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  • UFC London Results: Evloev vs Murphy Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC London Results: Evloev vs Murphy Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC London results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the O2 Arena in London, England. The main event will feature a featherweight bout between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy – Featherweight Main Event

    This main event presents a battle of unbeaten fighters, with the winner most likely scoring the next title shot at featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

    Evloev is 19-0 but did not fight in 2025. His most recent bout came against Aljamain Sterling, scoring a decision win at UFC 310. Murphy, meanwhile, is 17-0-1, having won all fights since going to a draw in his UFC debut. He enters this fight off his highlight knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319.

    The co-main event will feature another featherweight matchup, as Luke Riley takes on Michael Aswell. Riley made his UFC debut at UFC Qatar, scoring a finish of Bogdan Grad. Aswell is 1-1 in the UFC, coming into this bout off a first-round finish of Lucas Almeida at UFC Rio in October.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC London!

    How to Watch UFC London

    • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
    • Venue: O2 Arena, London, England
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
    • Main Card: 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT

    UFC London Quick Results

    • Main Event: Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy — Movsar Evloev def. Lerone Murphy via majority decision (48-46 x2, 47-47)
    • Co-Main Event: Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell — Luke Riley def. Michael Aswell Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson — Michael Page def. Sam Patterson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
    • Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane — Iwo Baraniewski def. Austen Lane via TKO (Rd. 1, 0:28)
    • Roman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan — Christian Leroy Duncan def. Roman Dolidze via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Kurtis Campbell vs. Danny Silva — Danny Silva def. Kurtis Campbell via TKO (Rd. 2, 0:31)

    UFC London Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 1 PM ET)

    Women’s Strawweight: Shanelle Dyer vs. Ravena Oliveira

    Result: Shanelle Dyer def. Ravena Oliveira via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:17)

    Lightweight: Shem Rock vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

    Result: Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady def. Shem Rock via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Heavyweight: Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Pericic

    Result: Brando Pericic def. Louie Sutherland via TKO (Rd. 1, 1:48)

    Middleweight: Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Antonio Trocoli

    Result: Mantas Kondratavicius def. Antonio Trocoli via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27 x2)

    Heavyweight: Mario Pinto vs. Felipe Franco

    Result: Mario Pinto def. Felipe Franco via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Featherweight: Nathaniel Wood vs. Losene Keita

    Result: Nathaniel Wood def. Losene Keita via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Lightweight: Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola

    Result: Mason Jones def. Axel Sola via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 4 PM ET)

    Featherweight: Kurtis Campbell vs. Danny Silva

    Result: Danny Silva def. Kurtis Campbell via TKO (Rd. 2, 0:31)

    Middleweight: Roman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan

    Result: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Roman Dolidze via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Light Heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane

    Result: Iwo Baraniewski def. Austen Lane via TKO (Rd. 1, 0:28)

    Welterweight: Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson

    Result: Michael Page def. Sam Patterson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Featherweight: Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell Jr.

    Result: Luke Riley def. Michael Aswell Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Featherweight: Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy

    Result: Movsar Evloev def. Lerone Murphy via majority decision (48-46 x2, 47-47)

  • PFL Madrid Results: Van Steenis vs Edwards Live Updates & Highlights

    PFL Madrid Results: Van Steenis vs Edwards Live Updates & Highlights

    PFL Madrid results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain. The main event will feature a middleweight title fight between Costello Van Steenis and Fabian Edwards. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Costello Van Steenis vs. Fabian Edwards – PFL Middleweight Championship Main Event

    Van Steenis has won five of his last six, and this marks his first PFL middleweight championship title defense. Van Steenis scored a come-from-behind, last-second submission of Johnny Eblen at PFL Cape Town last July to become PFL middleweight champion.

    Edwards has won three straight and earned tonight’s title opportunity by winning the 2025 PFL Middleweight World Tournament, knocking out Dalton Rosta in the final. Edwards has previously challenged Eblen for the Bellator middleweight title twice, losing both times.

    The co-main event will see A.J. McKee take on Adam Borics. McKee scored a decision over Akhmed Magomedov at PFL Cape Town, rebounding from a loss to Paul Hughes — just the second of McKee’s career. Borics is 2-2 in his last four after starting his MMA career 18-1. He last fought in June, defeating Jeremy Kennedy.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from PFL Madrid!

    How to Watch PFL Madrid

    • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
    • Venue: Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid, Spain
    • Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
    • Prelims: 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
    • Main Card: 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT

    PFL Madrid Quick Results

    • Main Event: Middleweight Championship: Costello van Steenis vs. Fabian Edwards – Costello van Steenis def. Fabian Edwards via KO (Rd. 3, 1:48)
    • Co-Main Event: AJ McKee vs. Adam Borics – AJ McKee def. Adam Borics via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
    • Franco Tenaglia vs. Yassin Najid – Franco Tenaglia def. Yassin Najid via TKO (Rd. 2, 5:00)
    • Jacinta Austin vs. Benita van Rooij – Jacinto Austin def. Benita van Rooij via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:40)
    • Linton Vassell vs. Jose Augusto – Linton Vassell def. Jose Augusto via TKO (Rd. 2, 2:48)

    PFL Madrid Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (ESPN Unlimited, 1 PM ET)

    Featherweight: Ignacio Campos vs. Mathys Duragrin

    Result: Ignacio Campos def. Mathys Duragrin via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Catchweight (160 lbs.) : David Mora vs. Claudio Pacella

    Result: Claudio Pacella def. David Mora via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 30-26)

    Bantamweight: Mattia Giordano vs. Ernesto Schisano

    Result: Mattia Giordano def. Ernesto Schisano via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Lightweight: Gino van Steenis vs. Mark Ewen

    Result: Gino van Steenis def. Mark Ewen via KO (Rd. 1, 2:43)

    Flyweight: Borja Garcia vs. Rafael Calderon

    Result: Borja Garcia def. Rafael Calderon via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Bantamweight: Kevin Cordero Lopez vs. Luciano Pereira

    Result: Luciano Pereira def. Kevin Cordero via KO (Rd. 1, 2:10)

    Main Card (ESPN Unlimited, 4 PM ET)

    Heavyweight: Linton Vassell vs. Jose Augusto

    Result: Linton Vassell def. Jose Augusto via TKO (Rd. 2, 2:48)

    Women’s strawweight: Jacinta Austin vs. Benita van Rooij

    Result: Jacinto Austin def. Benita van Rooij via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:40)

    Welterweight: Franco Tenaglia vs. Yassin Najid

    Result: Franco Tenaglia def. Yassin Najid via TKO (Rd. 2, 5:00)

    Featherweight: AJ McKee vs. Adam Borics

    Result: AJ McKee def. Adam Borics via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    PFL Middleweight Championship: Costello van Steenis vs. Fabian Edwards

    Result: Costello van Steenis def. Fabian Edwards via KO (Rd. 3, 1:48)

  • Zuffa Boxing 04 Results: Opetaia vs. Glanton Live From Las Vegas

    Zuffa Boxing 04 Results: Opetaia vs. Glanton Live From Las Vegas

    Zuffa Boxing 04 results are coming in live from Meta APEX in Las Vegas, as the fourth event from Dana White’s boxing promotion will see the promotion’s first-ever champion crowned.

    The TKO Group-backed boxing league brings another night of fights, headlined by a fight between the undefeated Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton to determine the inaugural Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion. Opetaia’s Ring Magazine cruiserweight title will also be at stake.

    What will not be at stake, however, is the IBF cruiserweight title, as the sanctioning body elected to strip Opetaia, as the IBF does not recognize Zuffa Boxing as a legitimate sanctioning body.

    Joe Tessitore calls the action alongside analysts Max Kellerman and Andre Ward.

    How to Watch Zuffa Boxing 04

    • Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
    • Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
    • Main Card: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

    Zuffa Boxing 04 Results

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 6 PM ET)

    Featherweight – Emiliano Alvarado (10-0) vs. Erick Rosado (16-4)

    Result: Emiliano Alvarado def. Erick Rosado via unanimous decision (59-54 x3)

    Lightweight – Brady Ochoa (9-0) vs. Adrian Serrano (6-0-1)

    Result: Brady Ochoa vs. Adrian Serrano goes to a majority draw (58-56, 57-57 x2)

    Featherweight – Jaycob Ramos (4-1) vs. Ethan Perez (8-0)

    Result: Jaycob Ramos vs. Ethan Perez goes to a majority draw (57-55, 56-56 x2)

    Heavyweight – Joshua Juarez (14-0) vs. Jardae Anderson (11-1)

    Result: Joshua Juarez def. Jardae Anderson via unanimous decision (79-73, 78-74, 77-75)

    Welterweight – Vlad Panin (23-2) vs. Shinard Bunch (22-3-1)

    Result: Vlad Panin def. Shinard Bunch via TKO (Rd. 9, 2:29)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET)

    Featherweight – Adan Palma (14-0) vs. Pablo Rubio Jr. (14-0)

    Result: Paulo Rubio Jr. def. Adan Palma via unanimous decision (77-73 x2, 76-74)

    Welterweight – Ricardo Salas (22-2-2) vs. Jesus Saracho (16-2-2)

    Result: Ricardo Salas def. Jesus Saracho via TKO (Rd. 8, 2:05)

    Ring Magazine & inaugural ZUFFA Cruiserweight Championship – (RM c.) Jai Opetaia (29-0) vs. Brandon Glanton (21-3)

    Result: Jai Opetaia def. Brandon Glanton via unanimous decision (119-106 x3)

  • UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Results & Highlights

    UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Results & Highlights

    UFC Mexico results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The UFC returns to the arena for an annual visit a year after its last touchdown. The main event will feature a flyweight battle between former two-time champion Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh – Flyweight Main Event

    Moreno enters this fight off a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 in December, a fight that marked Moreno getting finished for the first time in his career. Moreno has hit a bit of a rough skid since dropping the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja, going 2-3 since. The span has seen him earn decision wins over Steve Erceg and Amir Albazi but drop a split decision to Brandon Royval, in addition to his losses to Pantoja and Taira.

