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UFC Fight Night Vera vs Sandhagen Fight Card – Battle of the Bantamweights

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The UFC Fight Night Vera vs Sandhagen fight card is announced for Saturday March 25, 2023 at 6:00pm CDT. Live from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX and airs on ESPN+.

The men’s and women’s bantamweight divisions are in the spotlight at San Antonio. Top 5 bantamweights Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen square off to see who could indeed be the next title contender. Of course that would have to follow current bantamweight title holder, Aljamain Sterling facing off against former champion Henry Cejudo, at UFC 288 in May of this year.

UFC Fight Night Main event – Vera vs Sandhagen

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera (20-7-1) is on a 4 fight win streak and comes off a 4th round KO/TKO win over Dominick Cruz last year. He has heavy hands and will likely look to keep this a striking war. He has a good sprawl and should be able to have success keeping this fight where he wants.

Cory Sandhagen is coming off of a 4th round TKO win over Yadong Song in September. He looked great in that fight and utilized some impressive elbows that explicitly paid dividends. Check below to see the aftermath of these strikes courtesy of the UFC/ESPN/YouTube.

Yadong Song being ruled TKO due to doctor’s stoppage
Top 5 bantamweights square off in a run for the title.

co-main event – Holm vs Santos

The co-main event for this Fight Night will feature #3 Holly Holm vs #6 Yana Santos in a women’s bantamweight bout. The division is currently ruled by the pound for pound queen, Amanda Nunes. Nonetheless, a win here will likely result in a short road to a title fight.

Holly Holm is featured in our Top 10 Female UFC Fighters post. She is currently the #3 bantamweight and comes off of a very close, and controversial, split decision loss to Ketlen Vieira in May of last year. The Preacher’s Daughter is likely looking at a final run for the title as she is currently the oldest UFC active female fighter, although one of the most accomplished women in combat sports.

Yana Santos is also coming off a vicious, 1st round KO loss to Irene Aldana. However, she will likely have a lot of questions to answer as many people will expect the 8 year younger fighter to have an edge. However, it appears the oddsmakers do not agree. Accordingly, the oddsmakers have Holly Holm at -240 and Yana Santos at +200 (at the time of this post).

UFC Fight Night Vera vs Sandhagen Fight Card

Main Card (On ESPN+ at 6:00 PM CDT)

Marlon Vera #3 (20-7-1), (+145) vs Cory Sandhagen (15-4-0), (-170) – bantamweight bout

Holly Holm #3 (14-6-0), (-240) vs Yana Santos #6 (14-6-0), (+200) – women’s bantamweight bout

Nate Landwehr #15 (16-4-0), (-230) vs Austin Lingo (9-1-0), (+195) – featherweight bout

Andrea Lee #11 (13-6-0), (+230) vs Maycee Barber #13 (11-2-0), (-275) – women’s flyweight bout

Chidi Njokuani (22-8-0), (-165) vs Albert Duraev (15-4-0), (+140) – middleweight bout

Prelims (Airing on ESPN+ at 3:00PM CDT)

Alex Perez #6 (24-7-0), (+150) vs Manel Kape #9 (18-6-0), (-175) – flyweight bout

Daniel Pineda (27-14-0), (+235) vs Tucker Lutz (12-2-0), (-280) – featherweight bout

Steven Peterson (19-10-0), (-170) vs Lucas Alexander (7-3-0), (+145) – featherweight bout

Trevin Giles (15-4-0), (-110) vs Preston Parsons (10-3-0), (-110) – welterweight bout

CJ Vergara (10-4-1), (-240) vs Daniel Da Silva (11-4-0), (+200) – flyweight bout

Manuel Torres (13-2-0), (-150) vs Trey Ogden (16-5-0), (+130) – lightweight bout

Victor Altamirano (2-1-0), (-105) vs Vinicius Salvador (14-4-0), (-115) – flyweight bout

Hailey Cowan (7-2-0), (-135) vs Tamires Vidal (7-1-0), (+115) – women’s bantamweight bout

That wraps it up for the UFC Fight Night Vera vs Sandhagen fight card. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more of our UFC mma action (and we certainly hope you do), follow the link. Check back with us after the fights go live Saturday March 25, 2023 and see how the bantamweight divisions shake out.

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UFC 286 Results – Edwards Defends the Belt

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The UFC 286 results are in and Edwards defends the belt. The event went down live at the O2 Arena in London, UK. UFC 286 aired on pay-per-view Saturday March 18, 2023 through ESPN+ at 4:00pm CDT.

On the card featured the highly anticipated rematch of 2022’s biggest upset. That would the kick heard round the world when Kamaru Usman met a Leon Edwards head kick in the final round of the welterweight title fight.

