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The event is held at the United Center in Chicago. The main card is broadcast after ESPN and ESPN + / UFC Fight Pass preliminary games.
In the main event, flyweight champion Henry Cejudo (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), faces Marlon Moraes (22-5-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) for the vacant neutral weight title. Cejudo is trying to become the fourth fighter in the history of the UFC to hold two belts at the same time. And in the co-feature, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (16-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) puts her belt on the line for the first time when she faces rival Jessica Eye (14-6 MMA, 4-5 CFU). ).
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Records: Ivanov Blagoy (17-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Tai Tuivasa (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Heavy weights
Rankings: Tuivasa No. 12, Ivanov No. 13
spread: Pay per view
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Round 1 – Calderwood opens with a quick fast kick, then flashes a high. Chookagian responds with a few kicks. Come back and forth in the pocket to start. Both women are using kicks as the main weapon at the moment. Calderwood with a right hand on the top. Chookagian shows a good movement of the head on the outside, and she slips and counter. Calderwood reached with a jab, as well. Chookagian misses a high kick. Calderwood advances but eats a knee in the middle. Low feet exchanged. Calderwood continues to cut his legs. The pace remains strong. The two women are ready to exchange their shots. Chookagian's legs flushed. Calderwood also has a big mark on the back of his thigh. Calderwood with a swivel back in the final seconds and Chookagian does the same. MMA Junkie leans towards Calderwood, 10-9.
Round 2 – Calderwood continues with high pace to begin. Chookagian is waiting for the answer, but Calderwood drops her to the floor. Chookagian does not stay there, quickly going back to the feet. Calderwood stays tight, but they push back to the center. Chookagian swings with heavy right hands. They enter briefly into a melee. Calderwood's right cheek shows signs of wear. Chookagian's main leg is completely beaten. Calderwood changes level and advances, but Chookagian is able to keep her standing and moving away. Calderwood's best weapon is the low kicks. She catches one of the Chookagian and sweeps it to the ground. Chookagian tries to secure a wrist. Not there, but she encloses a triangle around her body and holds it firmly. She tries again for an armband in the final seconds, but Calderwood stays safe until the bell. Another close tower. MMA Junkie leans slightly to Chookagian.
Round 3 – The pace remains strong at the beginning of the third. Chookagian pulls this big right hand. She is successful. Calderwood continues to chop the leg. It also hits, but the most powerful shots seem to come from Chookagian. Calderwood continues to cut his legs. She catches another chookagie kick and drops her to the floor, but this time she backs off. Chookagian with a big right on the restart. There are two minutes left. The scores can be anywhere. The action is tight even now. Chookagian seems to have the most powerful shots, but Calderwood keeps his volume high. Chookagian misses a high kick and Calderwood drops his hands and stirs his tongue, taunting in the final seconds. Chookagian pressing but having trouble finding the mark. The fight ends in a burst. MMA Junkie leans back slightly to Chookagian, 10-9, giving him the fight 29-28.
Result: Katlyn Chookagian def. Joanne Calderwood by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
to summarize: Chookagian, Xiaonan win difficult victories; Wineland brand KO
pics: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Joanne Calderwood photos
Records: Joanne Calderwood (13-4 MMA, 5-4 CFU), Katlyn Chookagian (12-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Flyweight woman
Rankings: No. 6 Chookagian, No. 11 Calderwood
spread: UFC Fight Pass / ESPN +
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
Judge: D'Amato Sal (30-27), Brandon Mason (29-28, giving Chookagian Rounds 2 and 3), Chris Lee (29-28, giving Chookagian Rounds 2 and 3)
Round 1 – Wineland rushes and starts firing. Popov moves back and turns left. Wineland trying to press. Popov illuminates some kicks. Wineland lands a big straight line. Popov smiles and continues to turn left. Wineland jumps forward with punches, and he finds the mark. Popov cut near his left eye. Wineland sits right in front of his opponent and throwing punches. Popov able to catch a quick melee and drive in one knee. Wineland shakes him and pursues his pursuit. Popov pulls out some sneaky underhanded hands. It is losing, but it seems to actually settle down a bit. Blood ran down Popov's face. Wineland pressing, the crowd cheering his name. Wineland right hand lands clean. Popov staggers a little but remains standing. It's hard, but it's over-used right now. The right hand lands for Wineland. Popov returns anyway. The lap ends on the feet and MMA Junkie gives it to Wineland, 10-9.