    Kavanagh took this fight on short notice earlier this month, filling in for an injured Asu Almabayev. Kavanagh earned a UFC contract with a knockout of An Tuan Ho on Dana White’s Contender Series. He started his UFC run with wins over Jose Ochoa and Felipe dos Santos but was knocked out by Charles Johnson at UFC Shanghai in August, marking the first loss of Kavanagh’s career.

    The co-main event will see Marlon “Chito” Vera taking on David Martinez. Vera enters on a three-fight losing streak and losses in four of his last five, most recently dropping a decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Vancouver in October. Martinez is 13-1 and on a nine-fight win streak. After a 2024 appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series, Martinez’s 2025 saw him finish Saimon Oliveira and score a decision over Rob Font.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC Mexico!

    How to Watch UFC Mexico

    • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
    • Venue: Arena CMDX, Mexico City, Mexico
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
    • Main Card: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

    UFC Mexico Quick Results

    • Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh — Lone’er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2)
    • Co-Main Event: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez — David Martinez def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green — King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:55)
    • Edgar Chaírez vs. Felipe Bunes — Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
    • Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas — Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:21)
    • Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco — Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    UFC Mexico Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 PM ET)

    Middleweight: Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz

    Result: Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:30)

    Featherweight: Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall

    Result: Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) (Rd. 1, 2:29)

    Women’s Catchweight (130 lbs.): Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Kareckaite

    Result: Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Featherweight: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes

    Result: Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via TKO (Rd. 1, 4:59)

    Bantamweight: Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho

    Result: Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Women’s Bantamweight: Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez

    Result: Ailin Perez def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Middleweight: Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina

    Result: Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina via TKO (Rd. 1, 0:41)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 8 PM ET)

    Bantamweight: Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco

    Result: Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Flyweight: Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas

    Result: Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:21)

    Flyweight: Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes

    Result: Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Lightweight: Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green

    Result: King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:55)

    Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez

    Result: David Martinez def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Flyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh

    Result: Lone’er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2)

  • UFC 324 Results: Gaethje vs Pimblett Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 324 Results: Gaethje vs Pimblett Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 324 results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This historic card marks the first UFC event streaming exclusively on Paramount+, headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Gaethje vs Pimblett: Interim Lightweight Title Fight

    Gaethje enters this fight with three wins in his last four. His wins in this stretch include knocking out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 for the BMF belt and, most recently, defeating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313.

    Gaethje is a former interim lightweight champion. He defeated Tony Ferguson for that title at UFC 249 in 2020 but fell short in his undisputed title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov later that year.

    This will be the first UFC championship opportunity for Pimblett, who has been a rising star for the promotion since his Octagon arrival in 2021. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion has won performance bonuses in five of his seven UFC fights, and he’s a perfect 7-0 in the Octagon so far.

    Pimblett comes into this bout off his highlight finish of Michael Chandler at UFC 314.

    The co-main event will see the return of former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, as he takes on Song Yadong.

    O’Malley enters off consecutive losses for the first time in his career. He dropped the bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC 2: UFC 306 and was submitted in the rematch at UFC 316. Yadong, meanwhile, has won three of his last four, including a win over Henry Cejudo last year at UFC Seattle.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC 324!

    How to Watch UFC 324

    • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
    • Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
    • Late Prelims: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
    • Main Card: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

    UFC 324 Quick Results

    • Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett — Gaethje def. Pimblett via unanimous decision
    • Co-Main: Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong — O’Malley def. Yadong via unanimous decision
    • Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis — Cortes-Acosta def. Lewis via TKO (Rd. 2, 3:14)
    • Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas — Silva def. Namajunas via unanimous decision
    • Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva — Silva def. Allen via unanimous decision

    UFC 324 Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5:30 PM ET)

    Welterweight: Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller

    Result: Ty Miller def. Adam Fugitt via TKO (Rd. 1, 4:59)

    Heavyweight: Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman

    Result: Josh Hokit def. Denzel Freeman via TKO (Rd. 1, 4:59)

    Late Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET)

    Flyweight: Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson

    Result: Alex Perez def. Charles Johnson via TKO (Rd. 1, 3:16)

    Light Heavyweight: Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas

    Result: Nikita Krylov def. Modestas Bukauskas via KO (Rd. 3, 4:57)

    Middleweight: Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev

    Result: Ateba Gautier def. Andrey Pulyaev via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

    Result: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET)

    Featherweight: Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva

    Result: Jean Silva def. Arnold Allen via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Women’s Flyweight: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas

    Result: Natalia Silva def. Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis

    Result: Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Derrick Lewis via TKO (Rd. 2, 3:14)

    Bantamweight: Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong

    Result: Sean O’Malley def. Song Yadong via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Interim Lightweight Championship: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

    Result: Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46 x2)

  • 2025 PFL Africa Finals: Results & Highlights

    2025 PFL Africa Finals: Results & Highlights

    The PFL has arrived to Benin as it presents the 2025 PFL Africa Finals — and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

    The PFL’s expansion efforts began a couple of years ago with the launch of PFL Europe, followed by the establishment of PFL MENA last year. Now, as was once promised when the PFL signed Francis Ngannou in 2023, the PFL has officially launched PFL Africa this year.

    The fourth-ever PFL Africa event will determine the first-ever tournament champions in the promotion’s history.

    The main event will see the champion crowned at bantamweight, as Nkosi Ndebele takes on Boule Godogo. Ndebele reached tonight’s championship main event after putting away Mahmoud Atef and Simbarashe Hokonya. Godogo defeated Shannon Van Tonderin in the first round but lost to Karim Henniene in the semi-finals. Henniene was unable to compete, however, giving Godogo another chance to earn the tournament title tonight.

    The co-main event will have the welterweight champion be crowned when Shido Boris Esperanca faces Yabna N’tchala. Esperanca reached the final with first-round wins over Ibrahima Mane and Ayinda Octave. N’tchala, meanwhile, scored decision victories over Sanon Sadeck and Emilios Dassi.

    The heavyweight tournament champion will also be determined when Justin Clarke faces Abraham Bably. Clarke reached the final with finishes of Jashell Ticha Awa and Maxwell Djantou Nana. Bably, meanwhile, reached the final with first-round knockouts of Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze and Joffie Houlton.

    The inaugural featherweight tournament championship will also be on the line as Alain Majorique takes on Wasi Adeshina. Majorique entered the tournament as a fill-in and defeated Mohamed Camara to reach tonight’s final. Adeshina, meanwhile, defeated Jean-Jacques Lubaya and Dwight Joseph to reach tonight.

    The 2025 PFL Africa Finals begin at 11am ET/8am PT on the PFL App and Vice TV. If you can’t watch the action, MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights below.

    2025 PFL Africa Finals Results & Highlights

    Main Card:

    • Bantamweight Championship: Nkosi Ndebele def. Boule Godogo via KO (R2, 0:27)
    • Welterweight Championship: Yabna N’tchala def. Shido Boris Esperanca via TKO (retirement) (R3, 5:00)
    • Lightweight Showcase: Cornel Thompson def. Jean Do Santos via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
    • Heavyweight Championship: Abraham Bably def. Justin Clarke via KO (R1, 0:21)
    • Featherweight Championship: Wasi Adeshina def. Alain Majorique via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) (R2, 3:07)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Welterweight Showcase: Eliezer Kubanza def. Francis Mozou via TKO (R1, 3:18)
    • Women’s Strawweight Showcase: Juliet Ukah def. Maryam Gaber via TKO (R1, 3:12)
    • Light Heavyweight Showcase: Styve Ngono def. Meledje Yedoh via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Heavyweight Showcase: Abdoulaye Kane def. Jashell Ticha Awa via TKO (R2, 2:54)
    • Welterweight Showcase: Mouhamed Ba def. Desmond Tamungang via TKO (R1, 2:00)
    • Women’s Strawweight Showcase: Shelda Chipito def. Miracle Andrew via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Shelda Chipito vs. Miracle Andrew

    Mouhamed Ba vs. Desmond Tamungang

    Abdoulaye Kane vs. Jashell Ticha Awa

    Styve Ngono vs. Meledje Yedoh

    Juliet Ukah vs. Maryam Gaber

    Eliezer Kubanza vs. Francis Mozou

    Alain Majorique vs. Wasi Adeshina

    Justin Clarke vs. Abraham Bably

    Jean Do Santos vs. Cornel Thompson

    Shido Boris Esperanca vs. Yabna N’tchala

    Nkosi Ndebele vs. Boule Godogo

  • PFL Lyon Live Results And Highlights

    PFL Lyon Live Results And Highlights

    The PFL’s 2025 campaign is nearing its end, and two world champions and two PFL Europe tournament champions will be crowned on Saturday, December 13, with PFL Lyon in France. MMA News has you covered with all the action!

    PFL Europe was the initial expansion effort of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), an effort that has since grown out to MENA in 2024. PFL Africa started up earlier this year, and PFL Pacific will be on the way.

    With PFL looking to simplify its championship picture under the direction of new CEO John Martin, however, PFL Lyon will not only bring the conclusion to the PFL Europe season, but it will also bring us two PFL world champions.

    The main event will see former Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov face 2023 PFL heavyweight season champion Renan Ferreira for the heavyweight world championship.

    Since vacating the Bellator light heavyweight title to move up in weight, Nemkov has scored submissions of Bruno Cappelozza and Tim Johnson with the PFL earlier this year. Ferreira finished Ryan Bader in a PFL vs. Bellator heavyweight champions showdown before getting knocked out in seconds by Francis Ngannou at Battle of the Giants last year.

    The PFL women’s featherweight champion will also be decided as the legendary Cris Cyborg faces Sara Collins. Cyborg has lost just twice in the sport and has racked up championships everywhere she has gone, including her PFL Super Fights title win over Larissa Pacheco. Collins is 6-0 in MMA, submitting Leah McCourt in her last fight one year ago.