UFC 286 Main Event – Edwards vs Usman 3

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This fight was so much different than their last meeting. Leon Edwards seemed more confident and accordingly he was edging out the striking in most rounds. The fight was so close that a 3rd round point deduction (Edwards fence grab) was called that might have shifted the win.

Finally, the judges scorecards were announced. 48-46, 48-46, 47-47 and still the reigning, middleweight champion, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards.

UFC 286 co-main event – Gaethje vs Fiziev

Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev pulled off a $50,000.00 fight of night bonus when this striking fest concluded with a bloodied Fiziev and a majority decision win for Justin Gaethje.

The lightweight two-time title challenger weathered some early and quick striking from Rafael Fiziev. He later stated that he believed Fiziev was the second faster striker that he has fought, second to Michael Johnson.

In the later rounds, Gaethje really began to open up on Fiziev with jabs and uppercuts that found their mark. He continued to find success with his boxing and consequently the scorecards were announced 29-28, 29-28, and 28-28 for Justin Gaethje by majority decision win.

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Gaethje went on to state that he would prefer to fight Oliveira or Poirier for his next fight and possibly his last title run he has in his career. Undoubtedly he won some fight fans for this performance.

UFC 286 Results, Edwards vs Usman 3

Main Card (On pay-per-view order through ESPN+ at 9:00 PM CST)

Leon Edwards #c (21-3-0), (+195) vs Kamaru Usman #1 (20-3-0), (-230) – welterweight title bout – Edwards by split decision

Justin Gaethje #3 (25-4-0), (+195) vs Rafael Fiziev #6 (12-2-0), (-230) – lightweight bout – Gaethje by split decision – fight of the night

Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1), (-380) vs Bryan Barberena (18-10-0), (+310) – welterweight bout – Nelson by 1st round submission – performance of the night

Jennifer Maia #8 (21-9-1), (+150) vs Casey O’Neill #12 (9-1-0), (-175) – women’s flyweight bout – Maia by unanimous decision

Marvin Vettori #4 (19-6-1), (-265) vs Roman Dolidze #9 (12-2-0), (+225) – middleweight bout – Vettori by unanimous decision

Prelims (Airing on ESPN+ at 7:00PM CST)

Jack Shore #15 (16-1-0), (-490) vs Makwan Amirkhani (17-8-0), (+390) – featherweight bout

Chris Duncan (10-1-0) vs Omar Morales (11-4-0) – lightweight bout – Duncan by split decision

Sam Patterson (1-1-0), () vs Yanal Ashmoz (1-0-0), () – lightweight bout – Ashmouz by 1st round KO/TKO

Muhammad Mokaev #12 (10-0-0), () vs Jafel Filho (14-3-0), () – flyweight bout – Mokaev by 3rd round submission

Early Prelims (Airing on UFC Fight Pass at 5:15PM CST

Lerone Murphy (12-0-1), () vs Gabriel Santos (0-1-0), () – featherweight bout – Santos by split decision

Christian Leroy Duncan (8-0-0), () vs Dusko Todorovic (12-4-0), () – middleweight bout – Duncan by way of 1st round KO/TKO

Jake Hadley (10-1-0), (-380) vs Malcolm Gordon (14-7-0), (+310) – flyweight bout – Hadley by 1st round KO/TKO – performance of the night

Joanne Wood (16-8-0), () vs Luana Carolina (8-4-0), () – women’s flyweight bout – Wood by split decision

Jai Herbert (12-4-0), (+135) vs Ludovit Klein (19-4-0), (-155) – lightweight bout – majority draw

Juliana Miller (4-2-0), (-425) vs Veronica Hardy (7-4-1), (+340) – women’s flyweight bout – Hardy by unanimous decision

That wraps it up for the UFC 286 results, Edwards vs Usman 3. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more of our UFC mma action (and we certainly hope you do), follow the link.

Check back with us for the upcoming UFC Fight Night Vera vs Sandhagen. Undoubtedly, this will be a great night as these two top 5 bantamweights go at it. The ‘Preachers’ Daughter’, Holy Holm #3 will meet Yana Santos #6 in a women’s bantamweight match, what will certainly be an interesting bout.

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PFL Challenger Series Week 8 Results, 2023 – Denzel Freeman New Contract Holder

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The PFL Challenger Series Week 8 results, 2023 is the final week of the challenger series. The event aired live from Universal Studios Orlando, FL on Friday, 3/17/2023 on Fubo Sports.

It was an entertaining night of fights despite most of the fights going to the judges.

Sadeck Sanon and Ali Omar went at it with a pretty good striking exchange. Omar was able to secure a takedown near the end of the fight but could not maintain top position. Following the close fight, the judges awarded Ali Omar the split decision victory.

