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Main Card (10pm EST., Fox Sports 1)
#8 Junior Dos Santos def. Blagoy Ivanov by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Sage Northcutt def. Zak Ottow by TKO via strikes (3:13, R2)
Rick Glenn def. Dennis Bermudez by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 28-29)
Niko Price def. Randy Brown by KO via strikes (1:09, R2)
Chad Mendes def. #12 Myles Jury by TKO via strikes (2:52, R1)
#6 Cat Zingano def. #7 Marion Reneau by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Preliminary Card (8pm EST., Fox Sports 1)
#13 Alejandro Perez def. #15 Eddie Wineland by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexander Volkanovski def. #10 Darren Elkins by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Said Nurmagomedov def. Justin Scoggins by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Raoni Barcelos def. Kurt Holobaugh by TKO via strikes (1:29, R3)
Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., UFC Fight Pass)
#7 Liz Carmouche def. Jennifer Maia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Mark De La Rosa def. Elias Garcia by submission via rear naked choke (2:00, R2)
Jessica Aguilar def. Jodie Esquibel by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jessica Aguilar vs. Jodie Esquibel
Round One: The round begins with Aguilar popping Esquibel with a two punch combo, Esquibel comes forward and attacks Aguilar with an uppercut. Esquibel backs up and nails Aguilar with a two punch combination, Aguilar gets Esquibel against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. Aguilar catches Esquibel with a few knee strikes to the midsection, Aguilar scores a takedown and Esquibel gets right back up. Esquibel spins Aguilar and she gets her against the cage wall, the fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Esquibel swings away at Aguilar, Esquibel continues coming forward and attacks Aguilar with combinations. Aguilar catches a ducking Esquibel with a knee strike to the head, Aguilar nails Esquibel with a punching combination of her own. Esquibel backs up Aguilar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aguilar
Round Two: The round begins with Esquibel nailing Aguilar with a left, the fighters exchange some punching combinations. Aguilar barely catches a still Esquibel with a right, Aguilar pops an incoming Esquibel with an uppercut. Aguilar tries attacking an incoming Esquibel with some knee strikes, Esquibel nails Aguilar with a two punch combination. Esquibel backs up a charging Aguilar with a push kick, Aguilar catches a swinging Esquibel with a knee strike. Esquibel and Aguilar continue attacking each other with combinations, Aguilar comes forward and she pops Esquibel with a right. Aguilar continues catching a swinging Esquibel with knee strikes, the fighters clinch and exchange knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esquibel (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Aguilar and Esquibel exchanging combinations, Aguilar continuously catches Esquibel with rights. Aguilar pops a moving Esquibel with a two punch combination, Esquibel nails a swinging Aguilar with a kick to the midsection. Aguilar comes forward and she attacks Esquibel with a knee strike, Aguilar continues nailing Esquibel with knee strikes. Aguilar grabs Esquibel and she gets her against the cage wall, Esquibel spins Aguilar while the two exchange knee strikes. The fighters separate and Aguilar nails a swinging Esquibel with another knee strike, Esquibel nails a swinging Aguilar with a counter right. Aguilar again catches Esquibel qith a knee strike to the head, Aguilar gets Esquibel against the cage wall. The fighters separate and swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aguilar (Final Score: 29-28 for Aguilar)
Official Result: Jessica Aguilar def. Jodie Esquibel by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mark De La Rosa vs. Elias Garcia
Round One: The round begins with De La Rosa attacking a kicking Garcia with a punching combination, Garcia starts attacking De La Rosa with some leg kicks. Garcia attacks De La Rosa with a variety of kicks, Garcia nails De La Rosa with a kick to the midsection. Garcia goes for a jumping triangle choke and De La Rosa uses a helicopter twist to get free, De La Rosa backs up Garcia with a punching combination. De La Rosa scores a takedown on Garcia and he gets the open guard, Garcia goes for a triangle choke and De La Rosa breaks free to get the fight standing again. De La Rosa nails Garcia with a kick to the midsection, Garcia catches De La Rosa with a left as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for De La Rosa