    The 2025 PFL Europe tournament champions will also be crowned earlier in the card, as Connor Hughes faces Alex Chizov at lightweight and Baris Adiguzel takes on Dean Garnett at bantamweight.

    The event was broadcasted on DAZN in most countries, as well as via ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. If you missed any of the action, MMA News has you covered below with the full results and all the highlights below.

    PFL Lyon Results & Highlights

    Heavyweight World Championship: Vadim Nemkov def. Renan Ferreira via submission (arm-triangle choke) (R1, 4:00)
    Womens’ Featherweight World Championship.: Cris Cyborg def. Sara Collins via submission (rear-naked choke) (R3, 2:55)
    Welterweight Showcase.: Patrick Habirora def. Kevin Jousset via KO (R1, 2:42)
    Bantamweight Showcase.: Taylor Lapilus def. Liam Gittins via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Championship.: Baris Adiguzel def. Dean Garnett via TKO (R1, 0:44)
    Light Heavyweight Showcase.: Boris Atangana def. Guilherme Soares via submission (rear-naked choke) (R2, 2:35)
    PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Championship.: Alex Chizov def. Connor Hughes via KO (R3, 0:50)
    Bantamweight Showcase.: Gustavo Oliveira def. Movsar Ibragimov via KO (R2, 0:34)
    Women’s Flyweight Showcase.: Sabrinna de Sousa def. Paulina Wisniewska via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
    Bantamweight Showcase.: Rayan Balbali def. Levi Batchelor via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

    Rayan Balbali vs. Levi Batchelor

    Paulina Wisniewska vs. Sabrinna de Sousa

    Gustavo Oliveira vs. Movsar Ibragimov

    Connor Hughes vs. Alex Chizov

    Boris Atangana vs. Guilherme Soares

    Baris Adiguzel vs. Dean Garnett

    Taylor Lapilus vs. Liam Gittins

    Patrick Habirora vs. Kevin Jousset

    Cris Cyborg vs. Sara Collins

    Vadim Nemkov vs. Renan Ferreira

  • 2025 PFL MENA Championships Results & Highlights

    2025 PFL MENA Championships Results & Highlights

    The PFL MENA season wrapped up on Friday, December 5, and we have all the results and highlights from the action here at MMA News!

    PFL MENA was set up last year as part of the promotion’s expansion efforts, and alongside the already-established PFL Europe and PFL Africa, and the soon-to-debut PFL Pacific, PFL MENA has ventured on into its second season.

    The card took place at the Dhahran Expo in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and featured the finals in all four weight classes PFL MENA has tournaments in — welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight.

    The main event saw Mohammad Alaqraa, who fell short in last year’s PFL MENA welterweight final, capture this year’s tournament title by defeating Badreddine Diani. The fight was primarily a kickboxing battle to start, with Alaqraa bringing more of the forward pressure and landing the cleaner power shots in the first 10 minutes. The third round was more competitive and saw brief grappling exchanges, but Alaqraa solidified his momentum with top positioning and short strikes throughout the fourth round. Diani pushed his own grappling in the final round, looking for takedowns and back control, but Alaqraa would take the decision and tournament title.

    In the co-main event, Salah Eddine Hamli captured the PFL MENA lightweight tournament title with a submission win over Mohammad Fahmi. Fahmi opened the fight aggressively, but Hamli steadily answered with low kicks and sharp counters. After Hamli stunned Fahmi in the first, Fahmi appeared to be tiring out in the second round through multiple takedown attempts. Hamli controlled the action, landing the more effective strikes. After one more takedown attempt from Fahmi, Hamli locked up a D’Arce choke to score the second-round submission and PFL MENA tournament title.

    Islam Reda captured the tournament title at featherweight, defeating Yanis Ghemmouri. Though neither man took clear control in the first round, with both having their moments, Ghemmouri scored a takedown in round two and looked to do damage. But Reda used headlocks and chokes threats to counteract, resulting in a grinding battle between the two. Reda would lock up a D’Arce choke on the ground in the final minute of round two to claim the title.

    The title fights opened with Nawras Abzakh winning the 2025 PFL MENA bantamweight title in mere seconds. After a level change attempt by opponent Islam Youssef to counter Abzakh’s forward pressure, Abzakh locked him up in a guillotine. A slam was attempted by Youssef but was unsuccessful in freeing him, leading to a 36-second submission for Abzakh.

    The event was broadcast on DAZN in most countries, as well as on the PFL App in the U.S and on Vice TV. If you couldn’t watch any of the action, MMA News has you covered with the full results and all the highlights below.

    2025 PFL MENA Championships Results & Highlights

    • Welterweight Tournament Championship: Mohammad Alaqraa def. Badreddine Diani via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47)
    • Lightweight Tournament Championship: Salah Eddine Hamli def. Mohammad Fahmi via submission (brabo choke) (R2, 4:05)
    • Featherweight Tournament Championship: Islam Reda def. Yanis Ghemmouri via submission (anaconda choke) (R2, 4:46)
    • Bantamweight Tournament Championship: Nawras Abzakh def. Islam Youssef via submission (guillotine choke) (R1, 0:36)
    • Flyweight: Malik Basahel def. Mahmoud Atef via TKO (R1, 3:13)
    • Lightweight: Ahmed El Sisy def. Abbas Khan via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27
    • Welterweight (Amateur Bout): Ahmed Albrahim def. Mohamed Nabil via TKO (punches) (R2, 2:45)
    • Flyweight: Hamad Marhoon def. Oualid Gounaine via submission (guillotine choke) (R1, 1:39)

    Hamad Marhoon vs. Oualid Gounaine

    Ahmed Albrahim vs. Mohamed Nabil

    Abbas Khan vs. Ahmed El Sisy

    Malik Basahel vs. Mahmoud Atef

    Nawras Abzakh vs. Islam Youssef

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    Islam Reda vs. Yanis Ghemmouri

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    Salah Eddine Hali vs. Mohammad Fahmi

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    Mohammad Alaqraa vs. Badreddine Diani

  • UFC 323 Results & Highlights: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan (6PM ET)

    UFC 323 takes place tonight from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against former champion Petr Yan. While in the co-main event, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja puts his belt on the line against Joshua Van.

    Elsewhere on the main card, Brandon Moreno faces Tatsuro Taira in a flyweight matchup; Henry Cejudo meets Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash; and Jan Błachowicz takes on Bogdan Guskov at light heavyweight.

    Catch all the UFC 323 results and highlights as they happen below!

    Main Card: 10PM ET, PPV

    • Bantamweight title: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan
    • Flyweight title: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van
    • Flyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira
    • Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott
    • Light Heavyweight: Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov

    Preliminary Card: 8PM ET, ESPNews/FX/ESPN

    • Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres
    • Lightweight: Terrance McKinney vs. Chris Duncan
    • Women’s Flyweight: Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva
    • Lightweight: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Farés Ziam

    Early Preliminary Card: 6PM ET, (ESPN+/Disney+/FX

    • Catchweight: Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira
    • Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Jalin Turner
    • Light Heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski vs. Ibo Aslan
    • Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli
    • Catchweight: Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos
  • UFC 322 Results & Highlights: Islam Makhachev Decisions Jack Della Maddalena

    UFC 322 Results & Highlights: Islam Makhachev Decisions Jack Della Maddalena

    UFC 322 took place tonight from Madison Square Garden in New York City, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena looked to defend his title against Islam Makhachev. While in the co-main event, women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko took on Zhang Weili.

    UFC 322 Results: Main Card

    Welterweight title: Islam Makhachev def. Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision (50-45×3)
    Women’s flyweight title: Valentina Shevchenko def. Zhang Weili via unanimous decision (50-45×3)
    Welterweight: Michael Morales def. Sean Brady via TKO: R1, 3.27
    Welterweight: Carlos Prates def. Leon Edwards via KO: R2, 1.28
    Lightweight: Benoit Saint Denis def. Beneil Dariush via KO: R1, 0.16

    Preliminary Card

    Middleweight: Bo Nickal def. Rodolfo Vieira via KO: R3, 2.24
    Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    Flyweight: Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez via submission: R2, 4.44
    Featherweight: Ethyn Ewing def. Malcolm Wellmaker via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Early Preliminary Card

    Middleweight: Kyle Daukaus def. Gerald Meerschaert via submission: R1, 0.50
    Featherweight: Pat Sabatini def. Chepe Mariscal via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    Strawweight: Fatima Kline def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    Middleweight: Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric McConico via KO: R3, 1.38
    Lightweight: Matheus Camilo def. Viacheslav Borshchev via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric McConico

    Kyle Daukaus def. Gerald Meerschaert

    Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez

    Bo Nickal def. Rodolfo Vieira

    Main Card Highlights

    Benoit Saint Denis def. Beneil Dariush

    Benoit Saint Denis took just 16 seconds to get the KO.

    Carlos Prates def. Leon Edwards

    Carlos Prates earnd a KO early in the second.

    Michael Morales def. Sean Brady

    Michael Morales earned a first-round TKO.

    Valentina Shevchenko def. Zhang Weili

    In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko earned a unanimous decision to retain the women’s flyweight title.

    Islam Makhachev def. Jack Della Maddalena

    In the main event, Islam Makhachev earned a dominant unanimous decision to capture the welterweight title.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Gabriel Bonfim KO’s Randy Brown

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Gabriel Bonfim KO’s Randy Brown

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, Gabriel Bonfim took on Randy Brown in a welterweight matchup. While in the co-main event, Joseph Morales and Matt Schnell met at flyweight.