Round 2 – Wineland goes out quickly again. Popov standing in the pocket and swaying back. He drops Wineland on one knee. Crazy start of the round. A frantic pace and Popov tries to continue the attack. Wineland changes level but can not get takedown. Popov with a kick to the body. He also finds scope with his punches. Popov the aggressor now. Wineland does not abandon his approach. Midway through, Wineland started to be successful again. Wineland passes with a takedown, but Popov rolls and comes back to the feet. Popov smiles and the fighters shake hands and continue. Wineland continues to press, and he wins an impeccable right. Popov staggered. Wineland with gin again. Popov falls on the canvas. Popov tries to quell a choke, but Popov fights. Unbelievable. Back to the feet. Wineland continues to press. He lands a huge right hand and Popov collapses to the ground. he covers himself and Wineland releases a series of punches to seal the result. Crazy fight.
Result: Eddie Wineland def. Grigorii Popov via knockout (punched) – 2nd day, 4:47
to summarize: Chookagian, Xiaonan win difficult victories; Wineland brand KO
picsPhotos of Eddie Wineland against Grigorii Popov
Records: Grigorii Popov (14-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Eddie Wineland (24-13-1 MMA, 6-7 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
spread: UFC Fight Pass / ESPN +
Arbitrator: Kevin MacDonald
Round 1 – Stewart with a low early kick that stumbles Lewis. A second brings him to one knee. Stewart rushes forward and they go to melee. Stewart puts the leg and the controls in close combat. Lewis turns off the cage, but Stewart returns it immediately. Battle for the position against the fence. It's a back and forth. Stewart with some punches on the inside. It's a tough battle right now. Lewis arrives outside and walks away briefly, but Stewart pulls hard. Lewis tries to put pressure, but Stewart's power causes some problems. Stewart advances, but he is patient at close range. A low kick makes Lewis tremble again, although he comes back immediately. Stewart fires punches at the end of the round, even a little after the bell, forcing Marc Goddard to move away. MMA Junkie gives first to Stewart, 10-9.
Round 2 – Stewart opens again with low kick. He is the aggressor to open. Lewis a little hesitant on the outside. Stewart is doing a stuck backfist. Stewart feels very comfortable, wagging his feet as he moves forward. He pulls a right hand, but Lewis is able to pass and pass in hand-to-hand combat. Stewart is fighting to stay free. Stewart presses, but Lewis lands a right hand and a knee while watching. Stewart can not be negligent. Stewart's offense slowed down a bit. He seems to be looking for the perfect shot. Lewis does not offer much on his side either. Stewart hits the most powerful shots, but no man really lets go of his hands. The crowd becomes agitated in the last minute. They jump a little at the end. MMA Junkie gives it back to Stewart, 10-9.
Round 3 – Both men come out with a little sense of urgency, it seems. Stewart controlling the center and charging on the big shots. Lewis respects the power and hesitates to really engage. Stewart misses with big shots. They enter the melee. Lewis arrives outside, but Stewart is able to get away. Still not a ton of offense. Stewart with a low kick. The crowd hue. Lewis tries to go down and level up. Stewart turns around and his back is exposed. He is able to turn inside and then move to a control position. Just not a ton of action, and the crowd hates that. There is one minute left. They continue to work from melee. Lewis with a few knees inside, but nothing important. Stewart knocks with the bell and Goddard stops another after. MMA Junkie gives the final to Stewart, 10-9, and awards him the bout 30-27.
Result: Darren Stewart def. Bevon Lewis by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
to summarize: Chookagian, Xiaonan win difficult victories; Wineland brand KO
pics: Daren Stewart vs. Bevon Lewis photos
Records: Bevon Lewis (6-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC), Darren Stewart (10-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Average weight
spread: UFC Fight Pass / ESPN +
Arbitrator: Marc Goddard
Judge: Brian Puccillo (29-28, giving rounds 1 and 2 to Stewart), Ron McCarthy (29-28, giving rounds to Stewart 1 and 2), Gabriel Sabaitis (30-27)
Round 1 – Xiaonan with a low kick to start. Hill moving laterally to the outside. Xiaonan advances with punches and then resets in the middle. Xiaonan is certainly the aggressor at first, but Hill moves well to avoid any real damage. Punches exchanged in the pocket. Brief hitch of Hill, but they separate. Xiaonan very busy. Low shot lands. Punches coming relentlessly. Hill with a bouncing Superman who lands, then she hangs and drags the ground action. Xiaonan working rubber guard his back. Hill tries to stand, but Xiaonan passes a leg inside and pushes her back. Back on the feet with two minutes. Hill tries again to fight the action on the ground, but eventually ends up down. Guard for Hill. She tries to secure a member. Xiaonan gives punches when she can. Hill gets the triangle, but she can not squeeze. She continues to adjust, pulling her head down. Xiaonan survives, but MMA Junkie gives Hill the lead, 10-9.
