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Main Card (8pm EST., ESPN+)
#5 Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. #7 Michelle Waterson by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Cub Swanson def. Kron Gracie by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Niko Price def. James Vick by KO via up kick (1:44, R1)
Amanda Ribas def. Mackenzie Dern by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Matt Frevola def. Luis Pena by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Eryk Anders def. Gerald Meerschaert by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (5pm EST., ESPN+)
Mike Davis def. Thomas Gifford by KO via strikes (4:45, R3)
Ryan Spann def. Devin Clark by submission via standing guillotine choke (2:01, R2)
#3 Deiveson Figueiredo def. #6 Tim Elliott by submission via guillotine choke (3:08, R1)
Alex Morono def. Max Griffin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Miguel Baeza def. Hector Aldana by TKO via strikes (2:32, R2)
Marvin Vettori def. Andrew Sanchez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
JJ Aldrich def. Lauren Mueller by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Marlon Vera def. Andre Ewell by TKO via strikes (3:17, R3)
JJ Aldrich vs. Lauren Mueller
Round One: The round begins with Aldrich attacking Mueller with some leg kicks, Aldrich then cracks Mueller with a punching combination. Aldrich then pops an incoming Mueller with a short right, Mueller responds by kicking Aldrich in the midsection. Aldrich recovers and she backs up Mueller with a left, Aldrich continues cracking Mueller with lefts. Mueller comes forward and she attacks Aldrich with a variety of kicks, Aldrich grabs Mueller and she gets her against the cage wall. Aldrich scores a takedown on Mueller and she gets the open guard, Mueller gets up and Aldrich holds her against the cage wall. The fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch, Mueller scores a takedown on Aldrich and Aldrich gets right back up as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aldrich
Round Two: The round begins with Aldrich and Mueller exchanging a few hooks, Mueller starts attacking Aldrich with some leg kicks. Aldrich and Mueller simultaneously nail each other with rights, Aldrich and Mueller also exchange a few combinations. Aldrich then cracks an incoming Mueller with a left hook, Aldrich grabs a swinging Mueller and gets her against the cage wall. Mueller attacks Aldrich with a striking combination as they separate, Aldrich responds by throwing a few combinations of her own. Aldrich cracks Mueller with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Aldrich then pops a swinging Mueller with a counter left. Mueller backs up Aldrich after landing a few rights, Mueller gets Aldrich against the cage wall while throwing another combo. Aldrich nails Mueller with a front kick to the face as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Mueller (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Aldrich rocking Mueller with a multiple punch combination, Aldrich rocks a swinging Mueller again with a counter left cross. Mueller grabs Aldrich in a failed attempt to get a takedown, Aldrich then cracks Mueller with a two punch combination. Aldrich comes forward and she continues nailing Mueller with combos, Mueller fires back by throwing a few shots of her own. Aldrich backs up Mueller by attacking her with combinations, Mueller comes forward and Aldrich pops her with a short left. Mueller then nails a kicking Aldrich with a pair of rights, the fighters swing away at each other until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aldrich (Final Score: 29-18 for Aldrich)
Official Result: JJ Aldrich def. Lauren Mueller by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Marvin Vettori vs. Andrew Sanchez
Round One: The round begins with Vettori taking a few swings at Sanchez, Vettori backs up Sanchez with a multiple punch combination. Vettori cracks Sanchez with a knee strike followed by a combination, Vettori continues backing up Sanchez while swinging away at him. Vettori continues attacking Sanchez with some knee strikes, Sanchez starts attacking Vettori with some leg kicks. Vettori then cracks Sanchez with a two punch combination, Vettori continues slaughtering Sanchez with multiple strike combinations. Vettori cracks a swinging Sanchez with a kick to the midsection, Vettori continues charging at Sanchez while swinging away at him. Sanchez goes for a takedown and Vettori counters by landing a few lefts as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vettori
