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BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Hardy (-142), Moura (+120)

Spherical 1

An excellent night to you, battle followers, as we embark on a journey
of fight via Madison Sq. Backyard. The UFC carries on its
campaign of being the gold commonplace of battle sports activities, and this
pay-per-view has the potential to ship the products in an enormous approach.
The now dozen-long slate of matchups commences with a pairing in
the ladies’s flyweight division, with two ladies sporting .500 UFC
data trying to break over that hump. Hardy (9-4-1, 4-4 UFC) has
turned issues round considerably since dropping three straight to
start her journey within the promotion, whereas Moura (10-1, 1-1 UFC)
got here in robust however cooled down this June with a call defeat,
for the primary lack of her profession. Barring one thing unusual, within the
subsequent quarter-hour or much less, one in every of these women will step over the
midpoint line to determine themselves of their weight class.
Referee Dan Miragliotta can be there for it each step of the way in which,
and he clocks the ladies in as they contact ‘em up. Moura measures out
a entrance kick early, conserving her proper hand cocked again as Hardy
strafes across the cage. Moura cracks an advancing Hardy with a
clear proper, and Hardy’s nostril turns purple from the concussive blow.
Moura swipes out with one other proper hook, and this one comes up
quick. Hardy retains her distance, hoping to interact in blitzes, and
Moura sits down on her punches and is prepared for Hardy to spring at
her. Moura absorbs a physique kick so she will let fly an overhand
proper, and her presence and counters are conserving Hardy from doing
a lot. Moura switches forwards and backwards with stances as Hardy races in,
and he or she counters the Renzo Gracie Academy fighter successfully.
Hardy will get overwhelmed to the punch with a pointy proper, and he or she places out
a brief shot to the physique however doesn’t have a lot on it. Her
subsequent physique kick lands far more durable, however it’s one-and-done as
Moura stares her down. “Ronda” works her approach in, simply lacking with
a lunging proper hand as she cuts Hardy off. Hardy kicks awkwardly,
and Moura blasts her within the face with a fierce proper hook. Hardy
blinks it out and tosses out a left hand in response, to which
Moura is there and able to take so she may give one thing again.
Hardy scores a physique kick on the finish of a mix, and he or she
flicks out a jab in hopes of catching Moura unaware. Moura dances
out of the way in which of a one-two, catches a physique kick and topples Hardy
to the mat. Hardy hits her again and defends with a two-on-one wrist
lock, however she can’t use it for a submission or sweep earlier than the
horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura

Spherical 2

The ladies clap fingers to get getting in Spherical 2, after which stand in
entrance of each other feinting and faking. Hardy goes after a physique
kick, and he or she wings a left hand that will get the Brazilian’s
consideration. Hardy pitches a stomping kick to the knee, and he or she finds
herself encountering a charging Moura. Moura grabs maintain of her and
tosses her to the mat, even with Hardy grabbing the fence. Hardy
will get away with a number of extra fence grabs, with Miragliotta shouting to
cease the fouls, and he or she does this to maintain herself from being positioned
flat on her again. Moura wrenches her down ultimately, and he or she steps
into half guard whereas exuding high management. Hardy swings her elbow
to affect the physique of her opponent a number of instances earlier than Moura climbs
into her half guard. Hardy manages to recuperate her guard, however
efforts to wall-walk are unsuccessful. Hardy tries to brawl it out
off her again, utilizing elbows in hopes of chopping up the Brazilian.
Moura drops down her personal strikes to remain busy, and he or she will get pushed
off due to Hardy’s frantic toes. Moura lowers herself again down
into the guard, placing Hardy flat on her again once more. The spherical
ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura

Spherical 3

There’s a closing clap of fingers, and the 2 flyweights hug it out.
Hardy strikes to the middle of the cage, attacking with a low kick
and a jab to the physique. Hardy lets fly a left hook excessive, and
Moura shrugs all of it off, fully unconcerned. Hardy kicks her in
the physique, and Moura smiles. Moura’s offense dwindles as she commits
herself to single energy strikes, and Hardy drifts out of the way in which
from most of them. One stable left hand catches her on the chin, however
not earlier than Hardy lands on her to the physique and legs. Hardy rushes in
recklessly, and he or she walks instantly into an enormous proper hand from the
Brazilian. Hardy shakes it off and goes ahead once more, solely to get
caught a second time. Hardy thinks higher of those blitzes, pushes
out with a entrance kick after which attacking with a low kick to arrange
a number of punches. Moura parries the punches, retains her guard excessive and
blocks a head kick. Hardy hand-fights to guard herself from a
proper hand, and Moura frees her limb and drills the Venezuelan with
it. Hardy whips a low kick to the within leg of her opponent, and
she follows with a facet kick to the torso. Her energy shouldn’t be getting
the respect from Moura, who walks her down and tags her with a
stern proper hand. Moura will get off a physique kick of her personal when
discovering a gap, and Hardy slaps her within the entrance leg in
response. Hardy’s head kick misses the mark, and he or she swings for the
fences and marks up Moura’s face with a number of profitable strikes.
Hardy slips a punch to go to the physique, and he or she kicks the identical spot.
Moura’s counter bloodies up Hardy’s nostril, and the flyweight contest
concludes when time elapses.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Hardy (29-28 Moura)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Moura (30-27 Moura)
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Hardy (29-28 Moura)

The Official Outcome

Eduarda Moura def. Veronica Hardy through Unanimous Determination (30-27,
29-28, 29-28)

BETTING
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REPORT | ODDS:

Spherical 1

Kicking proper alongside, welterweights take heart stage as two males
that current as strikers however preserve very low knockout charges come
to blows. Hafez (9-4-1, 1-1 UFC) has solely procured one stoppage due
to strikes early into his profession, whereas Elliott (11-2, 2-0 UFC) has
pulled that off twice. Nonetheless, referee Marc Goddard can be
on his A-game for this contest, one which kicks off with a contact of
gloves. Each males swing arduous at each other early, lacking the mark
however not by a lot. Hafez punches his approach right into a clinch, touchdown an
elbow and breaking off earlier than ranges are modified. Elliott picks at
his foe with a low kick, and he flicks out a number of jabs to not let
Hafez’ looping fists attain him. Elliott maintains distance till
Hafez bears down on him, with “The Habibi” taking a physique kick so he
can get in shut and membership the Welshman on the facet of the top.
Hafez tries to do that once more, however Elliott’s legs maintain him at leg’s
size. Elliott prods out jabs and a entrance kick, and Hafez bears
down on him hitting little greater than air. Elliott goes excessive with a
kick that brushes off the guard, and he avoids an enormous proper hand by
a matter of inches. Hafez slings one other haymaker, and “The Welsh
Gangster” makes him miss by a large margin. Elliott jabs the physique
with the ball of his foot, and Hafez complains of a groin shot as
Goddard tells them to battle on. Elliott zings his man with a fast
left hand, and he slaps the lead leg with a kick. Hafez is
perturbed about one other low physique kick, and he chambers and fires as
head kick as Elliott geese down. Elliott tanks it, wagging his
finger regardless of getting drilled upside the top. Hafez tries to kick
him once more, and Elliott’s protection holds up. Elliott fakes a leap
knee to land with a entrance kick, and he beats on the entrance leg three
instances earlier than Hafez does one thing. Hafez catches a physique kick and
tosses Elliott all the way down to his fingers, and Elliott recovers with out
challenge and whips a excessive kick at “The Habibi” to conclude the
spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott

Spherical 2

The spherical begins with each fighters hesitant to interact with a lot,
largely aiming single strikes at each other. Elliott connects with
a clear physique kick, and he comes excessive with a stable proper
hand. Hafez forces a excessive kick and slips, however Elliott lets him
get up so he can work the entrance leg with one other kick. Hafez
swings for the bleachers and is knocking out the air round him,
however Elliott is ready to decide and poke with jabs and kicks. Elliott
chews up the entrance leg and physique with kicks from secure vary, as
Hafez’ massive strikes are largely telegraphed and never reaching him.
Elliott grabs a low kick and is stunned by Hafez spinning with a
again fist, however he retains his wits about him and slaps “The Habibi”
within the face with the instep of his foot. Elliott’s foot jab is met
with a kick to the physique and entrance leg, they usually conflict shins on the
similar time. Elliott’s stance switches maintain Hafez guessing, as he can
chain kicks collectively from either side and keep slick sufficient to keep away from
the ability coming again at him. Elliott geese an enormous kick to scoop an
uppercut on the chin, and Hafez wears it properly and comes out
swinging. Elliott’s footwork and head motion retains him secure, even
when Hafez will get up shut and private and dings him with a brief
left hook. Elliott tosses out a reverse crescent kick, and Hafez
doesn’t know what to suppose and stutter-steps his approach into winging
full energy hooks. Elliott slides away and smacks his opponent’s leg
with a kick, and he ends the spherical with a entrance kick. The viewers
shouldn’t be having fun with the motion so far, they usually let their voices be
heard.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Elliott

Spherical 3

Hafez runs out of his nook to assault, reaching his man with a
left hand and a excessive kick. Elliott will get on his bike and manages the
distance properly, practically ducking right into a head kick after which someway
leaning again to not get caught. Elliott chips on the entrance leg with
a thumping kick, and Hafez is sporting it from the repeated kicks
and welts are creating quick.
Hafez lazily reaches out with a proper hook, and Elliott sits down
on a monstrous proper hand that sends “The Habibi” flying. Hafez is
out earlier than he hits the bottom, and he wakes up when Elliott drills
him with a number of standing-to-ground punches. Goddard watches intently
till seeing that Hafez shouldn’t be intelligently defending himself, and
he waves the battle off. The Welshman turns into the primary
fighter to cease the sturdy, bloodied Hafez, and he walks off and
begins posing like a professional wrestler. In the meantime, Hafez tries to face
up a bit too rapidly, and he stumbles throughout the cage and needs to be
caught by Goddard and his nook. They seat him on his stool, and
he must be knowledgeable what occurred.

The Official Outcome

Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez R3 0:40 through KO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Gall (-135), Brahimaj (+114)

Spherical 1

It’s an all-grappling affair because the early prelims cap off right here,
with two males that commemorate all however one in every of their mixed wins through
submission. Residence-grown UFC product Gall (7-6, 6-6 UFC) can be
trying to document his first win since 2021, whereas Brahimaj (10-5,
2-3 UFC) is aiming to maintain his 100% end and sub charge intact.
Referee Kevin MacDonald attracts the task for this welterweight
grappler’s delight, and he checks the fighters in as they share a
fist bump. Brahimaj takes to the middle of the cage and paws out a
entrance kick. Gall jabs a number of instances, and Brahimaj sits down on a
proper hand to interrupt it up. Gall jabs and opens up with a proper hand
to observe. Brahimaj clinches up and drives a number of uppercuts to the
jaw, and a knee makes him slip. Brahimaj climbs again as much as his toes
and marches Gall down, strolling via a one-two to arrange one other
Thai clinch. Brahimaj once more makes use of the tie-up to arrange a number of
strikes, and breaks off when Gall lands on him. Gall prods out jabs
till getting met with an overhand proper, and his one-two will get
Brahimaj’s consideration. Brahimaj responds with a jab and a head kick
on the opposite facet, and Gall has to take a second to recuperate.
Brahimaj walks him down and golf equipment him within the face with a proper
hand, and Gall backs off.
The Fortis MMA fighter strides ahead, brimming with confidence,
and unleashes a hellacious left and a large proper on the temple
that crumples Gall. Only some follow-up strikes from the
submission specialist are wanted till MacDonald will get between
them, and Brahimaj has now notched the primary knockout
of his profession. The outdated gloves are in enterprise tonight, and it has
already confirmed.