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim def. Randy Brown via KO: R2, 3.19
    • Flyweight: Joseph Morales def. Matt Schnell via submission: R1, 2.54
    • Welterweight: Uros Medic def. Muslim Salikhov via TKO: R1, 1.03
    • Lightweight: Chris Padilla def. Ismael Bonfim via TKO: R2, 4.30
    • Middleweight: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Marco Tulio via KO: R2, 3.20

    Preliminary Card

    • Featherweight: Jamall Emmers def. Hyder Amil via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-27)
    • Bantamweight: Raoni Barcelos def. Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Heavyweight: Josh Hokit def. Max Gimenis via TKO: R1, 0.56
    • Strawweight: Denise Gomes def. Tecia Pennington via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Bantamweight: Daniel Marcos def. Miles Johns via submission: R2, 4.23
    • Catchweight (195 lbs): Zach Reese def. Jackson McVey via submission: R2, 1.38

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Zach Reese def. Jackson McVey

    Daniel Marcos def. Miles Johns

    Josh Hokit def. Max Gimenis

    Main Card Highlights

    Christian Leroy Duncan def. Marco Tulio

    Christian Leroy Duncan earned a second-round stoppage in this middleweight bout.

    Chris Padilla def. Ismael Bonfim

    Chris Padilla earned a TKO in round two of this lightweight bout.

    Uros Medic def. Muslim Salikhov

    Uros Medic got it done in the first round.

    Joseph Morales def. Matt Schnell

    In the co-main event, Joseph Morales earned a first-round submission.

    Gabriel Bonfim def. Randy Brown

    In the main event, Gabriel Bonfim earned a KO in the second round.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Steve Garcia TKO’s David Onama

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Steve Garcia TKO’s David Onama

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama faced off. While in the co-main event, Waldo Cortes-Acosta met Ante Delija in a heavyweight bout.

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Featherweight Bout: Steve Garcia def. David Onama via TKO: R1, 3.34
    • Heavyweight Bout: Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ante Delija via KO: R1, 3.59
    • Welterweight Bout: Jeremiah Wells def. Themba Gorimbo via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Featherweight Bout: Yadier del Valle def. Isaac Dulgarian via submission: R1, 3.41
    • Welterweight Bout: Charles Radtke def. Daniel Frunza via submission: R3, 4.29
    • Catchweight Bout (130 lbs): Allan Nascimento def. Cody Durden via submission: R2, 3.13

    Preliminary Card

    • Light Heavyweight Bout: Billy Elekana def. Kevin Christian via submission: R1, 3.33
    • Bantamweight Bout: Timmy Cuamba def. ChangHo Lee via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Middleweight Bout: Donte Johnson def. Sedriques Dumas via submission: R2, 1.25
    • Bantamweight Bout: Norma Dumont def. Ketlen Vieira via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Strawweight Bout: Alice Ardelean def. Montserrat Conejo via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Welterweight Bout: Seokhyeon Ko def. Phil Rowe via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 30-26)
    • Strawweight Bout: Talita Alencar def. Arianne Carnelossi via submission: R3, 4:36

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Talita Alencar def. Arianne Carnelossi

    Donte Johnson def. Sedriques Dumas

    Billy Elekana def. Kevin Christian

    Main Card Highlights

    Allan Nascimento def. Cody Durden

    Allan Nascimento got it done in round two.

    Charles Radtke def. Daniel Frunza

    Charles Radtke earned victory with a rear-naked choke in round three.

    Yadier del Valle def. Isaac Dulgarian

    Yadier del Valle got it done in the first round.

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    Jeremiah Wells def. Themba Gorimbo

    Jeremiah Wells earned a unanimous decision win.

    Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ante Delija

    In the co-main event, Waldo Cortes-Acosta overcame an eye poke to KO Ante Delija in the first round.

    Steve Garcia def. David Onama

    In the main event, Steve Garcia earned a TKO in the first round.

  • OKTAGON 79: Surdu vs Kalasnik Live Results

    OKTAGON 79: Surdu vs Kalasnik Live Results

    OKTAGON MMA returns to the Czech Republic on November 1st, 2025 as the hometown Andrej Kalasnik takes on Ion Surdu for the welterweight title. Despite Surdu being the reigning champion, he lost his belt on the scale yesterday at weigh ins, missing the limit by 8 lbs. Kalasnik accepted the fight, meaning he is the only one with the opportunity to win the title. The rest of the card is stacked with top European names, and several elite prospects looking to showcase their skills in Brno, Czech Republic. The card can be streamed live at OKTAGON.tv, and all the results from the action can be found here throughout the event.

    Prelims

    Šimon Bruknar (5-1) vs Harun Kurt (4-0) – Bantamweight Bout

    Harun Kurt (5-1) defeats Simon Bruknar (5-2) by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Vašek Klimša (1-0) vs Jessy Joaquim (0-0) – Middleweight Bout

    Vasek Klimsa (2-0) defeats Jessy Joaquim (0-1) at 1:23 of the first round by submission (Von Flue Choke)

    Liam Pitts (2-0) vs Stephan Guidea (2-2) – Catchweight Bout (139lbs)

    Liam Pitts (3-0) defeats Stephan Guidea (2-3) 2:29 into the first round by submission (Rear Naked Choke)

    Václav Štěpán (3-0) vs Karol Kutyła (8-8) – Featherweight Bout

    Vaclav Stepan (4-0) defeats Karol Kutyla (8-9) at 3:46 of the second round by submission (Kimura)

    Lukáš Chotěnovsky (7-2) vs Nathan Haywood (3-2) – Catchweight Bout (139lbs)

    Nathan Haywood (4-2) defeats Lukas Chotenovsky (7-3) at 2:58 of the first round by knockout (Hook kick and ground and pound)

    Main Card

    Samuel Bark (13-2) vs Mate Sanikidze (11-4) – Featherweight Bout

    Samuel Bark (14-2) defeats Mate Sanikidze (11-5) 4:31 into the third round by submission (Rear Naked Choke)

    Daniel Ligocki (5-1) vs Pedro Oliveira (9-4-1) – Catchweight Bout (190lbs)

    Pedro Oliveira (10-4-1) defeats Daniel Ligocki (5-2) by unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Radek Roušal (5-2) vs Corey Fry (5-3) – Featherweight Bout*

    *Rousal missed weight by 2.2 lbs

    Radek Roušal (6-2) defeats Corey Fry (5-4) 1:54 into the first round by knockout (punches)

    Jakub Dohnal (13-6) vs Tomáš Mudroch (7-1) – Lightweight Bout*

    *Mudroch missed weight by 1 lb

    Tomáš Mudroch (8-1) defeats Jakub Dohnal (13-7) 2:01 into the first round by TKO (punches and elbows)

    Vladimir Lengal (8-6) vs Ognen Dimić (9-4-1) – Lightweight Bout

    Vladimir Lengal (9-6) defeats Ognen Dimic (9-5-1) 4:52 into the second round by TKO (ground and pound)

    Ion Surdu (16-7) vs Andrej Kalasnik (13-5) – OKTAGON Welterweight Title*

    *Surdu relinquished the title and cannot win the belt as he weigh in 7.9 lbs over the championship limit

    Ion Surdu (17-7) defeats Andrej Kalašnik (13-6) 4:27 by TKO (ground and pound). The belt remains vacant as Surdu missed weight.

    OKTAGON returns on November 22nd in Stuttgart with OKTAGON 80, as Christian Jungwirth takes on Niklas Stolze in the main event. Stay tuned for card updates and more OKTAGON news.

  • LFA 220: Tanner vs Cyr Live Results

    LFA 220: Tanner vs Cyr Live Results

    LFA 220 takes place on October 25th, 2025 at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. Arizona. Local fighter Kasey Tanner looks to punch his ticket to the UFC in a matchup with the skilled Michael Cyr across from him. There will be thirteen total bouts taking place, with ten professional and three amateur fighters. Prelims are scheduled to air on YouTube at 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST, and the main card will air on UFC Fight Pass at 7 PM PST/10 PM EST. All results and news can be found here as the event unfolds. Follow @dskcombatsports on Instagram for highlights and interviews.

    Amateur Prelims

    1. Brayan Mancila (1-0) vs Emmanuel Hill (0-0) – Amateur Heavyweight Bout

    Brayan Mancila (2-0) defeats Emmanuel Hill (0-1) :31 into the first round by TKO (ground and pound)

    2: Issouf Doumbia (0-1) vs Quayshan Randelman (2-1) – Amateur Catchweight Bout*

    *Randelman missed weight by 6 lbs

    Quayshan Randelman (3-1) defeats Issouf Doumbia (0-2) :56 into the second round by TKO (ground and pound)

    3: Alex Ortiz (1-0) vs Matthew Chenault (1-1) – Amateur Lightweight Bout*

    *Ortiz missed weight by 2 lbs

    Alex Ortiz (2-0) defeats Matthew Chenault (1-2) 1:30 into the third round by TKO (ground and pound)

    Professional Prelims

    4. Nolan Linebaugh (0-0) vs Will Hughes (0-0) – Professional Bantamweight Bout

    Nolan Linebaugh (1-0) defeats Will Hughes (0-1) by Unanimous Decision

    Nolan Linebaugh made a successful return to the cage after 9 years, when he last competed as an amateur for WFF. He showcased his excellent striking as he outlanded Will Hughes over three exciting rounds.

    5. Delton Kauffman (0-0) vs Caleb Jensen (1-2) – Professional Middleweight Bout

    Delton Kaufmann defeats Caleb Jensen by TKO (ground and pound) 3:08 into the first round

    Delton Kaufmann announced himself to the MMA world with a fantastic first round finish over the more experienced Caleb Jensen. Kaufmann is already an IMMAF Champion, high school state champion in wrestling, and a pan-American champion in BJJ. “The Thaiphoon” will be a name to watch moving forward.

    6. Jarom Woodbury (7-1) vs David Gladfelter (7-4) – Professional Middleweight Bout

    Jarom Woodbury (8-1) defeats David Gladfelter (7-5) by unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Jarom Woodbury returned to the MMA cage for the first time in 13 years at LFA 220. Displaying incredible grit, he outstruck Gladfelter over three rounds and secured the unanimous decision win, in front of his hometown fans.

