It’s that point!
Contender Sequence retains rolling on for 2 extra weeks of blended martial arts (MMA) motion. Week 9 goes down tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, in entrance of UFC CEO, Dana White, and his cadre of matchmakers.
As has turn out to be customary for this system of late, all 5 fighters earned UFC contracts final week.
In the primary occasion this night, Alex Pereira slayer, Artem Vakhitov (2-1), takes on French viral knockout artist, Islem Masraf (3-0). Vakhitov is the final particular person to defeat Pereira in kickboxing. Within the co-main occasion, Kody Steele (6-0) — whose opponent give up due to a panic assault — returns to the present, taking up Chasen Blair (6-2). The “Featured” bout sees Heavyweights conflict as Mario Pinto (8-0) takes on Lucas Camacho (6-0). Islam Dulatov (10-1) — who was purported to compete on week one — fights Vanilto Antunes (16-8). Final, and definitely not least, two Australian champions kick off the cardboard as Anthony Drilich (8-1) fights Sean Gauci (9-1), who has a win over Steve Erceg.
‘Contender Sequence’ Fast Outcomes:
Artem Vakhitov defeats Islem Masraf by way of knockout (punch) Spherical 1, 2:23Kody Steele defeats Chasen Blair by way of knockout (physique punch) Spherical 2, 4:07 Mario Pinto defeats Lucas Camacho by way of knockout (punch) Spherical 1, 1:43Islam Dulatov defeats Vanilto Antunes by way of knockout (elbow) Spherical 1, 2:44Sean Gauci defeats Anthony Drilich by way of unanimous resolution (29-28×3)
‘Contender Sequence’ Highlights & Outcomes:
185 lbs.: Artem Vakhitov defeats Islem Masraf by way of knockout
155 lbs.: Kody Steele defeats Chasen Blair by way of knockout
265 lbs.: Mario Pinto defeats Lucas Camacho by way of knockout
170 lbs.: IIslam Dulatov defeats Vanilto Antunes by way of knockout
125 lbs.: Sean Gauci defeats Anthony Drilich by way of unanimous resolution
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