Round Two: The round begins with Garcia attempting a high kick against De La Rosa, De La Rosa attacks Garcia with a punching combination. Garcia catches De La Rosa with a variety of kicks, De La Rosa backs Garcia into the cage wall while landing a combination. De La Rosa drags Garcia to the ground while gaining back control, De La Rosa locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Mark De La Rosa def. Elias Garcia by submission via rear naked choke (2:00, R2)
#7 Liz Carmouche vs. Jennifer Maia
Round One: The round begins with Carmouche swinging away against Maia, Carmouche backs up Maia with a two punch combination. Carmouche nails Maia with a knee strike to the head before scoring a takedown, Carmouche attacks Maia with a plethora of elbow strikes. Maia scrambles to her feet and she gets Carmouche against the cage wall, Maia attacks Carmouche with some knee strikes to the midsection. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Maia cracking Carmouche with a right. Maia nails a swinging Carmouche with a counter left hook, Maia backs up Carmouche by throwing a few rights. Maia then nails a kicking Carmouche with a counter right, Carmouche nails Maia with a kick to the midsection. Maia swings away at Carmouche as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Maia
Round Two: The round begins with Carmouche cracking Maia with a short right, Maia continues to just swing away at Carmouche. Maia looks to catch a swinging Carmouche with some counter strikes, Carmouche starts attacking Maia with some leg kicks. Maia catches a kicking Carmouche with a counter right, Maia backs up Carmouche by landing a multiple punch combination. Carmouche cracks an incoming Maia with a looping right, Maia gets Carmouche against the cage wall while landing some knee strikes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Maia swinging away at Carmouche. Carmouche catches Maia with a two punch combination before scoring a takedown, Carmouche transitions to the full mount against Maia. Carmouche attacks Maia with ground and pound, Carmouche rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Carmouche (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Carmouche attacking Maia with some leg kicks, Maia attacks a swinging Carmouche with an overhand right. Carmouche scores a takedown on Maia and she gets the full guard, Maia scrambles to her feet and Carmouche drags her back to the ground. Carmouche attacks Maia with some ground and pound, Carmouche gains side control and then full mount on Maia. Maia eventually gets Carmouche in the half guard position, Maia gets Carmouche in her full guard while eating some elbow strikes. Maia scrambles to her feet and Carmouche gets up as well, Maia charges forward and swings away at Carmouche as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Carmouche (Final Score: 29-28 for Carmouche)
Official Result: #7 Liz Carmouche def. Jennifer Maia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Kurt Holobaugh vs. Raoni Barcelos
Round One: The round begins with Holobaugh attacking Barcelos with some leg kicks, Holobaugh and Barcelos exchange rights as the fighters swing away at each other. Barcelos cracks a swinging Holobaugh with a counter right uppercut, Barcelos comes forward and he nails Holobaugh with a pair of rights. Holobaugh responds by catching Barcelos with a right of his own, Holobaugh comes forward and swings away at a backing Barcelos. Barcelos fakes a takedown before nailing Holobaugh with a right, Holobaugh then hits Barcelos with a kick to the midsection. Holobaugh avoids a few strikes before nailing Barcelos with another right, Barcelos scores a takedown on a swinging Holobaugh. Holobaugh attacks Barcelos with a ton of strikes while on his back, Holobaugh scrambles to his feet and Barcelos gets him against the cage wall. Barcelos cracks Holobaugh with an uppercut as they separate, Barcelos catches Holobaugh in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barcelos
Round Two: The round begins with Barcelos catching a backing Holobaugh with a left hook, Barcelos catches a swinging Holobaugh with a counter strike combination. Holobaugh continuously attacks Barcelos with some punching combinations, Barcelos cracks a swinging Holobaugh with a counter right. Barcelos then cracks a backing Holobaugh with a right uppercut, Barcelos scores a takedown on Holobaugh after a striking exchange. Barcelos transitions to the half guard against Holobaugh, Holobaugh scrambles to his feet and Barcelos nails him with a knee strike. Holobaugh starts attacking Barcelos with some knee strikes, Barcelos continues catching Holobaugh with uppercuts. Barcelos scores a takedown on Holobaugh and he gets the open guard, Barcelos postures up and he allows Holobaugh to stand as well. Holobaugh gets a spinning Barcelos against the cage wall, Holobaugh drags Barcelos to the ground and he gets back control. Barcelos gets up with Holobaugh holding onto him, Holobaugh drags Barcelos back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barcelos (Overall Score: 20-18 for Barcelos)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Holobaugh comes forward to crack Barcelos with a right. Barcelos backs up a swinging Holobaugh by landing a few rights, Barcelos cracks a swinging Holobaugh with a two punch combination. Barcelos destroys Holobaugh with a series of rights that drops Holobaugh and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Raoni Barcelos def. Kurt Holobaugh by TKO via strikes (1:29, R3)