The Official Outcome

Ramiz Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall R1 2:55 through KO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Tybura (-148), Diniz (+124)

Spherical 1

With Derrick Lewis out in the meanwhile, Tybura (25-9, 12-8 UFC)
is now the person who stands throughout the Octagon from undefeated
hammer-thrower Diniz (8-0, 2-0 UFC). The Brazilian got here in a number of
weeks in the past anticipating to function the favourite in opposition to “The Black
Beast,” however as a substitute he finds himself in a pick-‘em with a
well-rounded Polish heavyweight. The massive males get after it as quickly
as referee Herb Dean says go, with a contact of gloves a formality
that occurs first. Tybura strikes first with a physique kick, and he
shells as much as block two punches up high. Diniz lets fly a stunning
head kick, and he blitzes ahead and clips the Polish fighter with
a brief, imply left hand. Tybura falls to his again, and Diniz gladly
leaps on high whereas transferring to half guard hacking down with elbows.
Tybura makes an attempt a sweep, however Diniz blasts him within the face with
hammerfists in an effort to cease it. Tybura steels himself and
completes the reversal, dumping the undefeated fighter on his again
and decreasing himself down into half guard. Diniz clings to the person
on high of him to forestall most offense from raining down on him, and
the gang doesn’t recognize the stalemate that follows. Tybura
makes use of his full physique weight to press down, staying chest-to-chest and
getting off quick strikes on both facet. Tybura covers Diniz’
mouth when not smacking him with quick strikes which might be extra
irritating than damaging. Tybura grinds with an elbow on the chin,
and he makes use of the awkward face masking to step over to full mount.
Tybura retains tightly pressed fairly than posturing up, smothering
the unbeaten man and making his life depressing. Tybura sits as much as
drive a number of punches on the chin, and Diniz ties him up once more to
save himself. Tybura will get in a single heavy elbow, and he rides out
the rest of the spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Tybura
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Tybura
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Tybura

Spherical 2

Gloves are touched to begin the spherical, and as soon as extra, Tybura goals a
kick to the ribs. Diniz crowds him with a proper hand, and Tybura
backs off to reset. Tybura reaches out with a left hand that comes
up quick, and he pushes out a entrance kick that can be inaccurate.
Diniz’ clubbing proper hand bounces off the guard, and he narrowly
evades a entrance kick aimed toward his chin. Tybura retains his distance
with one other entrance kick, and he dings Diniz with a straight left.
Diniz bites down on his mouthpiece and slugs the Polish fighter in
the jaw with a number of heavy blows, and Tybura strikes again and slips
away. Tybura splits the guard with a left, and Diniz wings again
three punches that get his consideration. Tybura drops down, ducking a
punch and organising a double-leg takedown. “Tybur” climbs into
half guard, and Diniz claims that he’s getting poked within the eye.
Dean tells them to maintain working, and Tybura does so with sporadic
however efficient ground-and-pound. With 1:50 remaining within the spherical,
Tybura assumes full mount, and he begins fishing for an armlock by
gripping Diniz’ proper wrist and torqueing it. Tybura lets it go so
he can arrange a crucifix, and he beats down on the Brazilian with
punches and elbows. Tybura kilos down with a pair of elbows, and
he opens up with a number of greater than rip Diniz’ face broad open. Blood
sprays throughout the canvas in a show harking back to the notorious
“you don’t know the place I’ve been, Lou” scene, solely it’s the man on
his again that’s pouring purple fluid in all places. Tybura jackhammers
the Brazilian with a large flurry of elbows, and Diniz barely
survives to the bell as cuts are throughout his face with blood
streaming in all places. Diniz needs to be helped again to his nook,
and docs are going to look intently at him.
Earlier than the third spherical opens, physicians attend to Diniz and verify
his situation. He passes the imaginative and prescient check, and the cutman seems to
have sealed a lot of the open wounds on him. Nevertheless, Diniz is
wobbly on his toes even after a minute to recuperate, and the physician
doesn’t need any additional harm inflicted on the
Brazilian. Diniz begins shouting that he’s high-quality, ready
to proceed and isn’t as damage as he seems. The medical workforce
thinks in any other case, informing Dean that Diniz’ situation is not any bueno
and that he shouldn’t be preventing anymore as we speak. Dean accepts
their recommendation and calls a halt to the match between rounds, giving a
5:00 end by physician stoppage to the Polish fighter.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-8 Tybura
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-8 Tybura
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-8 Tybura

The Official Outcome

Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz R2 5:00 through TKO (Physician
Stoppage)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT |
ODDS: Onama (-1200), Romero (+800)

Spherical 1

What was as soon as a featherweight match between Onama (12-2, 4-2 UFC)
and Lucas Almeida has shifted into one at 155 kilos between
“Silent Murderer” and UFC newcomer Romero (8-3-1, 0-0 UFC). The
latter is leaving the confines of Combate International, performing properly
on what may need been their closing present in July—until they continue to be
in operation in spite of everything. Referee Marc Goddard will oversee the
proceedings, they usually begin with a speedy bump of fists. Onama
switches stances a number of instances proper out of the gate, stopping
Romero from doing a lot till Romero surges into motion. Romero
wraps a left hand across the raised guard, and he parries punches
coming again his path. The newcomer kicks low and is answered
with a number of low kicks. Romero slams dwelling a number of leg kicks that
pressure Onama to vary stances, and he chips at each legs when Onama
does that. Romero absorbs a one-two however doesn’t bat an eye fixed,
as a substitute catching a entrance kick and barreling in the direction of his opponent.
“Silent Murderer” walks via a number of leg kicks and stands out lengthy
jabs, however Romero’s kicks are beginning to have an actual affect. Onama
slashes out with an elbow, and on the way in which out, Romero beats on his
entrance leg. Romero switches up with a left to the liver and kicks
the identical spot, together with his pace giving Onama points. Onama chambers
and fires a left hand within the midst of an change, and Romero is
proper in his face going hell for leather-based. Romero’s leg kicks
proceed to do harm, and his physique pictures open up proper fingers up
high. Romero’s massive proper fingers ship Onama crashing to the mat, and
he leaps after Onama wrapping up a rear-naked choke. Onama explodes
again to his toes, out of the submission, and he will get turned to the
cage wall. The motion slows down because the fighters are tied up within the
clinch, with Romero working the physique and thigh with surprisingly
robust knees. Onama snatches up a standing guillotine choke,
transitioning into an anaconda choke that he can’t maintain. Romero
drives in on his hips for a takedown and Onama bucks him off and
lets go along with an elbow. Onama unloads with two energy punches, and he
follows them with a entrance kick. Romero strings collectively a number of
punches that give Onama pause, and his leg kick punctuates a
mixture. Romero’s proper hand hurts Onama once more, and Onama
escapes and has to assemble his ideas. Onama checks a leg kick and
fires off a left hand that stuns the newcomer, and he splits the
guard with one other left that put Romero down. Onama assaults
immediately, slamming down hammerfists, however Romero makes it to the
bell after a wild 5 minutes of fight.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Romero
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-10

