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BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Loughran (-355), Pacheco (+280)

Spherical 1

Pacheco and Loughran face off in matching orthodox stances. Vitor
“Shaolin” Ribeiro is your referee. Pacheco lands a pair of good
jabs however eats a tough proper hand in return. Pacheco steps into the
pocket and lands a sweeping left to the physique. A minute and a half
in, each males are content material to trade in boxing vary. Loughran’s
proper hand is cocked and prepared, and he lands a pointy however glancing
blow with that hand. Loughran essays a left excessive kick, however Pacheco
sidesteps and returns hearth with a jab. Loughran catches Pacheco
coming in with an enormous proper hand. Pacheco backs off, stumbling, and
Loughran pursues in measured trend. Underneath a minute to go and
Loughran continues to be shifting ahead, marching down his man. Pacheco’s
jabs have gotten blood to drip from Loughran’s nostril. The horn
sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran

Spherical 2

Pacheco comes ahead to open Spherical 2, backing Loughran off with
punches. Loughran stands his floor and catches Pacheco with a
proper hand. Loughran modifications ranges and drags Pacheco down, shifting
to the again. Loughran is on Pacheco’s again close to the bottom of the
fence. He cinches up a physique triangle and works for a rear-naked
choke, however he isn’t in good place to get the arm below the chin.
Loughran provides up on the choke and unloads with punches from again
mount. Pacheco is taking loads of photographs, and referee Ribeiro is
trying on intently, however Pacheco squirms into a greater place.
Loughran adjusts, flattens Pacheco again out and resumes throwing
punches. With 90 seconds to go, Pacheco manages to spin into
Loughran and regain half guard, however Loughran continues to be on high and
having nearly the whole lot his method. Pacheco will get again to his
ft, consuming a proper hand on the best way up. They disengage and return
to work with 30 seconds to go. Loughran grabs the oncoming Pacheco
with a double collar tie, they usually trade blows till the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-8 Loughran
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran

Spherical 3

Each males swing freely to open the ultimate spherical, however it’s Pacheco who
provides an enormous response to a low kick from Loughran. Abruptly, Pacheco
appears unable to place any weight on his left leg. Loughran spots the
response and begins engaged on that leg, incorporating low kicks
into nearly each mixture. Loughran goes for a takedown,
however Pacheco stands him up. Pacheco marches ahead and launches a
flying knee that lands on the chest of Loughran. Loughran steps in,
drops ranges and takes Pacheco down with a double-leg. Pacheco is
seated on the base of the fence with Loughran on his legs. Underneath
two minutes to go and Loughran lets Pacheco up, touchdown a
close-quarters elbow as he stands. Loughran provides floor as Pacheco
advances, however Pacheco lands a left hand that hurts him. Pacheco
follows up with a flying knee, however Loughran takes him down earlier than
he can get something extra going. They pop again up earlier than the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran (30-27 Loughran)
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran (30-26
Loughran)
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Loughran (30-27 Loughran)

The Official Consequence

Caolan Loughran def. Angel Pacheco by way of Unanimous Determination (30-27,
30-27, 30-26)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Malkoun (-205), Petroski (+170)

Spherical 1

Middleweights Malkoun and Petroski go to work below the watchful
eye of referee Gary Copeland. Each males are in orthodox stance and
the gang lets fly with its first “USA” chant of the night for
Philly native Petroski. Petroski switches stances steadily within the
early going, steadily ending southpaw, however Malkoun catches him
with an enormous jab mid-switch that has him stumbling away, harm.
Malkoun walks him down however doesn’t overcommit to the chase.
Petroski fires a righty jab from southpaw, which Malkoun counters
with a tough left. Malkoun seems sharper on the ft within the first
half of the primary spherical, however Petroski catches him with a clear left
that buckles his legs. Petroski modifications ranges and tries to take
the Australian down, however can’t end. Malkoun turns the tables and
tries for a takedown of his personal close to the fence, however can’t get
Petroski off his ft. Malkoun walks Petroski down, however walks proper
right into a degree change. Petroski hoists a single-leg and sweeps the
different leg to finish the takedown. Malkoun hops proper again up and
the horn sounds a couple of seconds later.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Malkoun
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Malkoun
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Malkoun

Spherical 2

Malkoun comes ahead and tries a right away takedown, which
Petroski snuffs out simply.
Petroski goes for a takedown of his personal, then crumples to the
floor on his arms and knees, clearly harm. Malkoun provides him a
single large soccer kick to the ribs and with Petroski providing
no resistance, Copeland steps in for the stoppage. It
takes a few runs by means of the replay footage to determine it out,
however it seems Petroski’s head might need collided with the purpose
of Malkoun’s hip through the takedown try. Regardless of the case, it
goes down as a win for the “Mamba.”