Round 2 – Xiaonan swings and a high kick pushes Hill to the ground. Xiaonan rushes forward with punches, but Hill gets up and is able to pull back. Xiaonan again the aggressor. Hill takes a deep breath. Xiaonan's rhythm is ruthless and it has an effect on Hill. Low shot lands for Xiaonan. Hill's nose blushed a little and his breathing was heavy, but she pushed and threw with power. Xiaonan moves well and throws combinations. Hill does his best to fight back, and his pawns are successful. Xiaonan with a kick to the body. She is definitely the new fighter. Hill jumps forward with one knee. Xiaonan catches her and takes her to the ground, although Hill gets up. Xiaonan cutting up to the bell. MMA Junkie gives the second to Xiaonan, 10-9.
Round 3 – Xiaonan comes out quickly and hits the leg. Hill trying to fight his way inside. Xiaonan attacks relentlessly making it difficult to find a break in the rhythm. Hill may have more power, but she can not land enough to make a difference at the moment. Xiaonan the most busy fighter. She is still moving well and kicks her head to the side. Uppercut for Xiaonan. Kick in the leg. Hill answers with a great right. She is successful, but not enough yet. Hill may stall briefly, but Xiaonan escapes. The weather has stopped. Hill with another big Superman punch. She is bleeding from the nose. There is one minute left. She goes into a melee, but she can not hold it. Xiaonan with a combination. Hill still with simple counters. Hill pushing up to the bell, but Xiaonan just there to answer. MMA Junkie gives Xiaonan the last turn and awards him the fight 29-28.
Result: Yan Xiaonan def. Angela Hill by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
to summarize: Chookagian, Xiaonan win difficult victories; Wineland brand KO
pics: Yan Xiaonan vs. Angela Hill photos
Records: Angela Hill (9-7 MMA, 3-5 CFU), Yan Xiaonan (11-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC)
Division: Straw woman
Rankings: Hill Honorable Mention
spread: UFC Fight Pass / ESPN +
Arbitrator: Rob Madrigal
Judge: Brian Puccillo (29-28, giving turns 2 and 3 to Xiaonan), Ron McCarthy (29-28, giving turns 1 and 2 to Xiaonan), Gabriel Sabaitis (29-28, giving turns 2 and 3 to Xiaonan )
Round 1 – The Lamas go to the center and Kattar moves outside. Low shot for llamas. High shot blocked. Kattar comes and goes to open, but it's Lamas who's hitting for the moment. Another high shot blocked. Llamas kick in the leg. Kattar has not yet really attacked yet. Llamas dive in one leg but are short. Big right to the body for Kattar. Lamas misses a kick and thinks again of the withdrawal, but Kattar pushes him away. Kattar is taking a brisk shot. He lands an uppercut. Free kick from Lamas blocked. The crowd encourages the Lamas, but Kattar is gaining momentum. Kattar flicking the jab then lands a big right on the body. Big left followed by a top right sends Lamas crush to the ground. Kattar leapt with additional punches. The Lamas are trying to get up, but Kattar's attack is relentless and the fight is over.
ResultCalvin Kattar def. Ricardo Lamas via knockout (punches) – 1st day, 4:06
to summarize: Calvin Kattar pricks Ricardo Lamas with a double
pics: Calvin Kattar against Ricardo Lamas photos
Records: Calvin Kattar (20-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Ricardo Lamas (19-8 MMA, 10-6 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Rankings: Lamas n ° 11
spread: ESPN
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
Round 1 – Grasso misses the fast kick. Kowalkiewicz advances, but Grasso advances. She lands a right hand on the top. Grasso aggressive early. Kowalkiewicz retaliated, but Grasso made the most of his departure. Grasso ripping out combinations. Speed definitely on his side. Kowalkiewicz does not shrink from strikes, and rejects when she can. Grasso free kick blocked. Kowalkiewicz continues to control the center, but Grasso moves and illuminates things. Missed kick for Kowalkiewicz. She's trying to do something. Grasso slips under a rotating strike. Kowalkiewicz cuts his legs a little. She advances, but Grasso remains busy. The right hand for Grasso. Another clean land. Kowalkiewicz difficult but having trouble matching the exit. Kowalkiewicz tries to break free, but Grasso pushes her against the cage. They exchange shots inside before returning to the center. Fun ride. MMA Junkie gives it to Grasso, 10-9.