Round Two: The round begins with Sanchez attacking Vettori with leg kicks, Vettori comes forward and swings away at Sanchez. Vettori then nails Sanchez with a three punch combination, Vettori also cracks Sanchez with a knee strike to the head. Vettori follows that up by hitting Sanchez with a straight left, Vettori then cracks Sanchez with a kick to the midsection. Sanchez fires back and nails Vettori with a two punch combination, Sanchez comes forward and he swings away against Vettori. Sanchez nails a swinging Vettori with a counter strike combination, Sanchez follows up by nailing Vettori with a left hook. Vettori responds by nailing Sanchez with a three punch combination, Sanchez looks for a takedown and Vettori counters by landing a left. Sanchez backs up Vettori by throwing a multiple strike combination and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vettori (Overall Score: 20-18 for Vettori)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Sanchez cracks Vettori with a spinning back fist. Vettori and Sanchez exchange a few combinations, Vettori grabs a spinning Sanchez and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Vettori lands a three punch combination, Vettori then cracks Sanchez with a kick to the midsection. Sanchez nails an incoming Vettori with a second spinning back fist, Sanchez then cracks an incoming Vettori with a right. Vettori stuns Sanchez with a left to the midsection, Vettori backs up Sanchez again by throwing a high kick. Sanchez also goes for a high kick and Vettori blocks it, Vettori again nails Sanchez with a kick to the midsection. Sanchez also attempts another spinning back fist against Vettori, Sanchez and Vettori swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vettori (Final Score: 30-27 for Vettori)
Official Result: Marvin Vettori def. Andrew Sanchez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Miguel Baeza vs. Hector Aldana
Round One: The round begins with Baeza attacking Aldana with an overhand right, Aldana starts attacking Baeza with some leg kicks. Baeza responds by throwing some leg kicks of his own, Baeza goes for a high kick and Aldana blocks it before swinging away at him. Baeza continues looking for an overhand right against Aldana, Aldana charges at a backing Baeza and he swings wildly at him. The fighters exchange a bunch of leg kicks, Baeza scores a takedown on Aldana as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Baeza
Round Two: The round begins with Aldana attacking Baeza with some leg kicks, Baeza looks for a high kick and Aldana blocks it. Aldana also looks for the high kick against Baeza, Baeza goes after Aldana with some leg kicks of his own. Baeza backs up Aldana by throwing a two punch combination, Baeza then nails Aldana with a right uppercut. Baeza drops Aldana with leg kicks, Baeza pounces on a downed Aldana until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Miguel Baeza def. Hector Aldana by TKO via strikes (2:32, R2)
Marlon Vera vs. Andre Ewell
Round One: The round begins with Ewell attacking a kicking Vera with a counter left, Vera looks for a takedown against a swinging Ewell. Vera starts attacking Ewell with some leg kicks, Ewell continuously attacks Vera with combinations. Vera catches a swinging Ewell in an arm triangle choke and he drags Ewell to the ground, Ewell escapes the choke and he gets top control on the ground. Vera starts attacking Ewell with strikes while on his back, Vera rolls for a submission and Ewell scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Ewell and Vera exchange a few combinations as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vera
Round Two: The round begins with Vera attacking Ewell with some kicks, Ewell stays on the outside while taking some swings at Vera. Vera starts nailing Ewell with some leg kicks, Vera goes for a head kick and Ewell blocks it before taking a few swings at him. Vera comes forward and he attacks Ewell with a four punch combination, Ewell continues looking for counter strikes against Vera. Ewell cracks a kicking Vera with a counter right hook, Ewell follows that up by nailing Vera with a few lefts. Vera comes forward and Ewell nails him with a straight left, Vera grabs Ewell and he attacks him with knee strikes. The fighters separate and Vera nails Ewell with a front kick to the midsection, Vera rocks Ewell with a massive striking combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vera (Overall Score: 20-18 for Vera)
Round Three: The round begins with Vera and Ewell exchanging some combinations, Vera then cracks Ewell with a high kick followed by knee strikes. Vera keeps Ewell backing up while swinging away at him, Ewell recovers and he nails Vera with a two punch combination. Vera starts attacking Ewell with leg kicks, Vera then cracks Ewell with a flying knee strike before landing follow up knee strikes. Vera backs away from Ewell after landing a few elbow strikes, Ewell goes for a spinning back fist and Vera blocks it. Vera uses a standing guillotine choke attempt to drag Ewell to the ground, Vera pounces on a downed Ewell with a ton of ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Marlon Vera def. Andre Ewell by TKO via strikes (3:17, R3)
#3 Deiveson Figueiredo vs. #6 Tim Elliott
Round One: The round begins with Elliott attacking Figueiredo with a few kicks, Figueiredo cracks a kicking Elliott with a counter left hook. Elliott then nails Figueiredo with a spinning back fist, Elliott clinches with Figueiredo and Figueiredo nails him with a right. Elliott swings away at Figueiredo as they clinch, Elliott attacks Figueiredo with some leg kicks. Elliott follows that up by cracking Figueiredo with an overhand left, Elliott comes forward and he nails Figueiredo with a combination. Elliott scores a takedown on Figueiredo and Figueiredo catches him in a guillotine choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: #3 Deiveson Figueiredo def. #6 Tim Elliott by submission via guillotine choke (3:08, R1)
