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  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Kamaru Usman Decisions Joaquin Buckley

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Kamaru Usman Decisions Joaquin Buckley

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

    In the main event, welterweights Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley clashed. While in the co-main event, Rose Namajunas faced off with Miranda Maverick in a women’s flyweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Kamaru Usman def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (49-46×2, 48-47)  
    • Rose Namajunas def. Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Petroski via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Raoni Barcelos def. Cody Garbrandt via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
    • Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Cody Brundage via technical decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
    • Alonzo Menifield def. Oumar Sy via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 

    Preliminary Card

    • Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig ruled a no-contest (accidental foul): R1, 4.59
    • Michael Chiesa def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Malcolm Wellmaker def. Kris Moutinho via KO: R1, 2.37
    • Jose Ochoa def. Cody Durden via KO: R2, 0.11
    • Ricky Simon def. Cameron Smotherman via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Phil Rowe def. Ange Loosa via TKO: R3, 4.03

    Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Vanessa Demopoulos via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Phil Rowe def. Ange Loosa 

    Phil Rowe earned a TKO late in the third.

    Jose Ochoa def. Cody Durden

    Jose Ochoa stopped Cody Durden early in the second round.

    Malcolm Wellmaker def. Kris Moutinho

    Malcolm Wellmaker made quick work of Kris Moutinho on the latter’s return to the UFC.

    Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig ruled a no-contest

    Due to an accidental foul by Paul Craig at the end of round one, involving an up-kick that severely dazed Rodolfo Bellato.

    Main Card Highlights

    Alonzo Menifield def. Oumar Sy

    Alonzo Menifield got it done on the scorecards.

    Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Cody Brundage

    Mansur Abdul-Malik earned a decision win after the fight was stopped 36 seconds into the third round due to an accidental headbutt. The bout was scored up to that point.

    Raoni Barcelos def. Cody Garbrandt

    Raoni Barcelos got it done on the scorecards.

    Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Petroski

    Edmen Shahbazyan earned a unanimous decision.

    Rose Namajunas def. Miranda Maverick

    Rose Namajunas earned a unanimous decision.

    Kamaru Usman def. Joaquin Buckley

    In the main event, Kamaru Usman earned a unanimous decision against Joaquin Buckley.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Blanchfield vs. Barber Main Event Canceled, Gamrot Decisions Klein

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Blanchfield vs. Barber Main Event Canceled, Gamrot Decisions Klein

    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, women’s flyweights Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber were set to clash, however the fight was canceled just as the fighters were about to enter the cage. In the co-main event, Mateusz Gamrot faced off with Ludovit Klein in a lightweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber was canceled due to medical issue with Barber
    • Mateusz Gamrot def. Ludovit Klein via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Ramiz Brahimaj def. Billy Ray Goff via submission: R1, 3.16
    • Dustin Jacoby def. Bruno Lopes via KO: R1, 1.50
    • Ketlen Vieira def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28×2, 30-27)
    • Zachary Reese def. Dusko Todorovic via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Preliminary Card

    • Allan Nascimento def. Jafel Filho via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Jordan Leavitt def. Kurt Holobaugh via submission: R1, 1.39
    • Bolaji Oki def. Michael Aswell via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Alice Ardelean def. Rayanne Dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Jordan Leavitt def. Kurt Holobaugh

    Jordan Leavitt submitted Kurt Holobaugh in the first round.

    Main Card Highlights

    Zachary Reese def. Dusko Todorovic

    Zachary Reese got a unanimous decision in this middleweight bout.

    Ketlen Vieira def. Macy Chiasson

    Ketlen Vieira earned a unanimous decision win.

    Dustin Jacoby def. Bruno Lopes

    Dustin Jacoby got a first-round KO in this light heavyweight bout.

    Ramiz Brahimaj def. Billy Ray Goff

    Ramiz Brahimaj made quick work of Billy Ray Goff in this welterweight scrap.

    Mateusz Gamrot def. Ludovit Klein

    In the co-main event, Mateusz Gamrot earned a unanimous decision win.

  • UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Barber: Preview, Fight Card, and How to Watch

    UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Barber: Preview, Fight Card, and How to Watch

    UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 31, for UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Barber, a pivotal event in the women’s flyweight division. Headlined by a high-stakes bout between top contenders Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, this card features a mix of rising prospects and established contenders across multiple weight classes.

    With title implications on the line and several intriguing matchups, fight fans can expect an action-packed night.

    How to Watch

    Start Times:

    • United States: Main Card at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
    • United Kingdom: Main Card at 2:00 AM BST (Sunday)
    • Prelims: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT

    Broadcast Details:

    • United States: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
    • United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, discovery+ Premium
    • Streaming: ESPN+ app (US), discovery+ Premium or TNT Sports app (UK)

    Main Card

    Weight ClassMatchup
    Women’s FlyweightErin Blanchfield (#4) vs. Maycee Barber (#5)
    LightweightMateusz Gamrot (#7) vs. ÄœudovĂ­t Klein
    WelterweightBilly Ray Goff vs. Seokhyeon Ko
    Light HeavyweightDustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes
    MiddleweightZachary Reese vs. Duơko Todorović

    Prelims

    Weight ClassMatchup
    FlyweightJafel Filho vs. Allan Nascimento
    WelterweightJeremiah Wells vs. Andreas Gustafsson
    Women’s BantamweightKetlen Vieira (#3) vs. Macy Chiasson (#5)
    WelterweightRamiz Brahimaj vs. Oban Elliott
    LightweightKurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan Leavitt
    LightweightMarQuel Mederos vs. Bolaji Oki
    Women’s StrawweightRayanne dos Santos vs. Alice Ardelean

    Main Event Preview

    Erin Blanchfield (13-2)

    Blanchfield enters the main event as one of the division’s fastest-rising stars. At just 25, she has already defeated former champions Rose Namajunas and JĂ©ssica Andrade, compiling a 7-1 UFC record. With a well-rounded skill set and relentless pace, Blanchfield is looking to secure a title shot with a statement win. She suffered a setback in March 2024 when she lost a decision to Manon Fiorot but rebounded with a win over Namajunas last November.

    Maycee Barber (14-2)

    Barber, now 27, is riding a six-fight win streak, having notched victories over top contenders like Katlyn Cerminara, Amanda Ribas, and Andrea Lee. A Dana White’s Contender Series alum, Barber has developed into a powerful striker and aggressive finisher. She aims to cement her status as the clear No. 1 contender with a win over Blanchfield.

    Flyweight Division Context

    This fight has major title implications following champion Valentina Shevchenko’s recent successful title defense against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. Shevchenko won by unanimous decision (48-47 on all scorecards), reaffirming her dominance in the division at age 37. The winner of Blanchfield vs. Barber could potentially be next in line for a title shot against the champion.