Kendley St Louis used a mix of boxing and wrestling to dominate Paulo Laia. St Louis may not have gotten a stop in this fight but he looked poised and ready to be on someone’s roster. Undoubtedly the judges got this one right and awarded Kendley St. Louis the unanimous decision win.

Following all the entertaining fights, it was down to Evelyn Martins and Denzel Freeman. Evelyn Martins won a unanimous decision in a difficult battle over Jackie Cataline. Denzel Washington threw a head kick at his opponent that connected and eventually setup a first round TKO, and the only stoppage of the night.

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The judges all went for the heavyweight with the first round finish however the fans edged it out for Denzel Freeman as well. Ray Sefo came out with his medal and PFL swag to make it official. Lastly, Freeman stated he fits in well with the division and is ready for the future at PFL. With a significantly impressive performance and an undefeated record, it’s difficult to dispute.

PFL Challenger Series Week 8 Results, 2023

Main Event (airedg on Fubo Sports at 9:00 PM ET)

Kendly St. Louis (9-4-0) vs Paulo Laia (14-7-0) – lightweight bout – St Louis by unanimous decision

Jackie Cataline (2-2-0) vs Evelyn Martins (4-0-0) – women’s featherweight bout – Martins by unanimous decision – contract runner up

Denzel Freeman (4-0-0) vs Raiden Kovacs (0-0-0) – heavyweight bout – Freeman by 1st round TKO – contract winner

Sadeck Sanon (3-1-0) vs Ali Omar (5-2-0) – welterweight bout – Omar by split decision win

Tonight simultaneously concluded the 2023 PFL Challenger series while awarding the years final contract. Be sure to check back in to the PFL News and catch the start to an unquestionably awesome 2023 PFL regular season on April 1st, with featherweights and light heavyweights on the card.

Finally, thank you for visiting and allowing The MMA Beatdown to be your source for Mixed Martial Arts news and entertainment.

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UFC 286 Fight Card, Edwards vs Usman 3

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The UFC 286 fight card, Edwards vs Usman 3 is slated to go down from the O2 Arena in London, UK. The event will air Saturday, March 18, 2023 and can be viewed on pay-per-view via ESPN+.

Get ready for another great weekend of fights, courtesy of the UFC. The long awaited rematch of one of 2022’s biggest upsets. With a co-main event that has all the makings of one of the most exciting fights of the year.

UFC 286 main event – Edwards vs Usman 3

At UFC on Fox 17, in December of 2015, Kamaru Usman generally utilized his wrestling to nullify Leon Edwards striking. In the end of the third round, Usman was actively pouring on damage from dominant positions. Finally, Usman won by unanimous decision.

These two meet for a third time in a highly anticipated rubber band bout.



At UFC 278, in August 2022, Leon Edwards struggled through 4 rounds with the then pound for pound best fighter in the UFC. Finally, in the last round Leon Edwards connected a high kick that shook the mma world.

Now the fighters are ready to put it all on the line once more as they take it to the rubber band match. The title is on the line, and these two are highly motivated and they will undoubtedly leave it all in the cage.

UFC 286 co-main event – Gaethje vs Fiziev

In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje #3 takes on rising star Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight bout. Fight fans from all over the world are anticipating this bout. The pace is indeed expected to be high and a finish would not come as a surprise to anyone.

Justin Gaethje is no stranger to mma fans the world over. Going through the wars he has been in has earned him a reputation as a thrill to watch. Unfortunately, he suffered some injuries from his fight with Charles Oliveira and a biking incident. Justin appears fully recovered and has his sights set on another championship fight.

Rafael Fiziev has been basically running through competitors, and currently sits at a 6 fight win streak. This #6 lightweight is looking to make a statement against Justin Gaethje (transition word) all while making his own case for a title shot.

This one could have fight of the year potential.



The division will have to settle down instead, as the winner of the UFC 288 co-main event will be next up for a title shot. When former lightweight champion, and #1 contender, Charles Oliveira faces off against #6 lightweight Beneil Dariush on May 6.