Justin Scoggins vs. Said Nurmagomedov
Round One: The round begins with Scoggins attempting high kicks against Nurmagomedov, Nurmagomedov starts attacking Scoggins with some leg kicks. Nurmagomedov pops a kicking Scoggins with a two punch combination, Nurmagomedov attempts a jumping knee strike against Scoggins. Scoggins catches Nurmagomedov with some leg kicks of his own, Nurmagomedov grabs Scoggins and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and the fighters exchange more high kicks, Nurmagomedov again gets Scoggins against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Nurmagomedov comes forward to nail Scoggins with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Scoggins
Round Two: The round begins with Scoggins popping Nurmagomedov with a straight left, Nurmagomedov starts hunting for the takedown against Scoggins. Scoggins continues attacking Nurmagomedov with a plethora of kicks, Nurmagomedov catches Scoggins with some leg kicks. Scoggins drops a swinging Nurmagomedov with a counter left, Nurmagomedov gets up as Scoggins swings away at him. Scoggins nails an incoming Nurmagomedov with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Nurmagomedov pops Scoggins with a left of his own. Scoggins catches an incoming Nurmagomedov with a two punch combination, Nurmagomedov catches Scoggins with a right. Nurmagomedov briefly backs up Scoggins while attacking him with a few kicks, Scoggins barely catches a spinning Nurmagomedov with a question mark kick. Scoggins catches Nurmagomedov with another head kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Scoggins (Overall Score: 20-18 for Scoggins)
Round Three: The round begins with Nurmagomedov attacking Scoggins with some leg kicks, Nurmagomedov scores a takedown on a swinging Scoggins. Nurmagomedov attacks Scoggins with some ground and pound, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Nurmagomedov cracking a swinging Scoggins with a counter right, Nurmagomedov attacks Scoggins with a few high kicks. Scoggins also attacks Nurmagomedov with some kicks of his own, Scoggins catches Nurmagomedov with a spinning back kick to the midsection. Scoggins also nails Nurmagomedov with a side kick to the midsection, Scoggins nails an incoming Nurmagomedov with a knee strike. Nurmagomedov catches Scoggins with a head kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Scoggins (Final Score: 30-27 for Scoggins)
Official Result: Said Nurmagomedov def. Justin Scoggins by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#10 Darren Elkins vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Round One: The round begins with Elkins taking a few swings at Volkanovski, Elkins pops Volkanovski with a short right uppercut. Elkins cracks Volkanovski with a kick to the midsection, Volkanovski scores a takedown on Elkins and Elkins scrambles to his feet. Volkanovski catches a scrambling Elkins in a guillotine choke and Elkins escapes to get top position, Volkanovski scrambles to his feet and he gets Elkins against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Volkanovski cracks a swinging Elkins with a counter right, Elkins pops an incoming Volkanovski with some uppercuts. The fighters clinch and battle for position along the cage wall, Volkanovski separates from Elkins after landing an elbow strike. Elkins backs up Volkanovski with a high kick attempt, Volkanovski drops Elkins with a right and he gets top position on the ground. Elkins gets up and Volkanovski nails him with a multiple punch combination, Volkanovski cracks a swing Elkins with a counter right. Volkanovski drops Elkins again and he locks in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Volkanovski
Round Two: The round begins with Elkins kicking Volkanovski in the midsection, Volkanovski barely connects with a head kick on Elkins. Volkanovski rocks an incoming Elkins with a right, Volkanovski gets Elkins against the cage wall after eating a few strikes. The fighters separate and Elkins takes a few swings at Volkanovski, Volkanovski again gets Elkins against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Elkins kicks Volkanovski in the midsection a few times, Elkins charges forward and he swings away at Volkanovski. Volkanovski cracks a backing Elkins with a two punch combination, Elkins responds by landing a three strike combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Volkanovski (Overall Score: 20-17 for Volkanovski)