    Other Notable Fights

    • Mateusz Gamrot vs. ÄœudovĂ­t Klein: A clash between ranked lightweights with Gamrot looking to solidify his top-10 status.
    • Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson: A key women’s bantamweight bout between top-five contenders, both seeking a future title shot.
    • Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes: A light heavyweight battle with Jacoby’s striking against Lopes’ finishing ability.
    • Rayanne dos Santos vs. Alice Ardelean: Former Invicta champion dos Santos returns from injury to face the surging Ardelean in a strawweight bout.

    Venue and Tickets

    • Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Tickets: Available via resale markets, with premium VIP packages through UFC’s official provider.

    What’s at Stake

    With both Blanchfield and Barber ranked in the top five, the main event could determine the next title challenger in the women’s flyweight division. Several other bouts feature fighters on the cusp of contention, making this a card worth your time for fans following the next wave of UFC contenders.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Michael Morales TKO’s Gilbert Burns

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Michael Morales TKO’s Gilbert Burns

    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, welterweights Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales clashed. While in the co-main event, Sodiq Yusuff faced off with Mairon Santos in a lightweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Michael Morales def. Gilbert Burns via TKO: R1, 3.39
    • Mairon Santos def. Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Nursulton Ruziboev def. Dustin Stoltzfus via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
    • Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Preliminary Card

    • Gabe Green def. Matheus Camilo via submission: R2, 3.43
    • Jared Gordon def. Thiago Moises via KO: R1, 3.37 
    • Yadier del Valle def. Connor Matthews via submission: R1, 2.54
    • Luana Santos def. Tainara Lisboa via submission: R2, 4.59
    • Denise Gomes def. Elise Reed via TKO: R2, 0.30
    • HyunSung Park def. Carlos Hernandez via submission: R1, 2.26 

    Tecia Pennington def. Luana Pinheiro via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    HyunSung Park def. Carlos Hernandez

    HyunSung Park earned a first-round submission in this flyweight matchup.

    Denise Gomes def. Elise Reed

    Denise Gomes got it done in round two in this strawweight bout.

    Luana Santos def. Tainara Lisboa

    Luana Santos got the win with an Americana submission in round two.

    Yadier del Valle def. Connor Matthews

    Yadier del Valle earned a first-round rear-naked choke in this featherweight matchup.

    Jared Gordon def. Thiago Moises

    Jared Gordon earned a vicious first-round KO in this lightweight bout.

    Gabe Green def. Matheus Camilo

    Gabe Green got the submission in round two.

    Main Card Highlights

    Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa

    Melquizael Costa got it done on the scorecards in this featherweight matchup.

    Nursulton Ruziboev def. Dustin Stoltzfus

    Nursulton Ruziboev earned a uanimous decision win in this middleweight bout.

    Mairon Santos def. Sodiq Yusuff

    Mairon Santos got it done on the scorecards.

    Michael Morales def. Gilbert Burns

    In the main event, Michael Morales earned a first-round TKO of Gilbert Burns in their welterweight fight.

  • UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales Preview, How to Watch

    UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales Preview, How to Watch

    UFC returns to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday with a welterweight contest featuring former title challenger Gilbert Burns facing undefeated prospect Michael Morales in the main event.

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
    • Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Broadcast: ESPN+ (Main Card: 7:00 PM ET, Prelims: 4:00 PM ET)
    • Main Event: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales (Welterweight)

    Burns (22-8) enters the contest looking to halt a three-fight slide against top-tier competition, while Morales (17-0) aims to build on his first-round victory over Neil Magny from August of last year and continue his ascent in the division.

    Main Card Bouts:

    • Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato (Light Heavyweight)
    • Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mairon Santos (Lightweight)
    • Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (Middleweight)
    • Julian Erosa vs. Melquizael Costa (Featherweight)

    Undercard Highlights:

    • Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moises (Lightweight)
    • Luana Santos vs. Tainara Lisboa (Women’s Bantamweight)
    • Tecia Pennington vs. Luana Pinheiro (Women’s Strawweight)

    The event was originally reported to take place at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar before being relocated to the UFC Apex facility. This bout represents a critical juncture for both competitors—Burns needs a victory to maintain his standing in the welterweight division, while Morales has an opportunity to secure the most significant win of his professional career.

    Current betting odds favor Morales (-700) over Burns (+500), indicating the market’s assessment of the younger fighter’s momentum against Burns’ recent competitive setbacks.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Lerone Murphy Outpoints Josh Emmett

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Lerone Murphy Outpoints Josh Emmett

    The latest UFC Fight Night took place Saturday in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all of the action!

    Before turning its attention to pay-per-view fights in Miami next weekend, mixed martial arts’ leading promotion had one final piece of business to attend to at the Apex.

    And headlining inside the low-capacity venue on April 5 were a pair of top 10 featherweight contenders in Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy, the latter of whom advanced his title ambitions with a main event triumph.

    With tonight’s event concluded, see below for the live results, followed by all the highlights as they come.

    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Results & Highlights

    Main Card):

    • Featherweight Main Event: Lerone Murphy def. Josh Emmett via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
    • Featherweight: Pat Sabatini def. Joanderson Brito (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
    • Bantamweight: ChangHo Lee def. Cortavious Romious via TKO (punches): R2, 3:48
    • Middleweight: Brad Tavares def. Gerald Meerschaert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Flyweight: Ode’ Osbourne def. Luis Gurule via TKO (punches): R2, 1:54
    • Middleweight: Torrez Finney def. Robert Valentin via unanimous decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Women’s Flyweight: Dione Barbosa def. Diane Belbiƣă via submission (triangle choke): R1, 4:13
    • Welterweight: Rhys McKee def. Daniel Frunza via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R1, 5:00
    • Women’s Strawweight: Loma Lookboonmee def. Istela Nunes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Bantamweight: Victor Henry def. Pedro Falcao via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Heavyweight: Martin Buday def. Uran Satybaldiev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Women’s Strawweight: Talita Alencar def. Vanessa Demopoulos via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Moreno Decisions Steve Erceg

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Moreno Decisions Steve Erceg

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

    In the main event, flyweights Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg clashed. While in the co-main event, Drew Dober faced Manuel Torres in a lightweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Brandon Moreno def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (49-46×3)
    • Manuel Torres def. Drew Dober via TKO: R1, 1.45
    • Edgar Chairez def. CJ Vergara via submission: R1, 2.30 
    • Raul Rosas Jr. def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • David Martinez def. Saimon Oliveira via TKO: R1, 0.22
    • Kevin Borjas def. Ronaldo Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

    Preliminary Card

    • Ateba Gautier def. Jose Daniel Medina via KO: R1, 3.32  
    • Melquizael Costa def. Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
    • Loopy Godinez def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
    • Rafa Garcia def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Jamall Emmers def. Gabriel Miranda via TKO: R1, 4.06
    • MarQuel Mederos def. Austin Hubbard via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Jamall Emmers def. Gabriel Miranda

    Jamall Emmers earned a first-round TKO of Gabriel Miranda in their featherweight bout.

