ANAHEIM, Calif. – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 241 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 6:15 p.m. ET (3:15 p.m. PT).

The event takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+.

In the main event, heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) takes on former champ Stipe Miocic (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) in a rematch. In the co-feature, Nate Diaz (19-11 MMA, 14-9 UFC) returns after nearly three years away to take on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis (22-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) in a welterweight bout. Plus, Paulo Costa (12-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) takes on Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a key middleweight fight.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET for the UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+ prelims, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN, and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view.

To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 241 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn), Mike Bohn (@mikebohnmma), Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) and Simon Samano (@SJSamano) on Twitter.

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Results

Shana Dobson vs. Sabina Mazo

Round 1 – Mazo opens with a leg kick followed by a body kick. She keeps throwing the kicks and then stuns Dobson with a punch. Dobson back tracks toward the fence and Mazo changes levels into a takedown. She has Dobson pinned against the fence and is reigning down ground and pound. Dobson tries to scramble and take the back, but she’s unable to complete it and Mazo retains top control. She’s punishing Dobson with big-time flurries before moving into half guard. Dobson manages to use the fence to stand up, but she’s still being controlled by Mazo against the fence. Mazo drops down and lands another takedown. She advances to mount and works from there, but can’t finish before the end of the round. MMA Junkie scores the opener 10-8 for Mazo.

Round 2 – Mazo and Dobson start the round by trading kicks. Dobson works the jab, but Mazo is keeping her ranging and attacking. Dobson rushes inside and tries for a takedown, but Mazo clinches up and punishes Dobson with knees from the clinch against the fence. They spend more than a minute fighting against the cage, with Mazo inflicting most of the offense. She decides to go for another takedown, which is a success. She tries to pass the guard, but Dobson keeps her defense tight and finds a way back up to her feet. Dobson is trying to press forward on Mazo and wings wild shots, but she can’t find a home for it. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Mazo.

Round 3 – Clearly behind in the fight, Dobson comes out throwing big overhands and strong leg kicks. Mazo navigates her way through all of it, though, and is picking Dobson apart with her jab and kicks to the bod and legs. Dobson is trying to answer, but Mazo is not giving her much in the way of openings and is controlling the fight rather handily. Dobson connects with one nice right hand, but Mazo takes it without issue and continues to work her game. Mazo forces her way into the clinch and begins to absolutely unload with knees to the head and body of Dobson, who is hurt. Dobson can’t find her way out of the clinch and the referee is taking a close look. Mazo goes back to the takedown with less than two minutes left and lands in side control. She attacks with short strikes, and Dobson is holding on merely in an attempt to survive until the final bell. She makes it there, but not without getting beat up a little more. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-8 for Mazo, who should overwhelm on the scorecard.

Result: Sabina Mazo def. Shana Dobson via unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-25)
Records: Sabina Mazo (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Shana Dobson (3-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+
Referee: Frank Trigg
Judging: Luis Cobien 30-24 (10-8 R1-2-3); Michael Bell, Ron McCarthy 30-25 (10-8 R1, R3)

Brandon Davis vs. Kyung Ho Kang

Round 1 – Kang and Davis trade multiple leg kicks to start the fight. Davis is the first to try to lock up in the clinch, and Kang tries to reference it before they break into open space. Kang lands a nice jab then slips trying to land a big punch but Davis can’t capitalize. Davis is struggling to find range with his kicks, and Kang is applying pressure from inside the pocket. After many misses on both sides in the striking, Kang connects with a huge straight punch that drops Davis to his backside. Kang tries to pounce, but Davis rolls out of immediate danger. Kang stays on him, though, and tries to get the back for a choke. Davis rolls over, allowing Kang to take top control and ride out the rest of the round. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Kang.