    7. Livio Ribeiro (4-0) vs Richard Mahan (3-1) – Professional Flyweight Bout

    Livio Ribeiro (5-0) defeats Richard Mahan by submission (rear naked choke) 2:36 into the first round

    In a matchup of tremendous grapplers, Livio Ribeiro made quick work of the tough Richard Mahan. Taking the back early in the first round, he was patient until the opportunity presented itself. He sunk in the choke halfway through the first round, and the MMA Lab product moved to 5-0 in his young pro career.

    UFC Fight Pass Main Card

    8. Leslie Hernandez (4-3) vs Flor Hernandez 4-3) – Professional Strawweight Bout

    Leslie Hernandez (5-3) defeats Flor Hernandez (4-4) by unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Leslie Hernandez bounced back from the first losing streak of her career with a fantastic performance vs Flor Hernandez. She utilized her power punches and kicks to overwhelm the Mexican fighter over three rounds. The MMA Lab product will be looking make it back to DWCS, after her loss to Julieta Martinez last year on the show.

    9. Chance Ikei (5-0) vs Jordan Burkholder (6-2) – Professional Flyweight Bout

    Chance Ikei (6-0) defeats Jordan Burkholder (6-3) by submission (rear naked choke) 4:50 into the first round

    Top Arizona prospect Chance Ikei showcased all his skills en route to a first round stoppage against former collegiate wrestler Jordan Burkholder. Using his wrestling, Ikei took the fight to the ground, and utilized his ground and pound to open up the opportunity for the submission. Ikei called for either an LFA title shot or a chance on DWCS in his post fight interview.

    10. Kevin Natividad (9-4) vs Ryan Kuse (7-2) – Professional Bantamweight Bout

    Ryan Kuse (8-2) defeats Kevin Natividad (9-5) by unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Ryan Kuse showcased excellent striking and takedown defense during a grueling fifteen minute war with UFC veteran Kevin Natividad. Despite getting hurt multiple times, Kuse was able to maintain the pressure and earned the decision victory as the out of town fighter.

    11. Kyle Estrada (14-8) vs Ernesto Ibarra (10-1) – Professional Flyweight Bout*

    *Estrada missed weight by 2 lbs

    Ernesto Ibarra (11-1) defeats Kyle Estrada (14-9) by TKO (knee and punches) 4:01 into the first round

    Ernesto Ibarra fought through early grappling exchanges against veteran Kyle Estrada, until he was able to land a knee against the fence as Estrada was standing. He kept pouring on the damage with punches until the referee stepped in and stopped the fight. Ibarra secured his first win in the LFA with this performance.

    12. Christian Natividad (7-0) vs Jostin Quilca (9-2) – Flyweight Co-main Event

    Christian Natividad defeats Jostin Quilca by TKO (ground and pound) 3:07 into the first round

    Christian Natividad made short work of his opponent Jostin Quilca, finally securing the finish he has been looking for in his last few fights. Natividad moved to 8-0 in his career, and at just 29 years old there is no doubt the UFC is in the near future for the Hawaiian Punch.

    13. Kasey Tanner (8-1) vs Michael Cyr (8-1) – Bantamweight Main Event (3 Rounds)

    Kasey Tanner defeats Michael Cyr by unanimous decision (29-27×3)

    In the main event of LFA 220, Kasey Tanner relied on his fundamentals to defeat the skilled and dangerous Michael Cyr by decision. He survived multiple submission attempts and utilized his wresting to move to 9-1 in his professional career.

    The Legacy Fighting Alliance returns on Friday, November 7th in Brasilia, Brazil with LFA 221: Clark vs Consuli.

  • UFC 321 Results & Highlights: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Ends in No Contest

    UFC 321 Results & Highlights: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Ends in No Contest

    UFC 321 took place tonight from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defended his undisputed title for the first time against former interim champion Ciryl Gane. In the co-main event, the vacant women’s strawweight championship was on the line as Virna Jandiroba faced Mackenzie Dern.

    UFC 321 Results: Main Card

    • Heavyweight Championship: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in no contest (accidental eye poke): R1, 4.35
    • Women’s Strawweight Championship: Mackenzie Dern def. Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision (48-47×2, 49-46)
    • Bantamweight Bout: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Mario Bautista via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Heavyweight Bout: Alexander Volkov def. Jailton Almeida via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Light Heavyweight Bout: Azamat Murzakanov def. Aleksandar Rakic via TKO: R1, 3.11

    Preliminary Card

    • Lightweight Bout: Quillan Salkilld def. Nasrat Haqparast via KO: R1, 2.30
    • Middleweight Bout: Aliskerov def. JunYong Park via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Lightweight Bout: Ludovit Klein def. Mateusz Rebecki via majority decision (29-28, 28-27, 28-28)
    • Heavyweight Bout: Valter Walker def. Louie Sutherland via submission: R1, 1.24

    Early Preliminary Card

    • Featherweight Bout: Nathaniel Wood def. Jose Delgado via unanimous (29-28×3)
    • Heavyweight Bout: Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Chris Barnett via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-27×2)
    • Flyweight Bout: Mitch Raposo def. Azat Maksum via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27×2)
    • Women’s Strawweight Bout: Mizuki Inoue def. Jaqueline Amorim via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Valter Walker def. Louie Sutherland

    Quillan Salkilld def. Nasrat Haqparast

    Main Card Highlights

    Azamat Murzakanov def. Aleksandar Rakic

    Azamat Murzakanov earned a first-round TKO in this light heavyweight matchup.

    Alexander Volkov def. Jailton Almeida

    Alexander Volkov got it done by split decision.

    Umar Nurmagomedov def. Mario Bautista

    Umar Nurmagomedov earned a unanimous decision win.

    Mackenzie Dern def. Virna Jandiroba

    In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern captured the strawweight title with a unanimous decision win.

    Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in no contest

    The main event was ruled a no contest due to an accidental eye poke by Cyril Gane late in the first round.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brendan Allen TKO’s Reinier de Ridder

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brendan Allen TKO’s Reinier de Ridder

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder took on Brendan Allen in a middleweight bout. In the co-main event, Kevin Holland faced off with Mike Malott in a welterweight matchup.

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Middleweight bout: Brendan Allen def. Reinier de Ridder via TKO: R4, 5.00
    • Welterweight bout: Mike Malott def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Bantamweight bout: Aiemann Zahabi def. Marlon Vera via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Women’s flyweight bout: Manon Fiorot def. Jasmine Jasudavicius via TKO: R1, 1.14
    • Bantamweight bout: Charles Jourdain def. Davey Grant via submission: R1, 3.05
    • Lightweight bout: Kyle Nelson def. Matt Frevola via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Preliminary Card

    • Women’s bantamweight bout: Melissa Croden def. Tainara Lisboa via TKO: R3, 4.32
    • Lightweight bout: Drew Dober def. Kyle Prepolec via TKO: R3, 1.16
    • Bantamweight bout: Aori Qileng def. Cody Gibson via KO: R1, 0.21
    • Flyweight bout: Bruno Silva def. HyunSung Park via submission: R3, 2.15
    • Middleweight bout: Djorden Santos def. Danny Barlow via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Women’s strawweight bout: Stephanie Luciano def. Ravena Oliveira via submission: R3, 2.50
    • Middleweight bout: Yousri Belgaroui def. Azamat Bekoev via TKO: R3, 0.55

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Melissa Croden def. Tainara Lisboa

    Yousri Belgaroui def. Azamat Bekoev

    Stephanie Luciano def. Ravena Oliveira

    Bruno Silva def. HyunSung Park

    Aori Qileng def. Cody Gibson

    Drew Dober def. Kyle Prepolec

    Main Card Highlights

    Kyle Nelson def. Matt Frevola

    Kyle Nelson got it done on the scorecards.

    Charles Jourdain def. Davey Grant

    In this bantamweight bout, Charles Jourdain submitted Davey Grant with a guillotine choke in round one.

    Manon Fiorot def. Jasmine Jasudavicius

    Manon Fiorot eared a first round TKO.

    Aiemann Zahabi def. Marlon Vera

    Aiemann Zahabi earned a split decision win.

    Mike Malott def. Kevin Holland

    In the main event, Mike Malott earned a unanimous decision win.

    Brendan Allen def. Reinier de Ridder

    In the main event, Brendan Allen earned a TKO a the end of round four after Reinier de Ridder couldn’t continue.

  • PFL Africa 3: Semifinals Results & Highlights

    PFL Africa 3: Semifinals Results & Highlights

    The PFL has arrived to Rwanda as it presents PFL Africa 3 — and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

    The PFL’s expansion efforts began a couple of years ago with the launch of PFL Europe, followed by the establishment of PFL MENA last year. Now, as was once promised when the PFL signed Francis Ngannou in 2023, the PFL has officially launched PFL Africa this year.

    The third-ever PFL Africa event will focus on the promotion’s semifinals of their weight division tournaments in this inaugural season.

    The evening’s main event will feature combatants in the bantamweight tournament, as Nkoski Ndebele takes on Simbarashe Hokonya. Ndebele, the former Brave CF bantamweight champion, scored a first-round finish of Mahmoud Atef in their first-round matchup. Hokonya, who is 5-0, fought in EFC Africa for his first four bouts before upsetting Frans Mlambo in July.

    The co-main event of the evening will be a welterweight semifinal that sees Shido Esperanca take on Ayinda Octave. Esperanca scored a 34-second submission of Ibrahima Mane in their first-round matchup in August. Octave, meanwhile, put away British Boloyoang in under two minutes in their first-round tournament battle.

    PFL Africa 3 actions begins at 12pm ET/9am PT on the PFL App. If you can’t watch the action, MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights below.

