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Main Card (9pm EST., ESPN+)
#10 Jack Hermansson def. #4 Ronaldo Souza by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Greg Hardy def. Dmitrii Smoliakov by TKO via strikes (2:15, R1)
Mike Perry def. Alex Oliveira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
#11 Glover Teixeira def. Ion Cutelaba by submission via rear naked choke (3:37, R2)
Cory Sandhagen def. #8 John Lineker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roosevelt Roberts def. Thomas Gifford by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card (7pm EST., ESPN)
Takashi Sato def. Ben Saunders by TKO via strikes (1:18, R2)
#9 Carla Esparza def. Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Augusto Sakai def. #15 Andrei Arlovski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Gilbert Burns def. Mike Davis by submission via rear naked choke (4:15, R2)
Preliminary Card (5:30pm EST., ESPN 2)
Jim Miller def. Jason Gonzalez by submission via rear naked choke (2:12, R1)
Angela Hill def. Jodie Esquibel by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Dhiego Lima def. Court McGee by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Court McGee vs. Dhiego Lima
Round One: The round begins with McGee cracking Lima with a short right, Lima stuns McGee during a striking exchange. McGee continues coming forward and he attacks Lima with combinations, Lima then cracks McGee with a two punch combination. McGee nails Lima with a kick to the midsection, Lima continuously nails McGee with counter left hooks. Lima then cracks an incoming McGee with a looping left hook, McGee briefly hunts for a takedown against Lima. Lima catches a swinging McGee with a counter left hook, Lima grabs McGee and he gets him against the cage wall. McGee scores a judo takedown on Lima and Lima gets right back up, McGee keeps Lima against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for McGee
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Lima hits a swinging McGee with a short counter right. Lima then cracks McGee with a straight right, McGee recovers and he takes some swings against Lima. Lima then nails a swinging McGee with a counter left hook, McGee attacks Lima with some leg kicks. Lima continues attacking McGee with some power punches and combinations, Lima again nails McGee with a counter left hook. Lima grabs McGee and gets him against the cage wall, Lima nails McGee with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lima (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Lima then cracks McGee with some left hooks. Lima then pops a swinging McGee with a straight right, Lima cracks McGee with a kick to the midsection. McGee comes forward and he attacks Lima with combinations, McGee goes back to attacking Lima with leg kicks. Lima nails a kicking McGee with a counter left hook, Lima follows up by nailing McGee with a short right. Lima attacks a swinging McGee with a three punch combination, McGee grabs Lima and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and exchange a few rights, McGee gets Lima against the cage wall again before dropping him with a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for McGee (Final Score: 29-28 for McGee)
Official Result: Dhiego Lima def. Court McGee by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Angela Hill vs. Jodie Esquibel
Round One: The round begins with Esquibel and Hill swinging away at each other, Esquibel continues charging forward and swinging away at Hill. Hill hits a swinging Esquibel with a superman punch, Esquibel responds by nailing a swinging Hill with a counter right. Hill cracks Esquibel with a right uppercut, Esquibel then cracks a backing Hill with a looping left hook. Hill scores a takedown on Esquibel and Esquibel gets up while eating strikes, Hill nails Esquibel with a knee strike to the midsection. Esquibel grabs Hill and gets her against the cage wall, Hill separates and lands a high kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hill
Round Two: The round begins with Esquibel and Hill swinging away at each other, Esquibel cracks Hill with a short left hook. Hill continues nailing a swinging Esquibel with counter strikes, Esquibel looks for a takedown and Hill nails her with some rights. Esquibel eats an uppercut while nailing Hill with rights, Hill attacks Esquibel with some kicks to the midsection. Hill continuously cracks Esquibel with rights and shots to the midsection, Hill then cracks Esquibel with a right hook. Hill also keeps on catching a swinging Esquibel with counter rights, Hill nails Esquibel with a knee strike followed by a high kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hill (Overall Score: 20-18 for Hill)
Round Three: The round begins with Esquibel coming forward and swinging away at Hill, Hill continually nails Esquibel with kicks to the midsection. Hill then attacks Esquibel with a left uppercut followed by a high kick, Esquibel drops Hill with a right and Hill gets right back up. Esquibel and Hill exchange some leg kicks, Hill continues attacking a swinging Esquibel with counter strikes. Hill nails Esquibel with a counter right followed by a counter left, Esquibel goes for a takedown and Hill nails her with an uppercut. Esquibel keeps on charging forward while swinging away at Hill, Hill lands a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hill (Final Score: 30-27 for Hill)