The Official Consequence

Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski R2 0:39 by way of TKO (Soccer Kick to
the Physique)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Aslan (-125), Turkalj (+100)

Spherical 1

It’s a roundabout rematch at “UFC Atlantic Metropolis,” as Turkalj and
Aslan revisit their 2021 assembly below the Courageous CF banner, which
Turkalj gained by second-round submission. Each males are in orthodox
stance, they usually go to work at a phrase from ref Gary Copeland.
Turkalj flicks out low kicks within the early going. Aslan inches
ahead, seeking to land an enormous proper hand, and when Turkalj stands
his floor, they trade a flurry of punches. Aslan lands a jab
that snaps again Turkalj’s head. Turkalj connects with a pair of
punches and a flying knee that comes up simply brief. Turkalj goes
again to work with the skin calf kicks, and Aslan returns hearth
with a entrance kick up the center. Ninety seconds left within the spherical
and Aslan is coming ahead, attempting to nook Turkalj in opposition to the
fence. Turkalj bursts ahead, winging punches with each arms.
Aslan provides floor, throwing again as he retreats. Turkalj backs
Aslan off with a jab. Aslan knocks Turkalj down off-balance with a
punch simply because the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Turkalj
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Turkalj
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Turkalj

Spherical 2

Turkalj comes ahead and Aslan is there to satisfy him. They swing
wildly within the pocket. Each males land their share of punches, however
Aslan rings Turkalj up with 4 clear photographs to the jaw. It’s a
surprise he’s nonetheless standing, however he’s proper there, throwing again. A
second later, Turkalj catches Aslan to the cup with a nasty kick or
knee that strays south. Aslan makes his frustration clear, and
Copeland calls time. Copeland makes it clear to the fighters that
the blow was inadvertent. Aslan signifies that he’s able to go
again to work, they usually resume swinging away within the heart of the
Octagon. Once more, each fighters land, however Aslan appears to attach
more durable and cleaner. Turkalj geese below a punch, grabs a physique lock
and appears for a takedown, however Aslan shucks him off. They trade
punches once more and Turkalj goes for one more physique lock, which he
can’t full. Turkalj tries for a 3rd takedown and nonetheless can’t
get onto the hips of Aslan. Aslan’s output has slowed, as he
breathes with mouth vast open. With a minute to go, Turkalj backs
Aslan as much as the fence with punches. Aslan comes off the fence
throwing again, however Turkalj backs out of hazard. Turkalj comes up
brief on yet one more takedown try. Turkalj misses excessive with a
head kick simply earlier than the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Aslan
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Aslan
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Aslan

Spherical 3

Aslan’s left eye is swollen practically shut as Spherical 3 kicks off.
Turkalj lands an enormous kick that Aslan catches, however lets go. Each
mild heavyweights look drained, however proceed exchanging single photographs
within the heart of the cage. Turkalj goes for a spinning strike that
falls brief.
Aslan steps into the pocket with an enormous overhand proper that drops
Turkalj. Aslan strikes in to comply with up, however Copeland sees the eyes
and physique language of the seated Swede, decides he has had sufficient,
and jumps in for the TKO stoppage. Good comeback by
Ibo Aslan, avenging his sole profession loss within the course of.