    Ateba Gautier def. Jose Daniel Medina

    Ateba Gautier got it done in the first round with a KO of Jose Daniel Medina.

    Main Card Highlights

    Kevin Borjas def. Ronaldo Rodriguez

    Kevin Borjas got it done on the scorecards against Ronaldo Rodriguez.

    David Martinez def. Saimon Oliveira

    David Martinez took just 22 seconds to TKO Saimon Oliveira in their bantamweight fight.

    Raul Rosas Jr. def. Vince Morales

    Raul Rosas Jr. earned a unanimous decision win against Vince Morales.

    Edgar Chairez def. CJ Vergara  

    Edgar Chairez submitted CJ Vergara in the first round of their flyweight bout.

    Manuel Torres def. Drew Dober

    In the co-main event, Manuel Torres stopped Drew Dober in the first round.

    Brandon Moreno def. Steve Erceg

    In the main event, Brandon Moreno defeated Steve Erceg on the scorecards.

  • UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results.

    The mixed martial arts leader is back across the pond this week to stage its latest event from The O2 in England’s capital.

    Headlining will be former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. After losing his grip on the title courtesy of Belal Muhammad’s efforts last July, “Rocky” will look to immediately bounce back on home soil at the expense of another grappling specialist in Sean Brady.

    Elsewhere, the likes of Jan Blachowicz, Molly McCann, Gunnar Nelson, Nathaniel Wood, and Mick Parkin will all be in action

    UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady takes place on Saturday, March 22, at The O2 in London, England. The main card begins at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT.

    See above for a replay of the weigh-ins via MMA Junkie, and check out the results below.

    Main Card:

    • Welterweight: Leon Edwards (171lbs) vs. Sean Brady (170lbs)
    • Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz (205lbs) vs. Carlos Ulberg (205lbs)
    • Welterweight: Gunnar Nelson (170lbs) vs. Kevin Holland (171lbs)
    • Women’s Strawweight: Molly McCann (116lbs) vs. Alexia Thainara (116lbs)
    • Lightweight: Jordan Vucenic (155lbs) vs. Chris Duncan (155lbs)
    • Featherweight: Nathaniel Wood (145lbs) vs. Morgan Charriere (146lbs)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Lightweight: Jai Herbert (156lbs) vs. Chris Padilla (155lbs)
    • Flyweight: Lone’er Kavanagh (126lbs) vs. Felipe dos Santos (125lbs)
    • Heavyweight: Marcin Tybura (250lbs) vs. Mick Parkin (260lbs)
    • Middleweight: Christian Leroy Duncan (186lbs) vs. Andrey Pulyaev (185lbs)
    • Women’s Strawweight: Shauna Bannon (116lbs) vs. Puja Tomar (116lbs)
    • Bantamweight: Nathan Fletcher (135lbs) vs. Caolan Loughran (136lbs)
    • Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze (155lbs) vs. Kaue Fernandes (155lbs)
  • Rose Namajunas’ UFC Return Set For Atlanta On June 14

    Rose Namajunas’ UFC Return Set For Atlanta On June 14

    Former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas would appear to have her first assignment of 2025 in the calendar.

    Namajunas (13-7) has gone 2-2 since moving up to flyweight following a lackluster end to her second reign at 115 pounds opposite Carla Esparza in 2022.

    While a debut defeat to Manon Fiorot stalled her plans for two-division glory, “Thug Rose” rose the ranks in her new weight class by outpointing Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez.

    But after Erin Blanchfield stalled the veteran’s plans for a perfect 3-0 year in 2024 and surge into title contention, Namajunas must defend her ranking next time out.

    The 32-year-old Wisconsin will return at the UFC Fight Night expected for Atlanta on June 14, where a showdown with the #12-ranked Miranda Maverick (15-5) awaits.

    The news, which was first reported by @realkevink on X, was confirmed by Maverick in a post on Instagram.

    “@rosenamajunas has been an inspiration for so many women, especially in WMMA, and I am no exception,” Maverick wrote. “I watched her fight as I was coming up in the sport and then I got to train with her on a regular basis. We have been training together for the past few years, but luckily train primarily at different gyms. Now it’s time to duke it out in front of the world and then go back to sharpening each other’s tools. I’m honored to share the cage with a champion person and fighter and I am ready to put the stamp on where I belong! #fearthemaverick #mma #wmma“

    “Fear The” Maverick has hit the best run of her UFC career to date, winning four on the bounce since a decision setback to Jasmine Jasudavicius in mid-2023. The 27-year-old most recently got the better of Jamey-Lyn Horth in Tampa last December.

  • Bo Nickal Gives Honest Review Of The Apex After UFC Mocked Criticism During Latest Fight Night

    Bo Nickal Gives Honest Review Of The Apex After UFC Mocked Criticism During Latest Fight Night

    The UFC attempted a victory lap of sorts after the latest event at the Apex delivered plenty of highlights, but it would seem the fighters themselves are still less than thrilled by the prospect of competing inside the low-capacity venue.

    The Apex in Las Vegas emerged as a savior during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the building designed as a temporary solution to combat travel restrictions. To the frustration of many fans and pundits, the venue is still being utilized for UFC Fight Nights four years on from the promotion’s return to arenas.

    The UFC and its higher-ups took pride in frequently reminding fans that they were the first sporting organization to resume action after the virus’ outbreak, but they’ve been widely criticized for being the last to return to pre-lockdown conditions.

    And recent comments from UFC executives made it clear that the Apex is not going anywhere, with the promotion favoring the financial benefits that derive from avoiding a full calendar on the road.

    The debate surrounding the Apex recently reared its head again during the broadcast of UFC Vegas 104. After a card branded lackluster on paper delivered a high number of finishes, the UFC’s social media team took the opportunity to mock critics of the Apex.

    During an appearance on Monday’s episode of The Ariel Helwani Show on Uncrowned, however, middleweight prospect Bo Nickal backed up what many have been saying regarding the Apex experience.

    “I fought twice in the Apex and I would say that the virality of the moment is like a fraction of what it would be with the crowd,” Nickal said. “I think of some big fights in the Apex, Francis-Stipe, Poirier-Hooker…imagine those fights with the crowd.

    “It doesn’t even feel close to the real arena and a real crowd,” Nickal continued. “It feels like you’re just going out there to spar. I think that it affects the competition.”