Round Three: The round begins with Volkanovski attacking Elkins with some leg kicks, Volkanovski charges forward and he swings away at Elkins. Elkins nails Volkanovski with an elbow strike followed by an uppercut, Volkanovski rocks Elkins with a three punch combination. Elkins catches a kicking Volkanovski with a two punch combination, the fighters continue to just swing away at each other. Volkanovski grabs Elkins and he gets him against the cage wall, Volkanovski scores a takedown on Elkins and Elkins gets right back up. Volkanovski again grabs Elkins and gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Volkanovski catches a swinging Elkins with counter strikes. Volkanovski and Elkins crack each other with rights, Elkins cracks an incoming Volkanovski with some uppercuts. Volkanovski scores a takedown on Elkins and Elkins gets right back up, Volkanovski nails Elkins with a few rights as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Volkanovski (Final Score: 30-26 for Volkanovski)
Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. #10 Darren Elkins by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
#13 Alejandro Perez vs. #15 Eddie Wineland
Round One: The round begins with Perez catching Wineland with a short left hook, Wineland charges forward and he swings away at Perez. Perez gets Wineland against the cage wall before landing a knee strike, Wineland scores a takedown and Perez gets right back up. Perez catches a swinging Wineland with a few counter strikes, Wineland cracks Perez with a right. Perez rocks Wineland with a two punch combination, Perez lands a few jabs followed by an overhand right. Wineland drops a kicking Perez with a counter right, Perez gets back up and Wineland lands another right. Perez looks for a takedown before both fighters swing wildly at each other, Perez catches Wineland with a two punch combination. Perez catches a swinging Wineland with another combo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wineland
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters jabbing away at each other, Perez attacks Wineland with a high kick. Perez comes forward and he cracks Wineland with an uppercut, Wineland attacks a kicking Perez with a punching combination. Perez looks to catch a swinging Wineland with a counter strike, Perez catches a swinging Wineland with a counter right uppercut. The fighters continue swinging away at each other and little lands as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wineland (Overall Score: 20-18 for Wineland)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Wineland pops a kicking Perez with a counter right. Perez backs up Wineland with a two punch combination, Wineland comes forward and he swings away at Perez. Perez badly misses a flying knee strike against Wineland, Wineland nails an incoming Perez with a right to the midsection. Wineland and Perez exchange a few more rights, Wineland catches Perez with another right to the midsection. Perez nails Wineland with a kick to the midsection, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wineland (Final Score: 30-27 for Wineland)
Official Result: #13 Alejandro Perez def. #15 Eddie Wineland by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
#6 Cat Zingano vs. #7 Marion Reneau
Round One: The round begins with Reneau attacking Zingano with a front kick, Zingano looks for a head kick against Reneau. Reneau catches a kicking Zingano with a counter right, Zingano scores a takedown on Reneau and she gets side control. Reneau gets up as Zingano backs away from her, Reneau gets Zingano against the cage wall after eating a knee strike. Zingano catches Reneau with some more knee strikes to the midsection, Reneau pulls guard on Zingano to get the fight to the ground. Zingano lands a few strikes before allowing Reneau to stand up, Zingano starts attacking Reneau with some leg kicks. Zingano continues attacking Reneau with a plethora of kicks, Reneau gets a kicking Zingano against the cage wall. Zingano scores a takedown on Reneau as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zingano
Round Two: The round begins with Reneau stunning Zingano with a multiple punch combination, Zingano scores a takedown on Reneau and she gets the full guard. Zingano starts attacking Reneau with ground and pound, Zingano gets up and she allows Reneau to stand as well. Zingano attacks Reneau with some leg kicks, Zingano gets Reneau against the cage wall while landing some knee strikes. Zingano scores a takedown on Reneau and she gets the full guard, Zingano attacks Reneau with some more ground and pound. Reneau creates space and both fighters get back up, Zingano nails Reneau with a kick to the midsection. Reneau catches a backing Zingano with a left hook, Zingano scores another takedown on Reneau and she gets the full guard. Zingano nails Reneau with a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zingano (Overall Score: 20-18 for Zingano)
