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Yusup Umarov def. Rander Junior by KO via strikes (0:16, R1)
Magomed Raisov def. Pat Healy by TKO via strikes (1:37, R1)
Viskhan Magomadov def. Denilson De Oliveira by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
Saifulla Dzhabrailov def. Sergio Soares by TKO via strikes (0:50, R1)
Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev def. Damien Lapilus by submission via calf crusher (3:25, R1)
Asadullah Akhazaev def. Oberdan Vieira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Amir Elzhurkaev def. Diego Lopes by KO via strikes (R2)
Magomed Sulumov def. Bruno Roverso by TKO via strikes (2:28, R2)
Aslambek Arsamikov def. Edilberto De Oliveiro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Adam Aliev def. Ednilson De Barros by TKO via strikes (0:57, R3)
Adlan Mamaev def. Alberd Zhapuev by submission via d’arce choke (4:38, R3)
Alan Gomes def. Shamil Akhmaev by TKO via strikes (4:45, R3)
Rafael Dias def. Akhmed Kukaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Rasul Saytkhozhaev def. Doo Hwan Kim by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Saykhan Dzhabrailov def. Kamil Lebkovski by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Anzor Shakhmurzaev def. Anatoliy Chumak by TKO via injury (4:26, R3)
Andraes Stahl def. Usman Bisultanov by KO via strikes (1:34, R1)
Khamzat Dzhabrailov def. Samir Faiddine by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fernando Gonzalez def. Adam Bakaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov def. Marcao Santana by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ibragim Magomedov def. Umar Gaisumov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
(Note: ACB MMA uses a five judge scoring system for their fights, instead of the traditional three judge system like you see in the UFC and other promotions.)
Adam Bakaev vs. Fernando Gonzalez
Round One: The round begins with Bakaev attacking Gonzalez with some leg kicks, Gonzalez grabs Bakaev and he scores a takedown on him. Gonzalez transitions to the half guard against Bakaev, Gonzalez starts attacking Bakaev with some ground and pound. Gonzalez briefly postures up to attack Bakaev with more strikes, Gonzalez then gains back control against Bakaev. Bakaev kicks off the cage wall to get the fight standing again, Bakaev scores a takedown on Gonzalez and he gets the open guard. Gonzalez gets to his knees while eating strikes from Bakaev, the fighters stand up and Gonzalez nails Bakaev with a two punch combination. The fighters just start to swing wildly at each other, Gonzalez grabs Bakaev and he holds him against the cage wall. Bakaev swings away at Gonzalez as the round ends.
Fighftul scores the round 10-9 for Gonzalez
Round Two: The round begins with Bakaev attacking Gonzalez with some leg kicks, Gonzalez charges forward and swings away at Bakaev. Bakaev then attacks an immobile Gonzalez with a short right hook, Bakaev comes forward with a punching combination against Gonzalez. Bakaev continuously attacks Gonzalez with punching combinations, Bakaev grabs Gonzalez and he holds him against the cage wall. Bakaev accidentally nails Gonzalez low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Gonzalez nailing a swinging Bakaev with a counter left hook. Bakaev briefly drops Gonzalez a few times with low leg kicks, Gonzalez gets to his feet and Bakaev swings away at him. Bakaev slips on a leg kick attempt and Gonzalez attacks him with a kick of his own as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bakaev (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Gonzalez hunting for the takedown against Bakaev, Gonzalez scores a takedown on Bakaev and he gets the half guard. Gonzalez gets the full mount on Bakaev and the referee stands them up during a kimura attempt from Bakaev, Gonzalez grabs an incoming Bakaev and he gets him against the cage wall. Gonzalez scores another takedown on Bakaev and he gets the full guard, Gonzalez attacks Bakaev with ground and pound while gaining the half guard. Gonzalez gains the full mount against Bakaev, Bakaev kicks off the cage wall to get top position on Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets to his feet as Bakaev swings away at him, Gonzalez scores another takedown on Bakaev as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gonzalez (Final Score: 29-28 for Gonzalez)
Official Result: Fernando Gonzalez def. Adam Bakaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Samir Faiddine vs. Khamzat Dzhabrailov
Round One: The round begins with Dzhabrailov taking some power swings against Faiddine, Dzhabrailov also starts attacking Faiddine with leg kicks. Dzhabrailov briefly drops Faiddine with a low leg kick, Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Faiddine and he gets the half guard. Faiddine scrambles and he gets on top of Dzhabrailov, Faiddine postures up and kicks away at the legs of a downed Dzhabrailov. Dzhabrailov scrambles to his feet and Faiddine attacks him with leg kicks, Dzhabrailov pops a backing Faiddine with a right. Faiddine clinches with Dzhabrailov before attacking him with knee strikes, Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Faiddine and he gets the half guard. Dzhabrailov attacks Faiddine with ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov
Round Two: The round begins with Faiddine scoring a takedown on Dzhabrailov and Dzhabrailov catches him in an anaconda choke. Dzhabrailov releases the choke to get back control on Faiddine, Faiddine scrambles to get the fight standing again. Faiddine scores a takedown on Dzhabrailov and he gets the open guard, Faiddine postures up and kicks away at the legs of Dzhabrailov. The referee eventually stands up both fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with the fighters swinging away at each other. Dzhabrailov grabs Faiddine and he gets him against the cage wall, Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Faiddine and he gets the full guard. Dzhabrailov transitions to side control on Faiddine while landing some strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Dzhabrailov)
Round Three: The round begins with Faiddine coming forward and swinging away at Dzhabrailov, Faiddine nails Dzhabrailov with a leaping front kick to the midsection. Dzhabrailov grabs Faiddine and he holds him against the cage wall, Dzhabrailov attacks Faiddine with a knee strike while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Dzhabrailov swings away at Faiddine, Dzhabrailov again gets Faiddine up against the cage wall. Dzhabrailov then cracks Faiddine with a knee strike to the head, Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Faiddine and he gets the half guard. Faiddine scrambles to his feet before getting top position on a downed Dzhabrailov. Dzhabrailov rolls for an arm bar and Faiddine escapes to maintain top position, Faiddine postures up and he eats an up kick from Dzhabrailov. Dzhabrailov rolls for a heel hook and winds up getting top position on Faiddine as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov (Final Score: 30-27 for Dzhabrailov)
Official Result: Khamzat Dzhabrailov def. Samir Faiddine by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Andreas Stahl vs. Usman Bisultanov
Round One: The round begins with Stahl attacking Bisultanov with some leg kicks, Stahl gets Bisultanov against the cage wall. The fighters separate after Stahl nails Bisultanov with a right hook, Stahl drops Bisultanov with a left hook and he pounces on him until he goes out cold.
Official Result: Andraes Stahl def. Usman Bisultanov by KO via strikes (1:34, R1)
Anatoliy Chumak vs. Anzor Shakhmurzaev
Round One: The round begins with Shakhmurzaev attacking Chumak with some leg kicks, Shakhmurzaev then pops Chumak with an overhand left. Shakhmurzaev scores a takedown on Chumak and he gets the half guard, Shakhmurzaev starts attacking Chumak with ground and pound. Chumak eats more strikes while trapping Shakhmurzaev in his full guard, the referee decides to stand up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Shakhmurzaev nailing Chumak with a left hook, Shakhmurzaev scores another takedown on Chumak and he gets the full guard. Chumak uses a kimura sweep to get the fight standing and Shakhmurzaev against the cage wall, Shakhmurzaev catches a clinching Chumak with some knee strikes. Shakhmurzaev gets free and he attacks Chumak with a punching combination, Chumak gets Shakhmurzaev against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shakhmurzaev
Round Two: The round begins with Shakhmurzaev rocking Chumak with a left, Shakhmurzaev charges forward and swings wildly at Chumak. Chumak somehow scores a takedown on Shakhmurzaev and he gets the full mount, Chumak attacks Shakhmurzaev with ground and pound before gaining back control. Chumak attacks Shakhmurzaev with more ground and pound, Shakhmurzaev scrambles to his feet and Chumak holds him against the cage wall. The fighters exchange some knee strikes while in the clinch, Chumak cracks Shakhmurzaev with a punching combination of his own. Shakhmurzaev scores a takedown on Chumak and he gets the full mount, Chumak scrambles and Shakhmurzaev nails him with an illegal knee strike to halt the bout. The referee gives Shakhmurzaev a yellow card for the illegal strike, the fight resumes with Chumak attacking Shakhmurzaev with a high kick. Shakhmurzaev attacks Chumak with a punching combo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 9-9 for Shakhmurzaev (Overall Score: 19-18 for Shakhmurzaev)
Round Three: The round begins with Shakhmurzaev attempting a high kick against Chumak, Shakhmurzaev comes forward and he cracks Chumak with a right. Chumak grabs Shakhmurzaev and he holds him against the cage wall, Shakhmurzaev scores a takedown on Chumak and he gets the full guard. The referee decides to stand up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Shakhmurzaev nailing Chumak with a punching combination. Shakhmurzaev scores another takedown on Chumak and he gets the half guard, the referee again stands up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with the referee calling off the bout after Chumak grabbed his head.