    The UFC’s next Apex card takes place on April 5, when entertaining featherweights Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy will do battle in a bout many wish was taking place in front of a full crowd.

    Before that, the promotion is scheduled for returns to England and Mexico. The UFC has visited just two new countries since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, staging cards in Saudi Arabia and France.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Roman Dolidze Decisions Marvin Vettori

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Roman Dolidze Decisions Marvin Vettori

    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, middleweights Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze clashed. While in the co-main event, Chidi Njokuani faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Middleweight: Roman Dolidze def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (49-46×3)
    • Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO: R2, 2.19
    • Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez def. Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2) 
    • Bantamweight: Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Gibson via submission: R2, 4.09
    • Light Heavyweight: Brendson Ribeiro def. Diyar Nurgozhay via submission: R2, 1.28
    • Featherweight: Kevin Vallejos def. SeungWoo Choi via TKO: R1, 3.09

    Preliminary Card

    • Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ryan Spann via TKO: R2, 4.48
    • Bantamweight: SuYoung You def. AJ Cunningham via unanimous decision (30-27×3)  
    • Bantamweight: Carlos Vera def. Josias Musasa via submission: R1, 3.16  
    • Women’s Strawweight: Sam Hughes def. Stephanie Luciano via split decision (29-28, 29-27, 28-29)
    • Flyweight: Andre Lima def. Daniel Barez via submission: R3, 3.05
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Priscila Cachoeira def. Josiane Nunes via KO: R1, 2.46

    Women’s Flyweight: Carli Judice def. Yuneisy Duben via TKO: R1, 1.40

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Carli Judice def. Yuneisy Duben

    Carli Judice earned a first-round TKO of Yuneisy Duben in their women’s flyweight bout.

    Priscila Cachoeira def. Josiane Nunes

    Priscila Cachoeira earned a first-round KO of Josiane Nunes in their women’s bantamweight fight.

    Andre Lima def. Daniel Barez

    Andre Lima submitted Daniel Barez in the third round of their flyweight bout.

    Carlos Vera def. Josias Musasa

    Carlos Vera got it done with a first-round submission of Josias Musasa.

    Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Ryan Spann

    Waldo Cortes-Acosta earned a second round TKO in his heavyweight bout with Ryan Spann.

    Main Card Highlights:

    Kevin Vallejos def. SeungWoo Choi

    Kevin Vallejos stopped SeungWoo Choi in the first round of their featherweight matchup.

    Brendson Ribeiro def. Diyar Nurgozhay

    In this light heavyweight bout, Brendson Ribeiro submitted Diyar Nurgozhay in the second round.

    Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Gibson

    Da’Mon Blackshear submitted Cody Gibson in the third round of their bantamweight fight.

    Alexander Hernandez def. Kurt Holobaugh

    Alexander Hernandez got it done on the scorecards against Kurt Holobaugh.

    Chidi Njokuani def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

    In the co-main event, Chidi Njokuani earned a TKO of Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the second round of their welterweight bout.

    Roman Dolidze def. Marvin Vettori

    In the main event, Roman Dolidze got it done on the scorecards against Marvin Vettori.

  • Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy In The Works For UFC Fight Night Main Event At The Apex

    Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy In The Works For UFC Fight Night Main Event At The Apex

    A clash between hard-hitting featherweight contenders is targeted for the main event of the UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas on April 5.

    Before heading to Miami to stage UFC 314 from the Kaseya Center, mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will kick off its schedule for April back at the Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.

    And the planned main event has now been revealed, with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck reporting that an intriguing 145-pound battle between perennial contender Josh Emmett (19-4) and the surging Lerone Murphy (15-0-1) is in the works for the April 5 UFC Fight Night.

    Emmett last appeared back in the cage in December 2023. Before sitting out the entirety of 2024, the #8-ranked featherweight rebounded from consecutive losses by producing one of the most violent knockouts in recent memory at the expense of Bryce Mitchell.

    Looking to avoid falling to the same fate as “Thug Nasty” in a few months’ time will be Murphy, an undefeated Englishman who has risen the ranks with recent triumphs over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige.

    With this addition, the current fights expected to take place at the UFC Fight Night on April 5 are as follows:

    • Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy (featherweight main event)
    • Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday (heavyweight)
    • Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule (flyweight)
    • Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza (welterweight)
    • Dione Barbosa vs. Diana Belbiƣă (women’s flyweight)
    • Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini (featherweight)
    • Loma Lookboonmee vs. Ariane Carnelossi (women’s strawweight)
    • Robert Valentin vs. Torrez Finney (middleweight)
    • Vanessa Demopoulus vs. Talita Alencar (women’s strawweight)
    • Cortavious Romious vs. Chang Ho Lee (bantamweight)
  • Brandon Royval Describes ‘Severe’ Health Issue That Led To UFC Fight Night Main Event Withdrawal

    Brandon Royval Describes ‘Severe’ Health Issue That Led To UFC Fight Night Main Event Withdrawal

    Brandon Royval has gone into detail on why he withdrew from his scheduled UFC Fight Night main event against Manel Kape early next month.

    The former title challenger is riding a two-fight win streak following his loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. With Royval out, Kape will now face Asu Almabayev on March 1 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

    Royval revealed that consecutive concussions forced him to prioritize his health and pull out of the fight, a decision he discussed on his YouTube channel.

    “Maybe a couple months back, I had a concussion,” Royval said. “I was just playing it safe, playing it smart. A couple weeks later, when I was recovered, I accepted this fight, which was awesome. Fight Manel Kape. I respect his skills, I respect him as a striker and all that.

    “I was training hard for this fight, and being a little reckless and being kind of in the zone for camp, I got another concussion. This one was severely worse,” Royval continued. “It’s been over a week at this point, and I’m still dealing with the repercussions of it and the symptoms of a bad concussion. And because of that reason — adding a weight cut, Manel Kape being a good striker, and this being a predominantly striking match — we felt this would be the safest move. Take some time, recover, recover the right way this time, and fight at a later date. Fight when I can fully train, fully take a punch, and give you guys the best of my ability.”

