UFC Fight Night 208 ‘Blaydes vs. Aspinall’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Round 1

The venue isn’t completely full for the first prelim of the card in
London, but those who are present seem to be fully engaged. Lukasz
Bosaki will be the third man in the cage for this welterweight
bout. Silva takes the center of the cage and shoots for a takedown,
driving Dalby into the fence. Silva clings to a single leg, but
Dalby hops around and maintains his balance while fighting his
opponent’s hands. “Hannibal” finally yanks his foe down and passes
quickly to full mount. Silva stays heavy on top as Dalby attempts
to buck him off. Thus far, those efforts are unsuccessful. Dalby
stays active and recaptures half guard, but Silva is still in
control. Dalby posts in hopes of standing, but Silva grabs the arm
and plants the Dane on his back with time winding down. Silva ends
the round on top with mild ground-and-pound, much to the
displeasure of the crowd. 10-9 Silva.

Round 2

Silva steps in with a front kick and Dalby responds with a leg kick
that makes the Brazilian wobble. Silva has seen enough as he shoots
and takes Dalby down near the fence. Dalby gives up his back as he
stands, and “Hannibal” secures a body triangle and drags him right
back down. Silva looks for openings to slide his arm underneath
Dalby’s chin. Dalby resists and is able to turn out of the
predicament, setting up in Silva’s full guard. Dalby creates some
space and drops a heavy elbow that draws a roar from the London
throng. Silva works his way up and eats a right hand. Dalby sprawls
on a shot and lands a knee to the head. Silva looks tired as he
circles away, but the Brazilian resets and pushes Dalby into the
fence. Dalby defends and lands another solid right hand. Dalby is
gaining momentum, and he tees off with a head kick and more
punches. Dalby shoves Silva into the fence and lands a hard series
of knees to the midsection. The tide has turned completely at this
point, and Dalby keepsthe knees going. Silva is exhausted, holding
his hands low. Silva ties up Dalby in the waning seconds and
absorbs a knee and a left hook before the horn. 10-9 Dalby.

Round 3

Dalby just misses on a head kick, but a low kick finds the mark.
Silva shoots and Dalby defends, shoving “Hannibal” down to the mat
with ease. Dalby follows his man down to the mat and sets up in his
foe’s full guard. Dalby works to create space for elbows while
Silva controls his wrists. Another short elbow lands on the chest
of Silva. Dalby drops an elbow and grinds his forearm into Silva’s
neck. Silva appears to just be holding on for dear life. One of
those elbows appears to have opened a cut on Silva, and blood is
dripping on the Octagon floor. Dalby frees himself from guard and
stands up. Silva is slow to rise and Dalby lands a glancing head
kick. Silva steps in with an elbow, but his offense is mostly slow
and fatigued. A left hand lands clean for Dalby. Silva executes a
beautiful level change behind a winging hook and gets Dalby down.
Dalby attempts an omaplata sweep, and at the very least, it stops
Silva from advancing position. After a brief stalemate, a scramble
ensues and Silva lands mild ground-and-pound. Dalby is able to
scramble back up just before the horn. 10-9 Dalby (29-28
Dalby).

The Official Result

Nicolas Dalby def. Claudio Silva via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will oversee this female flyweight matchup. They touch
gloves and Leonardo moves in aggressively with right hands.
Leonardo closes the distance and shoves Bohm into the fence.
Leonard lands a few short punches to the ribs as she remains
attached ot Bohm. Bohm eats a short uppercut before reversing
position and turning Leonardo into the fence. The clinch battle
continues two minutes in, with the flyweights jockeying and
reversing position against the fence. Bohm is able to separate
about halfway through the round and Movahedi calls time and orders
the fighters to their corners briefly while the Octagon door is
closed. They exchange and it’s Bohm who lands a knee and a right
hand. A side kick from Leonardo sends Bohm backward momentarily.
Bohm lands a leg kick and just dodges the follow-up counter from
her opponent. Another naked leg kick from Bohm and Leonardo lands a
glancing counter. Leonardo closes distance following a low kick
from Bohm and takes the German fighter to the mat. Bohm hustles
back to her feet as Leonardo presses her into the fence. Leonardo
lands an elbow and a short punch in the clinch before the horn.
10-9 Leonardo.