The Official Consequence

Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj R3 1:32 by way of TKO (Punch)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Buzukja (-115), Matthews (-115)

Spherical 1

Buzukja is in orthodox, Matthews in southpaw as they have interaction below
the supervision of referee Keith Peterson. Each males freely change
between stances, nevertheless, as they attain out with lengthy kicks and
one-twos. Matthews catches Buzukja coming in with a left hand.
Buzukja lands a tough calf kick to the left leg of Matthews, then
one other. Matthews has switched to orthodox stance. Buzukja catches
him with a pleasant left jab. Buzukja backs Matthews up with a hand
one-two. A Matthews kick lands on the cup of Buzukja, and Peterson
calls time. Buzukja proclaims himself able to go after just some
seconds, they usually return to work. Underneath a minute to go within the
spherical and Buzukja’s jab is dictating the tempo of the battle. Buzukja
goes upstairs with a proper excessive kick that bounces off the guard of
Matthews. Buzukja lands a low kick and a one-two on the clapper,
and the spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja

Spherical 2

Buzukja scores first with a jab, then a counter left hook. Matthews
backs his man as much as the fence, however Buzukja slides out the facet and
they return to the middle of the Octagon. Matthews is sport, coming
ahead, however Buzukja’s mixture punching is admittedly giving him
bother. Buzukja punctuates his punches with a sequence of calf
kicks. Matthews continues to work to again Buzukja to the cage.
Buzukja provides floor willingly, however is catching Matthews with
nearly the whole lot he throws. Buzukja steps in with an enormous overhand
proper that lands cleanly, then a kick and one other trio of punches.
Buzukja steps in however Matthews slides behind, takes his again
standing and hauls him to the canvas. With below a minute to work,
Matthews lands a sequence of blows from the again, earlier than Buzukja
escapes to his ft. They flurry at shut vary and Matthews shoots
a double-leg proper earlier than the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Buzukja

Spherical 3

Buzukja
clips Matthews with a proper cross and left hook, dropping him.
Matthews covers up as Buzukja swarms with hammer
fists. With Matthews not providing any actual protection,
referee Peterson steps in for the stoppage.

The Official Consequence

Dennis Buzukja def. Connor Matthews R3 0:22 by way of TKO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Gatto (-155), Dudakova (+130)

This bout was cancelled on Saturday attributable to an unspecified medical
subject for Dudakova.

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Arce (-410), Burns (+320)

Spherical 1

Burns and Arce meet, with Gary Copeland drawing the referee
project. Arce is southpaw, Burns orthodox. Regardless of Arce being
the one fighter to overlook weight yesterday, he appears noticeably
smaller than “The Blaze.” Burns is methodical, coming ahead and
attempting to again Arce into the fence. Neither man has landed a lot of
consequence by means of a minute of the battle, with loads of
handfighting occurring on the closed facet. Arce lands a jab over
the highest of Burns’ jab. Burns rushes in, clinches with Arce in opposition to
the fence and instantly lands an unlawful knee to the cup.
Copeland breaks them up, acknowledges the foul was unintentional
and restarts them. Burns once more shoves Arce to the fence, grabs an
underhook and rapidly lands one other unlawful knee to the groin.
Copeland once more separates them, consults the replay official and
deducts some extent from Burns for the foul. As soon as they get again to
work, Arce flicks out the jab whereas Burns throws kicks to the open
facet. Burns modifications ranges, grabs a single leg however can’t end the
takedowns. Arce stands him up with an underhook they usually separate.
Arce jabs to the physique as Burns comes ahead. Burns throws an
overhand proper, then is available in behind it for one more takedown
try. He can’t get it, and is on his again with Arce standing
over him because the spherical expires.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-8 Arce
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-8 Arce
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-8 Arce

Spherical 2

Arce hits the oncoming Burns with a hook to the physique. Burns rushes
in and Arce catches him with a proper hand. Burns launches a flying
knee that lands, then is available in behind one other overhand proper for a
takedown try. Burns clinches and Arce knees him to the jaw,
dropping him. Burns stays down, however Arce reveals no inclination to
comply with him into that world, and Burns is pressured to get again up.

Arce walks Burns down in opposition to the fence and clips him with a pair
of punches that ship him stumbling. Arce retains up the stress,
dropping Burns with a sequence of left arms in opposition to the
cage. No protection is forthcoming as Burns slumps to the
canvas, so Copeland steps in for the stoppage.

