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Round 1
Benoit starts things off with a front kick as both fighters are tentative to engage early. Benoit moves forward and lands a hard body kick. Moments later, the American connects with an inside low kick. A straight left backs up Alateng. The bantamweights clinch in the center of the Octagon and Alateng pushes Benoit into the fence. They break quickly and Alateng whiffs on a right hook. Benoit follows a straight left with a hard left liver kick. Benoit attacks the body again with a kick and Alateng briefly grimaces and drops his elbow. Benoit presses forward and lands a superman punch. Alateng picks up the pace but can’t find the range on a combination. Benoit responds with a hook to the body. A high kick by Benoit is blocked. A straight right by Alateng snaps Benoit’s head bck. Benoit steps in with a short right hook and then goes back to the well and lands another left body kick. Late in the frame, Alateng buckles Benoit with a right hand. Alateng stuffs a takedown before time expires but eats a left at the horn. 10-9 Benoit.
Round 2
Benoit lands a one-two and goes right back to landing a body kick. The American keeps the pressure on, landing a straight left as he stalks Alateng. A right hand over the top connects for Benoit. Alateng fires back with a straight right of his own. Benoit continues to land his left body kick effectively. Benoit goes upstairs with a high kick and briefly pressures forward with a punching flurry. Alateng fires back and backs Benoit up before landing a body kick. A left jab lands clean for Benoit and Alateng backs up. Alateng lands an inside low kick. Both fighters land at the same time during an exchange, but it’s Alateng who lands a right with more authority. Benoit eats another right hand and his bleeding from the bridge of his nose. Alateng is the aggressor, as he lands with a combination. Benoit goes back to the body kick and lands again. Alateng with a straight right to the body and follows up with a one-two. Benoit gets overaggressive and Alateng lands a nice counter before stepping off at an angle. In the final 10 seconds, Alateng lands a solid straight right. Benoit stumbles back toward the cage in a daze, but Alateng can’t follow up with more offense before the frame ends. 10-9 Alateng.
Round 3
Benoit comes out moving forward, so Alateng changes levels and gets an early takedown. Alateng sets up in his opponent’s full guard, where he works some moderate punches to the ribs. Benoit scrambles up but Alateng maintains a body lock. Benoit frees himself and they’re back in the center of the cage. Alateng shoots for a takedown and ensnares Benoit in a body lock. He picks up Benoit and dumps him on the canvas near the fence. Benoit stands but can’t shake Alateng, who has adopted a different approach in this frame. Alateng quickly tries for a single leg and eventually trips Benoit to the mat. Benoit stays active from his back before hustling to his feet. Alateng clings to a single leg but Benoit scrambles up again and snaps a jab in his foe’s face. Benoit follows another jab with a left hook and then he fends off a takedown attempt. Benoit has a high kick blocked and stuffs a takedown, landing a knee before the break. They trade in the pocket and Benoit lands a couple hard shots in the exchange. Alateng drops for a single and eats some punches to the head as Benoit maintains his balance in the final seconds. 10-9 Alateng (29-28 Alateng).
The Official Result
Heili Alateng def. Ryan Benoit via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28 29-28) R3 5:00
Round 1
Granger lands a right hand during an initial exchange. Lemos attacks the legs with a pair of low kicks, and Grange forces a tie-up. However, it’s Lemos who has a body lock and trips her foe to the mat. Lemos is in half guard near the fence. Granger is active with her guard, but Lemos stays heavy from above and unloads about three right hands. Granger appears to be framing an armbar, but she eats some hard punches to the head and body for her efforts. Lemos stands as Granger tries to attack for an ankle lock. Lemos grabs the fence and gets a warning before dropping a hammerfist to the head. Lemos lands a couple more hard punches to the face as Granger clings to a leg against the cage. Lemos assumes top control and locks in a modified rear-naked choke. Lemos is off to one side instead of in full back control, but the squeeze is tight nonetheless. Granger goes out in a matter of seconds and this strawweight fight is over.
The Official Result
Amanda Lemos def. Miranda Granger via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1 3:43
Round 1
Barcelos comes forward throwing massive rights hands over the top and Nurmagomedov counters with a spinning elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov follows a low kick with a spinning back fist that does connect. Nurmagomedov is threatening with plenty of flashy strikes in the early going. Barcelos lands a hard low kick. Nurmagomedov has bloodied Barcelos’ mouth with his jab. Barcelos counters a low kick with a body kick. Barcelos spins his foe around with a low kick. Nurmagomedov goes back to the drop. They trade heavy shots in close quarters for a moment. Barcelos secures a rear waistlock with about 1:00 remaining. Nurmagomedov is able to break free and he lands a glancing spinning back fist. They clinch just before the bell. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.
Round 2
Barcelos pumps his jab and follows with a low kick. A spinning back fist lands clean for Nurmagomedov. The bantamweights trade jabs. Nurmagomedov lands a spinning back kick to the body. Barcelos, meanwhile, forces Nurmagomedov to switch stances with hard low kick. They clinch briefly and Barcelos lands a body kick on the break. A right hand over the top connects for the Brazilian. Nurmagomedov finds the range on a body kick. The combatants trade low kicks before Barcelos fires an overhand right, but it doesn’t land clean. Barcelos goes back tot he low kick and he spins Nurmagomedov around again. Barcelos has a body lock as he attempts to drag his opponent to the canvas. Nurmagomedov posts his hands in an effort to remain upright. Nurmagomedov lands a couple short back elbows from this position, and Barcelos responds with a series of punches to the face. Barcelos continues to cling to the body lock with less than a minute to go. The Brazilian lands some more rights to the side of the head before jumping on Nurmagomedov’s back with both hooks in. Nurmagomedov stands with less than 30 seconds remaining. Nurmagomedov will end the frame carrying Barcelos weight on his back. 10-9 Barcelos.
Round 3
Barcelos pressures and ducks under another spinning attack from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov counters a low kick with a spinning back fists. The Brazilian blocks a spinning high kick moments later. Barcelos lands a snapping straight right. Barcelos forces a clinch after ducking under a spinning back fist. Barcelos lands a knee and an some elbows in close. They separate and both fighters swing big before returning to the center of the Octagon. Barcelos counters a jab with a low kick. Nurmagomedov lands a solid overhand right. Barcelos catches a leg on a spinning back kick and takes Nurmagomedov down. Barcelos ties up his opponent’s leg in half guard with about 1:30 left. Barcelos stays busy, landing punches to the body and head. Nurmagomedov answers with offense from his back. Barcelos frames an arm triangle choke near the fence before transitioning to Nurmagomedov’s back in a scramble. Nurmagomedov explodes to his feet in the waning seconds and spends the end of the round unsuccessfully hunting for a takedown against the cage. 10-9 Barcelos (29-28 Barcelos).
The Official Result
Raoni Barcelos def. Said Nurmagomedov (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00
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