Round 2 – Davis goes back to the leg kick to start the round, but Kang is fearless walking forward and throws strikes in combination. Kang shoots for a takedown in the middle of the cage, but Davis stuffs it and tries to roll into a wild armbar attempt instead of controlling position. Kang scrambles out and ends up on top near the fence. Kang tries to posture up but is greeted by a slick up kick from Davis, who uses the opportunity to scramble and take top control. Kang uses the cage to stand up, though, and breaks free of Davis’ grip. Davis picks up some confidence in his striking and is beginning o find his range with both his punches and kicks. His left and right hands are on point, and Kang is having some challenges slowing him down. Davis is smiling and definitely enjoying himself as he picks up the volume in the final minute. His leg kicks are starting to take a tole, and he closes the round with a flying knee attempt that falls short. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Davis.

Round 3 – Davis kicks the legs of Kang then rips of a multi-strike combination to the body with some serious zip on it. Davis throws another leg kick, but slips. Kang uses the opening to jump on top of Davis and take control from the half guard in a seriously costly error by Davis, who looks tired on bottom. The referee doesn’t give him much time to work, though, and decides to stand the fight up in a questionable decision. Davis attempts to attack, but Kang blasts into a takedown in the center of the cage and finds himself in half guard. The crowd is booing and doesn’t like it. As soon as Kang postures up for some elbows, Davis scrambles up to his feet and gets away. Davis throws the hands, but Kang wants none of it and goes back to the takedown. Kang keeps active enough from top control to avoid a standup and rides out the final minutes of the fight working from on top. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Kang, giving him the 29-28 edge in the fight.

Result: Kyung Ho Kang def. Brandon Davis via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Kyung Ho Kang (15-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC), Brandon Davis (10-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+
Referee: George Allen
Judging: Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy 29-28 Kang (R1, R3); Luis Cobien 29-28 Davis (R2, R3)

Hannah Cifers vs. Jodie Esquibel

Round 1 – The fight has a very tentative opening with both women not keen to be the first to exchange. They finally step inside and open up on one another, trading left hands. Esquibel is using some rather unique head movement, and Cifers is trying to figure out how to land. She’s beginning to solve the riddle, using aggression to force her way into range. Esquibel lands a slapping head kick on Cifers, earning a little respect for herself int he striking. After a lot of foot movement around the cage Esquibel shoots for the first takedown of the fight, which is easily brushed off by Cifers, who is looking to counteroffer Esquibel’s single strike attempts. Cifers lands a nice leg kick toward the end of the round, and Esquibel shoots for a deep takedown that Cifers somehow stops. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Cifers.

Round 2 – Esquibel continues to stay on her bike to start the second frame, circling around the cage and avoiding any serious engagements. Cifers is trying to pick her shots, but Esquibel isn’t making herself an easy target. As soon as Cifers overcommits on punch, Esquibel shoots in for a perfectly timed takedown that results in top positions. She’s trying to work , but the referee doesn’t like what he sees and decides to stand the fight up. Cifers answers with her own takedown, but she can’t do much with it. Cifers gets upright, but Esquibel takes her down again. Cifers instantly throws the legs up for a triangle choke attempt, but she can’t lock it in. Esquibel scrambles and nearly gets caught in another choke, but swipe free an gets back up to her feet to an applause from the crowd. Esquibel is opening up with her activity, throwing front and roundhouse kicks nit Cifers’ direction. Most of it is blocked, but her work rate gives her the round. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Esquibel.

Round 3 – Esquibel’s movement has somewhat slowed to start the final round, and she is sitting on her jab more so than the early stages of the fight. Cifers is still eager to counter, and is mixing in kicks to the leg and body. Esquibel misses on a wild shot and is tagged with a tight counter, which encourages her to shoot for the takedown. She puts Cifers on her back in the middle of the cage with just over two minutes left. Esquibel is working from inside the guard for roughly one minute, but it’s not the approval of the referee, who opts to bring the fight up to the feet. Cifers knows she has to make up Esquibel’s successful moment, and she does so by pressuring with her hands and feet. The body kicks of Cifers are working well for her, and in the final 10 seconds of the fight Esquibel shoots for one last takedown that only puts Cifers on her back for a moment before she stands up just before the final bell. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Cifers, giving her the 29-28 edge on our card.