Max Griffin vs. Alex Morono
Round One: The round begins with Morono and Griffin taking a few swings at each other, Morono starts attacking Griffin with some jabs and leg kicks. Griffin continues coming forward and swinging away at Morono, Griffin then nails Morono with a kick to the midsection. Griffin follows that up by cracking Morono with a right, Griffin starts attacking Morono with leg kicks of his own. Morono comes forward and he nails Griffin with some combinations, Morono backs up Griffin with a spinning heel kick to the midsection. Griffin responds by nailing Morono with a right to the midsection, Morono and Griffin exchange a bunch of strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Morono
Round Two: The round begins with both fighters taking a few swings at each other, Griffin backs up Morono with a high kick attempt. Griffin then cracks Morono with a right to the midsection, Morono continues going for combinations against Griffin. Morono starts using the jab against a swinging Griffin, Griffin rocks Morono with a pair of rights. Griffin follows Morono around the cage while swinging away at him, Griffin then nails Morono with another right to the midsection. Morono comes forward again and takes a few swings at Griffin, Morono drops Griffin with a head kick and Griffin gets up while eating a ton of knee strikes. Morono nails Griffin with a spinning back fist and more knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Morono (Overall Score: 20-17 for Morono)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Griffin backs up Morono after throwing a few rights. Griffin comes forward and he attacks Morono with some combinations, Griffin scores a takedown on Morono and he gets the half guard. Morono scrambles to his feet and Griffin gets him against the cage wall, Griffin scores another takedown on Morono and he gets the half guard. Morono gets up and he clinches with Griffin as they are near the cage wall, Griffin scores another takedown on Morono and he gets the open guard. Morono gets up and Griffin drags him back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Griffin (Final Score: 29-26 for Morono)
Official Result: Alex Morono def. Max Griffin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Mike Davis vs. Thomas Gifford
Round One: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Gifford and Davis start having major striking exchanges. Davis comes forward and he takes more swings at Gifford, Davis cracks Gifford with a right followed by knee strikes. Davis continues nailing Gifford with rights and combinations, Davis then nails Gifford with a kick to the midsection. Davis comes forward and attacks Gifford with a five strike combination, Davis follows that up by attacking Gifford with a three punch combination. Davis then cracks Gifford with a left hook followed by a side kick to the head, Davis follows that up with a jumping knee strike to the head. Davis then lands a multiple punch combination followed by a plethora of knee strikes, Davis drags Gifford to the ground and lands more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Davis
Round Two: The round begins with Davis nailing Gifford with a few uppercuts, Davis also starts nailing Gifford with leg kicks. Gifford starts swinging back against Davis, Davis comes forward and he nails Gifford with combinations. Gifford then hits Davis with a front kick to the face, davis responds by attacking Gifford with a knee strike. Davis then nails a swinging Gifford with a straight right, Davis blocks a kick before nailing Gifford with a two punch combo. Gifford goes for a takedown and Davis winds up in top position, Davis attacks Gifford with ground and pound. Gifford scrambles to his feet and davis gets him back to the ground, Davis gets up and he allows Gifford to get up as well. Davis then cracks a swinging Gifford with more combinations, Davis also nails Gifford with a kick to the midsection. Davis assaults Gifford with a massive combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Davis (Overall Score: 20-18 for Davis)
Round Three: The round begins with Davis attacking Gifford with combinations, Davis also goes after Gifford with leg kicks. Gifford throws a few kicks while Davis lands an uppercut, Gifford comes forward and he attacks davis with combinations. Gifford looks for a takedown and Davis defends while landing more strikes, Gifford backs up Davis while landing a two punch combo. Gifford goes for a takedown and Davis winds up in top position, Davis attacks Gifford with some ground and pound. Davis gets up and he makes Gifford stand as well, Davis drops Gifford with a leg kick and he lets him get up. Davis drops Gifford again after landing a two strike combination and he lets him get up again, Davis levels Gifford with a two punch combination and Gifford goes out cold.