Round 2

Leonardo with a nice combination and Bohm answers with a low kick.
Leonardo presses forward with a combination. A straight right from
Bohm catches Leonardo coming forward. Leonardo closes the distance
and nearly gets a trip takedown, but Bohm does a nice job of
keeping her feet. Leonardo is back to shoving Bohm into the cage,
maintaining solid head pressure. Bohm gets off the fence and
reverses position. They remain tied up and move to the center of
the Octagon, where Bohm lands an elbow as they separate. Leonardo
answers with a stiff jab. A standing side kick and an overhand
right connect for Leonardo, who ups her aggression and lands
another punching combination. Bohm initiates the clinch this time
and Leonardo drives her into the cage. Leonardo continues to work
for the takedown, and Movahedi is getting impatient with the lack
of action. The referee separates them and Leonardo rushes forward
with a combination. They clinch in the center of the cage moments
later, and Leonardo lands a right as they separate. Bohm connects
with a body kick and Leonardo answers with a side kick. A couple
knees to the midsection might have hurt Leonardo, but the Brazilian
nonetheless drives forward and shoves Bohm back into the fence,
keeping her there until the horn. 10-9 Leonardo.

Round 3

Leonardo opens up with a punching combination and then comes up
short on a pair of spinning kicks. Bohm sticks a straight right
followed by a low kick. A counter right from Leonardo briefly puts
Bohm on the defensive. Leonardo forces the clinch and shoves Bohm
back into the fence. Leonardo drops for a takedown and Bohm defends
with a guillotine. Leonardo isn’t in danger and Bohm relents on the
grip. Bohm reverses position and lands short punches to the ribs
and a knee down the middle. They separate and Bohm finds the range
on a nice body kick before Leonardo initiates a tie-up. Leonardo is
back to grinding away, but Movahedi wants action and orders the
flyweights to separate. Leonardo lands a few short punches in close
quarters. Bohm stalks Leonardo and lands another leg kick. Bohm
misses a standing elbow but connects with a body kick. Leonardo
shoots and drives Bohm into the fence. This time, she plants Bohm
on her back against the cage in the late moments of the frame.
Leonardo stands and drops a punch in Bohm’s guard before the end of
the period. 10-9 Leonardo (30-27 Leonardo).

The Official Result

Victoria Leonardo def. Mandy Bohm via Unanimous Decision (30-27,
30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Both Herbert and Nelson have lost three of their last four
promotional appearances, so jobs could be at stake in this
lightweight affair, which will be governed by veteran official Herb
Dean. They touch gloves and we’re underway, with Nelson moving up
from featherweight. Nelson lands a hard body kick to start out.
Herbert extends a long jab. Nelson with a body kick followed by a
calf kick. Nelson lands another low kick. Nelson grabs a leg as
Herbert lands a knee to the midsection. The Canadian is in on a
takedown and he shoves Herbert into the fence. Herbert is defending
well so far, but Nelson is persistent in his approach. Nelson lands
a knee before Herbert reverses position. Nelson creates space and
lands a big elbow with his back to the fence. They continue to
battle in the clinch, with Herbert currently controlling position.
Another elbow for Nelson, but not as powerful as the first. Nelson
with a short elbow before breaking free. Nelson throws a high kick
but it’s blocked. A calf kick from the Canadian finds its mark,
though. Nelson ends the period with another low kick. 10-9
Nelson.

Round 2

Herbert opens up with a kick to the body as he circles on the
outside of the cage. Nelson stalks his man and lands a body kick.
Herbert answers with a jab. Nelson dodges a pair of high kicks and
then attacks with the calf kick again. The action picks up as both
men trade low kicks and Herbert opens up a little bit more. Herbert
jab the body and then lands a left hook to the body. They clinch
and Nelson drives a knee into the midsection before shoving his foe
into the cage. Herbert circles off the fence, but Nelson reverses
and goes high with a knee. Nelson defends a trip attempt by Herbert
as the clinch battle wages on. Herbert connects with an elbow in
close quarters, and he defends a hip toss and continues to control
position. Herbert with a nice right hand on the break. Nelson
appears to be slowing down somewhat. Herbert pressures and absorbs
a low kick. Herbet tags Nelson with a right before clinching with
Nelson. After a spirited exchange in close quarters, Herbert
sprawls nicely on a Nelson shot, and the lightweights end the round
in the clinch. 10-9 Herbert.

Round 3

They trade leg kicks early, but Herbert appeared to be more
affected by the blow. Nelson with a body kick and Herbert answers
with a combination. Herbert defends a takedown and powers his way
into top position, where he sets up in Nelson’s half guard and
drops a shoulder strike. Nelson holds Herbert close to neutralize
his offense from above. Herbert seems content to remain in half
guard rather than looking to advance to mount. A few short right
hands lnad for the Englishman. Nelson recovers full guard. Nelson
is able to work his way to a knee as Herbert attempts to circle his
way to the Canadian’s back. Nelson is now up with a minute left. He
turns off the fence and shoves Herbert into the cage. Nelson works
for a takedown but Herbert defends all the way until the horn. A
late shot from Nelson at the horn draws a displeased reaction from
“The Black Country Banger.” 10-9 Herbert (29-28 Herbert).