Round Three: The round begins with Zingano nailing Reneau with leg kicks followed by a left, Zingano scores a takedown on Reneau and she gets north/south position. Zingano transitions to front head control against Reneau, Zingano gets the full guard on a scrambling Reneau. Zingano starts attacking Reneau with some ground and pound, Zingano stays in top position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zingano (Final Score: 30-27 for Zingano)
Official Result: #6 Cat Zingano def. #7 Marion Reneau by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
#12 Myles Jury vs. Chad Mendes
Round One: The round begins with the fighters attempting a few kicks, Mendes charges at Jury and he swings away at him. Jury goes for a high kick and Mendes blocks it, Jury goes for a knee strike against an incoming Mendes. Mendes drops Jury with a left hook and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Chad Mendes def. #12 Myles Jury by TKO via strikes (2:52, R1)
Randy Brown vs. Niko Price
Round One: The round begins with Brown attacking Price with some leg kicks, Brown comes forward and he takes a few swings at Price. Brown comes forward and he attacks Price with some combinations, Brown nails a swinging Price with a few knee strikes. Price grabs Brown and he gets him against the cage wall, Price scores a takedown on Brown and he gets the full guard. Price attacks Brown with some ground and pound, Brown scrambles to his feet as Price swings away at him. Brown jumps on the back of Price and he drags him to the ground, Price spins at the right time to get top position on Brown. Brown gets up and he rocks Price with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Price
Round Two: The round begins with Price charging at Brown while throwing a combination, Brown scores a takedown on Price. Brown immediately attacks Price with some ground and pound, Brown postures up before nailing Price with a right. Price absolutely destroys Brown with hammer fists while on his back and Brown goes out cold.
Official Result: Niko Price def. Randy Brown by KO via strikes (1:09, R2)
Dennis Bermudez vs. Rick Glenn
Round One: The round begins with Glenn kicking Bermudez in the midsection, Glenn avoids a takedown before kicking Bermudez. Bermudez starts attacking Glenn with some leg kicks, Glenn continues attacking Bermudez with kicks to the midsection. Glenn backs up Bermudez by landing a few lefts, Glenn continuously catches a swinging Bermudez with counter strikes. Bermudez comes forward and he nails Glenn with a knee strike to the midsection, Bermudez continuously looks for the takedown against Glenn. Bermudez then catches Glenn with a right to the midsection, Glenn backs up Bermudez with a high kick attempt. Bermudez charges forward and he swings away at Glenn as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Glenn
Round Two: The round begins with Bermudez charging forward and swinging away at Glenn, Glenn lands a left before eating a right from Bermudez. Bermudez continues coming forward and swinging away at Glenn, Bermudez scores a takedown on Glenn and he gets the full guard. Bermudez attacks Glenn with ground and pound, Glenn scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Glenn backs up Bermudez with a straight left, Bermudez scores another takedown on Glenn and he gets the open guard. Glenn scrambles back to his feet and Bermudez kicks away at him, Bermudez eats a few strikes before scoring another takedown on Glenn, Glenn lands elbow strikes on Bermudez before getting back up. Glenn then nails Bermudez with a kick to the midsection, Bermudez responds by nailing Glenn with a knee strike to the midsection. Bermudez scores another takedown on Glenn and he lands a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bermudez (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Glenn kicking Bermudez in the midsection, Bermudez charges forward and he swings away at Glenn. Bermudez gets standing back control on Glenn and Glenn shakes him off to get free, Bermudez gets Glenn against the cage wall before landing a knee strike. Bermudez scores a takedown on Glenn and Glenn gets up to eat a knee strike, Glenn nails a ducking Bermudez with a knee strike to the head. Glenn looks for the head kick against Bermudez, Bermudez scores another takedown on Glenn and he immediately postures up. Bermudez attacks Glenn with some ground and pound, Glenn scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Glenn cracks Bermudez with a kick to the midsection, Bermudez avoids a kimura from Glenn as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bermudez (Final Score: 29-28 for Bermudez)
