Main Card Results
Women’s Flyweight Main Event: Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez
- In the main event, former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas secured a unanimous decision victory over #11-ranked women’s flyweight Tracy Cortez. Namajunas displayed her striking and grappling prowess, earning scores of 49-46 (twice) and 48-47 from the judges. This win marks her second consecutive victory in the flyweight division.
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Muslim Salikhov vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
- Muslim Salikhov edged out Santiago Ponzinibbio in a closely contested welterweight bout, winning by split decision. The scores were 29-28 (twice) in favor of Salikhov and 28-29 for Ponzinibbio. Salikhov’s body attacks and precise striking helped him secure the narrow victory.
Lightweight: Jean Silva vs. Drew Dober
- Jean Silva defeated Drew Dober via TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage in the third round. The fight was halted at 1:28 of Round 3 after Silva inflicted a severe cut above Dober’s right eye. Silva continues his impressive rookie campaign in the UFC with this third victory of the year.
Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa
- Gabriel Bonfim earned a unanimous decision win over Ange Loosa, bouncing back from his first career loss. The judges scored the fight 30-27 (twice) and 29-28 in favor of Bonfim, who displayed superior striking and resilience throughout the bout.
Featherweight: Julian Erosa vs. Christian Rodriguez
- Julian Erosa secured a first-round submission victory over Christian Rodriguez with a guillotine choke at 4:49. Erosa, known for his entertaining fighting style, continues his success in the featherweight division with this impressive win.
Middleweight: Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage
- The fight between Abdul Razak Alhassan and Cody Brundage ended in a no contest due to illegal elbows from Alhassan. The bout was stopped at 0:37 of Round 1 after Brundage was unable to continue.
Preliminary Card Highlights
- Evan Elder vs. Darrius Flowers: Evan Elder secured a submission victory over Darrius Flowers with an arm-triangle choke in the second round.
- Luana Santos vs. Mariya Agapova: Luana Santos won via rear-naked choke in the first round.
- Montel Jackson vs. Da’Mon Blackshear: Montel Jackson knocked out Da’Mon Blackshear with a left hand just 18 seconds into the first round.
- Charles Johnson vs. Joshua Van: Charles Johnson earned a knockout victory with a right uppercut 20 seconds into the third round.
Event Overview
The UFC Fight Night in Denver delivered another exciting night of MMA action. Rose Namajunas’ victory in the main event and the dynamic performances throughout the card made for a memorable event. Fans eagerly anticipate what’s next for these fighters as they continue to climb the ranks in their respective divisions.
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the UFC continues to bring top-tier fights and matchups to the octagon!