Official Result: Anzor Shakhmurzaev def. Anatoliy Chumak by TKO via injury (4:26, R3)
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov vs. Marcao Santana
Round One: The round begins with Khiramagomedov nailing Santana with a head kick, Khiramagomedov then scores a takedown on Santana and he gets the half guard. Khiramagomedov gets back control on Santana while landing some strikes, Khiramagomedov transitions to side control against Santana. Khiramagomedov goes to the half guard on Santana while landing more strikes, Santana catches Khiramagomedov in his full guard while eating more strikes. Khiramagomedov transitions to side control and then the full mount on Santana, Khiramagomedov starts attacking Santana with ground and pound. Khiramagomedov moves to the half guard on Santana as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Khiramagomedov
Round Two: The round begins with Santana attacking Khiramagomedov with a front kick, Santana also nails Khiramagomedov with some leg kicks. Khiramagomedov responds by nailing Santana with a punching combination, Khiramagomedov scores a takedown on Santana and he gets the half guard. Khiramagomedov transitions to the side control position on Santana, Khiramagomedov catches a downed Santana with a few knee strikes to the midsection. Khiramagomedov traps Santana in the crucifix position for a short time while landing some strikes, Khiramagomedov gains the half guard on Santana while landing a few more strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Khiramagomedov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Khiramagomedov)
Round Three: The round begins with Khiramagomedov attempting a spinning heel kick against Santana, Khiramagomedov then cracks Santana with a head kick. Santana starts attacking Khiramagomedov with some leg kicks, Khiramagomedov then pops Santana with a right. Santana responds by kicking Khiramagomedov in the midsection, Khiramagomedov drops Santana with a right and Santana gets right back up. Khiramagomedov scores a takedown on Santana and he gets side control, Khiramagomedov transitions to back control on Santana. Khiramagomedov returns to the half guard while nailing Santana with some more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Khiramagomedov (Final Score: 30-27 for Khiramagomedov)
Official Result: Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov def. Marcao Santana by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kamil Lebkovski vs. Saykhan Dzhabrailov
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging punches to the midsection, Dzhabrailov nails Lebkovski with a kick to the midsection. Dzhabrailov also starts nailing Lebkovski with some leg kicks, Dzhabrailov continuously attacks Lebkovski with a variety of kicks. Lebkovski then hits Dzhabrailov with a multiple punch combination, Lebkovski then crushes Dzhabrailov with a straight right. Dzhabrailov then cracks Lebkovski with a left to the midsection, Dzhabrailov starts hunting for the takedown against Lebkovski. Dzhabrailov then pops an incoming Lebkovski with a short left uppercut, Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Lebkovski and Lebkovski gets up as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov
Round Two: The round begins with Dzhabrailov popping Lebkovski with a short left, the fighters clinch and exchange knee strikes. Dzhabrailov then cracks Lebkovski with a superman punch, Dzhabrailov goes backing to attacking Lebkovski with a variety of kicks. Lebkovski scores a takedown on Dzhabrailov and Dzhabrailov gets right back up, Lebkovski then rocks Dzhabrailov with a few right uppercuts, Lebkovski scores another takedown and Dzhabrailov gets right back up again. Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Lebkovski and he gets the full guard, Dzhabrailov transitions to side control on Lebkovski. Lebkovski quickly traps Dzhabrailov in his full guard again, Lebkovski tries attacking Dzhabrailov with strikes while on his back. Dzhabrailov starts attacking Lebkovski with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Dzhabrailov)