Official Result: Angela Hill def. Jodie Esquibel by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Jim Miller vs. Jason Gonzalez
Round One: The round begins with Gonzalez taking a few swings at Miller, Miller nails a swinging Gonzalez with a counter right. Miller continues attacking a swinging Gonzalez with counter strikes, Gonzalez starts attacking Miller with leg kicks. Miller scores a takedown on Gonzalez and Gonzalez gets back up with Miller holding onto him, Miller drags Gonzalez to the ground while gaining back control. Miller locks in the rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Jim Miller def. Jason Gonzalez by submission via rear naked choke (2:12, R1)
Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Davis
Round One: The round begins with Burns kicking Davis in the midsection, Davis backs up Burns while swinging away at him. Burns starts hunting for takedowns and Davis nails him with a knee strike, Burns scores a takedown on Davis and he gets back control. Davis scrambles to his feet as Burns swings away at him, Davis nails a kicking Burns with a counter right. Burns recovers and he nails Davis with a few rights, Burns goes for a high kick and they have a wild striking exchange afterwards. Burns then cracks a kicking Davis with a short right, Davis eats a few shots while nailing Burns with kicks to the midsection. Burns scores another takedown on Davis and he lands a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Burns
Round Two: The round begins with Burns immediately attacking Davis with leg kicks, Burns scores a takedown on Davis and he gets back control. Burns attacks Davis with some ground and pound, Burns transitions to the half guard against Davis after a failed submission attempt. Burns regains the back control position against Davis, Burns locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Gilbert Burns def. Mike Davis by submission via rear naked choke (4:15, R2)
#9 Carla Esparza vs. Virna Jandiroba
Round One: The round begins with Esparza scoring a takedown on a kicking Jandiroba, Esparza starts attacking Jandiroba with some ground and pound. Esparza moves to the half guard against Jandiroba, Esparza gets to her feet and Jandiroba gets up a few moments later. Esparza then nails Jandiroba with a two punch combination, Esparza scores another takedown on Jandiroba and she gets the full guard. Esparza lands a few strikes while gaining half guard against Jandiroba, Jandiroba scrambles to her feet before dragging Esparza back to the ground. Esparza gets up and she nails Jandiroba with knee strikes, Esparza looks for a high kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esparza
Round Two: The round begins with Esparza cracking Jandiroba with a short right, Esparza goes for a takedown and Jandiroba stuffs it. Esparza nails Jandiroba with a knee strike after a failed takedown attempt, Jandiroba scores a takedown on a kicking Esparza and she gets leg control. Jandiroba advances to the half guard position against Esparza, Esparza scrambles to get the fight standing again. Jandiroba cracks a swinging Esparza with a counter right, Esparza grabs Jandiroba and gets her against the cage wall. Esparza goes for another takedown before landing a few rights, Esparza goes for another takedown and Jandiroba rolls for an arm in guillotine choke. Jandiroba releases the choke to get top control on Esparza, Jandiroba gains the full mount against Esparza. Esparza sweeps Jandiroba and gets top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jandiroba (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Esparza scoring a takedown on an incoming Jandiroba, Esparza attacking Jandiroba with some ground and pound. Esparza advances to the half guard position against Jandiroba, Jandiroba scrambles to her feet while avoiding a swinging Esparza. Jandiroba nails a swinging Esparza with a counter right hook, Esparza nails an incoming Jandiroba with a knee strike. Jandiroba gets Esparza against the cage wall, Esparza jumps on Jandiroba’s back and she drags her to the ground. Jandiroba shakes Esparza off of her to get top position on the ground, Esparza scrambles to her feet and Jandiroba gets her against the cage wall. Jandiroba pulls guard and she gets top position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esparza (Final Score: 29-28 for Esparza)
Official Result: #9 Carla Esparza def. Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
#15 Andrei Arlovski vs. Augusto Sakai
Round One: The round begins with Arlovski attacking Sakai with some leg kicks, Arlovski starts attacking Sakai with some combinations. Sakai nails a kicking Arlovski with a counter left hook, Arlovski then pops Sakai with a short left. Arlovski backs up Sakai after landing a two punch combination, Sakai nails Arlovski with a jump knee strike to the midsection. Arlovski pops a swinging Sakai with a counter right hook, Sakai gets Arlovski against the cage wall after swinging wildly at him. The fighters clinch and exchange some strikes, the fighters separate as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arlovski