The Official Consequence

Julio Arce def. Herbert Burns R2 2:00 by way of TKO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Godinez (-218), Jandiroba (+180)

Spherical 1

Strawweight contenders face off below the auspices of “Shaolin”
Ribeiro. Each ladies are orthodox, and Jandiroba lands a jab.
Godinez backs her off with a flurry of punches. Godinez catches
Jandiroba within the brow with a jab. Jandiroba grabs a single-leg
and runs Godinez to the fence. She tosses Godinez to the bottom,
however Godinez makes use of a whizzer to pop proper again up. Jandiroba drives
Godinez again into the cage and drops for a leglock. Godinez defends
nicely, will get again to her ft and punishes Jandiroba with a knee up
the center on the break. Half the spherical is gone as they return to
the middle of the cage. Godinez steps ahead with a sequence of
jabs, backing the Brazilian up. Jandiroba lands a stable one-two.
Jandiroba throws a head kick that slaps harmlessly off of Godinez’s
excessive guard. Jandiroba shoots a single-leg close to the fence, however can’t
end as Godinez defends expertly. Jandiroba muscular tissues her down, however
Godinez has an overhook that she makes use of to dam the method.
Jandiroba lastly will get it, takes the again and is working for a
choke on the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba

Spherical 2

The ladies trade within the pocket, however Godinez lands the more durable
punches. Jandiroba settles down, throwing her jab and one-two and
inviting Godinez to enter the cellphone sales space together with her. Jandiroba instances
an entry and hauls Godinez down. Godinez lands on high however Jandiroba
immediately goes for a half-guard sweep. Jandiroba, after a second’s
stalemate, takes high place, with a tangle of legs between them.
Godinez has a potential leglock, which Jandiroba works to defend, to
the exclusion of a lot offense of her personal. With two minutes left in
the spherical, the strawweights are in a leglock race place,
throwing sporadic strikes at each other. Godinez tries to lean
again into an ankle lock, and Jandiroba solutions with a few
hammerfists to the face. Godinez throws a punch from the underside
that has some steam on it. The place comes aside with 40 seconds
left they usually return to their ft. The ten-second clapper sounds,
and the horn goes off.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Godinez
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Godinez
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Godinez

Spherical 3

Jandiroba paws out with the jab to open Spherical 3. Godinez rushes
ahead, strolling proper right into a single-leg from the Brazilian, who
walks her to the cage. Jandiroba jumps guard in opposition to the fence, however
lets go they usually disengage. Jandiroba lands a left and a proper
hand. Godinez walks proper right into a jab, then one other. Godinez
counters a jab with a pleasant proper hook. Jandiroba jabs, then drops
ranges for a takedown, however can’t end. Godinez tags Jandiroba
with a proper hand. Jandiroba modifications ranges, however can’t get anyplace
close to the hips. Jandiroba drives Godinez to the fence and hauls her
down. Godinez makes use of a whizzer to maintain Jandiroba from ending the
takedown, however Jandiroba traps that arm in opposition to the fence and throws
unblocked punches to the face. Godinez provides up the whizzer and
Jandiroba hops on her again, sinking her hooks and dealing for a
rear-naked choke. Godinez stands, Jandiroba nonetheless connected to her
again, and fights off the choke till the horn. Nice grappling by
the Brazilian to seal the spherical, and maybe the battle.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba (29-28 Jandiroba)
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba (29-28
Jandiroba)
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Jandiroba (29-28 Jandiroba)

The Official Consequence

Virna Jandiroba def. Lupita Godinez by way of Unanimous Determination (29-28,
29-28, 30-27)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Emmers (-218), Landwehr (+180)

Spherical 1

The highest prelim options featherweights Emmers and Landwehr, with
Keith Peterson on referee obligation. There isn’t a contact of gloves and
Emmers goes proper to work, throwing two-and three-piece
mixtures as he surges ahead. Landwehr tries to reply in
sort, however Emmers catches him with a clear left hand, then a proper
that harm him badly. Landwehr staggers again and recovers as Emmers
pours it on. Landwehr’s face is reddened and swollen already.
Emmers is seeking to land an enormous right-handed killshot, however Landwehr
appears to have regained his composure. Landwehr sticks Emmers with a
proper hand that splits his guard. Landwehr is bleeding badly from
the brow, however the blood is falling away from his eyes. Landwehr
seizes the momentum with a brawling combo inside that hurts Emmers.
Emmers resets and goes again to distance boxing, catching Landwehr
on his method in. Emmers with a knee up the center.
Out of nowhere, Landwehr crushes Emmers with a left uppercut
inside! Emmers crumples, Landwehr tosses him to the canvas and
follows up with standing-to-ground punches till Peterson is pressured
to intervene. Improbable come-from-behind win for Nate
Landwehr.