Round Three: The round begins with Lebkovski taking a few swings at Dzhabrailov, Dzhabrailov comes forward and kicks away at Lebkovski. Lebkovski then nails an incoming Dzhabrailov with a jump knee strike, Dzhabrailov grabs Lebkovski and he holds him against the cage wall. Dzhabrailov scores a takedown on Lebkovski and he gets him in the seated position, Lebkovski wall walks to his feet with Dzhabrailov holding onto him, Lebkovski scores a takedown on Dzhabrailov and he gets him in the seated position. Dzhabrailov scrambles and he regains top position on Lebkovski, Dzhabrailov transitions to back control on Lebkovski as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dzhabrailov (Final Score: 30-27 for Dzhabrailov)
Official Result: Saykhan Dzhabrailov def. Kamil Lebkovski by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Akhmed Kukaev vs. Rafael Dias
Round One: The round begins with the fighters attacking each other with some kicks, Kukaev pops a kicking Dias with a right. Kukaev again pops a kicking Dias with a few rights, Kukaev grabs Dias and he holds him against the cage wall. Kukaev scores a takedown on Dias and he gets the open guard, Kukaev gains the half guard on Dias while landing a few strikes. Dias scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing, Kukaev grabs Dias and he holds him against the cage all again. Dias scores a takedown on Kukaev and he gets the full mount, Kukaev scrambles and he gets top position on Dias. Dias scrambles to his feet and Kukaev gets him against the cage wall, Dias gets a takedown on Kukaev as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kukaev
Round Two: The round begins with Dias attacking Kukaev with a few kicks, Dias comes forward and swings away at Kukaev. Dias grabs a kicking Kukaev and he holds him against the cage wall, the fighters clinch and battle for position until they separate. Dias catches Kukaev with a knee strike during a clinch, Kukaev charges at Dias and he swings away at him. Kukaev grabs Dias and he holds him up against the cage wall, Dias scores a takedown on Kukaev and he immediately postures up. Kukaev scrambles to his feet as Dias attacks him with a kick, Kukaev grabs Dias and he gets him up against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dias (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Dias attacking Kukaev with a spinning heel kick to the midsection, Dias then hits Kukaev with a spinning back fist. Kukaev comes forward to attack Dias with punching combinations, Kukaev scores a takedown on Dias and he gets the open guard. Kukaev postures up and he lands strikes on Dias when he goes back down, Dias tries scrambling and Kukaev gets back control on him. Dias scrambles to his feet and he gets Kukaev against the cage wall, Dias scores a takedown on Kukaev and he gets the full guard. Dias postures up and Kukaev scrambles back to his feet, Dias scores another takedown on Kukaev and Kukaev gets back up. Dias scores another takedown on Kukaev and he gets side control, Dias attacks Kukaev with some strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dias (Final Score: 29-28 for Dias)
Official Result: Rafael Dias def. Akhmed Kukaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ibragim Magmedov vs. Umar Gaisumov
Round One: The round begins with Gaisumov jabbing away at Magomedov, Gaisumov also starts nailing Magomedov with leg kicks. Magomedov nails a swinging Gaisumov with a counter right cross, Magomedov scores a few trip takedowns on Gaisumov and Gaisumov gets back up each time. Gaisumov continuously attacks Magomedov with power punches, Magomedov starts nailing Gaisumov with some of his own leg kicks. Magomedov then pops Gaisumov with a two punch combo followed by a body kick, Magomedov starts catching a swinging Gaisumov with counter strike combos. Magomedovs scores a takedown on Gaisumov as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomedov
Round Two: The round begins with Magomedov attacking Gaisumov with leg kicks, Magomedov starts attacking Gaisumov with punching combinations as well. Magomedov then connects with a left to the midsection of Gaisumov, Gaisumov charges forward and swings away at Magomedov. Magomedov starts popping Gaisumov with a few lefts to the face, Magomedov comes forward and swings away at Gaisumov. Magomedov grabs Gaisumov and he holds him against the cage wall, Magomedov scores a takedown on Gaisumov and he gets the full guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomedov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Magomedov)