    PFL Africa 3: Semifinals Results & Highlights

    Main Card:

    • Bantamweight: Nkosi Ndebele def. Simbarashe Hokonya via split decision (27-30, 29-28 x2)
    • Welterweight: Shido Esperanca def. Ayinda Octave via TKO (R1, 3:46)
    • Heavyweight: Justin Clarke def. Maxwell Djantou Nana via verbal submission (strikes) (R3, 3:09)
    • Catchweight (157 lbs.) Showcase: Patrick Ocheme def. Abdul Razac Sankara via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
    • Heavyweight: Abraham Bably def. Joffie Houlton via TKO (R1, 4:08)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Bantamweight: Karim Henniene def. Boule Godogo via KO (R3, 4:21)
    • Welterweight: Yabna N’tchala def. Emilios Dassi via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Featherweight: Wasi Adeshina def. Dwight Joseph via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Featherweight Showcase Bout: Isaac Omeda def. James Opio via unanimous decision (fight scored on “totality” after 28-28 unanimous draw scoring)
    • Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Abdoullah Kane def. Emmanuel Mukam via KO (R1, 0:23)
    • Featherweight: Alain Majorique def. Mohamed Camara via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Mohamed Camara vs. Alain Majorique

    Abdoullah Kane vs. Emmanuel Mukam

    James Opio vs. Isaac Omeda

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    Wasi Adeshina vs. Dwight Joseph

    Yabna N’Tchala vs. Emilios Dassi

    Boule Godogo vs. Karim Henniene

    Abraham Bably vs. Joffie Houlton

    Patrick Ocheme vs. Abdul Razac Sankara

    Maxwell Djantou Nana vs. Justin Clarke

    Shido Esperanca vs. Ayinda Octave

    Nkosi Ndebele vs. Simbarashe Hokonya

  • Matchmaking The Winners: DWCS Season 9 Week 10

    Matchmaking The Winners: DWCS Season 9 Week 10

    In one of the best episodes of DWCS we have ever seen, week 10 on Tuesday, October 14th delivered the action and the contracts. 5 new fighters were added to the UFC roster, and here are some potential opponents they could face along with a recap of the nights action.

    Wesley “Party Time” Schultz – 8-2 Middleweight

    Wesley Schultz kicked off the evening with a fantastic submission over fellow ground specialist Mario Mingaj. Mingaj pulled guard against the fence early in the first round, which led to a few grappling exchanges. Schultz took this opportunity to jump on the back of Mingaj, but instead of going for the traditional rear naked choke, he hit the extremely rare Suloev Stretch submission, which attacks the groin muscle of the opponent. This was the first Suloev stretch in DWCS history, earning Schultz the contract on his second attempt on the show.

    Schultz was defeated by Mansur Abdul Malik in his first contender series appearance in 2024, but has bounced back with two impressive submission wins. ‘Party Time’ is very unorthodox on the feet, yet effective with his strikes. On the ground he clearly had a deep bag of tricks, and it would be interesting to see him tested against fellow high level grapplers at 185 lbs.

    Matchup Prediction: Wesley Schultz (8-2) vs Jakob Malkoun (8-3) – February 2026

    Michael “PQD” Oliveira – 9-0 Welterweight

    The 2023 LFA Fighter of the Year and Brazilian paratrooper Michael Oliveira delivered one of the cleanest performances of this season vs Victor Valenzuela. He showed fantastic striking, particularly with his powerful straight punches. After doing incredible damage with two knockdowns, on the third he put Valenzuela away with ground and pound and secured himself a UFC contract.

    Oliveira is extremely polished on the feet, stalking his opponents landing with seemingly effortless power. His grappling is a bit untested, and he tends to lean back and rely on his reach defensively as well. Both of these are very fixable holes of his game, and there is no doubt with the tools he currently has he will have success in the UFC. With a 78.5 inch reach, he has potential to be a true superstar out of Brazil.

    Matchup Prediction: Michael Oliveira (9-0) vs Rhys McKee (14-7-1) – February 2026

    Marwan Rahiki: 7-0 Featherweight

    In perhaps one of the fights of the year, Marwan Rahiki seemingly rose from the dead to deliver a stunning round two KO over Ananias Mulumba. He was seriously hurt on multiple occasions, but showed fantastic heart and resolve, and demonstrated his dangerous striking in the process.

    A diverse array of weapons on the feet and a good spinning back kick are the primary features of Rahiki’s game. He fights with his hands extremely low, hence why he was dropped multiple times in his DWCS fight. He showed decent submission defense on the ground, but what truly impressed was his powerful and accuracy even after taking damage. He is a very exciting fighter, but will need to be much more defensively sound if he wants to succeed in the shark pit that is the UFC featherweight division.

    Matchup prediction: Marwan Rahiki (7-0) vs Steven Nguyen (10-2) – March 2026

    Juan Diaz: 15-1-1 Bantamweight

    In a night filled with incredible performances, Peruvian fighter Juan Diaz stole the show with the first spinning elbow KO in DWCS history. He delivered this knockout to ONE Championship veteran Kwon Won Il, in a back and forth fight that could have gone either way. Diaz landed this devastating strike with just seconds remaining in the second round to secure the win and the contract.

    Diaz is a steady striker, with the propensity to be explosive as shown in his DWCS win. Also owning a brown belt in jiu jitsu, he is adept in multiple areas of MMA. Peru has been a rising region in terms of mixed martial arts talent, and Diaz is an exciting addition to the UFC roster, and in his post fight interview said he hopes to fight in December.

    Matchup prediction: Juan Diaz (15-1-1) vs Cody Haddon (8-1) – February 2026

    Levi Rodrigues Jr.: 6-0 Light Heavyweight

    In the final fight of the evening, powerful Brazilian Levi Rodrigues Jr. delivered a knockout over the returning Freddy Vidal. Vidal attempted to wrestle early, but Rodrigues broke away and delivered some massive punches. After dropping Vidal, he eventually found the finish with ground and pound.

    Rodrigues showed the least of any prospect tonight, simply due to the short nature of his fight. There is not much tape out there available on him, so he remains a relatively question mark despite his impressive power. He will have a chance to find success in a relatively shallow UFC Light Heavyweight division.

    Matchup prediction: Levi Rodrigues Jr. (6-0) vs Iwo Baraniewski (6-0) – February 2026

    All of these matchups are purely predictions and have not been announced nor scheduled as of the writing of this article.

    This writing was 100% human created. Dylan Knostman pledges to never use AI or AI assistance tools to create any writing or other media work. Creativity belongs to humans.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira faced Mateusz Gamrot. In the co-main event, former flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo continued his bantamweight campaign against Montel Jackson.

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Lightweight bout: Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot via submission: R2, 2.48
    • Bantamweight bout: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Montel Jackson via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Welterweight bout: Joel Alvarez def. Vicente Luque via unanimous decision (30-26×3)
    • Heavyweight bout: Mario Pinto def. Jhonata Diniz via TKO: R2, 4.10
    • Featherweight bout: Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos via submission: R1, 3.02

    Preliminary Card

    • Featherweight bout: Michael Aswell def. Lucas Almeida via TKO: R1, 1.42
    • Flyweight bout: Jafel Filho def. Clayton Carpenter via submission: R1, 4.42
    • Heavyweight bout: Vitor Petrino def. Thomas Petersen via KO: R3, 0.26
    • Bantamweight bout: Bia Mesquita def. Irina Alekseeva via submission: R2, 2.14
    • Flyweight bout: Lucas Rocha def. Stewart Nicoll via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Strawweight bout: Julia Polastri def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via TKO: R3, 2.56
    • Catchweight (144 lbs) bout: Luan Lacerda def. Saimon Oliveira via submission: R2, 3.55

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Luan Lacerda def. Saimon Oliveira

    https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1977109204679950553

    Julia Polastri def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

    Bia Mesquita def. Irina Alekseeva

    Vitor Petrino def. Thomas Petersen

    Jafel Filho def. Clayton Carpenter

    Michael Aswell def. Lucas Almeida

    Main Card Highlights

    Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos

    Kaan Ofli sunk in a rear-naked choke to get the win in the first round.

    Mario Pinto def. Jhonata Diniz

    Mario Pinto got it done via TKO in round two.

    Joel Alvarez def. Vicente Luque

    Joel Alvarez got it done on the scorecards.

    Deiveson Figueiredo def. Montel Jackson

    In the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo earned a split decision win.

    Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot

    In the main event, Charles Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot in round two.

  • BKFC 82: Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens Results & Highlights

    BKFC 82: Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens Results & Highlights

    BKFC 82 goes down tonight (Saturday, October 4) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with MMA News bringing fans all the results and highlights!

    The main event features former UFC welterweight turned bare-knuckle sensation Mike Perry facing off against ex-UFC featherweight veteran Jeremy Stephens in a middleweight bout for the inaugural King of Violence championship.

    Meanwhile, the co-main event of BKFC 82 will crown the inaugural Queen of Violence champion as Christine Ferea squares off against Jessica Borga in a high-stakes featherweight showdown.

    BKFC 82 Results & Highlights

    Main Card

    • King of Violence Championship: Mike Perry def. Jeremy Stephens via TKO (R5, 1:35)
    • Queen of Violence Championship: Christine Ferea def. Jessica Borga via KO (R4, 00:26)
    • Lightweight: Jimmie Rivera def. Timmy Mason via TKO (R3, 00:29)
    • Cruiserweight: Oluwale Bamgbose def. Karl Roberson via TKO (R2, 00:58)
    • Bantamweight: Quentin Gaskin def. Phil Caracappa via knockout (R1, 1:53)
    • Lightweight: Jeff Lentz def. Elijah Harris via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) (R1, 2:00)
    • Lightweight: Mike Trizano def. JC Deleon via knockout (R1, 0:20)
    • Heavyweight: Pat Carroll def. Aleem Whitfield via TKO (R2, 0:25)

    Preliminary Card

    • Jmani Oliver def. Irakli Ghvinjilia via unanimous decision (48-45, 48-44, 47-45)
    • Justin Clarke def. Ishiah Carson via unanimous decision (50-43 x3)

    Quentin Gaskin vs. Phil Caracappa

    Jeff Lentz vs. Elijah Harris

    Mike Trizano vs. JC Deleon

    Oluwale Bamgbose vs. Karl Roberson

    Jimmie Rivera vs. Timmy Mason

    Christine Ferea vs. Jessica Borga

    Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens

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  • UFC 320 Results & Highlights: Alex Pereira TKO’s Magomed Ankalaev

    UFC 320 Results & Highlights: Alex Pereira TKO’s Magomed Ankalaev

    UFC 320 took place tonight from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faced Alex Pereira in a highly anticipated rematch for the title. In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili put the bantamweight championship on the line against Cory Sandhagen.