The Official Consequence

Nate Landwehr def. Jamall Emmers R1 4:43 by way of KO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Njokuani (-142), McKee (+120)

Spherical 1

The six-fight foremost card of “UFC Atlantic Metropolis” kicks off with a
welterweight scrap between Njokuani, who will take a look at his luck at 170
kilos after hitting a shedding streak at middleweight, and McKee,
who comes again for a second attempt within the UFC, having picked up a Cage
Warriors welterweight title whereas he was away. Keith Peterson is
the referee. They trade low kicks. Njokuani comes again with
one other low kick, parrying the counter punch that comes again his
method. McKee is poised, seeking to counter Njokuani’s kicks with large
punches upstairs. Njokuani join with a proper leg kick, then
steps contained in the pair of hooks that McKee throws in return. Two
minutes in, it’s nonetheless a really tense, tentative kickboxing match.
McKee surges ahead and shoves Njokuani to the cage with
underhooks. McKee locks his arms behind Njokuani however can’t elevate
him. Njokunai makes use of an over and underhook to manage McKee’s posture
and knees him up the center. McKee retains working to get a
single-leg, maybe a high-crotch, however has not made a lot progress
in the direction of bringing the battle to the bottom. The Atlantic Metropolis crowd
is letting its displeasure be recognized, however Peterson has been affected person
about letting the lads work by means of the place themselves.
Lastly, with below 30 seconds to go within the spherical, he breaks them
up. They return to the middle of the cage and Njokuani instantly
begins flicking out leg kicks; his tally should be practically two dozen
to this point. The horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee

Spherical 2

Spherical 2 kicks off with Njokuani displaying southpaw, switching to
orthodox as he lands low kicks from each stances. McKee stays
orthodox, retains marching ahead and appears to counter kicks with
punches. Njokuani clinches and McKee shoves him to the fence, and
the gang erupts in boos immediately. McKee is on the within, pushing
his man into the fence, whereas Njokuani makes use of an overhook to manage
him. They separate and Njokuani lands a pleasant degree elbow within the
pocket. Njokuani sprawls on a single-leg and throws a knee to the
head that’s authorized, as McKee’s hand was off the bottom. McKee works
for the takedown and Njokuani grabs a entrance headlock. He lets go of
it as McKee drives him to the fence. Njokuani frames McKee out with
one arm and elbows him with the opposite. McKee drops to Njokuani’s
hips, seeking to pull his base out from below him, however there’s
nothing doing. Njokuani makes use of a large stance and an overhook to
defend the place, throwing knees up the center as he does so.
The group continues to be airing out its grievances. The horn sounds on a
grueling spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani

Spherical 3

Njokuani throws a head kick that simply grazes. They clinch and
careen into the fence, however they bounce off and break up the clinch
instantly. Njokuani lands a pair extra low kicks. McKee reaches
out with a head kick that comes up brief. Njokuani catches McKee
getting into with an intercepting knee. A second later, he cracks him
with a proper hand. McKee bounces on his ft, displaying no worse for
put on, however as he comes again into vary, Njokuani instances him for a
stunning double-leg, plowing him to the canvas with ease. McKee
pops proper again up, however contemplating he has spent most of two rounds
laboring to convey Njokuani down, that was an announcement. Njokuani
nails McKee with a degree standing elbow. They clinch in opposition to the
fence, however this time Peterson provides them only some seconds earlier than
breaking them up. McKee shoots a takedown and drives Njokuani
practically to his seat, however the fence holds him up. Njokuani will get his
ft again below him and defends McKee’s reshoot with an overhook
and underhook. Underneath 40 seconds left and each males appear content material to
trade at distance. McKee lands a pleasant left hand after the
clapper, however the remaining horn sounds earlier than both man can do
the rest.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani (29-28 Njokuani)
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani (29-28
Njokuani)
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Njokuani (29-28 Njokuani)

The Official Consequence

Chidi Njokuani def. Rhys McKee by way of Break up Determination (30-27, 30-27,
28-29)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Algeo (-225), Nelson (+185)