Result: Hannah Cifers def. Jodie Esquibel via unanimous decision (30-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Hannah Cifers (10-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Jodie Esquibel (6-6 MMA, 0-4 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+
Referee: Jason Herzog
Judging: Guiherme Bravo, Luis Cobian 30-27; Michael Bell 29-28 (R1, R2)

Manny Bermudez vs. Casey Kenney

Round 1 – Kenney opens up with a switch head kick attempt that falls way short of range. Bermudez is stalking his opponent, but Kenney is weaving in and out with big punch and kick attempts. Bermudez looks like he’s trying to time something big, and he grabs ahold of Kenney and forces him to the mat through a body lock. Kenney immediately tries to roll into a leg lock, but Bermudez manages to pin him down and establish top control from the half guard. Kenney tries to squirm free and eventually makes it happen. He’s clinched up with Bermudez, who tosses to the ground with a trip. Kenney is in half guard then passes to side control. It turns into somewhat of a stalemate before Bermudez finds an opening to get back to his feet. Kenny is keeping on him, though, blending punches on Bermudez that keep him on the back foot. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Kenney.

Round 2 – Bermudez comes out looking to implement his game to start the round. He finds his way into a takedown within the first minute, but he can’t keep any real control. An awkward scramble ensures near the fence, with Bermudez overtop Kenney and both men reaching for the legs of the other in attempt for a submission. Neither can get it, and they continue to work for position with Kenney winning out and getting on top. He takes the back of Bermudez and is trying to flatten him out for a rear-naked choke, but he can’t get the arm under the neck. Bermudez tries to adjust and get out, which he eventually does after escaping one more choke attempt from Kenney. The fight return to the feet and Bermudez is looking to put his pace on Kenney with punches. He goes for a takedown, which leads to him taking back control. He goes for a rear-naked choke of his own, but Kenney is wise to it gets back on top, where he rides out the round. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Kenney again.

Round 3 – Bermudez comes out with a sense of desperation to begin the final frame. Kenney is using good foot movement and leg kicks before he tags Bermudez with a left hook that causes his head to snap back. Bermudez continues to walk forward, though, and is starting to land some good punches. Kenney looks up in the clinch and begins to pepper Bermudez’s body with knees from the clinch. Bermudez forces the fight down to the ground and passes Kenney’s guard into side control. Kenney is definitely the more fatigued athlete and is merely trying to keep ahold of Bermudez and prevent him generating enough space to work his submission game. It’s not super successful, though, because Bermudez grabs ahold of the neck and tries to secure a choke. The angle on it isn’t right, though, and he decides to let go. Bermudez is in complete control from on top and tries to isolate one of Kenney’s arms. He can’t do much to threaten a finish, though, and rides out the round on top. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Bermudez, but have Kenney winning 29-28.

Result: Casey Kenney def. Manny Bermudez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Casey Kenney (13-1-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Manny Bermudez (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Catchweight
Rankings: Bermudez honorable mention
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Frank Trigg
Judging: Guiherme Bravo, Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy 29-28 (R1, R2)

Christos Giagos vs. Drakkar Klose

Round 1 – Giagos comes out with solid head movement, avoiding the strikes of Klose. He fires a nice body kick and a punch over the top, but is doing so off the back foot. Klose is the one moving forward and gets into a crazy exchange with Giagos against the fence. Neither man lands anything clean enough to hurt the either, then they lock up in a clinch situation, reversing each other back and for the against the cage. Giagos tries for an elbow on the break, but it just misses. Giagos lands a body kick in open space. Giagos tries to force his way back into a clinch situation, but he’s unsuccessful keeping ahold of Klose. They exchange body and leg kicks, and Giagos mixed in a knee and punch to the body. Giagos’ has the superior work rate so far int he striking realm, but just before the end of the round, Klose comes in with a massive overhand that lands on Giagos. Tight round, but MMA Junkie scores 10-9 for Giagos.