Round Three: The round begins with Gaisumov taking power swings at Magomedov, Magomedov then cracks Gaisumov with a high kick. Magomedov backs up Gaisumov by attacking him with a few lefts, Magomedov accidentally nails Gaisumov low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Gaisumov popping Magomedov with a right, Gaisumov looks for a takedown and Magomedov cracks him with a knee strike. Magomedov then rocks a swinging Gaisumov with a counter right hook, Gaisumov goes for the takedown again and Magomedov winds up in top position. Magomedov gets and up Gaisumov continues hunting for the takedown, Magomedov stays on top of Gaisumov after the latest failed takedown to land some strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomedov (Final Score: 30-27 for Magomedov)
Official Result: Ibragim Magomedov def. Umar Gaisumov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Doo Hwan Kim vs. Rasul Saytkhozhaev
Round One: The round begins with Kim attacking Saytkhozhaev with some leg kicks, Kim then nails Saytkhozhaev with a kick to the midsection. Kim grabs Saytkhozhaev and he gets him against the cage wall, Saytkhozhaev scores a takedown and he gets him in the seated position. Saytkhozhaev transitions to the half guard after escaping a kimura attempt, Saytkhozhaev starts attacking Kim with some ground and pound. Kim goes sideways while Saytkhozhaev assaults him with more strikes, the referee stands up the fighters for inactivity and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saytkhozhaev
Round Two: The round begins with Kim peppering Saytkhozhaev with some jabs, Saytkhozhaev grabs Kim and he gets him up against the cage wall. Kim accidentally nails Saytkhozhaev low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the fighters kicking away at each other. Saytkhozhaev grabs Kim and he gets him against the cage wall, Saytkhozhaev scores a takedown and Kim gets right back up. Saytkhozhaev scores another takedown on Kim and he gets the half guard, Saytkhozhaev starts attacking Kim with a few strikes. Kim gets to the seated position as Saytkhozhaev nails him with more strikes, Kim gets up and Saytkhozhaev holds him against the cage wall. Kim pulls guard to go for a kimura and Saytkhozhaev escapes to keep top position, Kim gets back to his feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saytkhozhaev (Overall Score: 20-18 for Saytkhozhaev)
Round Three: The round begins with Kim attacking Saytkhozhaev with a punching combination and high kick, Saytkhozhaev grabs Kim and he gets him against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Kim swinging away at Saytkhozhaev. Kim then cracks Saytkhozhaev with a high kick that gets blocked, Kim then cracks Saytkhozhaev with a straight right. Saytkhozhaev scores a takedown on Kim and he gets sideways control, Kim scrambles to his feet and Saytkhozhaev gets him back to the ground. Kim scrambles to his feet again and Saytkhozhaev gets him against the cage wall, Kim then cracks Saytkhozhaev with a knee strike before getting taken down again and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saytkhozhaev (Final Score: 30-27 for Saytkhozhaev)
Official Result: Rasul Saytkhozhaev def. Doo Hwan Kim by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Alan Gomes vs. Shamil Akhmaev
Round One: The round begins with Akhmaev attacking Gomes with some leg kicks, the fighters exchange some power punches. Gomes goes for the takedown and Akhmaev winds up in top position, Gomes scrambles to his feet and Akhmaev drags him back to the ground while gaining back control. Akhmaev goes for a bulldog choke and Gomes escapes, Akhmaev starts attacking Gomes with some ground and pound. Gomes gets to his feet with Akhmaev holding onto him, the fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Gomes swings at Akhmaev until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Akhmaev
Round Two: The round begins with Akhmaev peppering Gomes with some jabs, Akhmaev then pops a swinging Gomes with a counter right. Gomes scores a takedown on Akhmaev and he gets the half guard, Akhmaev catches Gomes in his full guard while eating a few strikes. Akhmaev sweeps Gomes and he gets top position, Gomes scrambles and he regains top position on Akhmaev. Akhmaev scrambles to his feet and he gets Gomes against the cage wall while eating elbow strikes, the fighters exchange knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gomes (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Akhmaev attacking Gomes with a punching combination, Akhmaev grabs Gomes and he holds him against the cage wall. Gomes attacks Akhmaev with elbow strikes to avoid the takedown, Gomes gets Akhmaev to the ground while gaining back control. Gomes attacks Akhmaev with a plethora of ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Alan Gomes def. Shamil Akhmaev by TKO via strikes (4:45, R3)