Official Result: Mike Davis def. Thomas Gifford by KO via strikes (4:45, R3)
Ryan Spann vs. Devin Clark
Round One: The round begins with Clark attacking Spann with some leg kicks, Spann comes forward and he takes a few swings at Clark. Clark scores a takedown on Spann and Spann catches him in a guillotine choke, Clark escapes the choke and he scrambles to his feet. Spann grabs Clark and gets him against the cage wall, Clark breaks from Spann after landing a knee strike. Clark then nails Spann with a front kick to the midsection, Clark scores a takedown on Spann and Spann gets right back up. Clark charges forward and he attacks Spann with a three punch combination, Clark then hits Spann with a two punch combination. Spann attacks Clark with a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Spann
Round Two: The round begins with Spann cracking a kicking Clark with a counter left, Clark starts hunting for a takedown against Spann. Clark then cracks Spann with a right to the top of the head, Spann rocks a swinging Clark after landing a counter left. Spann keeps Clark near the cage wall while throwing a massive combination, Spann catches Clark in a standing guillotine choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Ryan Spann def. Devin Clark by submission via standing guillotine choke (2:01, R2)
Eryk Anders vs. Gerald Meerschaert
Round One: The round begins with Meerschaert taking a few swings at Anders, Anders cracks Meerschaert with a short left. Meerschaert also starts attacking Anders with some leg kicks, Anders hits an incoming Meerschaert with another left. Anders drops Meerschaert with a combination and he allows him to get back up, Anders nails a swinging Meerschaert with a few lefts. Anders then cracks Meerschaert with a knee strike to the midsection, Anders continues backing up Meerschaert while swinging away at him. Meerschaert backs up Anders with a combo of his own, Anders attacks Meerschaert with a few more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Anders
Round Two: The round begins with Meerschaert attempting a few jabs against Anders, Anders shoves Meerschaert to the ground and he lets him get up. Anders then cracks a swinging Meerschaert with a counter left, Meerschaert looks to land a few combos against Anders. Anders cracks Meerschaert with a kick to the midsection, Meerschaert nails Anders with a few multiple punch combinations. Anders starts attacking Meerschaert with some leg kicks, Meerschaert continuously attacks Anders with combinations. Anders backs up Meerschaert after throwing a three strike combination, Meerschaert nails a swinging Anders with a counter strike combination. Meerschaert kicks Anders in the midsection before eating a left and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Meerschaert (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Meerschaert kicking Anders in the midsection, Anders comes forward and he takes some swings at Meerschaert. Meerschaert continuously attacks Anders with combinations, Meerschaert and Anders exchange a few lefts. Anders backs up Meerschaert after landing a few uppercuts, Anders rocks a swinging Meerschaert after landing a counter left. Meerschaert slows Anders down by kicking him in the midsection, Anders comes forward and he attacks Meerschaert with a combination. Anders continues cracking Meerschaert with lefts, Meerschaert rocks a swinging Anders by landing a counter left hook. Meerschaert and Anders swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Meerschaert (Final Score: 29-28 for Meerschaert)
Official Result: Eryk Anders def. Gerald Meerschaert by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Matt Frevola vs. Luis Pena
Round One: The round begins with Frevola attacking Pena with some combinations, Frevola backs up Pena while swinging wildly at him. Frevola starts attacking Pena with some leg kicks, Pena attempts a few front kicks against Frevola. Frevola backs up Pena while attacking him with some rights, Frevola scores a takedown on Pena and Pena gets right back up. Frevola scores another takedown on a swinging Pena and he gets side control, Pena uses the rubber guard against Frevola before scrambling to his feet. Pena and Frevola clinch as Pena lands some knee strikes, Pena drags Frevola to the ground and he immediately attacks him with strikes. Frevola gets back up and Pena rocks him with a combination, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Frevola
Round Two: The round begins with Pena attacking Frevola with some combinations, Pena nails Frevola with a right before rocking him with a flying knee strike. Frevola hunts for a takedown and Pena defends by landing elbow strikes, Frevola gets to his feet and Pena attacks him with knee strikes. Frevola starts firing back against an incoming Pena, Pena stays at a distance while picking Frevola apart with strikes. Frevola cracks Pena with an overhand right, Frevola then kicks Pena in the midsection before landing a superman punch. Frevola cracks Pena with a high kick and Pena gets back up after falling down, Pena drops for a kimura and he drags Frevola to the ground. Frevola escapes and gets top position on the ground, Pena scrambles to his feet and Frevola drags him back to the ground, Pena