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Mackenzie Dern Submits Amanda Ribas

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Mackenzie Dern Submits Amanda Ribas

    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, top-ten strawweights (#6) Mackenzie Dern and (#8) Amanda Ribas clashed. While in the co-main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio faced Carlston Harris in a welterweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Women’s Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern def. Amanda Ribas via submission: R3, 4.56 
    • Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Carlston Harris via TKO: R3, 3.13
    • Middleweight: CĂ©sar Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan via KO: R1, 4.16  
    • Middleweight: Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis via TKO: R3. 4.59
    • Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez def. Austin Bashi via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
    • Welterweight: Punahele Soriano def. UroĆĄ Medić via KO: R1, 0.31  

    Preliminary Card

    • Flyweight: Felipe Bunes def. Jose Johnson via submission: R1, 2.04
    • Middleweight: Marco Tulio def. Ihor Potieria via TKO: R1, 3.04
    • Lightweight: Thiago MoisĂ©s def. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Welterweight: Jacobe Smith def. Preston Parsons via KO: R1, 1.13
    • Women’s Flyweight: Ernesta Kareckaite def. Nicolle Caliari via split decision: (29-28×2, 28-29)  
    • Light Heavyweight: Bruno Lopes def. Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (29-28×3)
    • Women’s Strawweight: Fatima Kline def. Victoria Dudakova via TKO: R2, 4.27

    Lightweight: Nurullo Aliev def. Joe Solecki via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Fatima Kline def. Victoria Dudakova

    In this strawweight matchup, Fatima Kline stopped Victoria Dudakova late in the second round.

    Jacobe Smith def. Preston Parsons

    Jacobe Smith earned a first-round KO of Preston Parsons in their welterweight fight.

    Marco Tulio def. Ihor Potieria

    Marco Tulio got it done in the first round with a TKO of Ihor Potieria.

    Felipe Bunes def. Jose Johnson

    In this flyweight bout, Felipe Bunes earned a first-round armbar submission of Jose Johnson.

    Main Card Highlights

    Punahele Soriano def. Uroơ Medić

    Punahele Soriano took just 31 seconds to KO Uroơ Medić in their welterweight bout.

    Christian Rodriguez def. Austin Bashi

    In this featherweight matchup, Christian Rodriguez earned a decision against Austin Bashi.

    Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis

    In this middleweight bout, Roman Kopylov TKO’d Chris Curtis with a head kick in the final second of round three.

    CĂ©sar Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan

    CĂ©sar Almeida knocked Abdul Razak Alhassan out cold in the first round of their middleweight matchup.

    Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Carlston Harris

    Santiago Ponzinibbio got it done with a TKO of Carlston Harris in round three.

    Mackenzie Dern def. Amanda Ribas

    In the main event, Mackenzie Dern submitted Amanda Ribas with an armbar at the end of round three.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Joaquin Buckley TKOs Colby Covington

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Joaquin Buckley TKOs Colby Covington

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

    In the main event, welterweights Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley clashed. While in the co-main event, Cub Swanson faced Billy Quarantillo in a bantamweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R3, 4.42
    • Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo via KO: R3 1.36 
    • Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva via TKO: R3, 1.57  
    • Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino via KO: R3, 3.44  
    • Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yañez via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 
    • Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Preliminary Card

    • Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar via KO: R2, 2.03 
    • Joel Álvarez def. Drakkar Klose via KO: R1, 2.48  
    • Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla via TKO: R1, 4.58
    • Felipe Lima def. Miles Johns via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Miranda Maverick def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Davey Grant def. Ramon Taveras via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27×2)
    • Piera Rodriguez def. Josefine Knutsson via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla

    Sean Woodson earned the first finish of the night, getting a TKO of Fernando Padilla in the first round of their featherweight bout.

    Joel Álvarez def. Drakkar Klose

    Joel Álvarez earned a first-round KO of Drakkar Klose in their lightweight bout.

    Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar

    In this lightweight bout, Michael Johnson earned a KO of Ottman Azaitar in the second round.

    Main Card Highlights

    Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos

    Navajo Stirling got it done on the scorecards against Tuco Tokkos.

    Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yañez

    Daniel Marcos earned a split decision against Adrian Yañez in their bantamweight matchup.

    Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino

    Dustin Jacoby got the win with a KO of Vitor Petrino in the third round.

    Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva

    In this flyweight bout, Manel Kape earned a TKO of Bruno Silva in the third round.

    Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo

    In the co-main event, Cub Swanson KO’d Billy Quarantillo in the third round.

    Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington

    In the main event, Joaquin Buckley was awarded a doctor’s stoppage TKO of Colby Covington after the latter could not continue due to a cut above his eye.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Carlos Prates KOs Neil Magny

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Carlos Prates KOs Neil Magny

    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, welterweights Neil Magny and Carlos Prates clashed. While in the co-main event, Gerald Meerschaert faced Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight matchup. 

    Make sure to catch all the UFC Fight Night results and highlights as they happen below! 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Welterweight Main Event: Carlos Prates def. Neil Magny via KO: R1, 4.50
    • Middleweight: Reinier de Ridder def. Gerald Meerschaert via submission: R3, 1.44
    • Bantamweight: Gaston Bolaños def. Cortavious Romious via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27×2)   
    • Women’s Strawweight: Gillian Robertson def. Luana Pinheiro via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28×2)  
    • Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik def. DuĆĄko Todorović via TKO: R1, 2.44

    Preliminary Card

    • Women’s Strawweight: Denise Gomes def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28) 
    • Welterweight: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Zachary Scroggin via TKO: R1, 1.15
    • Welterweight: Charles Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via TKO: R1, 0.51
    • Bantamweight: Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Stamann via submission: R1, 4.19
    • Middleweight: Tresean Gore def. Antonio TrĂłcoli via submission: R1, 1.23 
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via TKO: R2, 1.20  

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula

    In this women’s bantamweight bout, Melissa Mullins got it done with a Klaudia Sygula

    Tresean Gore def. Antonio TrĂłcoli

    Tresean Gore earned a first-round submission of Antonio TrĂłcoli in their middleweight contest.

    Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Stamann

    Da’Mon Blackshear locked in a rear-naked choke to get the win against Cody Stamann.

    Charles Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger

    In this welterweight bout, Charles Radtke took just 51 seconds to TKO Matthew Semelsberger.

    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Zachary Scroggin

    In this welterweight bout, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos earned a TKO of Zachary Scroggin in round one.

    Main Card Highlights

    Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Duơko Todorović

    In this middleweight bout, Mansur Abdul-Malik earned a first-round TKO against Duơko Todorović.

    Gillian Robertson def. Luana Pinheiro

    Gillian Robertson earned a unanimous decision win against Luana Pinheiro.

    Gaston Bolaños def. Cortavious Romious

    In this bantamweight bout, Gaston Bolaños earned a unanimous decision win against Cortavious Romious.

    Reinier de Ridder def. Gerald Meerschaert

    In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder submitted Gerald Meerschaert in the third round.