Spherical 2

The fighters decide up the place they left off to begin the second spherical,
each fighters buying and selling leather-based with protection at a premium. When
Romero takes a tough left hand, he backs off to launch kicks. Onama
crowds him to bloody up his nostril, and he will get pushed again by a
clear spinning again fist. Onama connects with an enormous left, and a
proper that follows buckles the newcomer’s knees however doesn’t put
him down. Onama slides again and checks a low kick, utilizing his lengthy
attain to prod out and never let Romero get to him. Onama crops a
one-two on the brow, and Romero fearlessly advances in the direction of
him. Onama makes use of intercepting blows to not let Romero get to him,
and a groin strike is waved off as Romero needs to maintain preventing.
Onama fights behind his jab, and Romero kicks each of his foe’s
legs in fast succession. Onama scores a strong left after which a
vicious proper, and these fighters are letting all of it hang around.
Romero chases after an escaping Onama, touchdown a proper hand however not
completely reducing Onama off. Onama marks up Romero’s nostril additional
together with his sharp jab, which he makes use of with impunity. Onama counters a
low kick with a straight left, and he opens a minimize on Romero’s left
cheek. Romero seems to be slowing barely, recovering a bit
slower when taking strikes. Onama works the physique, pushes via a
spinning elbow so he can deal with the newcomer to the ground. Romero
ties up the guard for a second, and he slows issues down when
hand-fighting the Ugandan. Onama advances to half guard, and he
leans on one shoulder to arrange a doable arm-triangle choke.
As an alternative of submission, nevertheless, Onama drops down a number of extra energy
punches. Romero flails his legs to get house, and he explodes to
his toes when Onama offers him a second. The spherical ends with each
males lacking massive strikes.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama

Spherical 3

The fighters race in the direction of each other to begin the ultimate body, and
jabs fly from either side. Onama splits the guard with a entrance kick
and a pair jabs, and Romero kicks him with each legs to reply.
Onama jabs and works the physique with a entrance kick, getting ready a
step-in knee in case Romero crowds him. Romero digs a kick below
the guard, and Onama pays him again with a pair of physique pictures.
Romero slings a proper hand excessive, and three fiery jabs from
Onama get him excited. He begins cheering and wooing, celebrating
his handiwork as the 2 commerce furiously. Simply when Onama lands
cleanly, Romero sweeps his leg. Onama awkwardly will get again to his
toes, clearly hurting from the strikes which have slowed from the
newcomer. Romero pierces the guard with a left, they usually commerce low
kicks. Onama will get kicked sq. within the head, catches it and throws
Romero to the mat. Romero sits up, and Onama hurls him again down
and strikes instantly into mount. Onama calms himself down when
attending to the dominant place, and Romero bucks and tries to
push off however is caught. Onama rips down an elbow and is pulled again
into the guard, the place he frames off thanks to a couple extra elbows.
Onama works with ground-and-pound, tossing Romero’s legs out of the
approach in an effort to go guard once more. Onama slugs his man within the
chops with a number of robust left fingers, and he chains numerous
punches collectively as Romero snatches up a leg for doable
submission. Onama twists out of it to reassert himself on high, and
Romero is holding on for pricey life. Onama batters him with elbows
till Romero kicks off of his chest, and this permits Onama to drive
down a number of standing-to-ground punches. With 10 seconds to go,
Onama lets go along with a closing flurry. Onama hangs onto the cage with
one hand whereas winging down hammerfists with the opposite, smacking
Romero round till the ultimate bell sounds. The 2 don’t seem to
be completed preventing when Onama stands up, as Romero follows him
and will get proper in his face. Goddard has to get between them, as
their 15-minute interval of authorized battery is now over.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama (29-28 Onama)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama (30-27 Onama)
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Onama (30-28 Onama)

The Official Outcome

David Onama def. Roberto Romero through Unanimous Determination (30-27,
30-27, 30-27)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Jackson (-170), Miller (+142)

Spherical 1

Two vets on the incorrect finish of 35 can be matched in opposition to each other
because the prelims keep it up. Miller (37-18, 1 NC; 26-17, 1 NC UFC) will
be in search of to enhance on his UFC-leading win tally, whereas Jackson
(23-7-1, 1 NC; 6-5-1, 1 NC UFC) has regressed to the imply and is a
loss away from a .500 document after two stints within the promotion. For
so long as it lasts, this one ought to be an excellent one, and referee
Keith Peterson is on high of the light-weight motion in addition to the
nonsense. There isn’t a glove contact that comes from the elder
statesmen, as they wish to go after it instantly. Jackson assaults
first, connecting with a number of energy punches to introduce himself.
Miller fires again with an overhand proper, takes a proper to the physique
and comes again with one other clubbing punch. The 2 conflict legs at
the identical time when kicking, and Miller dings Jackson with an
uppercut when defending a single-leg takedown. Jackson pushes
Miller to the wire, and chants for “Miller” drown out all different
noise within the constructing. This energizes “A-10,” who breaks out of the
clinch and stuffs one other takedown as well. Jackson punches his approach
into an change, and Miller cuts him when firing again. Miller
additional opens the minimize on the eyebrow with a step-in elbow, and he
swings an enormous proper hand that’s ducked and countered. Jackson
tosses out a entrance kick, and Miller throws again with hearth. One other
entrance kick from Jackson will get in, and Miller pressures ahead and
whips a low kick that lands with a whump. Miller sits down with a
left hand that makes each males take a step again, and he’s ready
to defend in opposition to what comes subsequent. Jackson dives after him, with an
ill-advised bare takedown that’s stopped in its tracks by a
Miller guillotine choke.
Miller jumps guard to finish the submission, and as quickly as
Jackson hits the mat, he realizes the choke is so deep and so tight
that he nearly abandons ship instantly. Miller retains squeezing
for all his may, and Jackson decides in opposition to going out on his
protect and surrenders. It’s the first time that
Jackson has ever tapped in his lengthy profession, together with his earlier
submission defeat of the technical selection that put him out. The
ageless surprise does it once more, submitting a person with unbelievable
jiu-jitsu with out taking a lot harm. The gang goes wild, because the
UFC’s all-time winningest fighters provides yet another to the whole.
Miller tells commentator Joe Rogan that there’s nonetheless tread left
on the tires, and says he plans on making it to battle 50 within the
UFC. On the opposite facet of the equation—as there’s the joys of
victory and the agony of defeat in nearly each battle—Jackson
removes his gloves and leaves them within the heart of the Octagon,
not wishing to talk to the gang to provide Miller his time to shine.
Shine he did.