    UFC 320 Results: Main Card

    • Light Heavyweight Championship: Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev via TKO: R1, 1.20
    • Bantamweight Championship: Merab Dvalishvili def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (49-45×2, 49-46)
    • Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka def. Khalil Rountree Jr. via KO: R3, 3.04
    • Featherweight: Youssef Zalal def. Josh Emmett via submission: R1, 1.38
    • Middleweight: Joe Pyfer def. Abus Magomedov via submission: R2, 1.44

    Preliminary Card

    • Middleweight: Ateba Gautier def. Treston Vines via TKO: R1, 1.41
    • Catchweight: Daniel Santos def. Joosang Yoo via TKO: R2, 0.21
    • Bantamweight: Jakub Wiklacz def. Patchy Mix via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Muniz via TKO: R1, 4.58

    Early Preliminary Card

    • Women’s Flyweight: Veronica Hardy def. Brogan Walker via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Welterweight: Punahele Soriano def. Nikolay Veretennikov via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Yana Santos def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Bantamweight: Farid Basharat def. Chris Gutierrez via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj def. Austin Vanderford via submission: R2, 2.24

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Ramiz Brahimaj def. Austin Vanderford

    Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Muniz

    Daniel Santos def. Joosang Yoo

    Ateba Gautier def. Treston Vines

    Main Card Highlights

    Joe Pyfer def. Abus Magomedov

    In the main card opener, Joe Pyfer got the win with a rear-naked choke of Abus Magomedov.

    Youssef Zalal def. Josh Emmett

    Youssef Zalal made quick work of Josh Emmett in this featherweight bout.

    Jiri Prochazka def. Khalil Rountree Jr.

    Jiri Prochazka got the KO in the third round.

    Merab Dvalishvili def. Cory Sandhagen

    In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight title with a unanimous decision.

    Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev

    In the main event, Alex Pereira got a first-round TKO to reclaim the light heavyweight belt.

  • OKTAGON 77: Engizek vs Humburger Live Results

    OKTAGON 77: Engizek vs Humburger Live Results

    OKTAGON 77 takes place in Bratislava, Slovakia on October 4th with 11 total bouts. The Tipsport Gamechanger tournament rolls on, with Kerim Engizek taking on Dominik Humburger in the main event with a place in the finals on the line. Hojat Khajevand will face off with UFC veteran Krzysztof Jotko for the second spot in the tournament finals. The card is filled with action and the top talent in Europe, and you can find all the live results here as they occur, and the event can be streamed live at OKTAGON.tv

    Prelims

    1. #9 Jorick Montagnac (6-3) vs Mateusz Duczmal (3-2) – Light Heavyweight bout

    Jorick Montagnac (7-3) Defeats Mateusz Duczmal (3-3 by Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)

    Following his viral loss to Fredric Vosgrone, Jorick Montagnac made a successful return to the cage, facing Polish striker Mateusz Duczmal. Montagnac landed 7 takedowns en route to a dominant decision victory, utilizing strength and control to win the bout.

    2. Monika Chochlikova (102-12) vs Atenea Flores (45-10-1) – 4oz Glove Muay Thai – 121 lb Catchweight

    Monika Chochlikova (103-12) defeats Atenea Flores (45-11-1) by Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

    In an exciting and close stand up war, Monika Chochlikova won the first two rounds with volume and a good kicking game, and secured the decision despite a strong third round from Flores. Flores landed a tremendous sweep and several good punching exchanges, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the first two rounds despite out striking Chochlikova 75-74.

    3. Karol Rysavy (14-9) vs Ayton De Paepe (13-6) – Featherweight Bout

    Ayton De Paepe (14-6) defeats Karol Rysavy (14-10) by Split Decision (29-28×2, 28-29)

    Fighting for the second time in just 14 days, Ayton De Paepe put an absolute pace on Karol Rysavy. He dropped the first round, but kept his pace and pressure in both the striking and wrestling, securing the last two rounds on all three judges scorecards to win his second fight in OKTAGON, shortly after his first loss at OKTAGON 76 to James Hendin.

    4. #1 Veronika Smolkova (6-3) vs Ana Carolina Araujo (3-2) – Women’s Flyweight Bout

    Veronika Smolkova (7-3) defeats Ana Carolina Araujo by Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)

    In one of the most action packed fights of the year, Veronika Smolkova displayed all the tools in her arsenal en route to a dominant victory over the OKTAGON debutant Araujo. Smolkova landed over 200 strikes, hurting Araujo on many occasions. Despite the loss, Araujo displayed incredibly toughness and heart, and at just 19 years old will most definitely be back and improved.

    5. Tomas Ciganik (6-2) vs Konrad Dyrschka (16-2) – 159 lb Catchweight

    Konrad Dyrschka (17-2) defeats Tomas Ciganik (6-3) by Split Decision (29-28×2, 28-29)

    In a grueling fight through two rounds, Tomas Ciganik absolutely emptied the tank and did everything he could to finish the fight and get the victory. Dyrschka showed incredible toughness and survived the onslaught, winning the fight by the skin of his teeth. This was Konrad’s first fight since December 2023.

    Main Card

    6. Marco Novak (6-2) vs Daniel Solaja (3-2) – Featherweight Bout

    Marco Novak (7-2) defeats Daniel Solaja (3-3) by TKO :30 seconds into round 3

    Daniel Solaja dominated the early going of this fight, showcasing his explosive and quick striking. Novak utilized the clinch to stay safe and add up damage, but was down 2 rounds on the scorecards entering the third. Novak proceeded to knockdown Solaja and finished the fight with ground strikes, securing the first finish of the event.

    7. #4 Samuel Kristofic (17-7) vs #8 Jaime Cordero (9-2) – Middleweight Gamechanger Tournament Reserve Bout

    Jaime Cordero (10-2) defeats Samuel Kristofic (17-8) by TKO (injury) 2:49 into the first round

    In what was shaping up to be an action packed bout, Cordero vs Kristofic ended early in a very unfortunate manner. On a takedown by Cordero, Kristofic went to post with his arm and dislocated his elbow, resulting in a doctor’s stoppage.

    8. #1 Ivan Buchinger (45-10) vs #5 Richie Smullen (15-3-1) – Featherweight Bout

    Ivan Buchinger (46-10) defeats Richie Smullen (15-4-1) by Submission (Mounted Ninja Choke) 1:40 into the third round

    The timeless legend Ivan Buchinger continues to find ways to win. Buchinger struggled early with the grappling pressure of the Irishman Smullen and losing a point via cage grab in the second round. Buchinger turned the tides in round three, dealing damaging ground and pound strikes, and eventually locking up the modified D’arce choke to tap out Smullen. Buchinger secure his 39th finish of his career, and the title shot as well. He also revealed in the post fight interview he entered this fight with a major shoulder injury.

    9. Krzystof Jotko* (27-6) vs #10 Hojat Khajevand (10-4) – Middleweight Gamechanger Tournament Semi-final

    *Jotko missed weight by 1 lb

    Krzysztof Jotko (28-6) defeats Hojat Khajevand (10-5) by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28×3)

    UFC veteran Krzystof Jotko remained with his winning ways, as he used a tactical gameplan to outstrike and outwrestle Hojat Khajavand over three rounds. He will face the winner of Humburger vs Engizek for the finals of the TipSport Gamechanger tournament.

    Co-Main Event

    10. #5 Vlasto Cepo (13-3) vs Daniel Schwindt (8-3) – Middleweight Gamechanger Tournament Reserve Bout

    Vlasto Cepo (14-3) defeats Daniel Schwindt (8-4) by KO (hook) at 3:38 of round one

    Vlasto Cepo, one of the most violent fighters in OKTAGON, maintained his reputation with a devastating knockout of fellow finisher Daniel Schwindt. Cepo withstood the early storm and delivered the explosive right hook, ending the German fighters night early and sending the Slovak crowd into a roar.

    Main Event

    11. (C) Kerim Engizek** (23-4) vs Dominik Humburger (11-2) – Middleweight Gamechanger Tournament Semi-final

    Kerim Engizek (24-4) defeats Dominik Humburger (11-3) by Unanimous Decision (29x28x3)

    In possibly one of the greatest fights we have ever seen in the OKTAGON cage, Kerim Engizek defeated Dominik Humburger in an absolute war. Both men did immense damage, with Humburger breaking Engizek’s nose in the first round. Despite the adversity, the champion rallied back and dropped Humburger on multiple occasions, despite being outstruck for the fight. Engizek moves on to face Jotko in December for a chance at €300,000 euros and the TipSport Gamechanger championship.

    **Kerim Engizek is the current OKTAGON middleweight champion, but the belt is not on the line during the TipSport Gamechanger Tournament.

    OKTAGON will be back on October 18th in Köln, Germany with OKTAGON 77: Jungwirth vs Trušček.

  • PFL Champions Series: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 Results & Highlights

    PFL Champions Series: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 Results & Highlights

    The third PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai event took place on Saturday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

    After a number of changes to its organizational structure earlier in the year, and with the PFL World Tournament concluded, the PFL will hold its third edition of the PFL Champions Series at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.