    Carlos Prates def. Neil Magny

    In the main event, Carlos Prates knocked out Neil Magny in the first round of their welterweight fight.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Moreno Dominates Amir Albazi 

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Moreno Dominates Amir Albazi 

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

    In the main event, top-five flyweights Brandon Moreno (#2) and Amir Albazi (#3) clashed. While in the co-main event, Erin Blanchfield faced Rose Namajunas in a women’s flyweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Flyweight Main Event: Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45×2) 
    • Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Erin Blanchfield def. Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (48-47×3)
    • Light Heavyweight: Brendson Ribeiro def. Caio Machado via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Women’s Flyweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva via submission: R3, 2.28 
    • Middleweight: Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-AndrĂ© Barriault via KO: R1, 4.28
    • Welterweight: Mike Malott def. Trevin Giles via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

    Preliminary Card

    • Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2) 
    • Bantamweight: Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry via submission: R2, 3.43 
    • Featherweight: Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore via submission: R2, 0.59  
    • Heavyweight: Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Bantamweight: Serhiy Sidey def. Garrett Armfield via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Bantamweight: Cody Gibson def. Chad Anheliger via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 30-26)
    • Women’s Flyweight: Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Ivana Petrovic via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore

    In this featherweight contest, Youssef Zalal got it done with an arm triangle submission of Jack Shore in the second round.

    Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry

    Charles Jourdain locked in a guillotine to get the win against Victor Henry in their bantamweight bout.

    Main Card Highlights

    Mike Malott def. Trevin Giles

    In this welterweight bout, Mike Malott earned a unanimous decision against Trevin Giles.

    Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-André Barriault

    Dustin Stoltzfus got the win with a first-round KO of Marc-André Barriault.

    Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva

    In this women’s flyweight matchup, Jasmine Jasudavicius submitted Ariane da Silva with a D’arce choke in round three.

    Brendson Ribeiro def. Caio Machado

    Brendson Ribeiro earned a split decision win against Caio Machado in their light heavyweight contest.

    Erin Blanchfield def. Rose Namajunas

    In the co-main event, Erin Blanchfield got it done on the scorecards to defeat Rose Namajunas in their flyweight bout.

    Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi

    In the main event, Brandon Moreno earned a unanimous decision against Amir Albazi.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Royval Decisions Tatsuro Taira

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Brandon Royval Decisions Tatsuro Taira

    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, top-five flyweights Brandon Royval (#1) and Tatsuro Taira (#5) clashed. While in the co-main event, Brad Tavares faced JunYong Park in a middleweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Flyweight Main Event: Brandon Royval def. Tatsuro Taira via split decision (48-47×2, 47-48)
    • Middleweight Co-Main Event: JunYong Park def. Brad Tavares via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani def. Jared Gooden via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Lightweight: Grant Dawson def. Rafa Garcia via TKO: R2, 1.42
    • Welterweight: Daniel Rodriguez def. Alex Morono via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29) 
    • Flyweight: Ramazonbek Temirov def. CJ Vergara via TKO: R1, 2.50

    Preliminary Card

    • Featherweight: Pat Sabatini def. Jonathan Pearce via submission: R1, 4.06
    • Welterweight: Themba Gorimbo def. Niko Price via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Heavyweight: Junior Tafa def. Sean Sharaf via TKO: R2, 2.15
    • Women’s Strawweight: Julia Polastri def. Cory McKenna via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
    • Bantamweight: Cody Haddon def. Dan Argueta via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Flyweight: Clayton Carpenter def. Lucas Rocha via submission: R2, 2.12

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Clayton Carpenter def. Lucas Rocha

    In this flyweight bout, Clayton Carpenter locked in a rear-naked choke to get the win against Lucas Rocha.

    Junior Tafa def. Sean Sharaf

    Junior Tafa got it done with a TKO of Sean Sharaf in round two of their heavyweight bout.

    Pat Sabatini def. Jonathan Pearce

    Pat Sabatini earned a first-round submission against Jonathan Pearce in their featherweight bout.

    Main Card Highlights

    Ramazonbek Temirov def. CJ Vergara

    Making his UFC debut, Ramazonbek Temirov earned a first-round TKO against CJ Vergara in their flyweight matchup.

    Daniel Rodriguez def. Alex Morono

    In this welterweight matchup, Daniel Rodriguez earned a split decision win against Alex Morono.

    Grant Dawson def. Rafa Garcia

    Grant Dawson got it done with a TKO of Rafa Garcia in the second round of their lightweight bout.

    Chidi Njokuani def. Jared Gooden

    Chidi Njokuani earned a unanimous decision against Jared Gooden in their welterweight matchup.

    JunYong Park def. Brad Tavares

    In the co-main event, JunYong Park earned a split decision win against Brad Tavares.

    Brandon Royval def. Tatsuro Taira

    In the main event, Brandon Royval earned a split decision victory against Tatsuro Taira.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Caio Borralho Decisions Jared Cannonier

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Caio Borralho Decisions Jared Cannonier

    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, ranked middleweights Jared Cannonier (#5) and Caio Borralho (#12) clashed. While in the co-main event, Angela Hill faced Tabatha Ricci in a strawweight matchup. The event also featured this year’s TUF finales.

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Middleweight Main Event: Caio Borralho def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49- 45×2, 48-46)
    • Women’s Strawweight Co-Main Event: Tabatha Ricci def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Middleweight (TUF 32 Finale): Robert Valentin def. Ryan Loder via TKO: R2, 1.49
    • Featherweight (TUF 32 Finale): Mairon Santos def. Kaan Ofli via KO: R2, 1.30
    • Welterweight: Michael Morales def. Neil Magny via TKO: R1, 4.39 
    • Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert def. Edmen Shahbazyan via submission: R2, 4.12

    Preliminary Card

    • Lightweight: Francis Marshall def. Dennis Buzukja via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 
    • Middleweight: Zachary Reese def. Jose Medina via split decision via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Lightweight: Viacheslav Borshchev def. James Llontop via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)

    Women’s Flyweight: Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via KO: R1, 1.02 

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo

    Making her UFC debut, Wang Cong took just over a minute to KO Victoria Leonardo in their flyweight bout.

    Main Card Highlights

    Gerald Meerschaert def. Edmen Shahbazyan

    Gerald Meerschaert came from behind to submit Edmen Shahbazyan with an arm triangle in the second round.

    Michael Morales def. Neil Magny 

    In this welterweight bout, Michael Morales got it done with a TKO of Neil Magny in the first round.

    Mairon Santos def. Kaan Ofli

    Mairon Santos earned a UFC contract after finishing Kaan Ofli in the TUF 32 featherweight finale.

    Robert Valentin def. Ryan Loder

    Robert Valentin earned a spot in the UFC after stopping Ryan Loder in the TUF 32 middleweight finale.

    Tabatha Ricci def. Angela Hill

    In the co-main event, Tabatha Ricci earned a unanimous decision win against Angela Hill.

    Caio Borralho def. Jared Cannonier

    In the main event, Caio Borralho earned a unanimous decision against Jared Cannonier.

  • UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results!

    After staging its latest pay-per-view Down Under at the RAC Arena in Perth this past weekend, mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is back on home soil to put on another card at the Apex facility in Las Vegas.