Round 2 – Klose wastes no time putting pressure on Giagos to start the round, landing a huge shot that forces Giagos to back up. Giagos responds with a quick and powerful right hand that seemingly stuns Klose. Technique goes out the window as they trade blows, but Giagos seemingly got the better of the most significant exchange of the fight. They lock up in the standing clinch once more, with Giagos putting Klose’s back up against the fence before changing levels for a single leg takedown. Klose puts up a brief struggle, but Giagos turns the corner and puts him down. Giagos takes the back, gets the forearm across the chin and partially under the neck. It looks deep, but Klose somehow survives the initial attack. Giagos remains on his back, but he’s high up and Klose uses the right method to shake him of and get free. Klose tries to come forward and make up for it, but he’s eating some huge punches that are snapping his head back. He catches Giagos off one of his counters, though, then lands a pair of slick uppercuts. Giagos is in trouble as Klose pursues him then uses a nice ankle trip to put the fight on the mat. He gets on top and uses some relentless ground-and-pound from a postured position to take a lot of steam from Giagos. Klose ends the best round of the card so far by putting a beating on Giagos, and steals the round 10-9 after a rough start.

Round 3 – The actions picks right back up where it left off to begin the final frame with both men swinging for the fences. After the initial exchange Klose pushes Giagos against the fence, but with both men tried, he can’t keep it there long. Klose takes Giagos’ legs out from under him with a powerful kick, but Giagos answers with a combination that Klose takes well. Klose will not be deterred, though, and he marches forward landing quality straight punches. Giagos has a small cut around the left eye, but the bleeding is minimal. The fight turns into an absolute brawl. Both men are standing in the pocket and blasting in each other, but they don’t have enough zip on the punches to result in a knockout. Giagos initiates the clinch and pushes Klose up against the fence. It’s more of resting position, though, and after they break up it’s back to slugging it out. Klose shoots for a double leg takedown and picks up Giagos off his feet and onto his shoulder. He drops backward for a massive slam, and somehow Giagos isn’t seriously hurt from it. Giagos scrambles back to his feet and they stand in the pocked and take for the final 15 seconds to end a ground fight to a standing applause from the crowd. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Klose, who gets the 29-28 victory on our card.

Result: Drakkar Klose def. Christos Giagos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Drakkar Klose (11-1-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), Christos Giagos (17-8 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: George Allen
Judging: Guiherme Bravo, Luis Cobian, Ron McCarthy 29-28 (R2, R3)

Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen

Round 1 – Sandhagen opens with a kick and Assuncao tries to answer with a quick punching combination, but falls short on the range. Sandhagen is controlling the center of the cage and putting the pressure on Assuncao, who score with a solid body kick. Sandhagen pushes forward and is implementing some good kicks, but he takes counter right hand from Assuncao. Sandhagen answers not long after with a sick right hand of his own, but Assuncao absorbs it without much reaction. Sandhagen is starting to feel himself and the rhythm and Assuncao is having some trouble figuring out the rhythm of Sandhagen, who falls just shy of landing a very fast flying knee. Sandhagen mixes up his game well, pushing forward, pressing Assuncao against the fence and kicking the legs. A solid round of work for Sandhagen, who gets the 10-9 edge on the MMA Junkie scorecard.

