East looking for redemption opposite Gane.

  • 2024 PFL 7 Playoffs Results & Highlights: Denis Goltsov TKOs Tim Johnson, Dakota Ditcheva Stays Unbeaten

    2024 PFL 7 Playoffs Results & Highlights: Denis Goltsov TKOs Tim Johnson, Dakota Ditcheva Stays Unbeaten

    PFL kicked off its 2024 playoffs on August 2 with matchups from the heavyweight and women’s flyweight divisions. MMA News has the results here!

    The promotion held the event at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. In the main event, Denis Goltsov moved to the final of the playoffs in a heavyweight matchup against Tim Johnson.

    The Russian took his opponent down within two minutes of the fight and got into full mount. Goltsov landed 22 ground strikes from the top position to get the TKO win.

    Elsewhere on the card, Dakota Ditcheva faced Jena Bishop in a women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event. The fight lasted one round, with Ditcheva getting a TKO victory after landing a knee and a few punches to get the referee to step in.

    PFL 7: Denis Goltsov vs. Tim Johnson Fight Card Results

    Main card (ESPN+ & ESPN):

    • Heavyweight: Denis Goltsov def. Tim Johnson via TKO: R1, 2:26
    • Women’s Flyweight: Dakota Ditcheva def. Jena Bishop via TKO: R1, 3:54
    • Heavyweight: Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell via Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)
    • Women’s Flyweight: Taila Santos def. Liz Carmouche via Unanimous Decision (29-27×3)

    Preliminary card (ESPN+):

    • Heavyweight: Sergey Bilostenniy def. Tyrell Fortune via Submission (Heel Hook): R1, 2:00
    • Featherweight: Alexei Pergande def. Daniel Boehle via Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)
    • Featherweight: Cody Law def. Zachary Hicks via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke): R1, 3:15
    • Catchweight(163lbs): Dedrek Sanders def. Sergio Cossio via KO: R1, 2:34
    • Catchweight(173lbs): Anthony Ivy def. Jaleel Willis via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke): R2, 4:49
    • Welterweight: Kevin Pease def. Nick Meck via Unanimous Decision (29-28×3)

    Main Card Highlights

    Denis Goltsov def. Tim Johnson

    Dakota Ditcheva def. Jena Bishop

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Sergey Bilostenniy def. Tyrell Fortune

    Cody Law def. Zachary Hicks

    Dedrek Sanders def. Sergio Cossio

    Anthony Ivy def. Jaleel Willis