Round 2 – Grasso starts with a kick to the legs and then to the body. Kowalkiewicz reacts, but it is Grasso's volume that is presented. It is certainly a high pace, but it seems to be satisfied at the moment. The combinations for the landing of Grasso are clean. Kowalkiewicz goes ahead and tries to tear himself away, also launches, but it simply does not work for the moment. The right hand for Grasso. Kowalkiewicz able to move in and press the action at the cage. She wants to work inside, but Grasso is able to make his way out of the fence and back to the center. Last minute. Grasso sticks and moves well. Kowalkiewicz refuses to back down and keeps up the pressure, but Grasso lands to death. The two women jostle to the bell. MMA Junkie gives it to Grasso, 10-9.
Round 3 – Kowalkiewicz goes out again quickly and tries to attack. Grasso continues to tie combinations. Kowalkiewicz is still moving forward. Grasso pulls a few knees inside. She lands up with punches. Knees inside score points. Kowalkiewicz will not back down, but she has a hard time being offended. Kowalkiewicz wins, but Grasso kneels down and walks away. It's just an uninterrupted movement for Grasso, and Kowalkiewicz can not hunt her down. Grasso creates angles and delivers punches. It's one of his best works ever. Kowalkiewicz difficult as they come, but she's just outworked tonight. Blood was dripping from Kowalkiewicz's nose at the last minute. She continues to move forward. They left in the pocket in the last seconds. Kowalkiewicz thinks about takedown, but Grasso seizes a guillotine and skips the guard. Kowalkiewicz remains standing where they end. MMA Junkie gives it to Grasso, 10-9, giving him the fight 30-27.
Result: Alexa Grasso def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Records: Alexa Grasso (11-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Karolina Kowalkiewicz (12-5 MMA, 5-5 UFC)
Division: Straw woman
Rankings: Kowalkiewicz n ° 14
spread: ESPN
Arbitrator: Kevin MacDonald
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Turn 1 – Fast pace, both men firing and kicking from the start. They settle after a torrid opening. Sterling with a slippery kick, but it is blocked. He fires wide shots from the reach of this field. Munhoz more compact is a forward movement. He attacks right in the middle and is also successful. He landed with a kick to the body. Amazing Sterling relaxed on the feet. His hands are low and he shows a great movement as he slips and attacks. Munhoz was not taken aback and went straight to the middle. The left hooks land above for Munhoz. Sterling eclipses and catches himself a few punches. Sterling changes level and creates angles. It's very fluid. High level work of both men. Sterling counters find a home. Munhoz lands with bigger shots, but less frequently. The movement of Sterling's head is fantastic. Munhoz has trouble finding him. Sterling nearly cracked on a kick but he looks at it. They end up on the feet and MMA Junkie gives it to Sterling, 10-9.
Round 2 – Munhoz leaves quickly to engage. Sterling catches a fast but can not get a takedown. Still, his hands are good right now. Munhoz is relentless in his attacks, advances and maintains the high pressure. Sterling changes level and gets a takedown, but Munhoz gets up quickly. The two men exchange punches. Kicks to the body landing for both in this all-action contest. Munhoz holds the center, and it's the man who presses, but Sterling escapes well and returns with impeccable markers. Free kick for Munhoz, but Sterling responds with clear shots that stun his enemy. Munhoz flinched a little, but he kept on going. Sterling rotating elbow. He looks fantastic. Munhoz does not back down. He sweeps Sterling to the floor and immediately settles on his neck, but Sterling turns and stands up. Sterling almost hits him while he is still a defeated opponent, but we get back on our feet. Munhoz with all the chin, but Sterling makes him crack. They still end up on the feet. MMA Junkie gives it to Sterling, 10-9.