Round 2 – Sandhagen gets right back to it to open the second frame. The diversity of his offense is giving Assuncao fits, as Sandhagen pushes forward and keeps on the pressure. Assuncao catches a kick from Sandhagen and uses the moment to roll into a takedown and get the back. Sandhagen reverses the position, though, and ends up on top briefly. Assuncao scrambles, but then it’s Sandhagen who takes the back, but only for a moment. Assuncao rolls out and gets on the back, but Sandhagen simply stands up and walks toward the fence. Assuncao still has the body lock position, but Sandhagen takes a risk and drops down into a leg lock attempt. It fails, and Assuncao has an awkward back control position that’s not very secure. Sandhagen capitalizes and rolls over to once again get on top. The grappling exchanges are extremely back and forth, but Sandhagen is getting the better of them and finding ways to mix in strikes at opportune times, as well. Assuncao tries to roll into an omoplata, but Sandhagen isn’t having it and peppers the Brazilian with more shots to end the round, which MMA Junkie again scores 10-9 for Sandhagen.

Round 3 – With all the momentum on his side going into the final frame, it doesn’t appear Sandhagen is keen to give this one away. He goes right after Assuncao, working the striking game behind his long reach . The mix of jabs and leg kicks are causing Assuncao to miss on his counter attempts, so Assuncao shoots for a takedown. He briefly puts Sandhagen on the mat, but can’t do anything with it before the action returns upright. Assuncao grabs ahold of Sandhagen and is trying to establish a body lock. He holds on to it and gains some boos from the crowd before Sandhagen gets out of the position and gets back into open space. Sandhagen is just picking Assuncao apart, but not connecting with anything to hurt him. Sandhagen’s leg kicks are adding up, but they don’t stop Assuncao from trying for another takedown with just over one minute remaining. He lifts Sandhagen up and slams him to the mat, but Sandhagen instantly pops back up. He charges with a flying knee that again just misses on Assuncao, then throws another in the final 10 seconds. Assuncao tries to wing a shot to close the fight,but he can’t connect. Sandhagen wins the round 10-9 and gets a 30-27 sweep on the MMA Junkie scorecard.

Result: Cory Sandhagen def. Raphael Assuncao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Recap:
Records: Cory Sandhagen (12-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Raphael Assuncao (27-7 MMA, 11-4 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Assuncao No. 3, Sandhagen No. 14
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Frank Trigg
Judging: Michael Bell, Ron McCarthy 30-27; Luis Cobien 29-28 (R1, R2)

Devonte Smith vs. Khama Worthy

Round 1 – It’s a feeling our prices between friends and former training partners to begin the fight. Smith throws the first technique when he attacks with a body kick. Worthy is trying to gauge the distance with his punches but is falling short thus far. About a minute goes by where little to nothing happens and the crowd is getting restless. There’s a brief break in the action after a smith eye poke, but it quickly resumes. Worthy connects with the hands and follows with a pair of inside legs kicks, and it’s obvious he’s feeling more comfortable after three minutes of octagon time. There’s still not much happening, though. Worthy is throwing left kicks and right hands and Smith isn’t answering back with much. They smile at each other and tap gloves, much to the dismay of both their corners and the fans. Just then, Worthy lands a short left hand that drops Smith to his back. He follows with a pair of shots to his downed opponent and the referee steps in to wave it off. Worthy goes wild, jumping the octagon fence and putting in a wild celebration after winning his UFC debut on just four days’ notice.

Result:
Records: Khama Worthy (15-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Devonte Smith (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Jason Herzog

Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch

Round 1 – Heinisch drops Brunson with a hard inside leg kick then goes upstairs to the head and Brunson is hurt! He somehow survives and avoids the follow-up shots and goes right into the body lock clinch on Heinisch. Thy separate and Brunson appears to have recovered. Heinisch goes back to the inside leg kick and Brunson lands a straight right. Heinisch goes high again with the kick but misses. Heinisch comes over the top with a right hand that clips Brunson, but he takes it well. The pace somewhat slows, but they are still trading heavy strikes. Heinisch shoots for his first takedown of the fight, but Brunson stuffs it. Brunson begins to open up with his hands a little more, but Heinisch is keeping him honest with the power coming back to the other way. Brunson shoots for a takedown of his own and elevates the leg. Heinisch punches Brunson while he has the leg held up, forcing him to let go. Brunson just misses with a head kick attempt then he engages Heinisch in a wild exchange, where neither lands anything clean. Brunson shoots in for another takedown in the final seconds and nearly gets it. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Heinisch.