Spherical 1

Featherweights Algeo and Nelson sq. off, with Gary Copeland the
third man within the cage. Algeo is southpaw, Nelson orthodox, and
Algeo is the aggressor instantly, springing into vary and
unleashing kicks and wild punches. Nelson is extra measured, however
fires again willingly. Algeo lands an enormous leg kick, then checks a
kick coming again his method from Nelson. Nelson grabs a physique lock and
shoves Algeo to the fence, the place Algeo makes use of double overhooks to
maintain Nelson shut. Nelson pummels for a greater grip, in search of a
technique to convey the battle to the bottom, however can’t get it they usually
disengage. They’re again to exchanging kicks within the heart of the
cage. Algeo scores with one other large calf kick, then a head kick
that clatters off the Canadian’s guard, however nonetheless has loads of
impression. Nelson absorbs a calf kick, then one other.
Nelson blasts Algeo with a proper hand that has him careening throughout
the cage. Nelson senses his foe is in a nasty method, and swarms for the
end. Algeo tries to reset and throw again, however Nelson is throughout
him. Nelson nails Algeo with a knee from the clinch, then a clear
left hand as Algeo stumbles away. Referee Copeland jumps in for the
standing TKO stoppage. The group doesn’t prefer it, nor
does Algeo, who was badly harm however standing and attempting to defend
himself. Debate might rage, however it goes down as a TKO win for “The
Monster.”

The Official Consequence

Kyle Nelson def. Invoice Algeo R1 4:00 by way of TKO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Ruziboev (-265), Dumas (+215)

Spherical 1

Ruziboev and Dumas go to work below the supervision of referee
“Shaolin” Ribeiro. Each middleweights are in orthodox stance, and
Dumas comes ahead with kick feints and a protracted jab. Ruziboev isn’t
throwing something again, however as soon as he has the learn, he nails Dumas
with a righty counter over the jab. Dumas backs off, and once they
come collectively once more, Ruziboev meets him with an uppercut up the
center. Ruziboev tries a lead left hook that glances, and backs
away from a Dumas entrance kick. Dumas continues to match ahead, however
he backs away from the following collision pawing at his proper eye.
He appears on the referee, however Ribeiro both didn’t see a foul, or
noticed a authorized strike.
Ruziboev provides no quarter, coming ahead and laying into Dumas
with a string of punches. Dumas wilts below the barrage, overlaying
up as Ruziboev pours on the punishment. Ribeiro interposes himself
for the stoppage, however that is going to be one closely seen
replay. The replay, when it comes, reveals Ruziboev
showing to pull his open fingers throughout Dumas’ face throughout certainly one of
the ultimate exchanges. We are going to see if that results in any type of
enchantment within the coming days.

The Official Consequence

Nursolton Ruziboev def. Sedriques Dumas R1 3:18 by way of KO
(Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Silva (-285), Weidman (+230)

Spherical 1

The function battle of “UFC Atlantic Metropolis” options former
middleweight champ Weidman, combating close to his Lengthy Island dwelling turf
and seeking to reverse the fortunes which have seen him go 2-7 since
his title loss to Luke Rockhold eight years in the past. His foe, Silva,
will try to reclaim a number of the shine he earned after knocking
out his first three UFC foes upon his arrival in 2021, earlier than
embarking on a dismal 1-4 run of his personal. Overseeing the
proceedings might be referee Gary Copeland. Weidman is orthodox,
Silva southpaw. Weidman is reaching out with the lead hand, trying
to tie up or parry the hand of Silva. Weidman throws a proper kick,
then one other, getting some work for the leg he broke in opposition to Uriah
Corridor a few years in the past. Weidman goes upstairs with the left
leg, then throws a pair of punches up the center that harm Silva.
Silva ties Weidman up and appears for a takedown. Weidman takes a
entrance headlock and throws some knees to the pinnacle of Silva. Weidman
strikes to the again, holding Silva with a rear waistlock and dragging
him to his knees. Silva posts his arms on the bottom, forestalling
any extra knees to the pinnacle, and builds again as much as all fours. Silva
makes use of the fence to disclaim Weidman full again management, however Weidman is
throwing brief strikes and retaining the Brazilian utterly
corralled. Underneath a minute to go and it’s all Weidman, as Silva is
parked in opposition to the fence, defending himself however doing nothing else.
Weidman is throwing knees to the again of Silva’s legs, and the
spherical ends in that place.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman

Spherical 2

Silva is bouncing on his toes, displaying each stances. He catches a
Weidman kick and pushes him over onto his seat, however Weidman pops
again up. Weidman comes ahead, reaching with the left hand and
throwing kicks with each legs. Weidman lands a proper kick to the
physique. Silva comes again with a pair of punches that land. Silva
steps in and throws a pair of massive hooks that look off of
Weidman’s arms. Weidman lands a physique punch, then within the subsequent
collision, thumbs Silva proper within the eye. Copeland calls time and
provides Silva time to get better. There’s a second of confusion as
Copeland requests a towel to clear the attention, however fortunately it
arrives they usually return to work a couple of seconds later. Weidman
instantly goes again to the best physique kick, and Silva solutions
with a pair of punches. Weidman modifications ranges however Silva is all
over it. Weidman catches Silva with a punch that makes him stumble,
however Silva recovers rapidly. Silva throws an enormous hook that misses by
a mile, practically spinning him round. Silva rushes ahead with
hooks, all of them wild, however a number of land nonetheless. Weidman
solutions with punches of his personal. Each males have been rocked. Weidman
catches Silva with one other left hook, backs him as much as the fence and
lets fly. Silva is in some bother, at the same time as he tries to throw again,
however the spherical expires earlier than both man can capitalize.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Weidman

Spherical 3

Silva throws a lead proper hook, which Weidman slips and counters
with a left. Seconds later, every man pokes the opposite within the eye
nearly concurrently, although Silva seems to get a lot the more severe
of it, going to his arms and knees in ache as Weidman steps away
blinking. Through the ensuing time-out, Copeland tries to find out
whether or not each blows had been fingers or one was a fist. It seems
that each strikes had been fouls, and the fighters return to work
after a warning. Weidman goes again to reaching with the left hand,
and Silva goes upstairs with an enormous head kick that misses excessive. Two
minutes gone within the rounds and Weidman steps in with a straight
proper.
Silva leaps in with a pair of punches, and Weidman ranges him with
a brief counter punch. Silva goes down pawing at his eye, however
Weidman swings away and Copeland is there in seconds for the
stoppage. Weidman celebrates to the roars of the gang as Silva
protests. Replay reveals that Weidman truly managed
to poke Silva in each eyes—one with every hand!—moderately than any
clear punch. That is going one of many weirdest endings to a battle
on a card stuffed with bizarre battle endings.

The battle result’s initially introduced as a TKO win for Weidman. A
couple of minutes later, nevertheless, the UFC sales space states that the outcome
will go down as a unanimous determination win for Weidman, based mostly on the
scorecards as much as the purpose of the fight-ending foul. No particular person
scores are introduced, neither is it clear whether or not the third spherical was
scored in any respect, or if any level deduction was assessed for the ultimate
pair of eye pokes.

The Official Consequence

Chris Weidman def. Bruno Silva by way of Technical Determination
(Unanimous).

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Luque (-112), Buckley (-108)

Spherical 1

Buckley and Luque have interaction, with referee Keith Peterson charged with
retaining issues clear, although the percentages are in opposition to him, if the primary
11 fights are any indication. Luque is orthodox, Buckley southpaw
however switching stances consistently. They trade low kicks within the
early going, with Buckley touchdown a physique kick as nicely. Luque sticks
out the jab, attempting to maintain the shorter man from moving into
punching vary. Luque lands a leg kick, and Buckley solutions with a
pair of punches upstairs. Luque fires off one other low kick, and
Buckley responds with punches as soon as once more, which Luque doesn’t
seem to love. They each bounce into the pocket on the identical time
and Luque goes down, however it seems to be a mixed slip and
collision moderately than a knockdown strike. Luque will get again up and
goes on the offensive, backing Buckley up with punches. Luque
shoots for a takedown on the 10-second clapper, however can’t end
earlier than the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Buckley
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Buckley
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Buckley

Spherical 2

Buckley reaches out with lengthy kicks to the leg and physique. They
trade a flurry of punches at shut vary, most of that are
blocked. Buckley jumps in with a knee that glances. Luque goes for
a takedown however Buckley sprawls nicely. Buckley walks Luque down and
lands a blistering pair of punches that have an impact regardless of
touchdown on Luque’s arms. Buckley reaches out with a head kick that
slaps off the excessive guard.
Luque shoots a sluggish double-leg, then pulls guard when Buckley
pancakes it. Buckley fires off punches from half guard, a few of
which cut up Luque’s raised arms and do harm. Luque tries to get
to a greater place, however Buckley retains firing away, and as Luque
is just not giving something again and has gone utterly into his shell,
referee Peterson has seen sufficient, shifting in for the
stoppage.