    The main event will see a highly anticipated lightweight championship rematch featuring defending champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. The two clashed over the Bellator lightweight title at the first PFL Champions Series event in January, with Nurmagomedov winning the exciting encounter on a controversial majority decision.

    Gold will also be on the line in the co-main event, as Corey Anderson faces Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov for the PFL light heavyweight championship. The two first met in April 2021 during Bellator’s Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, with Anderson getting the finish. Anderson defeated Karl Moore in March 2024 to become Bellator light heavyweight champion.

    The rest of the main card will also feature a No. 1 contender’s match at bantamweight between Magomed Magomedov and Sergio Pettis, a lightweight battle feature Archie Colgan and Jay-Jay Wilson, and a 140-pound catchweight bout between Jack Cartwright and Caolan Loughran.

    PFL Champions Series 3 begins at 11:30 am ET on the ESPN app. If you can’t watch the action, check here for the latest results and highlights!

    PFL Champions Series 3: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 Results & Highlights

    • PFL Lightweight Championship: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
    • PFL Light Heavyweight Championship: Corey Anderson def. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov via unanimous decision (49-45 x2, 48-47)
    • Bantamweight Title Eliminator: Sergio Pettis def. Magomed Magomedov via KO (R2, 4:31)
    • Lightweight: Archie Colgan def. Jay-Jay Wilson via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
    • Catchweight (140 lbs): Jack Cartwright def. Caolan Loughran via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Heavyweight: Pouya Rahmani def. Slim Trabelsi via TKO (R1, 2:47)
    • Welterweight: Florim Zendeli def. Omar El Dafrawy via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Lightweight: Mirafzal Akhtamov def. Luann Sardinha via split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)
    • Lightweight: Takeshi Izumi def. Vinicius Cenci via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
    • Lightweight: Makkasharip Zaynukov def. John Mitchell via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28 x2)
    • Middleweight: Jarrah Al-Silawi def. Gregory Babene via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

    Jarrah Al-Silawi vs. Gregory Babene

    Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. John Mitchell

    Takeshi Izumi vs. Vinicius Cenci

    Luann Sardinha vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov

    Omar El Dafrawy vs. Florim Zendeli

    Pouya Rahmani vs. Slim Trabelsi

    Jack Cartwright vs. Caolan Loughran

    Archie Colgan vs. Jay-Jay Wilson

    Magomed Magomedov vs. Sergio Pettis

    Corey Anderson vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

    Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes

  • UFC BJJ 3: Mikey Musumeci vs. Keven Carrasco Results & Highlights

    UFC BJJ 3: Mikey Musumeci vs. Keven Carrasco Results & Highlights

    UFC BJJ 3 went down on Thursday, October 2, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the event is officially in the books.

    In the main event, reigning UFC BJJ bantamweight king Mikey Musumeci put on a masterclass in his first title defense, dismantling rising challenger Keven Carrasco. “Darth Rigatoni” needed less than a round to secure his trademark Mikey Lock, forcing the tap for a flawless finish.

    Meanwhile, in the co-main event, lightweight champ Carlos Henrique defended his title with a commanding unanimous decision over three-time world champion Matheus Gabriel.

    Additionally, Andy Varela, Ana Mayordomo, and Jalen Fonacier each earned Submission of the Night honors, cashing in bonuses for their impressive finishes at UFC BJJ 3.

    UFC BJJ 3 Complete Results

    Fight Card

    • Bantamweight Title Bout: Mikey Musumeci def. Keven Carrasco via submission (Mikey Lock) (R1, 3:01)
    • Lightweight Title Bout: Carlos Henrique def. Matheus Gabriel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • 155 pounds: Samuel Nagai def. Kennedy Maciel via unanimous decision
    • 125 pounds: Cassia Moura def. Alex Enriquez via unanimous decision
    • 185 pounds: Jansen Gomes defeats Gustavo Batista via unanimous decision
    • 170 pounds: Andy Murasaki defeats Kris Olivo via submission (Kimura) (R3, 4:38)
    • 170 pounds: Andy Varela defeats Daniel Sathler via submission (Rear-naked choke) (R2, 4:15)
    • 125 pounds: Ana Mayordomo defeats Shye Lilly via submission (Armbar) (R1, 4:22)
    • 135 pounds: Jalen Fonacier defeats Pedro Nakano via submission (Heel hook) (R1, 1:13)

    Kennedy Maciel vs Samuel Nagai

    Jansen Gomes vs. Gustavo Batista

    Andy Murasaki vs. Kris Olivio

    Andy Varela vs. Daniel Sathler

    Shye Lilly vs. Ana Mayordomo

    Jalen Fonacier vs. Pedro Nakano

    Check out the full UFC BJJ 3 event below:

  • Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8: Matchmaking the Winners

    Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8: Matchmaking the Winners

    DWCS rolled on with Episode 8 of Season 9 on Tuesday, September 30th. Five fights took place at the UFC Apex, with four of the winners walking away with UFC contracts. The UFC will officially be adding the following fighters to the UFC roster:

    • Kurtis “Pink Panther” Campbell – 8-0 Featherweight
    • Louis “Mad Prince” Jourdain – 9-3 Bantamweight (brother of current UFC fighter Charles Jourdain)
    • Chris “The Newborn” Alvidrez – 7-1 Welterweight
    • Damian “Baba Yaga” Pinas – 8-1 Middleweight

    All four of these fighters secured their victory via finish, proving this week’s roster is ready for the big show. Although winning on the contender series is the first step, we will be looking forward and predicting some potential matchups that could fit well for these fighters UFC debuts.

    Kurtis “The Pink Panther” Campbell – 8-1 Featherweight

    Kurtis “The Pink Panther” Campbell secured perhaps the most viral finish of the evening, annihilating his opponent Demba Seck with massive elbows from top position. Following his performance, Campbell walked out of the cage to The Pink Panther theme, showing that the UFC brass is already getting behind the 23 year old scouser.

    Kurtis Campbell is an excellent prospect, very similar to Paddy Pimblett in his size and skill set. The Liverpool native is a former champion of England’s FCC promotion, and has a variety of finishes on his record. Long kicks, powerful punches, and an awkward yet effectively wrestling game make up his primary skillset on the feet, but where he is truly dangerous is in on the ground. When Campbell gets top position, he is brutal with his ground and pound and showcased in his contender series bout.

    This fight was quick work, and there is no doubt Campbell will be looking for fast turnaround for his first fight in the big show. He seems to be on UFC matchmakers good side thus far, so I anticipate a favorable matchup for Campbell’s UFC debut.

    Prediction: Kurtis Campbell (8-0) vs Francis Marshall (8-3) – December 2025/January 2026

    Louis “Mad Prince” Jourdain – 9-3 Bantamweight

    Louis Jourdain had the cleanest and most well rounded performance of the evening. The Canadian bantamweight and younger brother of UFC fighter Charles Jourdain, showcased all of his skills en route to a third round submission of Magno Dias. Jourdain utilizing his lead hand, calf kicks, and excellent grappling game to dominate all phases of the fight. A Jiu Jitsu brown belt with four pro boxing matches, Jourdain is about as well rounded as they come. Not only did he secure a contract, but he also made history as Charles and Louis became the first Canadian siblings in UFC history to be on the roster.

    Louis Jourdain’s biggest setbacks have not been losses inside the cage, but rather injuries and lost time. Now that he is back in the metaphorical saddle, there is no doubt he knows the time is now for his career. On the broadcast, he could be seen pleading with Dana White to book him for UFC Vancouver (despite the fact Dana White hasn’t booked a single fight for the UFC in years, that’s all Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard). While it would be a quick turnaround in just two weeks, we can certainly hope the UFC honors his wishes and allows him to share a card with his brother.

    Prediction: Louis Jourdain (9-3) vs Kris Moutinho (14-7) – UFC Vancouver – October 18th

    Christopher “The Newborn” Alvidrez – 7-1 Welterweight

    The only betting underdog of the evening to win his fight, Christopher Avidrez showed excellent heart and desire in his fight, knocking out the unorthodox Eliezer Kubanza in the first round. A former football player who turned his life around through MMA, Alvidrez has overcome a lot to make it to this moment. He relocated to Miami after a brutal car accident ended his football career, and fully committed himself to combat sports while training at The GoatShed.

    Alvidrez is the least polished of all the winners of this episode. His toughness and strength are no question, and he utilized outstanding elbows in the clinch, he still has questions that need to be answered in terms of his overall game. We could see Alvidrez being thrown into a tough matchup right away, but his mentality won’t stop him from taking a challenge head on. It should also be noted he was seen with a large wrap around his right knee, so it could be some time before we see him make his debut.

    Prediction: Christopher Alvidrez (7-1) vs Daniil Donchenko (12-2) – February 2026

    Damian “Baba Yaga” Pinas – 8-1 Middleweight

    In the main event of the evening, Damian Pinas made quick work of his opponent, flatlining Vitor Costa with a brutal right hand in the first round. This contract was long overdue, as Pinas was scheduled to be on episode one of this season, but due to visa issues was not able to travel for the fight. Luckily he was rebooked, and now can look forward to being booked in the UFC.

    Pinas is a fantastic kickboxer with excellent power in his hands and feet. He will become the second Surinamese fighter in UFC history, following Jair Rozenstruik. Similar to Bigi Boy, Baba Yaga has the kickboxing skill and power to dispatch anyone inside the cage. Now that the visa issues are fully cleared, we can hope to see the young fighter pick up another fight soon. At just 23 years old, time is on Pinas’ side, but it would be advantageous to keep his momentum going. Between his performances and the unique national heritage, I expect Pinas to find early success in the middleweight division, similar to Ateba Gautier who fights this weekend.

    Prediction: Damian Pinas (8-1) vs Jackson McVey (6-1) – January 2026

    While none of these fights are official nor even rumored, they all are potential interesting first matchups for this week’s winners of DWCS. Stay tuned for next week’s edition following episode 9 of DWCS.