Round Two: The round begins with Arlovski taking some swings against Sakai, Sakai backs up Arlovski before landing a multiple punch combination. Sakai and Arlovski also exchange some leg kicks, Arlovski keeps Sakai at a distance while swinging away at him. Sakai eats a right from Arlovski while going for a leaping knee strike, Sakai and Arlovski briefly clinch near the cage wall. Arlovski accidentally nails Sakai low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the fighters exchanging some kicks. Arlovski then nails Sakai with a right to the midsection, the fighters clinch as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arlovski (Overall Score: 20-18 for Arlovski)
Round Three: The round begins with Arlovski cracking Sakai with a step in elbow strike to the head, the fighters clinch and exchange strikes. The fighters separate and Arlovski attacks Sakai with a variety of kicks, Sakai starts landing leg kicks against Arlovski. Arlovski and Sakai also start exchanging some rights to the head, Sakai grabs Arlovski and attacks him with knee strikes. Arlovski cracks Sakai with a kick to the midsection, Arlovski and Sakai take turns exchanging combinations. Sakai grabs Arlovski and gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Arlovski throws strikes at Sakai. Arlovski barely hits Sakai with an overhand right and a body kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Arlovski (Final Score: 30-27 for Arlovski)
Official Result: Augusto Sakai def. #15 Andrei Arlovski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Takashi Sato vs. Ben Saunders
Round One: The round begins with Sato attacking Saunders with some leg kicks, Saunders responds by landing some kicks of his own. Saunders keeps Sato at a distance while swinging away at him, Saunders grabs Sato and attacks him with knee strikes. Saunders rocks a swinging Sato with a counter right hook, Sato recovers and he nails Saunders with a left. Saunders responds by attacking Sato with a multiple strike combination, Saunders grabs Sato and lands a few more knee strikes to the midsection. Saunders gets Sato against the cage wall while landing more knee strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Saunders
Round Two: The round begins with Sato attacking Saunders with a few lefts, Saunders keeps Sato at bay while throwing at him. Sato drops Saunders with a left and he pounces on him with a plethora of ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Takashi Sato def. Ben Saunders by TKO via strikes (1:18, R2)
Roosevelt Roberts vs. Thomas Gifford
Round One: The round begins with Roberts attacking Gifford with some leg kicks, Roberts gets Gifford against the cage wall while landing a knee strike. The fighters separate and swing wildly at each other, Roberts nails a jabbing Gifford with a two punch combination. Roberts scores a takedown on Gifford and he gets side control, Roberts starts attacking Gifford with some ground and pound. Gifford scrambles and he gets Roberts in an inverted full guard, Roberts returns to side control against Gifford while landing more strikes. Gifford scrambles and Roberts lands a few strikes while keeping top position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Roberts
Round Two: The round begins with Roberts attacking Gifford with a multiple punch combination, Gifford fires back with a combo of his own. Roberts cracks a kicking Gifford with a three punch combination, Gifford backs Roberts into the cage wall while swinging away at him. The fighters clinch and exchange some strikes, Gifford goes for a jump guillotine choke and Roberts escapes to get top position on the ground. Roberts attacks Gifford with some ground and pound, Gifford rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Roberts (Overall Score: 20-18 for Roberts)
Round Three: The round begins with Gifford coming forward and taking a few swings at Roberts, Roberts nails Gifford with a right before clinching with the fighter. Gifford scores a takedown on Roberts and he gets the half guard, Gifford gets back up and he allows Roberts to stand as well. Roberts cracks Gifford with a few strikes before getting him against the cage wall, Roberts scores a takedown on Gifford and he gets the half guard. Gifford gets Roberts in his full guard while eating some strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Roberts (Final Score: 30-27 for Roberts)
Official Result: Roosevelt Roberts def. Thomas Gifford by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#8 John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen
Round One: The round begins with Sandhagen coming forward and taking a few swings at Lineker, Lineker cracks Sandhagen with a three punch combination. Sandhagen starts attacking Lineker with some leg kicks, Sandhagen then goes for a flying knee strike against Lineker. Lineker takes more swings while eating a kick to the midsection, Sandhagen pops a swinging Lineker with a few short rights. Sandhagen goes for another flying knee strike against a swinging Lineker, Lineker continues coming forward and swinging wildly at Sandhagen. Sandhagen eats more strikes after attempting a knee strike against Lineker, Sandhagen cracks a backing Lineker with a left hook. Sandhagen follows that up by nailing Lineker with a left hook to the midsection, Lineker lands another combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sandhagen
Round Two: The round begins with Lineker nailing Sandhagen with a kick to the midsection followed by a punching combination, Sandhagen backs up Lineker by throwing a few kicks. Lineker continuously attacks Sandhagen with punching combinations, Sandhagen attacks Lineker with a combination of his own. Sandhagen attacks Lineker with a jumping front kick to the head, Sandhagen grabs Lineker and he gets him against the cage wall. Sandhagen scores a takedown on Lineker and he gets him in the seated position, Lineker gets up as Sandhagen attacks him with a knee strike. Lineker cracks a backing Sandhagen with a multiple punch combination, Lineker scores a takedown on Sandhagen and he gets back control. Sandhagen scrambles to his feet and he separates from Lineker, Lineker charges forward and he swings away against Sandhagen. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sandhagen (Overall Score: 20-18 for Sandhagen)
Round Three: The round begins with Lineker charging at Sandhagen while swinging away at him, Lineker also attacks the midsection of Sandhagen with combinations. Sandhagen keeps Lineker at a distance while swinging away at him, Lineker cracks Sandhagen with an overhand left to the head. Sandhagen responds by cracking Lineker with a straight right, Sandhagen then attacks Lineker with a kick to the midsection. Lineker backs Sandhagen into the cage wall with a massive punching combination, Sandhagen attacks Lineker with a jump knee strike to the chin. Lineker continuously attacks Sandhagen with combinations, Lineker rocks Sandhagen with a combination and he goes for a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lineker (Final Score: 29-28 for Sandhagen)
Official Result: Cory Sandhagen def. #8 John Lineker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#11 Glover Teixeira vs. Ion Cutelaba
Round One: The round begins with Cutelaba attacking Teixeira with a few high kicks, Teixeira starts hunting for takedowns against Cutelaba. Cutelaba attacks Teixeira with a few strikes to avoid the takedown, Cutelaba backs up Teixeira after throwing knee strikes and a two punch combo. Cutelaba stuns Teixeira with a right followed by a knee strike, Cutelaba rocks Teixeira with a spinning back fist. Cutelaba drops Teixeira and he gets the half guard while landing ground and pound, Teixeira scrambles to his feet and he gets Cutelaba against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Teixeira nails Cutelaba with a left to the midsection, Teixeira grabs Cutelaba and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Teixeira backs up Cutelaba while landing a combination and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Cutelaba
Round Two: The round begins with Teixeira cracking Cutelaba with a right, Cutelaba and Teixeira get into a striking exchange. Teixeira briefly drops Cutelaba with a combination, Teixeira lands a right before eating a left from Cutelaba. Cutelaba backs Teixeira into the cage wall while landing a combination, Cutelaba cracks a swinging Teixeira with a counter left hook. Teixeira responds by cracking Cutelaba with a straight right, Teixeira stuns Cutelaba with a left hook during a striking exchange, Teixeira trips up Cutelaba and he gets top position on the ground. Teixeira advances to the half guard and then the full guard on Cutelaba, Teixeira gets back control and he applies a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: #11 Glover Teixeira def. Ion Cutelaba by submission via rear naked choke (3:37, R2)
Alex Oliveira vs. Mike Perry
Round One: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Perry with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Oliveira and Perry exchange some leg kicks. The fighters clinch and battle for position along the cage wall, the fighters separate after exchanging a few strikes. Oliveira grabs Perry and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate again and Oliveira takes a few swings at Perry. Oliveira cracks Perry with a huge punching combination, Oliveira grabs Perry and gets him against the cage wall again. Perry nails Oliveira with an elbow strike before they separated, Oliveira rocks Perry with a three punch combination. Perry grabs Oliveira and he nails him with a knee strike to the head, Perry nails Oliveira with a six punch combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Perry
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters swinging wildly at each other, Oliveira backs Perry up with a multiple punch combination. Perry drops a swinging Oliveira with a counter left hook and Oliveira gets up a few moments later, Perry scores a slam takedown onOliveira and Oliveira gets right back up. Oliveira backs Perry against the cage wall before separating a short time later, Oliveira starts attacking Perry with a variety of kicks. Perry drops a swinging Oliveira with a counter right and he gets the half guard on the ground, Perry attacks Oliveira with a lot of ground and pound. Oliveira scrambles to his feet while eating a ton more strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Perry (Overall Score: 20-18 for Perry)