Official Result: Rick Glenn def. Dennis Bermudez by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 28-29)
Sage Northcutt vs. Zak Ottow
Round One: The round begins with Ottow scoring a takedown on a swinging Northcutt, Ottow gains the half guard against Northcutt. Northcutt gets Ottow in his full guard while eating some strikes, Ottow transitions to side control against Northcutt. Ottow then moves to the half guard against Northcutt, Ottow briefly looks for a guillotine choke against Northcutt. Northcutt rolls for an arm bar and Ottow escapes to maintain top position, Ottow regains side control against Northcutt. Ottow gains the full mount against Northcutt, Northcutt scrambles to get the fight standing again. Northcutt attacks Ottow with a multiple punch combination, Northcutt goes for a guillotine choke and Ottow escapes. Northcutt attacks Ottow with a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ottow
Round Two: The round begins with Northcutt jabbing away at Ottow, Ottow scores a takedown on Northcutt and he gets the half guard. Ottow attacks Northcutt with a few strikes, Northcutt gets up and Ottow attacks him with knee strikes. The fighters separate and Ottow hunts for more takedowns, Northcutt spins Ottow into the cage wall while landing knee strikes. Northcutt rocks Ottow with a multiple punch combination, Ottow goes for another takedown and Northcutt pounces on him with strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Sage Northcutt def. Zak Ottow by TKO via strikes (3:13, R2)
#8 Junior Dos Santos vs. Blagoy Ivanov
Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Dos Santos pops Ivanov with a few rights. Ivanov nails a swinging Dos Santos with a counter right, Dos Santos backs up Ivanov with a high kick attempt. Ivanov catches an incoming Dos Santos with a short right hook, Dos Santos pops Ivanov with a front kick to the midsection. Dos Santos then hits Ivanov with a right to the midsection, Ivanov charges at Dos Santos while throwing a punching combination. Dos Santos nails Ivanov with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dos Santos
Round Two: The round begins with Dos Santos attempting a front kick against Ivanov, Dos Santos goes for a roundhouse kick against Ivanov. Ivanov starts attacking Dos Santos with some leg kicks, Dos Santos backs up Ivanov by landing a two punch combination. Dos Santos keeps Ivanov at bay by landing some jabs, Dos Santos backs up Ivanov by attacking him with power rights. Dos Santos starts catching Ivanov with some leg kicks, Dos Santos stuns Ivanov with a multiple punch combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dos Santos (Overall Score: 20-18 for Dos Santos)
Round Three: The round begins with Ivanov cracking Dos Santos with a few lefts, Dos Santos responds by popping Ivanov with a right. Dos Santos backs up Ivanov after landing a right to the midsection, Dos Santos stuns Ivanov with a straight right. Dos Santos goes back to attacking Ivanov with some jabs, Ivanov clobbers a swinging Dos Santos with a counter left. Ivanov then cracks Dos Santos with a right hook, Dos Santos responds by attacking Ivanov with a multiple punch combination. Dos Santos misses a roundhouse kick attempt against Ivanov as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ivanov (Overall Score: 29-28 for Dos Santos)
Round Four: The round begins with Ivanov looking to catch Dos Santos with counter strikes, Dos Santos stuns a ducking Ivanov with a right. Dos Santos then catches Ivanov with a kick to the midsection, Ivanov charges at Dos Santos while throwing a few strikes. Ivanov would then crack Dos Santos with an overhand right, Ivanov continues charging at Dos Santos while swinging wildly at him. Ivanov catches an incoming Dos Santos with a right, Dos Santos uses the jabs to keep Ivanov at a distance. Ivanov pops Dos Santos with a jab as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dos Santos (Overall Score: 39-37 for Dos Santos)
Round Five: The round begins with Dos Santos immediately cracking Ivanov with a right, Dos Santos catches Ivanov with a few blows to the midsection. Dos Santos starts catching Ivanov with some straight rights, Dos Santos accidentally pokes Ivanov in the eyes and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with the fighters swinging away at each other. Dos Santos lands a right before Ivanov swings away at him, Dos Santos goes for the head kick against Ivanov. Ivanov grabs Dos Santos and he gets him against the cage wall for a short time, Dos Santos keeps Ivanov at a distance while picking him off with strikes. Dos Santos catches an incoming Ivanov with an overhand right, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dos Santos (Final Score: 49-46 for Dos Santos)
Official Result: #8 Junior Dos Santos def. Blagoy Ivanov by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