Alberd Zhapuev vs. Adlan Mamaev
Round One: The round begins with Zhapuev popping Mamaev with a few rights, Zhapuev also starts attacking Mamaev with some leg kicks. Mamaev clocks a swinging Zhapuev with a counter left uppercut, Mamaev starts attacking Zhapuev with some leg kicks of his own. Mamaev then catches Zhapuev with a spinning heel kick to the midsection, Zhapuev cracks a kicking Mamaev with a counter right hook. Mamaev scores a takedown after eating a knee strike from Zhapuev, Zhapuev wall walks back to his feet and Mamaev drags him back to the ground. Zhapuev catches mamaev in a triangle choke and Mamaev escapes to maintain top position, Mamaev starts attacking Zhapuev with a few strikes. Zhapuev gets back to his feet and Mamaev drags him back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Mamaev
Round Two: The round begins with Mamaev grabbing Zhapuev and holding him against the cage wall, Mamaev scores a takedown on Zhapuev and he gets head control. Mamaev transitions to the half guard position against Zhapuev, Zhapuev gets Mamaev in the open guard while eating a few strikes. Mamaev starts attacking Zhapuev with some ground and pound, Mamaev transitions to side control against Zhapuev. Mamaev then gains the full mount position against Zhapuev before just posturing up, Zhapuev somehow gets back control during a scramble with Mamaev. Mamaev shakes Zhapuev off of him before regaining top position, Mamaev nails Zhapuev with a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Mamaev (Overall Score: 20-18 for Mamaev)
Round Three: The round begins with Zhapuev taking a few swings at Mamaev, Mamaev responds with some punching combinations of his own. Mamaev then nails Zhapuev with a kick to the midsection, Mamaev starts catching Zhapuev with some leg kicks. Zhapuev recovers and catches an incoming Mamaev with a left hook, Zhapuev scores a takedown on Mamaev and he gets the open guard. Mamaev sweeps Zhapuev and he gets side control after a kimura attempt, Mamaev advances to the half guard against Zhapuev while landing ground and pound. Mamaev catches Zhapuev in the d’arce choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Adlan Mamaev def. Alberd Zhapuev by submission via d’arce choke (4:38, R3)
Ednilson De Barros vs. Adam Aliev
Round One: The round begins with Aliev nailing De Barros with a spinning heel kick to the midsection, Aliev backs De Barros into the cage wall with a knee strike attempt. Aliev then catches De Barros with a kick to the midsection, Aliev also starts attacking De Barros with some knee strikes. Aliev then catches a swinging De Barros with a counter punch to the midsection, De Barros holds Aliev against the cage all before landing an uppercut. De Barros follows up by kicking Aliev right under the arm pit, De Barros charges forward and winging away at Aliev. De Barros scores a takedown on Aliev and he gets the open guard, Aliev scrambles back to his feet before scoring a takedown against De Barros as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De Barros
Round Two: The round begins with Aliev attacking De Barros with some leg kicks, Aliev grabs De Barros and holds him against the cage wall. Aliev nails De Barros with a multi-strike combo as they separate, Aliev drops De Barros with a right and he pounces on him with strikes. De Barros gets up and Aliev holds him against the cage wall, Aliev breaks away from De Barros after landing a punching combination. Aliev then attempts a spinning elbow strike against De Barros, Aliev scores a takedown on De Barros and he gets the full guard. Aliev nails De Barros with some strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aliev (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with De Barros accidentally kicking Aliev low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with De Barros taking a few swings at Aliev. Aliev clips De Barros with a spinning elbow strike, Aliev drops a leaping De Barros with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Adam Aliev def. Ednilson De Barros by TKO via strikes (0:57, R3)