    Topping the lineup will be a crucial clash of top contenders in the middleweight division, with former title challenger Jared Cannonier and the fast-rising Caio Borralho both looking to put themselves in a strong position within the title picture.

    Elsewhere, the likes of Angela Hill, Neil Magny, and Edmen Shahbazyan will all have their next assignments inside the Octagon, while this year’s TUF finales also go down inside the Apex.

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Weigh-In Results

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho takes place on Saturday, August 24, at the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with the preliminary card starting at 7 p.m. ET/4p.m. PT.

    See above for a live stream of the weigh-ins via MMA Junkie, and check out the full results below!

    Main Card:

    • Middleweight Main Event: Jared Cannonier (184lbs) vs. Caio Borralho (186lbs)
    • Women’s Strawweight Co-Main Event: Angela Hill (115.5lbs) vs. Tabatha Ricci (115lbs)
    • Middleweight (TUF 32 Finale): Robert Valentin (185lbs) vs. Ryan Loder (186lbs)
    • Featherweight (TUF 32 Finale): Kaan Ofli (145lbs) vs. Mairon Santos (146lbs)
    • Welterweight: Neil Magny (170lbs) vs. Michael Morales (171lbs)
    • Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan (184.5lbs) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (185lbs)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Lightweight: Dennis Buzukja (155.5lbs) vs. Francis Marshall (156lbs)
    • Middleweight: Zachary Reese (184.5lbs) vs. Jose Medina (186lbs)
    • Lightweight: Viacheslav Borshchev (155.5lbs) vs. James Llontop (154.5lbs)
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti (135lbs) vs. Josiane Nunes (136lbs)
    • Featherweight: Zygimantas Ramaska (146lbs) vs. Nathan Fletcher (145.5lbs)
    • Women’s Flyweight: Wang Cong (125lbs) vs. Victoria Leonardo (125lbs)
  • Report: Mackenzie Dern’s Return Targeted For UFC Fight Night Tampa On December 14

    Report: Mackenzie Dern’s Return Targeted For UFC Fight Night Tampa On December 14

    UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern will seemingly have the chance to end her 2024 on a win streak in “The Sunshine State.”

    Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion recently confirmed its schedule for the remainder of 2024, with 15 events set across nine different cities. Tasked with closing out the year is Tampa, Florida, where a UFC Fight Night will take place on December 14.

    While the card remains without a main event as it stands, one notable matchup has been reported. According to Brazilian outlet Ag. Fight, the #8-ranked Dern (14-5) is set to run it back with Amanda Ribas over five years on from their first meeting.

    Dern Set For Chance To Avenge First MMA Loss At UFC Fight Night Tampa

    When they share the Octagon for a second time on Dec. 14, Dern will be looking to avenge her loss to Ribas and finish the year with consecutive triumphs.

    Dern, an ADCC and no gi BJJ (black belt) world champion, enjoyed an unbeaten start to MMA life. But she had her record blemished following seven straight wins when she ran into Ribas in 2019, losing by way of unanimous decision.

    While a four-fight win streak brought Dern back into contention, the grappling specialist has been inconsistent ever since and recently tasted her first losing skid after defeats to JĂ©ssica Andrade and Amanda Lemos.

    Having bounced back by outpointing Loopy Godinez in Abu Dhabi this month, Dern will look to enjoy a run of victories to reignite her title ambitions.

    Mackenzie Dern
    Image: @ufc/X

    Lemos will hope to put a stop to those plans by repeating her feat from five years ago. The Brazilian currently finds herself ranked at both strawweight and flyweight, with her most recent outing coming in defeat opposite Rose Namajunas at 125 pounds.

    She’ll now return to the weight at which she earned a bonus with a TKO of Luana Pinheiro last November, looking to defend her #5 spot against her fellow Countrywoman Dern.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Serghei Spivac Submits Marcin Tybura

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Serghei Spivac Submits Marcin Tybura

    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, top-ten ranked heavyweights Marcin Tybura (#8) and Serghei Spivac (#9) clashed. While in the co-main event, Damon Jackson faced Chepe Mariscal in a featherweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Heavyweight Main Event: Serghei Spivac def. Marcin Tybura via submission: R1, 1.44
    • Featherweight Co-Main Event: Chepe Mariscal def. Damon Jackson via unanimous decision (30-25×2, 30-26)
    • Welterweight: Danny Barlow def. Nikolay Veretennikov via split decision (29-28×2, 27-30)
    • Bantamweight: Chris GutiĂ©rrez def. Quang Le via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Yana Santos def. Chelsea Chandler via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
    • Bantamweight: Toshiomi Kazama def. Charalampos Grigoriou via submission: R2, 1.55

    Preliminary Card

    • Women’s Strawweight: Stephanie Luciano def. Talita Alencar via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Women’s Bantamweight: Karol Rosa def. Pannie Kianzad via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Heavyweight: Jhonata Diniz def. Karl Williams via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
    • Featherweight: Youssef Zalal def. Jarno Errens via submission: R1, 3.52

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Youssef Zalal def. Jarno Errens

    Youssef Zalal locked in a standing rear-naked choke to get the win against Jarno Errens in their featherweight bout.

    Main Card Highlights

    Toshiomi Kazama def. Charalampos Grigoriou

    In this bantamweight bout, Toshiomi Kazama earned his first UFC victory after submitting Charalampos Grigoriou in the second round.

    Yana Santos def. Chelsea Chandler

    Yana Santos earned a unanimous decision win against Chelsea Chandler in their women’s bantamweight bout.

    Chris Gutiérrez def. Quang Le

    In this bantamweight bout, Chris Gutiérrez earned a unanimous decision victory against Quang Le.

    Danny Barlow def. Nikolay Veretennikov

    Danny Barlow remains undefeated after being handed a split decision win over Nikolay Veretennikov in their welterweight bout.

    In the co-main event, Chepe Mariscal got it done on the scorecards to defeat Damon Jackson via unanimous decision.

    Serghei Spivac def. Marcin Tybura

    In the main event, Serghei Spivac took under two minutes to submit Marcin Tybura with an arm bar.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Virna Jandiroba Submits Amanda Lemos 

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Virna Jandiroba Submits Amanda Lemos 

    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, top-five ranked strawweights Amanda Lemos (#3) and Virna Jandiroba (#5) clashed. While in the co-main event, Steve Garcia faced Seungwoo Choi in a featherweight matchup. 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Women’s Strawweight Main Event: Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos via submission: R2, 4.48 
    • Featherweight: Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi via TKO: R1, 1.36 
    • Lightweight: Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Flyweight: Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden via TKO: R2 2.58  
    • Featherweight: Dooho Choi def Bill Algeo via TKO: R2, 3.38 
    • Featherweight: Hyder Amil def. JeongYeong Lee via TKO: R1, 1.05  

    Preliminary Card

    • Bantamweight: Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher via submission: R1, 3.58
    • Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27×2) 
    • Lightweight: Trey Ogden def. Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28×2, 30-27) 
    • Women’s Flyweight: Luana Carolina def. Lucie PudilovĂĄ via unanimous decision (29-28×2, 30-27) 
    • Heavyweight: Thomas Petersen def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher 

    In this bantamweight bout, Cody Gibson got it done in the first round with an arm triangle submission of Brian Kelleher.