UFC 286 Fight Card, Edwards vs Usman 3

Main Card (On pay-per-view order through ESPN+ at 9:00 PM CST)

Leon Edwards #c (20-3-0), (+195) vs Kamaru Usman #1 (20-2-0), (-230) – welterweight title bout

Justin Gaethje #3 (24-4-0), (+195) vs Rafael Fiziev #6 (12-1-0), (-230) – lightweight bout

Gunnar Nelson (18-5-1), (-380) vs Bryan Barberena (18-9-0), (+310) – welterweight bout

Jennifer Maia #8 (20-9-1), (+150) vs Casey O’Neill #12 (9-0-0), (-175) – women’s flyweight bout

Marvin Vettori #4 (18-6-1), (-265) vs Roman Dolidze #9 (12-1-0), (+225) – middleweight bout

Prelims (Airing on ESPN+ at 7:00PM CST)

Jack Shore #15 (16-1-0), (-490) vs Makwan Amirkhani (17-8-0), (+390) – featherweight bout

Chris Duncan (9-1-0), () vs Omar Morales (11-3-0), () – lightweight bout

Sam Patterson (1-0-0), () vs Yanal Ashmoz (debut), () – lightweight bout

Muhammad Mokaev #12 (9-0-0), () vs Jafel Filho (14-2-0), () – flyweight bout

Early Prelims (Airing on UFC Fight Pass at 5:15PM CST

Lerone Murphy (11-0-1), () vs Gabriel Santos (debut), () – featherweight bout

Christian Leroy Duncan (7-0-0), () vs Dusko Todorovic (12-3-0), () – middleweight bout

Jake Hadley (9-1-0), (-380) vs Malcolm Gordon (14-6-0), (+310) – flyweight bout

Joanne Wood (15-8-0), () vs Luana Carolina (8-3-0), () – women’s flyweight bout

Jai Herbert (12-4-0), (+135) vs Ludovit Klein (19-4-0), (-155) – lightweight bout

Juliana Miller (4-1-0), (-425) vs Veronica Macedo (6-4-1), (+340) – women’s flyweight bout

That wraps it up for the UFC 286 fight card, Edwards vs Usman 3. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more of our UFC mma action (and we certainly hope you do), follow the link. Check back with us for the upcoming UFC 285 event. Undoubtedly, this will decide if Edwards has the solution for the most dominant welterweight or if Usman will overcome and reclaim the top spot.

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PFL Challenger Series Week 7 Results, 2023

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The PFL Challenger Series week 7 results for the 2023 contracts aired Saturday March 10th, 2023. The event featured light heavyweights vying for a contract, and the rights to compete in the 2023 $1 million payday. Fubo Sports aired the event at 9:00pm ET from Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.

PFL Challenger Series Week 7 Prelims

The first couple of fights ended in a decision, but the action was entertaining and the fighters were putting in work. The main event and co-main event of the night both ended in first round finishes and consequently made interesting, potential additions to the division.

Roland Dunlap kneeing a downed Monte Morrison and PFL Challenger series week 7 2023.
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Roland Dunlap had an impressive performance but kneed a downed opponent in the 3rd round which could have proven costly. Fortunately, Monte Morrison was able to recover and finish the last three minutes of the fight. The referee took a point, despite the deduction, Dunlap had done enough to earn the judges decision.

Tristan Overvig vs Billy Elekana also made it to the judges hands. These fighters ended up fighting a tough match. Elekana was winning the stand up contrarily Tristan Overvig really struggled to get the fight to the mat, it never happened. Billy Elekana threw out some good shots to close out the last minute of all three rounds. In the end the judges had it unanimously for Billy Elekana.

Co-main Event

Taylor Johnson winning his bout PFL Challenger week 7
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Taylor Johnson vs Trey Williams had heavy leather in the first round. Taylor Johnson threw more than one punch that rocked Johnson. A couple of overhand rights, one setup by a lead left hook, and Williams was on the canvas. Moments later, and Taylor Johnson was swarming Trey Williams until the referee had seen enough.

Main Event

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In the main event Impa Kasanganay vs Osama Elsaidy, the bar was set high by Taylor Johnson. Both fighters knew they had to really impress with their performance and the pace showed it.

Kasananay stunned Elsaidy near the end of the first half of the first round. Elsaidy recovered but his stamina was shot. A couple of hooks from Kasanganay and Elsaidy was done.

It came down to the two finishes of the night. As with every PFL Challenger Series event, there can be only one contract winner each week. Surprisingly, there was no need for the Bellator president to get involved. The judges and the fans finally agreed, that winner would be Impa Kasanganay.

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PFL Challenger Series Week 7 Results, 2023

Main Event (airedg on Fubo Sports at 9:00 PM ET)

Impa Kasanganay (11-3-0) vs Osama Elsaidy (8-3-0) – light heavyweight bout – 1st round KO and contract winner

Taylor Johnson (9-3-0) vs Trey Williams (6-4-0) – light heavyweight bout – Johnson by 1st round TKO and runner up

Tristan Overvig (5-2-0) vs Billy Elekana (5-1-0) – light heavyweight bout – Billy Elekana by decision

Monte Morrison vs Roland Dunlap (4-0-0) – light heavyweight bout – by decision – Dunlap by decision

image courtesy of PFL

That’s it for this weeks PFL Challenger Series week 7 results, 2023. Be sure to check back in to the PFL News and see who will be awarded a second chance contract when the Challenger Series concludes on March 17, 2023.