Edilberto De Oliveiro vs. Aslambek Arsamikov
Round One: The round begins with De Oliveiro nailing Arsamikov with a right to the midsection, Arsamikov charges forward and he swings away at De Oliveiro. Arsamikov also starts attacking De Oliveiro with a plethora of kicks, De Oliveiro catches Arsamikov with a few punching combinations. Arsamikov charges at De Oliveiro while just swinging wildly at him, Arsamikov scores a takedown on De Oliveiro and he gets side control. Arsamikov gains back control on De Oliveiro, Arsamikov starts attacking De Oliveiro with ground and pound before getting in his full guard. Arsamikov nails De Oliveiro with more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arsamikov
Round Two: The round begins with Arsamikov attacking De Oliveiro with some leg kicks, De Oliveiro charges forward to pop Arsamikov with a right. Arsamikov charges at De Oliveiro while throwing a punching combination, Arsamikov scores a takedown on De Oliveiro and he gets the full guard. Arsamikov attacks De Oliveiro with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arsamikov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Arsamikov)
Round Three: The round begins with Arsamikov charging at De Oliveiro while throwing a variety of kicks, Arsamikov catches a swinging De Oliveiro with a counter right. Arsamikov grabs De Oliveiro and he holds him against the cage wall, Arsamikov drags De Oliveiro to the ground while landing ground and pound. De Oliveiro looks for a kimura and Arsamikov blocks it to stay in top position, Arsamikov goes back to attacking De Oliveiro with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arsamikov (Final Score: 30-27 for Arsamikov)
Official Result: Aslambek Arsamikov def. Edilberto De Oliveiro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Bruno Roverso vs. Magomed Sulumov
Round One: The round begins with Roverso nailing Sulumov with a two punch combination, Roverso then nails a kicking Sulumov with a counter right. Sulumov looks to catch a swinging Roverso with a counter strike, Roverso charges at Sulumov while throwing a combination. Roverso starts attacking Sulumov with a variety of kicks, both fighters continue just swinging away at each other. Roerso then stuns a backing Sulumov with a right, Roverso follows up by nailing Sulumov with a knee strike. Sulumov recovers and catches Roverso with some punching combinations, Roverso catches Sulumov with a bunch of leg kicks. Sulumov then pops a swinging Roverso with a counter right, Sulumov nails a swinging Roverso with some more rights as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sulumov
Round Two: The round begins with Sulumov rocking Roverso with a right, Sulumov then cracks a swinging Roverso with a counter right. Roverso rocks a swinging Sulumov with another counter right hook, Sulumov eventually drops Roverso with a striking combination. Sulumov attacks Roverso with a plethora of ground and pound while gaining the half guard, Sulumov nails Roverso with a few more strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Magomed Sulumov def. Bruno Roverso by TKO via strikes (2:28, R2)
Amir Elzhurkaev vs. Diego Lopes
Round One: The round begins with Elzhurkaev attacking Lopes with some leg kicks, Elzhurkaev then cracks Lopes with a left uppercut. Lopes charges at Elzhurkaev and just swings away at him, Elzhurkaev scores a takedown on Lopes and he gets the open guard. Lopes rolls for an arm bar and Elzhurkaev escapes to get the fight standing again, Lopes charges at Elzhurkaev again while just swinging wildly at him. Elzhurkaev then cracks Lopes with a standing elbow strike, the fighters just take turns swinging wildly at each other. Lopes drops for a knee bar and Elzhurkaev escapes, Elzhurkaev scores a takedown on Lopes and he gets the open guard. Elzhurkaev gets up and he allows Lopes to stand after a little while, Elzhurkaev cracks Lopes with a three punch combo. Lopes goes for the takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Elzhurkaev
Round Two: The round begins with Elzhurkaev attacking Lopes with some leg kicks, Elzhurkaev scores a takedown on Lopes and he gets the full guard. Elzhurkaev swings away at Lopes while advancing to the half guard, Elzhurkaev attacks Lopes with a lot of ground and pound. Lopes eats more strikes while getting Elzhurkaev in his full guard, Elzhurkaev attacks Lopes with more strikes until he goes out cold.