The Official Outcome

Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson R1 2:44 through Submission (Guillotine
Choke)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Anders (-118), Weidman (-102)

Spherical 1

The battle was canceled on Saturday afternoon on account of a medical challenge
suffered by Anders. Information of the bout’s cancelation was first
reported on the UFC 309 broadcast.

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: McGhee (-142), Martinez (+120)

Spherical 1

Toes and fists are certain to fly within the preliminary headliner. The
final a number of stoppage wins for Martinez (19-5, 10-4 UFC) have all
come from strikes from his legs, whereas the hyper-aggressive McGhee
(9-1, 3-0 UFC) has used every kind of weapons to get the job executed as
of late. Referee Herb Dean will do his finest to maintain monitor of those
high-speed, elusive bantamweights. Earlier than they start, Dean is informed
to look at Martinez’ toenails. He’s cleared to go on, with Dean
saying he is not going to clip something. They share a glove contact earlier than
getting all the way down to enterprise. McGhee flips up a excessive kick after which one
down low to say whats up with Martinez standing proper in entrance of him.
McGhee throws a head kick on the opposite facet, and he lunges ahead
with a proper hand after which jabs with a entrance kick. A single
Martinez leg kick makes McGhee recoil his leg, and this spurs
McGhee into motion as he begins spamming extra kicks. Martinez chips
at him with one other kick, and McGhee races after him hurling
punches. Leg kicks are traded, and McGhee lands on the finish of a
salvo of punches. McGhee chops on the entrance leg twice, and the
third punch he throws will get via. McGhee strides ahead to pitch
a head kick, and Martinez parries it with out concern however he does
not block the follow-up leg kick. Martinez walks McGhee down however is
taking hearth excessive and low, and he has not dedicated to a lot midway
via the spherical. McGhee picks at his man from afar, with Martinez
unwilling or unable to drag the set off. McGhee hacks on the entrance
leg and triples up on his jab, the place an enormous left hand doesn’t get
via. Martinez maintains heavy strain and releases a single
low kick, and he shoulder rolls to let overhand lefts bounce off
him. Leg kicks come from either side, with McGhee’s quantity increased by
an element of no less than 5. McGhee absorbs a leg kick to throw one
again, and he leans again to dodge a flurry and fires again with a
vengeance. McGhee jabs to the top and physique to finish the tentative
spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee

Spherical 2

The fighters contact gloves, and McGhee whips a head kick after.
Martinez blocks the primary after which the second, conserving his guard
up. McGhee chews up his foe’s entrance leg and physique, with Martinez’
blocks efficient however counters nearly silent. Martinez scores a
single leg kick, and McGhee chains a number of punches right into a kick.
Martinez knocks him again with a left hand, however it’s one-and-done
earlier than McGhee picks up his offense. McGhee crops a one-two on the
jaw, and Martinez responses fall flat. Martinez walks right into a proper
hand, and he absorbs a second earlier than throwing again. McGhee reaches
his man with a jab, and he makes use of a facet kick to maintain Martinez off of
him. Martinez spins with a again fist that ricochets off his guard,
and he pays Martinez again in spades with a number of punches and a kick.
When Martinez kicks the entrance leg, McGhee responds in form. McGhee
places a pair punches via the guard, getting Martinez’
consideration and never giving him a lot to consider. Martinez manages
to sneak in a left hand, however McGhee walks via it as if nothing
occurred. McGhee’s quantity is giving “Dragon” matches, and when he places
energy behind a strike, Martinez doesn’t all the time see it coming.
McGhee goes excessive and opens up a physique shot, and he rolls when a left
hand thumps him on the temple. One other massive left hand from Martinez
finds its dwelling, and Martinez celebrates that with a strong elbow
after which a leg kick. Martinez begins choosing up the tempo, and
McGhee seems to be slowing. Martinez misses an elbow by an inch,
they usually throw arduous at each other and can’t rating. Martinez sits
down on a low kick that attracts a limp from his opponent, and the
spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 McGhee

Spherical 3

There’s a closing clap of fingers to start the ultimate stanza.
Martinez places himself in shut vary, letting McGhee hurl punches
at and previous him. McGhee strafes backward and forward, not letting
Martinez bear down on him. McGhee triples up on a jab to the physique
after which head, and he ends the trio with a leg kick. When Martinez
kicks him again, McGhee hops to attempt to keep away from it. Martinez slams
one other leg kick dwelling, and McGhee will get after it with a prolonged
mixture ending with a low kick. Martinez jabs out and parries
the response, and he smashes McGhee’s entrance leg with a kick. McGhee
hobbles away, clearly compromised, and Martinez slams it two extra
instances. McGhee stays on his toes however is in massive bother, struggling
to maintain his stability even because the broken limb is behind him.
Martinez pushes right into a clinch fairly than assault the leg additional,
and the gang disagrees with this resolution and audibly voice their
opinions. Martinez retains tight till pushing off with a minute 50
to go. Martinez connects with a imply leg kick, and McGhee barely
escapes. Martinez blasts the rear leg once more, and McGhee is in a foul
approach. Martinez lets fly a kick to the entrance leg, and McGhee bursts
into motion swinging with every little thing he has left. Martinez takes it
on the guard and kicks McGhee, and McGhee is shaking his leg to
recuperate it barely. McGhee’s blitzes don’t have close to the pop on
them as earlier than, permitting Martinez to get proper in his face.
Martinez whips a kick to the opposite leg, and McGhee wings a proper
hand excessive to maintain him sincere. McGhee strings a number of punches
collectively and backpedals quick, and Martinez follows and bashes the
wounded leg one final time. The spherical ends, with McGhee surviving
the ache and really seemingly pulling off the victory.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Martinez (29-28 McGhee)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Martinez (29-28 McGhee)
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Martinez (29-28 McGhee)

The Official Outcome

Marcus McGhee def. Jonathan Martinez through Unanimous Determination (29-28,
29-28, 29-28)

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BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Ruffy (-800), Llontop (+550)

