Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Ailin Perez
Ailin Perez defeats Ashlee Evans-Smith by dominant unanimous decision. This was never really close; within the first minute, Perez had already landed a takedown. That was the story of the fight from there, with Perez holding over 11 minutes of top control. Perez was the better fighter wherever the fight went, and made a great statement victory in her second UFC bout.
Result: Ailin Perez defeats Ashlee Evans-Smith via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26).
Division: Women's Bantamweight
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Alexander Munoz vs. Carl Deaton
Alexander Munoz wins a unanimous decision in a well contested fight. Munoz showed his power on the feet, rocking Deaton multiple times. He would repeatedly try to take the fight to the ground with mixed success, unable to do much with his top control. Ultimately, the damage and control time was enough to award Munoz a UD.
Result: Alexander Munoz defeats Carl Deaton via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-28).
Division: Lightweight
Referee: Jacob Montalvo
Tyson Nam vs. Azat Maksum
Azat Maksum defeats Tyson Nam in a close split-decision. In a contested striking battle, both men proved a willingness to engage with over 400 strikes thrown between the two of them. Maksum made use of his excellent boxing, doing more damage than his opponent and earning the split decision.
Result: Azat Maksum defeats Tyson Nam via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
Division: Flyweight
Referee: Keith Peterson
Evan Elder vs. Genaro Valdez
Evan Elder finds a unanimous decision victory over Genaro Valdez. This fight largely played out on the feet, with Elder getting the best of most of the exchanges. While Valdez was never truly out of the fight, Elder’s pressure and striking proved too much.
Result: Evan Elder defeats Genaro Valdez via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28).
Division: Lightweight
Referee: Mark Smith
Austin Lingo vs. Melquizael Costa
Melquizael Costa defeated Austin Lingo by unanimous decision. In another striking battle, Costa significantly outworked and outlanded Lingo. Despite Lingo proving his toughness, Costa landed 3 takedowns and over 100 total strikes in an impressive win.
Result: Melquizael Costa defeats Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).
Division: Featherweight
Referee: Keith Peterson
Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Istela Nunes
Viktoriia Dudakova picks up a quick win in an unfortunate accident. Just as the fight was beginning, Dudakova would land a takedown, and Nunes would end up breaking her arm on the landing. I wouldn’t suggest watching the replay.
Result: Viktoriia Dudakova defeats Istela Nunes via TKO (injury) at :34 of the first round.
Division: Women's Strawweight
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Tucker Lutz vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
Melsik Baghdasaryan secured a hard fought unanimous decision victory. In a back and forth fight, both found success. Lutz was up early, controlling Baghdasaryan on the ground. Baghdasaryan would control the final two rounds on the feet, soundly outstriking Lutz.
Result: Melsik Baghdasaryan defeats Tucker Lutz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Division: Featherweight
Referee: Jacob Montalvo
Nazim Sadykhov vs. Terrance McKinney
Nazim Sadykhov submitted Terrance McKinney with a rear-naked choke in the second round. McKinney had success landing an early takedown and controlled Sadykhov for the majority of the first round. After surviving the first round onslaught, Sadykhov came out firing. This time he defended the takedown, took McKinney’s back, and found the choke for the win.
Result: Nazim Sadykhov defeats Terrance McKinney via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:07 of the second round.
Division: Lightweight
Referee: Keith Peterson
Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler
Norma Dumont put on a solid performance in a unanimous decision victory. Dumont hurt Chandler almost immediately, causing her to literally sprint away in the 1st round. Dumont had at least 2 minutes of control time in each round and landed all three takedowns she attempted. Chandler did her best to make it competitive, but Dumont was ultimately too much and earned the UD win.
Result: Norma Dumont defeats Chelsea Chandler via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Division: Women's Featherweight
Referee: Jacob Montalvo
Albert Duraev vs Junyong Park
Junyoung Park finds an impressive submission victory over Albert Duraev. Neither man had an interest in seeing the judges, exchanging huge blows right off the bat. Following a close first round and a deep guillotine attempt from Park, Duraev began to crumble from the pressure. Park would take his back and secure a rear-naked choke for the win.
Result: Junyong Park de feats Albert Duraev via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:45 of the second round.
Division: Middleweight
Referee: Mark Smith
Ottman Azaitar vs. Francisco Prado
Francisco Prado gets his first UFC win by first round TKO. The round started evenly, with both men landing shots. As time went on, Prado controlled the center and the pace, largely outstriking Azaitar. Thanks to his power and constant pressure, he’d finish Azaitar with less than a minute left in the round.
Result: Francisco Prado defeats Ottman Azaitar via TKO (strikes) at 4:05 of the first round.
Division: Lightweight
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Bassil Hafez
Jack Della Maddalena wins a controversial split decision over Bassil Hafez. Hafez got off to a hot start, immediately taking Della Maddalena down and controlling him for most of the first round. The second round was relatively even, with both men finding success. Della Maddalena pulled away in the third, landing 43 significant strikes to Hafez’s 7, and was awarded the split decision win.
Result: Jack Della Maddalena defeats Bassil Hafez via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
Division: Welterweight
Referee: Mark Smith
Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva secured an upset submission victory over Holly Holm. Holm started out strong, outlanding and controlling Bueno Silva in the first. Holm would start aggressive again, pressuring Bueno Silva against the cage. With her back against the cage, Bueno Silva wrapped up a standing guillotine and Holm was forced to tap.
Result: Mayra Bueno Silva defeats Holly Holm via submission (guillotine choke) at :38 of the second round.
Division: Women's Bantamweight
Referee: Keith Peterson