Round Three: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Perry with a three punch combination, Oliveira backs up Perry while swinging away at him. Perry rocks a backing Oliveira with a left hook, Oliveira starts attacking Perry with some leg kicks while eating rights. Oliveira stays at a distance while attacking Perry with combinations, Perry nails a swinging Oliveira with a counter left. Perry follows a stunned Oliveira around the cage while swinging away at him, Perry gets Oliveira against the cage wall while landing a combination. Oliveira recovers and he cracks Perry with a left, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Perry (Final Score: 30-27 for Perry)
Official Result: Mike Perry def. Alex Oliveira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Greg Hardy vs. Dmitrii Smoliakov
Round One: The round begins with Hardy attacking Smoliakov with a few rights, Smoliakov starts hunting for takedowns against Hardy. Hardy attacks Smoliakov with a high kick and an uppercut afterwards, Hardy drops Smoliakov with a few rights and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Greg Hardy def. Dmitrii Smoliakov by TKO via strikes (2:15, R1)
#4 Ronaldo Souza vs. #10 Jack Hermansson
Round One: The round begins with Hermansson attacking Souza with some leg kicks, Hermansson and Souza take some swings at each other. Hermansson and Souza both rock each other by throwing rights, Souza grabs a kicking Hermansson and he eats a knee strike. Hermansson drops Souza with a multiple punch combination, Hermansson rolls for an arm in guillotine choke. Souza escapes and both fighters get back to their feet, the fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch. Hermansson attacks Souza with a plethora of knee strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Hermansson jabs away at Souza until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hermansson
Round Two: The round begins with Souza nailing a swinging Hermansson with a counter right, Hermansson creates space by attacking Souza with a variety of kicks. Souza comes forward and he nails Hermansson with a combination, Hermansson scores a takedown on Souza and he gets the full guard. Hermansson attacks Souza with a lot of ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hermansson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Hermansson)
Round Three: The round begins with Hermansson immediately attacking Souza with leg kicks, Hermansson starts hunting for takedowns against Souza. Hermansson attacks Souza with a kick to the midsection, Souza comes forward and he pops Hermansson with a few rights. Hermansson cracks a swinging Souza with a pair of counter rights, Souza then cracks Hermansson with a left hook. Souza cracks Hermansson with a series of two punch combinations, Souza keeps Hermansson near the cage wall while swinging away at him. Hermansson grabs Souza and gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Souza then cracks Hermansson with a right hook. Souza swings away at Hermansson as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Souza (Overall Score: 29-28 for Hermansson)
Round Four: The round begins with Hermansson instantly going for takedowns against Souza, Hermansson uses the jab to keep Souza at a distance. Hermansson then cracks a backing Souza with an uppercut, Hermansson rocks Souza with a massive combination. Hermansson then nails Souza with a kick to the midsection, Hermansson cracks an incoming Souza with a short right. Hermansson rocks Souza again with a right uppercut to the chin, Souza continuously charges forward and swings wildly at Hermansson. Hermansson grabs Souza and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Souza swings away at Hermansson. Hermansson backs up Souza as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hermansson (Overall Score: 39-37 for Hermansson)
Round Five: The round begins with Hermansson and Souza swinging wildly at each other, Hermansson scores a takedown on Souza and Souza gets back up. Souza scores a takedown on Hermansson and both fighters get back up, Hermansson starts using the jab again against Souza. Hermansson nails a swinging Souza with a knee strike to the midsection, Souza nails a ducking Hermansson with a short right. Hermansson continues attacking Souza with punching combinations, Souza tries attacking the midsection of Hermansson. Hermansson lands a knee strike to the midsection of Souza, Hermansson eats a few shots befpre nailing Souza with a knee strike. The fighters clinch and exchange some strikes, Hermansson scores a takedown on Souza as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hermansson (Final Score: 49-46 for Hermansson)
Official Result: #10 Jack Hermansson def. #4 Ronaldo Souza by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