Round 3 – Munhoz is always looking to get involved. Sterling happy to work on the outside. They exchange stockings. Munhoz pressing, trying to land the big shots. Sterling sticky and moving. Its volume and creativity are at the rendezvous. He rolls, turns and finds angles. Munhoz continues to go from the front. It certainly does not slow down and does not back down. Munhoz is the one who advances. He just can not get the breakthrough he wants. Sterling content to box. He slips strikes and finds markers. Munhoz with a spinning kick that is blocked. He cuts his legs a little. Sterling makes his way out of the cage. Last minute. Sterling wants a withdrawal, but he is repulsed. They continue to exchange punches and kicks in the last seconds. Sterling speaks a little while they're knocking. Solid combat. Sterling takes the turn on the MMA Junkie card, 10-9, and the fight 30-27.
Result: Aljamain Sterling def. Pedro Munhoz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Records: Pedro Munhoz (18-4 MMA, 8-4 CFU), Aljamain Sterling (18-3 MMA, 10-3 CFU)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Sterling No. 4, Munhoz No. 6
spread: ESPN
Arbitrator: Marc Goddard
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Round 1 – Suarez with some low blows to open while drifting to the right. She shoots almost immediately. Ansaroff slackens, but Suarez keeps his legs wrapped and can continue to work until the fight is on the ground. Ansaroff is active from behind and tries to tease a few bids, but Suarez frees himself from each attempt while maintaining his maximum pressure. Ansaroff creates space and quickly gets on his knees, but Suarez takes hold of his neck and slows his progress. Ansaroff fits and is able to break free and get up, but Suarez is relentless and wraps her legs again, bringing the action back to the canvas. Ansaroff again managed to get a guard, but she has to work for the defense. There is one minute left and Suarez looks at the posture. Ansaroff tries to sneak, but Suarez manages to regain the top. Ansaroff sitting, but that's all. MMA Junkie gives first to Suarez, 10-9.
Turn 2 – Ansaroff tries to stay active on his feet. Suarez strikes her legs again as she slides to the right. Suarez falls and shoots, penetrating inside a takedown. Ansaroff is leaning against the fence. Suarez changes legs on the single. Ansaroff tries to seize the guillotine at the moment of the fall, but it is not there. Ansaroff immediately gets on his knees and then gets back on his feet. Suarez stays tight against the body and slides it quickly to the canvas. Suarez with the dominant struggle. She does not do a ton of top damage, but she wins the fight very clearly. Ansaroff tries to be active from the bottom, but Suarez easily escapes bid attempts. Ansaroff places her legs inside to create space and she crawls to the feet, but Suarez refuses to back down. A knee inside and Ansaroff grimace in pain complaining with a low blow. The crowd hue, and Ansaroff is annoyed. She pauses and we start again. Suarez seems happy to hit with the little time left. She launches a few side kicks. The round ends on the feet. MMA Junkie gives it to Suarez, 10-9.
Round 3 – Ansaroff hopes to have something to do. She stays active and tries not to be a still target for a takedown. Suarez seems to want to hit a bit with two hits in the bag. After two minutes, Suarez changes level and shoots. Ansaroff able to push him back this time. Suarez resets and fires again. Ansaroff is kneeling, but she can not fight. Ansaroff is still going well, but she is running out of time. She needs to do something. Suarez shoots, but Ansaroff moves away well. The defense is working, but it needs an attack. She landed a right hand. She also hits the body. Suarez gains confidence, but she loses time. There is one minute left. They exchange punches in the center. Ansaroff misses a spinning kick. She must give up. She makes some grinding blows up to the bell. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Ansaroff, 10-9, but awards the fight to Suarez, 29-28.
Result: Tatiana Suarez def. Nina Ansaroff by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Records: Nina Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 CFU), Tatiana Suarez (8-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC)
Division: Straw woman
Rankings: Suarez n ° 4, Ansaroff n ° 9
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Records: Jimmie Rivera (22-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC), Petr Yan (12-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Rivera No. 5, Yan No. 12
spread: Pay per view
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Records: Donald Cerrone (36-11 MMA, 23-8 UFC), Tony Ferguson (24-3 MMA, 14-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
RankingsFerguson No. 2, No. 12 pound for pound; Cerrone No. 4
spread: Pay per view
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Records: Valentina Shevchenko (16-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC), Jessica Eye (14-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC)
Division: Flyweight woman
Rankings: Shevchenko No. 1, No. 2 pound for pound; Eye No. 3, No. 14 pound for pound
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Records: Henry Cejudo (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), Marlon Moraes (22-5-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
RankingsNo. 1 counterweight, No. 5 pound for pound; Bantamweight # 2, Honorable Mention Pound-to-Pound
spread: Pay per view
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