Finally, thank you for visiting and allowing The MMA Beatdown to be your source for Mixed Martial Arts news and entertainment.

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Bellator 292 Results: Nurmagomedov Remains Unbeaten

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Bellator 292 results are in. This one aired on Showtime at 10:00pm ET from the SAP Center in San Jose, CA.

Bellator 292 Main Event Results: Nurmagomedov vs Henderson

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The main event featured lightweight world champion, Usman Nurmagomedov against a former mma champion, Benson Henderson.

An early question-mark head kick, in the first 30 seconds of the fight, wobbled Henderson and Nurmagomedov was all over him. Usman continued to work from Henderson’s back until he was finally able to secure a rear naked choke on Benson Henderson in the first half of the first round.

At the end of the fight, the Pakistani champion thanked everyone who supported him. When asked who he was most interested in facing in his next bout, the champion had no preferences. The 24 year old will fight either winner of the Outlaw vs Barnaoui.

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Also, after the fight, Benson Henderson laid his gloves on the mat and announced that this would be his final fight. Another mma legend leaves the sport behind.

Bellator 292 Co-Main Event Results: Muasayev vs Shabliy

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The first quarter final matchup in the world grand prix, was the co-main event of the night. The #2 ranked Tofiq Muasayev faced the #4 ranked Alexander Shabliy in the lightweight division.

A slow start to this one, until a beautiful body kick from Shabliy traveled from his solar plexus which the foot then slid down the body ending in incidental contact to the groin which Tofiq could not recover from.

Alexander Shabliy victory by TKO with another impressive finish victory. Shablliy let’s it be known, AJ McKee or Pitbull he is equally ready.



Bellator 292 Results: Nurmagomedov vs Henderson

Main Card (airing on Showtime 9:00pm ET)

Usman Nurmagomedov #c (17-0-0) vs Benson Henderson (30-12-0) – lightweight world championship – Nurmagomedov by submission

Tofiq Musayev #2 (20-5-0) vs Alexander Shabliy #4 (23-3-0) – lightweight world grand prix – Shabliy by TKO

Valentin Moldavsky (11-3-0) vs Linton Vassell (23-8-0) – heavyweight bout – Vassell by KO

Michael Page (21-2-0) vs Goiti Yamauchi (28-6-0) – welterweight bout – Page by TKO

Prelims (airing on Showtime 5:55PM ET)

Khalid Murtazaliev (17-3-0) vs Tony Johnson (8-5-0) – middleweight bout – – Murtazaliev by decision

Cass Bell (6-3-0) vs Josh Hill (22-5-0) – featherweight bout – Hill by decision

Enrique Barzola (19-7-2) vs Erik Perez (20-7-0) – bantamweight bout – Barzola by decision

The Haig (2-0-0) vs Adam Wamsley (2-3-0) – middleweight bout – Haig by submission

Laird Anderson (4-0-0) vs Rogelio Luna (1-1-0) – featherweight bout – Anderson by submission

Julius Anglickas (10-4-0) vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (20-7-1) – light heavyweight bout – Yashimuradov by decision

That wraps it up for the Bellator 292 results. It was certainly bitter sweet witnessing Benson Henderson hang it up. Contrarily, watching Usman Nurmagomedov defend his belt so dominantly keeps hope alive in the sport.

Bellator marches on with the heavyweight headlining Bellator 293. Marcelo Golm (10-3-0) takes on Daniel James (14-6-1). With Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt as the co-main event, surely this one will be interesting. Likewise on Showtime, Bellator 293 airs Friday, March 31 from Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA.

If you like this article and wish to see more of our coverage on Bellator events, then check out the MMA Bellator updates at our Bellator News page. Finally, thank you for choosing The MMA Beatdown for all your Mixed Martial Arts news and information.

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UFC Vegas 71 Results – Yan vs Dvalishvili

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The UFC Vegas 71 results, Yan vs Dvalishvili are finalized. The event took place on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from The Theatre at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. The event could be viewed live on ESPN+.

UFC Vegas 71 Main Event Results

In the UFC Vegas 71 main event, Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili, A long difficult fight was in store for Petr Yan. Merab Dvalishvili seemed to keep Yan from getting into a groove with strikes lead by low kicks and setting a UFC record for taking shots on an opponent.

Petr Yan never seemed to be capable of implementing his game plan. Finally, it was Merab Dvalishvili who was able to secure the decision win and move on to a nine fight win streak.