Spherical 1

One of many largest betting favorites on the cardboard—however nonetheless trailing
the highest title in an enormous approach tonight—can be Preventing Nerds export
Ruffy (10-1, 1-0 UFC), who battles the skidding Llontop (14-4, 0-2
UFC) as a substitute of Charlie Campbell. “Goku” may be in for a tough
night time, dealing with an adversary with a 100% knockout charge in comparison with
his personal at 50%. There can be no power blasts allowed on this
catchweight contest, so “Goku” might want to depend on his strikes
alone. Earlier than hitting the cage, the underdog required
lodging to shift this light-weight match to at least one at 165,
kilos, and he nonetheless couldn’t attain that restrict. Seeing that
Llontop’s again is in opposition to the wall, referee Kevin MacDonald checks
the battle in, and observes a fast fist bump. Ruffy strikes instantly
to the middle of the cage, hopping out of the way in which of a leg kick and
then dodging a second. Ruffy slowly edges ahead, measuring a
counter proper hand however not letting it go. No strike lands till
Ruffy connects with a jab 45 seconds in. Llontop whiffs on the
counter, and Ruffy jabs him within the stomach. Ruffy kicks the entrance leg
and slides out of the way in which. Llontop surges ahead, and Ruffy simply
parries the strikes and will get kicked within the midsection on the finish.
Ruffy connects with a pointy jab and absorbs a low kick, and each
males get behind a jab. Ruffy swings for the bleachers with a
monstrous proper hand, and he solely buzzes previous the hair of his
adversary. The Brazilian easily dodges winging punches coming his
approach, and some jabs get in on him. Ruffy makes use of his personal jab to interrupt
up an enormous swing, and Llontop goes to the physique to observe. Llontop
prods out with jabs, and his physique kick slips below the elbow.
Llontop looses three massive punches, and the precise hand within the center
of it clips the favourite. Ruffy fires again, solely to overlook the mark.
Two arduous leg kicks from Ruffy draw a response out of his opponent,
who surges into motion with a lunging proper. Llontop kicks the physique
after which the entrance leg, and Ruffy sits down on a shovel uppercut
that just about detaches Llontop’s head from his physique. Llontop manages
to keep away from it within the nick of time, and he kicks the physique of his
adversary. Ruffy rips a proper hand excessive, and he nails the
underdog with an enormous left. Ruffy instances a large proper hand that
hurts Llontop, and he spins with a twister kick and falls over.
Llontop permits him to face so he can blast him within the face with a
proper hand. Ruffy takes it on the chin and lands a punch and spins
with a again kick to the ribs. Llontop kicks the entrance leg as soon as
earlier than the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy

Spherical 2

Earlier than the spherical begins, the gang chants “USA” however it’s unclear
who they’re supporting between the Brazilian and the Peruvian.
They get proper to enterprise after tapping gloves, and Ruffy begins
promisingly with a spinning kick to the lead leg. Llontop chews up
Ruffy’s entrance leg with a number of kicks, they usually each join with
jabs. Ruffy tries to time a jab with a spinning again fist, and
Llontop is ready to block it. Llontop walks the Brazilian down and
pitches out a entrance kick, and he mixes issues up with a leg kick
and some punches. Ruffy laughs it off and decks “Goku” with a
ferocious left hand, and Llontop rolls round on the bottom to
regain his composure and work his to his toes. Llontop’s left eye
begins swelling in a rush, and he tries for a takedown however is
shoved out of the way in which. Llontop doubles up on a jab, and Ruffy has
his fingers low and dodges again to keep away from something additional. Ruffy
blasts his foe within the face with a proper hand from the depths of
Hades, and Llontop is hard as nails and retains on coming ahead.
Ruffy slips a number of jabs and a head kick together with his hand on his hip,
so Llontop goes after the entrance leg with kicks. Ruffy narrowly
misses an enormous left hand counter when Llontop rushes ahead, and he
connects with an ideal proper hand on the busted eye that stuns
Llontop fully. Llontop shakes out the cobwebs, and he goes
again to attacking with heavy punches. Ruffy busts him open together with his
imply proper hand, and he lets Llontop dive after a takedown so he
can counter him. Ruffy backs off, parrying and blocking a number of
punches, and Llontop is busy as could be. Ruffy instances counters and
hops away from massive punches so he will pay Llontop again in spades.
Ruffy throws every little thing he has, and he stops after lacking and places
each fingers on his hips. It’s unclear if he’s drained or making an attempt to
goad Llontop on, however the spherical ends earlier than something comes of
it.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Ruffy

Spherical 3

There’s a clap of fingers to open up the final spherical, and Llontop is
prepared and rearing to go. Ruffy will get behind his jab early, utilizing it
to arrange and draw out strikes. Llontop kicks the facet of his
opponent, and Ruffy tries to slide away however is grabbed by the
Peruvian. Llontop soiled containers till Ruffy turns him round, and he
misses with an elbow on the break. “Goku” is preventing simply as
aggressively as earlier than, pushing the tempo and never fearing Ruffy’s
assaults. Ruffy’s quantity diminishes as he appears for single dwelling run
strikes, and one massive left misses. Llontop drives knees to the physique
when he ties the favourite up, and a proper hand from Ruffy on the
break skims the facet of his head. Ruffy scores two punches and
Llontop kicks his entrance leg on the kneecap twice. Ruffy goes broad
with booming proper fingers, his fingers low when not placing. Llontop
beats on Ruffy’s entrance leg with kicks, and Ruffy will get sick of
taking these kicks and punches Llontop within the face a number of instances.
Llontop kicks low after which excessive, and he drops down after a single
that fails. Llontop tries once more, and when the takedown comes up
quick, he knees Ruffy within the chest. Two arduous inside leg kicks from
Llontop get Ruffy’s consideration, and the Peruvian is choosing it up
whereas Llontop is flagging. Llontop stomps on the toes when he will get
up tight, grinding on Ruffy and dealing the physique with knees and
punches up high. Ruffy dodges and slides away when Llontop tries to
lure him, and he seems considerably compromised when his leg will get
kicked arduous. Ruffy goofs round and dances in place, lifting up a
no-look elbow when he sees Llontop coming at him. Ruffy connects
with a blistering proper hand when Llontop approaches, and he’s
swinging for the fences. Llontop does the identical, they usually let one
one other have it till the ultimate horn blares.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Llontop (29-28 Ruffy)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Llontop (29-28 Ruffy)
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Llontop (29-28 Ruffy)