The Official Consequence

Joaquin Buckley def. Vicente Luque R2 3:17 by way of TKO (Punches)

BETTING
PREVIEW | SCOUTING
REPORT | ODDS: Blanchfield (-192), Fiorot (+160)

Spherical 1

A potential shot on the flyweight title is on the road right here as
Blanchfield and Fiorot convey their dueling six-fight Octagon
profitable streaks into the “UFC Atlantic Metropolis” foremost occasion. Drawing
the ultimate referee project of the night is Vitor “Shaolin”
Ribeiro. Fiorot is southpaw, Blanchfield orthodox. Fiorot sticks
out the jab early. Blanchfield throws a physique kick, however takes a
lefty counter upstairs. Fiorot modifications ranges, hoists Blanchfield
into the air and slams her to the canvas. Blanchfield grabs a
guillotine and it’s tight. Fiorot tries to get out of Blanchfield’s
guard and to security, and Blanchfield will get to her ft, nonetheless
holding the choke. They battle out the place in opposition to the cage,
Fiorot combating the arms as Blanchfield tries to tighten the
choke. Blanchfield lastly provides up on the submission they usually
cut up and reset in the midst of the cage. Fiorot works with the
jab once more, retaining the shorter girl on the skin. Blanchfield
throws a excessive kick that glances off the chest and arms of Fiorot.
Blanchfield backs Fiorot as much as the fence with a string of punches,
then grabs a physique lock and tries to take her down. She will be able to’t get
the takedown, and eats a pointy proper hand on the break. The horn
sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot

Spherical 2

Blanchfield bounces into vary, attempting to get previous Fiorot’s jab,
however Fiorot is smart to it. Blanchfield throws a physique kick that
glances off the arms. Blanchfield steps in and makes use of a physique lock and
journey to take Fiorot down. She succeeds, however Fiorot makes use of muscle and
steadiness to comb her and land on high, then stands and makes
Blanchfield comply with. Fiorot lands a karate-style facet kick to the
lead leg of Blanchfield, stopping her ahead progress. Blanchfield
steps in and grabs one other physique lock, and once more Fiorot simply type of
muscular tissues her away. Fiorot steps inside a punch to clinch, then
throws a knee as they separate. Blanchfield is relentless in her
ahead motion, however Fiorot is doing a superb job to this point of
utilizing jabs and low kicks to maintain her exterior, or collapsing the
distance and clinching when she will get in. The horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot

Spherical 3

Blanchfield swings her method into the pocket and lands a few
punches. Fiorot makes some area between them and meets
Blanchfield’s subsequent entry with a downward low kick. Blanchfield
shoves into the clinch, and Fiorot merely tosses her by, throwing
her towards the fence. Blanchfield attracts a jab out of Fiorot and
counters with a pleasant straight. Blanchfield is discovering some success
touchdown her proper hand over Fiorot’s left. Blanchfield costs in,
and as soon as once more Fiorot simply type of flings her on her method.
Blanchfield spins down to 1 knee earlier than turning to re-engage.
Blanchfield is bleeding from a small reduce exterior her left eye,
although the blood is fortunately not operating into the attention.
Blanchfield clinches, and whereas Fiorot shucks her off, Blanchfield
connects with a pleasant brief proper on the best way out. Underneath a minute to
go, and the Atlantic Metropolis crowd is audibly restive. Fiorot meets a
Blanchfield cost with a tough knee up the center. The horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot
Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Fiorot

Spherical 4

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical:
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical:
Tyler Treese scores the spherical:

Spherical 5

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the spherical:
Tristen Critchfield scores the spherical:
Tyler Treese scores the spherical:

The Official Consequence