UFC Vegas 71 Results co-main Event

In the co-main event, #8 Alexander Volkov vs #14 Alexandr Romanov, the heavyweights did what heavyweights do, and Alexander Volkov made quick work of the night.

In the first round, Romanov touched gloves and immediately shot for a takedown, which was successfully defended by Volkov. Volkov opened up his striking after the two seperated and Romanov shot for another takedown which was easily defended and Volkov had his back. Once Volkov secured position his ground and pound set the stage for a 1st round TKO.

The remaining results are posted below.

UFC Vegas 71 Results, Yan vs Dvalishvili

Main Card (On pay-per-view through ESPN+ at 9:00 PM CST)

Petr Yan (16-5-0), (-255) vs Merab Dvalishvili #3 (16-4-0), (+215) – bantamweight bout – Dvalishvili by unanimous decision

Alexander Volkov #8 (36-10-0), (+130) vs Alexandr Romanov #14 (16-2-0), (-150) – heavyweight bout – Volkov by round 1 KO/TKO

Nikita Krylov (30-9-0), (-165) vs Ryan Spann #8 (21-8-0), (+140) – catchweight bout – Krylov by 1st round submission (triangle)

Said Nurmagomedov (17-3-0), (-215) vs Jonathan Martinez (18-4-0), (+185) – bantamweight bout – Martinez by unanimous decision

Mario Bautista (13-2-0), (-950) vs Guido Cannetti (10-9-0), (+650) – bantamweight bout – Bautista by 1st round submission ()

Vitor Petrino (9-0-0), (-105) vs Anton Turkalj (8-3-0), (-115) – light heavyweight bout – Petrino by unanimous decision (fight of the night)

Prelims (Aired on ESPN+ at 7:00PM CST)

Karl Williams (9-1-0), (-240) vs Lukasz Brzeski (8-4-1), (+200) – heavyweight bout – Wiliams by unanimous decision

Raphael Assuncao (28-11-0), (+115) vs Davey Grant (16-6-0), (-135) – Grant by 3rd round submission (performance of the night)

Sedriques Dumas (7-2-0), (-210) vs Josh Fremo (11-4-0), (+180) – Fremo by 2nd round submission

Victor Henry (24-6-0), (-140) vs Tony Gravely (23-10-0), (+120) – bantamweight bout – Henry by split decision

Ariane Lipski (16-8-0), (+295) vs JJ Aldrich (11-7-0), (-360) – women’s flyweight bout – Lipski by unanimous decision

Tyson Nam (21-14-1-), (+165) vs Bruno Silva (14-5-2), (-195) – flyweight bout – Silva by 2nd round submission (performance of the night)

Carlston Harris (19-5-0), (-300) vs Jared Gooden (18-9-0), (+250) – Harris by unanimous decision

That concludes UFC Vegas 71 results for Yan vs Dvalishvili. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more of our UFC News (and undoubtedly you do), follow the link.

Check back with us for the upcoming UFC 286 event. This one features the rematch of current welterweight champion Leon Edwards vs the former champion, and former pound for pound king, Kamaru Usman. Also, Justin Gaethje #3 takes on Rafael Fiziev #6 in the co-main event.

As always, thank you for allowing us to be your source for news and current events in the world of mixed martial arts.




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PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Results, 2023

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Brahyan Zurcher Week 6 PFL Challenger winner
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The PFL Challenger Series week 6 results are in from the March 3rd, 2023 matchups. The event could be seen live on Fubo Sports airing at 9:00pm ET from Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.

This week’s challenger series took place in the featherweight division. In the final two finalists, the winner of the co-main and main events made it to the panel, Brahyan Zurcher and Nathan Kelly. The fans and the celebrity guests agreed and Brahyan Zurcher took the contract.

PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Main Event Results

PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Winner Brahyan Zurcher
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The main event featured 2 promising talents in contract winner Brahyan Zurcher (4-0-0) vs David Evans (5-1-0). The two came out busy throwing tons of shots from each fighter. The round ended with Zurcher working from Evans half-guard, likely winning the round 10-9.

In round 2, Zurcher began to throw a lot of kicks at his opponent. Zurcher later mixed in a beautiful level change. With some great jiu jitsu he had his opponent’s back. Finally, he worked for a rear-naked choke, instead he settled on neck cranking his opponent into submission.

PFL Challenger Series Week 6 co-main Event Results

The co-main event featured Irish fighter Nathan Kelly vs US fighter Zack Hicks. Nathan Kelly looked phenomenal in this matchup. The Irishman came out and controlled the center of the octagon. He put Hicks against the cage until he was able to get the fight to the mat. Finally, he sunk an arm-triangle and got the win in just 2.5 minutes of the first round.

Check out all the fights, courtesy of Fubo Sports, in the below video.