sweeps Frevola and gets top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pena (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Frevola backs up Pena after landing a combination. Frevola charges at Pena while landing some overhand rights, Pena attacks Frevola with a flying knee strike and Frevola blocks it. Pena trips himself up during an exchange and Frevola gets top control on the ground, Pena scrambles to his feet and Frevola keeps him against the cage wall. Frevola attacks Pena with a combination before clinching with him again, the fighters separate and swing away at each other. Frevola cracks Pena with a right followed by a left hook, Frevola grabs Pena and gets him against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Frevola (Final Score: 29-28 for Frevola)
Official Result: Matt Frevola def. Luis Pena by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Ribas stuns a swinging Dern with a counter right. Ribas and Dern exchange some combinations, Ribas cracks a swinging Dern with another counter right. Ribas continues nailing Dern with counter right hooks, Ribas briefly causes Dern to stumble after landing a leg kick. Ribas nails a wildly swinging Dern with a counter right hook, Dern starts hunting for takedowns against Ribas before eating a body kick. Ribas stuns Dern by landing a three punch combination, Ribas scores a takedown on Dern and she gets the full guard. Ribas keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ribas
Round Two: The round begins with Dern hunting for takedowns against Ribas, Dern charges forward and swings wildly at Ribas. Ribas nails a swinging Dern with a counter strike combination, Ribas nails Dern with a leg kick followed by a right. Dern then cracks Ribas with an overhand right, Ribas backs up Dern while landing a two punch combination. Ribas and Dern get into a wild striking exchange, Ribas and Dern exchange a few combinations. Ribas scores a takedown on Dern and she gets the full guard, Ribas gets up and she allows Dern to stand as well. Ribas swings away at Dern as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ribas (Overall Score: 20-18 for Ribas)
Round Three: The round begins with Ribas tripping up a swinging Dern with a leg kick, Ribas goes for a high kick and Dern blocks it. Ribas continues attacking Dern with punching combinations, Dern eats a two punch combo from Ribas after landing a body kick. Dern goes for a takedown and Ribas nails her with a few strikes while defending, Ribas and Dern exchange a few combinations. Ribas comes forward and she nails Dern with a two punch combination, Ribas then pops Dern with a left hook. Ribas backs up Dern while throwing a few combinations and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ribas (Final Score: 30-27 for Ribas)
Official Result: Amanda Ribas def. Mackenzie Dern by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Niko Price vs. James Vick
Round One: The round begins with Price nailing Vick with a right, Price starts attacking Vick with some leg kicks. Price then nails a kicking Vick with a counter right, Price scores a takedown on Vick and he gets the half guard. Price attacks Vick with some ground and pound, Vick eventually gets Price in his full guard while eating more strikes. Vick gets up and Price looks for another takedown, Vick gets top control and he attacks Price with some strikes. Price levels Vick with an up kick and Vick goes out cold.
Official Result: Niko Price def. James Vick by KO via up kick (1:44, R1)
Cub Swanson vs. Kron Gracie
Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Gracie backs up Swanson while landing a few strikes on him. Swanson starts attacking Gracie with some leg kicks, Swanson nails Gracie with a right to the midsection. Swanson cracks a moving Gracie with a right hook, Swanson dances around Gracie while landing jabs. Swanson then cracks Gracie with a kick to the midsection, Swanson follows up by nailing Gracie with a right to the midsection. Swanson continues landing rights to the body of Gracie, Gracie responds by nailing Swanson with a few rights. Swanson and Gracie have a few striking exchanges, Swanson goes back to attacking the midsection of Gracie. Swanson nails Gracie with a kick to the rib cage as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Swanson
Round Two: The round begins with Gracie taking a few swings at Swanson, Swanson goes after Gracie by attacking him with leg kicks. Swanson stays on the outside while picking Gracie apart with strikes, Swanson goes after the midsection of Gracie with a two punch combo. Gracie grabs Swanson and gets him against the cage wall, Swanson separates and the fighters swing away at each other. Swanson cracks Gracie with a right to the midsection, Gracie looks to pull guard and Swanson stays on his feet. Swanson cracks a swinging Gracie with a counter right, Swanson hits a swinging Gracie with a two punch combination. Swanson attacks Gracie with a ton of rights while in the clinch, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Swanson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Swanson)