The Official Outcome

Mauricio Ruffy def. James Llontop through Unanimous Determination (29-28,
29-28, 29-28)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Silva (-258), Araujo (+210)

Spherical 1

It’s a battle of momentum as the primary card rails on, with Araujo
(12-6, 6-5 UFC) struggling on the higher echelon of the flyweight
division as of late. The identical can’t be stated for the youthful Silva
(18-4, 4-0 UFC), who has cruised via opposition with three subs
in her 4 UFC wins up to now. Referee Marc Goddard attracts the cost
for this 125-pound contest, and it kicks off as the women contact
‘em up. Silva marches ahead behind a entrance kick to begin, and he or she
goals it a number of extra instances to maintain Araujo away from her. Silva makes use of
it to attempt to shut the gap and wrap up her opponent, however
Araujo will get away. Silva slaps her with a leg kick, and a second is
met with a one-two. Silva crashes the pocket and will get off a leg
kick, and he or she whiffs with an enormous overhand proper. Araujo splits the
guard with a proper hand, and Silva pays it no thoughts and retains
plodding onward. Silva stands out a jab, and Araujo places three
punches on her earlier than sliding to the facet. Silva crashes ahead,
and Araujo is ready to wriggle away earlier than getting clinched. Silva
kicks on the entrance leg and is countered by her fellow countrywoman,
and he or she retains chasing till getting tagged with a straight proper
hand. Silva once more shakes off the robust strike and trades a low
kick along with her foe. Araujo steps to the facet and sinks in a proper
hand across the guard, and he or she stays away from numerous
inaccurate kicks. Silva does attain her with a low kick, and the
excessive kick that follows is definitely blocked. Araujo strikes from facet to
facet, not falling right into a sample and simply shrugging off a Silva
shot. Araujo rings her opponent’s bell with a one-two, and Silva
doesn’t gradual along with her fixed kick strategy. Silva will get off a
left hand, and the swings that observe all go broad. Silva paws out
with an enormous proper hand, clubbing “Vivi” on the facet of the dome. A
second shakes Araujo up additional, and Silva stalks her down and hits
her a 3rd time. Araujo strikes again, and is warned for
outstretched fingers. The horn sounds as Silva rushes into assault,
they usually crash heads collectively when Goddard grabs them, leading to
a bloody nostril for Araujo.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Silva
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Silva

Spherical 2

Silva begins off the spherical as aggressive as ever, along with her entrance
kick instantly drawing extra blood from Araujo’s nostril. Araujo
rushes into motion, preventing behind a number of punch combos that
all join earlier than Silva can strike again. Araujo hammers the entrance
leg with a kick, and Silva runs in the direction of her and will get maintain of her
in opposition to the fencing. Araujo escapes earlier than absorbing something of
notice, however blood is trickling out of that nostril faster than earlier than.
Araujo backs Silva off with a one-two, and a second two-strike
combo finds the mark as Silva rushes in the direction of her. Silva blasts
Araujo within the face with an overhand proper, and Araujo backs up into
the wall and has no strategy to escape the second that catches her
cleanly. When Silva tries to make use of the shut proximity to take the
battle down, Araujo repeatedly grabs the fence to maintain herself
afloat. Silva sells out for a throw, and Araujo turns her round.
Silva makes use of the physique lock to decrease Araujo to the ground, her personal nostril
bloodied as properly. Araujo will get busy off her again with punches, and
she throws her legs up and grabs maintain of an armbar. Araujo rolls to
her abdomen and flips Silva over, and he or she goes belly-down to nearly
full the submission. Silva retains pushing via it, turning
the correct path to outlive the maneuver and reposition herself
to facet management. With Araujo’s nostril busted, she gasps for air with
her mouth open. Silva transitions her strategy to north-south place,
and he or she wraps up a brabo choke when Araujo sits up. Silva rolls to
her again to lock issues up, and Araujo fights her arms and pushes
off the knee to get some house. Araujo turns via it to get into
north-south, and he or she considers wrapping up an armbar or one other
armlock. Araujo opens it up with a number of unblocked punches, ending
the spherical sitting on Silva’s face however not in a enjoyable approach.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Silva

Spherical 3

The Brazilians hug it out to start the final spherical, with scores
probably everywhere in the map. Silva marches ahead and shoots in for
a takedown with Araujo jabbing her, and the following scramble
ends in Araujo winding up on high someway. A little bit of blood on each
ladies plus fatigue equals unusual positioning. Araujo bails on the
place and backs off, permitting Silva to face. Araujo backs off
and lands a low kick and a proper hand, and Silva jabs her again in
the midsection. Araujo reaches out with a proper hand excessive,
and Silva’s responses are labored and flailing. Araujo catches a
entrance kick and tosses Silva to her again, with Silva showing to
flop to her again partly on account of exhaustion. Silva places her fingers
behind her head, with Araujo kicking her legs till Goddard stands
her up. Araujo leans again from a head kick as well Silva within the
ribs, they usually commerce kicks till Araujo drills her with an
uppercut. Silva plods ahead and absorbs a stable proper hand, and
she takes a step again and launches a number of entrance kicks that each one
come up quick. Araujo kicks the entrance leg, and he or she catches a kick
her path and tosses Silva to the mat. Silva once more wants
Goddard to get between them and let her up, and the followers within the
constructing don’t approve of Silva’s technique. Silva walks into
punches and kicks, her face swelling up with a mouse rising on her
brow. Silva’s entrance kick is swatted away, and he or she flops to her
again. Araujo tells her to face again up, and he or she watches Silva’s
labored punches soar previous her. Silva makes use of them to pay money for
Araujo, and he or she drives a knee into her jaw. Silva gloms onto her
opponent within the clinch, with the occasional knee coming till
Araujo head-and-arm throws her to the bottom. Silva lands unusually
along with her head squished in opposition to the cage flooring and wall, and he or she is
held there till the unusual battle closes. Judges might have their
fingers full right here.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo (30-27 Araujo)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo (29-28 Araujo)
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Araujo (29-28 Silva)

The Official Outcome

Viviane Araujo def. Karine Silva through Unanimous Determination (29-28,
29-28, 29-28)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: ickal (-1100), Craig (+700)