Official Result: Amir Elzhurkaev def. Diego Lopes by KO via strikes (R2)
Oberdan Vieira vs. Alibek Akhazaev
Round One: The round begins with Akhazaev attacking Vieira with a high kick, Vieira starts nailing Akhazaev with leg kicks. Vieira grabs a swinging Akhazaev and he gets him against the cage wall, Akhazaev scores a takedown on Vieira and he gets full mount. Akhazaev rolls for a triangle choke and Vieira escapes to get the fight standing again, Vieira scores a takedown on Akhazaev after landing a right. Akhazaev scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, the fighters just start swinging wildly at each other. Akhazaev goes for a takedown before catching Vieira with a knee strike, Akhazaev scores a takedown on Vieira and he gets side control. Akhazaev eventually gains the half guard against Vieira and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Akhazaev
Round Two: The round begins with Vieira peppering Akhazaev with some jabs, Vieira also catches Akhazaev with a few rights. Vieira scores a takedown on Akhazaev and Akhazaev gets back to his feet, Akhazaev barely connects with an uppercut against Vieira. The fighters exchange some rights to the chin, Akhazaev then catches Vieira with a left hook followed by an uppercut. Vieira charges at Akhazaev while throwing a punching combination, Akhazaev briefly gets Vieira against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. Vieira rocks a swinging Akhazaev with a multiple strike combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vieira (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters swinging wildly at each other, Akhazaev attempts a roundhouse kick to the head of Vieira. Akhazaev grabs Vieira and he holds him against the cage wall, Vieira gets free and he nails Akhazaev with a right. Akhazaev and Vieira exchange a plethora of strikes near the cage wall, Akhazaev scores a takedown on Vieira and he gets side control. Akhazaev gets full mount on Vieira while landing a plethora of strikes, Akhazaev gets side control as he attacks Vieira with some more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Akhazaev (Final Score: 29-28 for Akhazaev)
Official Result: Asadullah Akhazaev def. Oberdan Vieira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Damien Lapilus vs. Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev
Round One: The round begins with Makhazhiev attacking Lapilus with some leg kicks, Lapilus attacks Makhazhiev with a variety of kicks. Lapilus grabs Makhazhiev and he holds him against the cage wall for a short time, Makhazhiev charges at Lapilus while throwing a plethora of strikes. Lapilus scores a takedown on Makhazhiev and he gets the half guard, Makhazhiev scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Lapilus gets Makhazhiev against the cage wall before scoring another takedown, Makhazhiev scrambles to get the fight standing again before scoring a takedown against Lapilus. Makhazhiev catches Lapilus in a calf crusher to force a tap out.
Official Result: Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev def. Damien Lapilus by submission via calf crusher (3:25, R1)
Sergio Soares vs. Saifulla Dzhabrailov
Round One: The round begins with Soares attacking Dzhabrailov with some leg kicks, Dzhabrailov attacks Soares with a few rights. Dzhabrailov drops Soares with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Saifulla Dzhabrailov def. Sergio Soares by TKO via strikes (0:50, R1)
Denilson De Oliveira vs. Viskhan Magomadov
Round One: The round begins with De Oliveira taking a few swings at Magomadov, Magomadov starts attacking De Oliveira with leg kicks. Magomadov scores a takedown and De Oliveira gets right back up, Magomadov scores another takedown on De Oliveira and he gets the half guard. Magomadov transitions to the full mount against De Oliveira, De Oliveira scrambles to get the fight standing again. Magomadov holds De Oliveira against the cage wall while landing some strikes, Magomadov then cracks De Oliveira with a right before scoring another takedown. De Oliveira gets to his feet after escaping a front choke, Magomadov scores another takedown on De Oliveira and he gets back control. De Oliveira scrambles to his feet and Magomadov drags him back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomadov
Round Two: The round begins with Magomadov kicking De Oliveira in the midsection, Magomadov backs De Oliveira into the cage wall while landing knee strikes. Magomadov scores a takedown on De Oliveira and he gets back control, De Oliveira gets back to his feet while eating some strikes. Magomadov scores another takedown on De Oliveir and he gets side control, Magomadov gets back control on De Oliveira while landing more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomadov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Magomadov)
Round Three: The round begins with Magomadov nailing De Oliveira with a kick to the midsection, Magomadov scores a takedown on De Oliveira and he gets the open guard. Magomadov gains the half guard while assaulting De Oliveira with strikes, Magomadov gains back control on De Oliveira while landing more strikes. The referee stands up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Magomadov scoring a takedown on De Oliveira and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomadov (Final Score: 30-27 for Magomadov)
Official Result: Viskhan Magomadov def. Denilson De Oliveira by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
Pat Healy vs. Magomed Raisov
Round One: The round begins with Raisov attacking Healy with some leg kicks, Healy comes forward and attacks Raisov with a punching combination. Raisov then hits an incoming Healy with a left, Raisov rocks Healy with an uppercuts before dropping him with a punching combination. Raisov pounces on a downed Healy until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Magomed Raisov def. Pat Healy by TKO via strikes (1:37, R1)
Rander Junior vs. Yusup Umarov
Round One: The round begins with Junior swinging wildly at Umarov, Umarov drops Junior with a two punch combination. Umarov pounces on a downed Junior with strikes until he goes out cold.
Official Result: Yusup Umarov def. Rander Junior by KO via strikes (0:16, R1)