Ago Huskic vs Gabriel Braga was an interesting fight. The two had a pretty good back and forth in the first round, until, Huskic got the back of Braga and was unable to secure the submission. Huskic had a body triangle and was working the rear naked but ended up gassing himself out for the remaining rounds. Braga ended up getting the nod from the judges thanks to his submission defense.

In the first fight of the night, Gozalez vs Ruhil, it was pretty back and forth through the beginning of the first round. Vikas Singh Ruhil was able to land a couple of shots that were immediately retaliated by Gonzalez, who connected with a huge hook that sat down Sing Ruhil. Immediately, Gonzalez got full mount and landed shots until the referee was forced to call it.

Below are the results and updated records.

PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Results, 2023

Main Event (airing on Fubo Sports at 9:00 PM ET)

Brahyan Zurcher (5-0-0) vs David Evans (5-2-0) – men’s featherweight bout – Zurcher by round 2 submission

Nathan Kelly (7-2-0) vs Zachary Hicks (8-5-0) – men’s featherweight bout – Kelly by round 1 submission

Ago Huskic (8-6-0) vs Gabriel Braga (9-0-0) – men’s featherweight bout – Braga by unanimous decision

Vikas Singh Ruhil (12-7-0) vs James Gonzalez (10-5-0) – men’s featherweight bout – Gonzalez by round 1 KO/TKO

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the remaining 2023 Challenger Series schedule

That’s all we have for week 6 of the PFL Challenger series. Be sure to check back in to the PFL News and see which of these light-heavyweight competitors can secure a PFL contract. Tune into Fubo Sports live March 10, 2023 at 9:00 pm et.

Finally, thank you for visiting and allowing The MMA Beatdown to be your source for Mixed Martial Arts news and entertainment.

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UFC 285 Results – Jon Jones Becomes the GOAT

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The UFC 285 results, Jones vs Gane, has reached its conclusion. The fight aired on pay-per-view on Saturday, March 4th 2023, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

UFC 285 Jones vs Gane Main Event

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The main event, Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane for the vacated heavyweight title. We were hoping to write a lot about this one but with the fight only lasting 2.5 minutes, we’ve found there’s little to write about.

Upon entering the octagon some question was brought up about Jon Jones tape on his foot/toe. After some officials convened, it was stated that he would have to modify the brace to only be on the toes. It was cut and that was that.

Jones opened up with some leg kicks and the only strike Gane landed, was a cup check that Jones took a moment to recover. They met back in the middle, where Jones took Gane to the ground with some slick wrestling. Then, moments later, he had Gane tapping from a guillotine choke in just over two and half minutes into the fight.

A legends status as the greatest fighter of all time may be solidified. Who will question him? A call out to fight Stipe Miocic was made by Jones and that appears to be targeted for international fight week this summer. The goat’s octagon interview is below.

Jon Jones dominated his opposition at UFC 285. Do people doubt his goat status?

UFC 285 co-main event Shevchenko vs Grasso

In the co-main event, Mexican fighter Alexa Grasso shocked the world! In a fight that was way more competitive then it appeared on paper. Alexa Grasso came out a woman on a mission. Setting up the fight with some excellent boxing in the first round. It wasn’t until the champion Valentina Shevchenko, was able to secure a takedown and nullify Grasso’s striking.

It seemed to be a great strategy for Shevchenko. She was able to dominate her opponent through round two and most of round three. That is, until the referee stood these fighters up, even interrupting Shevchenko as she was posturing up to pour even more shots on her opponent. The referee stood them up in the middle of the octagon. A moment later another scramble ensued and Grasso head kicked an obviously downed Shevchenko with a grossly illegal kick that the referee seemed oblivious about.

Alexa Grasso submitting Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285
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In the fourth round, Shevchenko threw a patented spinning back kick that Grasso deftly avoided and ended up behind the champion. She immediately took her back and sunk in a seriously tight rear naked choke. The champion’s reign was at an end. It was tap out or pass out, and Shevchenko took the former. Alexa Grasso is the new women’s flyweight champion.

With other fighters on the rise, like Erin Blanchfield, should these two meet again?

UFC 285 Results, Jones vs Gane

Main Card (On pay-per-view through ESPN+ at 9:00 PM CST)

Jon Jones (27-1-0), (-165) vs Ciryl Gane #1 (11-2-0), (+140) – heavyweight championship bout – Jones by 1st round submission (guillotine choke)

Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-0), (-720) vs Alexa Grasso #6 (16-3-0), (+520) – women’s flyweight championship bout – Grasso by round 4 submission (rear naked choke)

Geoff Neal #7 (15-5-0), (+390) vs Shavkat Rakhmonov #9 (17-0-0), (-490) – welterweight bout – Rakhmonov by 3rd round submission (Standing rear naked choke)(Great fight should possibly get fight of night)

Mateusz Gamrot #7 (22-2-0), (-225) vs Jalin Turner #10 (13-6-0), (+190) – lightweight bout – Gamrot by split decision

Bo Nickal (4-0-0), (-1500) vs Jamie Pickett (13-9-0), (+900) – middleweight bout – Nickal by 1st round submission – arm triangle (looked as lopsided as the odds.)