Round Three: The round begins with Gracie coming forward while attacking Swanson with combinations, Swanson looks for a counter strike against Gracie. Gracie grabs Swanson and he eats a few lefts to the midsection, the fighters clinch and exchange strikes. Gracie continues attempting to pull guard against Swanson, Gracie goes for a takedown and Swanson blocks it before throwing a high kick. Swanson and Gracie continue getting into some wild striking exchanges, Gracie backs up Swanson while landing a multiple punch combination. Swanson continues attacking Gracie with strikes to the midsection, Gracie pulls guard and he gets Swanson to the ground. Swanson scrambles to his feet and he swings away at Gracie as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Swanson (Final Score: 30-27 for Swanson)
Official Result: Cub Swanson def. Kron Gracie by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#5 Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. #7 Michelle Waterson
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a few kicks, Waterson looks for a takedown before cracking Jedrzejczyk with a punching combination. Jedrzejczyk spins Waterson into the cage wall while landing a few strikes, the fighters clinch and exchange some knee strikes. The fighters separate and exchange some leg kicks, Jedrzejczyk attacks an incoming Waterson with a multiple strike combination. Waterson grabs Jedrzejczyk and gets her up against the cage wall, Jedrzejczyk attacks Waterson with knee strikes while in the clinch. Jedrzejczyk cracks Waterson with an elbow strike to the head, Jedrzejczyk continues landing strikes as she holds Waterson in the clinch. Jedrzejczyk lands more elbow strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk
Round Two: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Waterson with some leg kicks, Waterson responds by throwing some kicks of her own. Waterson nails a kicking Jedrzejczyk with a counter right, Jedrzejczyk starts landing some combos against Waterson. Waterson nails an incoming Jedrzejczyk with a head kick, Waterson starts attacking Jedrzejczyk with more high kicks. Waterson grabs Jedrzejczyk and gets her against the cage wall, Jedrzejczyk cracks Waterson with a right as they separate. Waterson again gets a swinging Jedrzejczyk up against the cage wall, Jedrzejczyk spins Waterson into the cage wall while landing knee strikes and elbow strikes. Waterson throws a kick at Jedrzejczyk as they separate, Jedrzejczyk cracks Waterson with a head kick of her own as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 20-18 for Jedrzejczyk)
Round Three: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Waterson with leg kicks, Jedrzejczyk also hits Waterson with a kick to the midsection. Waterson nails Jedrzejczyk with a kick to the midsection, Jedrzejczyk responds by attacking Waterson with a variety of kicks. Jedrzejczyk cracks an incoming Waterson with a multiple strike combination, Jedrzejczyk scores a takedown on Waterson and Waterson gets back up, Jedrzejczyk drags Waterson back to the ground and Waterson gets back up a few moments later. Jedrzejczyk backs up Waterson after throwing a high kick, Jedrzejczyk continues going after Waterson with kicks. Waterson scores a takedown on Jedrzejczyk and she gets back control, Waterson looks for a rear naked choke and Jedrzejczyk survives. Jedrzejczyk stands up with Waterson staying on her back, Jedrzejczyk shakes Waterson off of her back while throwing a combo and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 30-27 for Jedrzejczyk)
Round Four: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Waterson with leg kicks, Jedrzejczyk attacks Waterson with a high kick and it gets blocked. Waterson charges forward a while swinging away at Jedrzejczyk, Jedrzejczyk grabs Waterson and gets her against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Jedrzejczyk kicks away at Waterson, Jedrzejczyk nails Waterson with a kick to the midsection. Jedrzejczyk continues attacking Waterson with combinations, Jedrzejczyk attacks Waterson with a few punching combinations as well. Waterson grabs Jedrzejczyk and gets her against the cage wall, Jedrzejczyk scores a takedown on Waterson and Waterson gets right back up. Jedrzejczyk grabs Waterson and attacks her with a bunch of knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 40-26 for Jedrzejczyk)
Round Five: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Waterson with combinations, Waterson attacks Jedrzejczyk with leg kicks. Waterson nails Jedrzejczyk with a front kick to the face, Jedrzejczyk backs up Waterson after swinging away at her. Jedrzejczyk grabs Waterson and gets her against the cage wall, the fighters clinch and exchange a few strikes. Jedrzejczyk nails Waterson with a knee strike before separating, Waterson scrambles and she jumps on the back of a scrambling Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk shakes Waterson off of her back and Waterson nails her with a knee strike, the fighters separate and Waterson hunts for more takedowns. Jedrzejczyk comes forward and she swings away at Waterson, the fighters clinch as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Final Score: 50-45 for Jedrzejczyk)
Official Result: #5 Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. #7 Michelle Waterson by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