Round 2 – The pace somewhat slows to begin the second stanza, with Brunson and Heinisch not loading up quite as much on their punches and more carefully picking their shots. That plays in Brunson’s favor, because he clips and incoming Heinisch who tries use his forward momentum for a takedown. Brunson stuffs it then the action returns to the feet. Brunson lands a strong combination off the counter of a Heinisch body kick and is scoring well with his hands. Brunson spams some kick attempts to the head and body, but nothing gets through clean on Heinisch. He goes back to the hands and inflicts some damage, forcing Heinisch to back up and cover up. Brunson moves in and clinches up with Heinisch, trying to get a single leg takedown before giving up on it. Heinisch lands a nice jab but Brunson pays him back with a kick to the body. Brunson slips of a head kick attempt and Heinisch tries to make him pay, but can’t before he returns to the feet. Heinisch shoots for a lazy takedown and his effort is rejected. Brunson lands some more shots before the ned of the frame, solidifying the round in his favor. MMA Junkie scores it 10-9 for Brunson, and we’re even after two.

Round 3 – Brunson keeps fighting the good fight to begin the final frame. He gets an early takedown on Heinisch, who appears to be the more fatigued fighter at this point, and is scoring with his hands and kicks, as well. Heinisch tries to land a stepping knee, but Brunson is wise to it and is staying out of range to take anything clean. Brunson stuffs a takedown and answers back with a successful one of his own, and he appears to be running away with the fight. Heinisch is doing everything he can to stay in it by loading up on his offense, and he even scores with a pair of tight elbows form the inside. Brunson is no worse for ware, though, and is working around his jab and front kicks. He lands a solid counter left hand and has all the momentum with less than two minutes left. Brunson’s left hand is his most successful weapon, but he’s keeping Heinisch guessing by mixing in takedown attempts, even if he’s not completely committing to them. Heinisch s showing signs of frustration with under a minute, holding his hands up and trying to lure Brunson into making a mistake. He won’t let it happen, though, and continues to pick his shots until the end of the fight. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Brunson , giving him a 29-28 edge on our scorecard.

Result: Derek Brunson def. Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap:
Records: Derek Brunson (20-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC), Ian Heinisch (13-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Rankings: Brunson No. 9, Heinisch No. 14
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Mike Beltran
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Gabriel Benitez vs. Sodiq Yusuff

Round 1 – Both men are wining heavy, heavy shots to begin the fight. Yusuff appears to have more power behind them, as he’s forcing to Benitez to retreat and circle the cage with extreme caution. Yusuff’s left hook and straight right are finding a consistent home. Benitez finally answers with a hand inside leg kick. Yusuff still the upper hand, though, because his punches ar much faster and have more behind them at this stae of the fight. A A cut has opened around Benitez’s left eye, but it seemingly encourages him to move forward because he cracks Yusuff with a massive shot that knocks him off his feet. Yusuff pops back up and has seemingly recovered from the flash knockdown as he tries to get back into his game. Benitez’s confidence has skyrocketed, but he walks right into a straight punch that drops him. Yusuff follows up with a flurry of shots on the ground and just like that the fight is over. Yusuff wins by TKO to move to 3-0 in the UFC.

Result: Sodiq Yusuff def. Gabriel Benitez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:14
Recap:
Records: Sodiq Yusuff (10-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Gabriel Benitez (21-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean

Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa

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Records: Paulo Costa (12-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Rankings: Romero No. 3, Costa No. 11
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz

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Records: Nate Diaz (19-11 MMA, 14-9 UFC), Anthony Pettis (22-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic

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Records: Daniel Cormier (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC), Stipe Miocic (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Rankings: Cormier No. 1, No. 1 pound-for-pound; Miocic No. 2, No. 12 pound-for-pound
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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