Spherical 1

A pair of middleweights with 100% end charges throw down in a
conflict that would discover the winner with a quantity subsequent to their title
come Tuesday. Nickal (6-0, 3-0 UFC) has not encountered a lot
opposition within the cage so far as a professional, whereas Craig (17-8-1,
9-8-1 UFC) can’t say the identical. Referee Dan Miragliotta is the
third man within the Octagon for this one. There isn’t a contact of gloves.
Nickal begins out the preliminary aggressor, faking takedowns and
tossing out a entrance kick. Nickal comes up quick on a reaching left
hand, and he alters stances to seek out one other look. Craig absorbs a
heavy calf kick, and he retains his guard as much as block an enormous swinging
left hand. Nickal chops on the entrance leg two extra instances as Craig
walks him down, and Craig lets unfastened a physique kick. Nickal absorbs a
knee on the chin and a left hand, and a tough Craig leg kick makes
Nickal take a humorous step. Each males unload with energy punches on the
similar time and look off each other, and Nickal chambers and fires
an enormous proper hand that misses. Craig checks a kick and fires off
one which ricochets off the raised guard, and he has a second additionally
blocked. Craig raises his leg as a physique protect, and Nickal is
unable to get his fingers on him. Nickal reaches out with a facet kick
and a left hand, and Craig kicks him twice in response. Nickal
wings one other left hand, reaching out far and touchdown with a
glancing blow. Craig checks a kick and slides again to not let
Nickal get to him. Craig spins with a pretend kick, and he slides again
as Nickal goals a physique shot. Craig pump-fakes a number of kicks till
letting one unfastened, and Nickal doubles up on the left hook. Craig
jabs his approach in, and he begins speaking to the unbeaten fighter.
Nickal has one kick checked, and the second shouldn’t be. Craig throws a
kick that grazes the shoulder, and he rolls with a proper hand that
buzzes his hair. Nickal absorbs a proper hand on the chin, which
holds up properly as he backpedals. Craig will get drilled with a left
hook, and Nickal pitches one other fastball that offers Craig temporary
pause. Craig once more brings up a knee to intercept Nickal, and he
chops on the entrance leg of his foe. Craig kicks his foe within the
gloves, and the shut spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Craig
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Craig

Spherical 2

Between rounds, Craig tells his nook how a lot enjoyable he’s having in
the cage, grinning from ear to ear. The 2 begin off the spherical
once more, with Craig jabbing his approach ahead right into a head kick that
comes up quick. Craig kicks together with his different leg, and he nearly falls
over however manages to maintain his stability. Nickal has an enormous proper hand
come excessive, and he has a kick caught. Craig chatters to his
adversary, and Nickal doesn’t change his expression. Nickal scores
on the finish of a left hand, and Craig responds with a proper hand and
retains on speaking. Craig swats away Nickal’s outstretched hand,
whipping a kick to the guard. Nickal goals a physique shot and goes over
the highest with a left hand, and Craig’s eyes open up a bit wider.
Craig blocks a physique kick together with his knee, and Nickal jabs him within the
chest and blasts him with an overhand proper. Craig swarms ahead
with two punches and a excessive entrance kick, and he flicks out a jab.
Nickal scores a physique shot, and he can’t fairly block the physique kick
that comes again his path. Craig simply misses with an uppercut
as Nickal geese down, and he takes a left hand on the chin. Craig
lets fly two kicks and eats a physique shot on the way in which again, with
Nickal swinging arduous together with his left hand. The Scot checks a kick and
talks to his opponent, and after they shadowbox, he lets fly one
extra physique kick. Nickal winds up with a left hand and thumps his man
within the chin, and Craig’s responsive elbow misses by a tiny margin.
Craig stands out a left after which a proper, and he launches a physique
kick that hammers into the wrestler’s arms. Nickal splits the guard
with a left and is disciplined sufficient to dam the physique kick he
is aware of his coming at him, and he shells as much as defend in opposition to a
second. Nickal steps in with a proper hand and catches Craig with a
second, and the 2 each smack each other earlier than the bell
rings.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal

Spherical 3

The fighters meet within the center to begin the ultimate body, and Craig
is the one marching ahead first. After about 20 seconds, Craig
tosses a half-hearted low kick, and Nickal counters him with a
heavy proper hand over the guard. Craig makes use of a facet kick to push
off, and he blocks a physique kick. Nickal considers a takedown however
abandons it, and he steps again as Craig’s leg whizzes previous him.
Nickal stands nonetheless and lets Craig stroll round him, and he laughs
and claps fingers together with his confused foe. Craig kicks the entrance leg
twice, and he goals his shin on the chest after Nickal adjustments
stances. Craig rifles a proper hand down the pipe, and Nickal kicks
him within the lead leg to reply. Nickal fakes a stage change, and
the viewers showers the fighters with boos for his or her sparring
match. Craig lets unfastened a excessive kick, and Nickal thanks him by
clapping him on the facet of the top with a proper hook. Nickal
skirts away, blocking a head kick and clipping Craig with an enormous
left hand. Craig grabs his eye, which begins swelling instantly
and he backs as much as the cage wall. Nickal corners him however picks his
pictures very fastidiously, and he doesn’t have interaction with greater than a proper
hook. Nickal springs away from a excessive kick and wings a left hand on
the broken eye, additional hurting the Scot. Nickal kicks the entrance
leg and dances away from hazard, zipping out and in with out a lot
concern of reprisal. Craig jabs a number of instances, whiffs on a head kick
and a entrance kick. Nickal rips a left to the physique, and Craig begins
pointing at him because the followers chant “overrated” at Nickal. Craig
checks a kick, and Nickal attracts his foot again uncomfortably. With
seconds to spare, the Penn State wrestler sells out with haymakers,
dinging Craig once more and consuming one in response. The frustration
of a battle involves an finish, and Nickal mimes swinging a golf membership
and goes over to speak to President-elect Donald Trump, who has been
within the constructing for the reason that finish of the prelims.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal (29-28 Nickal)
Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal (30-27 Nickal)
Devin Tejada scores the spherical: 10-9 Nickal (29-28 Nickal)

The Official Outcome

Bo Nickal def. Paul Craig through Unanimous Determination (30-27, 30-27,
30-27)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Oliveira (-258), Chandler (+210)