    Main Card Highlights

    Hyder Amil def. JeongYeong

    Hyder Amil unleashed a flurry of strikes to overwhelm JeongYeong early in the first round to get the TKO.

    Dooho Choi def Bill Algeo

    In this featherweight bout, Dooho Choi got back in the win column with a TKO of Bill Algeo in the second round.

    Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden

    Bruno Silva earned his fourth win in a row with a TKO against Cody Durden in the second round of their featherweight matchup.

    Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky

    Kurt Holobaugh earned a unanimous decision win against Kaynan Kruschewsky in their lightweight bout.

    Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi

    In the co-main event, Steve Garcia earned a first-round TKO of Seungwoo Choi.

    Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos

    In the main event, Virna Jandiroba locked in an arm bar to get the win against Amanda Lemos in the second round of their strawweight matchup.

  • UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Rose Namajunas Decisions Tracy Cortez

    UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Rose Namajunas Decisions Tracy Cortez

    UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

    In the main event, former two-time strawweight champ Rose Namajunas took on #11-ranked women’s flyweight Tracy Cortez. While in the co-main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio faced Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight matchup. 

    Make sure to catch all the UFC Fight Night results and highlights as they happen below! 

    UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

    • Women’s flyweight Main Event: Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision (49-46×2, 48-47)
    • Welterweight Co-Main Event: Muslim Salikhov def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
    • Lightweight: Jean Silva def. Drew Dober via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R3, 1.28
    • Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim def. Ange Loosa via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
    • Featherweight: Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez via submission: R1, 4.49
    • Middleweight: Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage ends in no contest (illegal elbows by Alhassan): R1, 0.37

    Preliminary Card

    • Flyweight: Charles Johnson def. Joshua Van via KO: R3, 0.20
    • Women’s Flyweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Fatima Kline via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Bantamweight: Montel Jackson def. Da’Mon Blackshear via KO: R1, 0.18
    • Women’s Flyweight: Luana Santos def. Mariya Agapova via submission: R1, 3.27
    • Middleweight: Andre Petroski def. Josh Fremd via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
    • Welterweight: Evan Elder def. Darrius Flowers via submission: R2, 1.46

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Evan Elder def. Darrius Flowers

    In this welterweight matchup, Evan Elder got it done with a submission of Darrius Flowers in the second round.

    Luana Santos def. Mariya Agapova

    Luana Santos locked in a rear-naked choke to get the win against Mariya Agapova in the first round of their flyweight bout.

    Montel Jackson def. Da’Mon Blackshear

    Montel Jackson unleashed a huge left to KO Da’Mon Blackshear after just 18 seconds of their bantamweight bout.

    Charles Johnson def. Joshua Van

    In this flyweight matchup, Charles Johnson earned a KO of Joshua Van 20 seconds into round three.

    Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage ends in no contest

    This middleweight bout ended in a no contest after Abdul Razak Alhassan landed elbows to the back of Cody Brundage’s head, who was not able to continue.

    Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez

    Julian Erosa locked in a guillotine to submit Christian Rodriguez at the end of round one in their featherweight contest.

    Gabriel Bonfim def. Ange Loosa

    Gabriel Bonfim earned a unanimous decision win against Ange Loosa in their welterweight bout.

    Jean Silva def. Drew Dober

    In this lightweight bout, Jean Silva was awarded a TKO victory after inflicting a nasty cut above Drew Dober’s right eye that caused the ringside doctor to stop the fight.

    Muslim Salikhov def. Santiago Ponzinibbio

    In the co-main event, Muslim Salikhov earned a split decision victory against Santiago Ponzinibbio.

    Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez

    In the main event, Rose Namajunas earned a unanimous decision against Tracy Cortez to make it two wins in a row in the flyweight division.


  • Neil Magny Expected To Face Undefeated Prospect In Return At UFC Fight Night On August 24

    Neil Magny Expected To Face Undefeated Prospect In Return At UFC Fight Night On August 24

    UFC veteran Neil Magny looks set to be tasked with stalling the rise of another highly touted welterweight prospect later this summer.

    Magny, who currently occupies the #12 spot on the ladder at 170 pounds, continues to perform big on mixed martial arts’ grandest stage over a decade on from his Octagon debut.

    “The Haitian Sensation” holds the record for most wins in UFC welterweight history, and his lead in that regard was extended at UFC 297 in Toronto this past January, where he mounted a memorable comeback to upset home favorite Mike Malott.

    That result cemented Magny’s continued presence in the top 15 and pushed back the surge of a promising prospect. And the 36-year-old will need to bring about some dĂ©jĂ  vu next month if he’s to continue his momentum.

    Per MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura, Magny has verbally agreed to do battle with the undefeated Michael Morales at the UFC Fight Night scheduled for the Apex in Las Vegas on August 24.

    Magny Looks To Halt Another Charging Prospect Months On From UFC 297 Upset

    Should this bout be made official, Magny will look to secure his first win streak since 2022 by blemishing the perfect professional record of Morales.

    Magny (29-11) recorded back-to-back victories over Geoff Neal and Max Griffin before running into the fast-charging Shavkat Rakhmonov in June 2022. He’s exchanged wins and losses since, getting the better of Daniel Rodriguez, Phil Rowe, and Malott but falling against high-level competition in Gilbert Burns and Ian Garry.

    If “The Haitian Sensation” is to further extend his lead in a number of records and continue proving his longevity inside the Octagon, he’ll have to do what nobody else has done up to this point: beat Morales (16-0). The Ecuadorian has won all four of his UFC fights to date since appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021. The 25-year-old most recently outpointed Australia’s Jake Matthews at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig last November.

    With this addition, the current fights expected to take place at the Apex-held UFC Fight Night on August 24 are as follows:

    • Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert (middleweight)
    • Roman Kopylov vs. Brunno Ferreira (middleweight)
    • Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales (welterweight)
    • Dennis Buzukja vs. Danny Silva (featherweight)
    • Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop (lightweight)
    • JosĂ© Medina vs. Zachary Reese (middleweight)
    • Josiane Nunes vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (women’s bantamweight)
    Neil Magny & Mike Malott
    Image: Cooper Neill/UFC/Zuffa LLC