Prelims (Aired on ESPN+ at 7:00PM CST)

Cody Garbrandt (13-5-0), (-175) vs Trevin Jones (13-10-0), (+150) – bantamweight bout – Garbrandt by unanimous decision. (Cody with some funky footwork. lackluster fight overall. More questions about Garbrandt then answers after he looked shook in the third round by a punch or two.)

Derek Brunson #5 (23-9-0), (+195) vs Dricus Du Plessis #10 (19-2-0), (-230) – middleweight bout – Du Plessis by 2nd round TKO (great fight, Brunson corner throws the towel in with just a couple of seconds left. Du Plessis leg kicks and 2 punch combos set it up.)

Viviane Araujo #8 (11-5-0) vs Amanda Ribas #9 (12-3-0) – women’s flyweight bout – unanimous decision

Julian Marquez (9-4-0), (+130) vs Marc-Andre Barriault (15-6-0, 1NC), (-150) – middleweight bout – Barriault by 2nd round KO/TKO

Early Prelims (Aired on UFC Fight Pass at 5:15PM CST

Ian Machado Garry (11-0-0), (-165) vs Song Kenan (18-7-0), (+500) – welterweight bout – Garry by 3rd round KO/TKO

Mana Martinez (10-4-0), (+255) vs Cameron Saaiman (8-0-0), (-305) – bantamweight bout – Saaiman by split decision

Jessica Penne (14-8-0), (+250) vs Tabatha Ricci (8-1-0), (-300) – women’s strawweight bout -0 Ricci by 2nd round submission

Da’Mon Blackshear (12-5-1), (+360) vs Farid Basharat (10-0-0), (-450) – bantamweight bout – Basharat by unanimous decision

Esteban Ribovics (11-1-0), (+225) vs Loik Radzhabov (12-0-0), (-265) – lightweight bout – Radzhabov by unanimous decision

That wraps it up for the UFC 285 results, Jones vs Gane. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more of our UFC MMA action (and certainly you do), follow the link. Check back with us for the upcoming UFC Night where top 5 bantamweights, Yan and Dvalishvili. Undoubtedly, a good performance here could set the stage for a title fight against current champion Aljamain Sterling.

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PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Fight Card, 2023

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The PFL Challenger Series week 6 fight card is set for the featherweights to take the stage. The event will air on Fubo Sports on March 3, 2023 from Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.

That’s right, week 6 of the PFL Challenger series 2023 will focus on the featherweights. Currently the featherweight division has been dominated by Brendan Loughnane, who won the 2022 championship and boasts a (26-4-0) record and will be the 2023 #1 seed.

Nathan Kelly is one of the big prospects to watch on the fight card. He hails from Dublin Ireland and fights out of the same gym as Conor McGregor and boasts a 6 fight win streak. He will face Zachary Hicks (8-4-0 in this challenger series.

Undoubtedly, all the featherweights will have their work cut out for them on this night. This is some fighters second shot at the contract and will likely make some necessary adjustments. Ago Huskic has already faced the 2022 division champion. Other fighters on this card have yet to taste defeat.

The celebrity panel for week 6 will feature Tyrone Woodley, Megan Anderson, and Tim Kennedy. As always, if the panel agrees with the fans that’s your contract winner. If not, then PFL president Rey Sefo will decide the tie breaking vote.

PFL Challenger Series Week 6 Fight Card, 2023

Main Event (airing on Fubo Sports at 9:00 PM ET)

Brahyan Zurcher (4-0-0), () vs David Evans (5-1-0), () – men’s featherweight bout

Nathan Kelly (6-2-0), () vs Zachary Hicks (8-4-0), () – men’s featherweight bout

Ago Huskic (8-5-0), () vs Gabriel Braga (8-0-0), () – men’s featherweight bout

Vikas Singh Ruhil (12-6-0), () vs James Gonzalez (9-5-0), () – men’s featherweight bout

That’s it for this weeks PFL fight card. Be sure to check back in to the PFL News and see which of these featherweight competitors will move on to earn a PFL contract. Tune into Fubo Sports live March 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM et.

Finally, thank you for visiting and allowing The MMA Beatdown to be your source for Mixed Martial Arts news and entertainment.