The Official Result

Jai Herbert def. Kyle Nelson via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28,
29-28) R3 5:00

Round 1

An interesting matchup of flyweight prospects is on tap, as Mokaev,
the youngest fighter on the UFC roster, and Johnson, a former
Legacy Fighting Alliance champion, are ready to lock horns. Marc
Goddard will be the third man in the cage for the bout. The crowd
is engaged as we’re underway with Mokaev stalking his foe. Johnson
circles away and slips. Mokaev pressures and lands some heavy
hooks. Mokaev keeps the pressure on and he secures a body lock
behind a combination. Mokaev clasps his hands and suplexes Johnson
to the canvas. The American pops right back up, but Mokaev is still
attached to his back. Johnson lands some elbows to the thighs, but
Mokaev is composed. Mokaev slams Johnson down and looks to get his
hooks in, but Johnson stands up quickly again. Johnson is in a
state of constant defense thus far, and Mokaev continues to
maintain his grip. Johnson with a sneak back elbow while attempting
to break his foe’s grip. Johnson turns, but Mokaev dumps him on the
mat again. Johnson is up immediately. Mokaev stays sticky with a
rear waistlock and then resests for a takedown. Johnson defends it
but will end with Mokaev still attached to him. 10-9 Mokaev.

Round 2

Johnson probes with a few front kicks. Mokaev lands a leg kick in
return. They throw duelling kicks and Mokaev is briefly knocked off
balance. Mokaev changes levels and Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Mokaev keeps the pressure on, backs Johnson into the fence and
drops for a single leg. Mokaev puts Johnson on his butt against the
fence. The American throws a few elbows before standing up. Mokaev
wraps up Johnson’s leg and is back in the same position we saw for
the majority of Round 1. Mokaev shoots for a takedown, then deftly
shifts to the back as Johnson denies the attemps. Mokaev can’t take
the back but he assumes top position inside Johnson’s guard after a
scramble. Johnson looks to create space with his legs, but Mokaev
floats on top and dives back into full guard. Johnson keeps
scrambling and working, but Mokaev remains a step ahead. Now Mokaev
is in side control. He stands, avoids an upkick from Johnson and
dives back into top position, and that’s how the stanza ends. 10-9
Mokaev.

Round 3

A leg kick lands for Johnson and he stalks his foe early, stepping
in with a knee. That allows Mokaev to change levels and dump his
man on his back near the fence. Johnson again works his way up, but
he can’t break Mokaev’s iron grip. Mokaev wraps up Johnson’s left
leg and is attached to his foe’s back. A scramble ensues and Mokaev
grounds Johnson against the fence. Johnson is up and Mokaev
executes a suplex. Johnson pops up and briefly wears Mokaev like a
backpack before Mokaev drops down and laces up the leg. Johnson
denies a takedown and temporarily gets some space, but Mokaev is
right back on him, driving the American into the cage. Johnson
continues to defend, but Mokaev is relentless in chaining takedown
attempts together. They stand and Mokaev laces the leg again.
Johnson briefly threatens with a guillotine after Mokaev drops for
a takedown, but he relents on the grip. Mokaev puts Johnson on his
seat with one final takedown just before the horn. 10-9 Mokaev
(30-27 Mokaev).

The Official Result

Muhammad Mokaev def. Charles Johnson via Unanimous Decision (30-27,
30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will oversee this featherweight showdown. No glove
touch for this one. Amirkhani misses the mark on a leaping knee,
but he does find the range on a low kick. Amirkhani changes levels.
He clings to a single leg and Pearce is just unloading with elbows
to the side of the head. Amirkhani is already busted open but he
stays devoted to the takedown and drags Pearce to the mat.
Amirkhani nearly has the back but instead gets a front headlock in
a scramble, where he looks to frame a choke. He drops back for a
potential guillotine, then has his hands locked for an anaconda
choke. Pearce escapes the submission attempts and they’re back up.
A counter left finds the mark for Amirkhani. Pearce just misses on
a right hand and Amirkhani snaps his foes head back with a jab.
Amirkhani looks for a takedown and another scramble ensues. Pearce
drops more elbows as he defends a single leg. Amirkhani won’t
relent as he absorbs more elbows. Pearce assumes top position and
drops elbows and punches. He dives in with one more big right hand
before the horn. 10-9 Pearce.

Round 2

Pearce throws a body kick, then a front kick to keep Amirkhani at
bay. It’s a kick heavy attack at range for Pearce. Amirkhani clips
Pearce with a right during an exchange. Another heavy right lands
for Amirkhani, and the action is heating up. Pearce shoots for a
takedown behind a flurry of punches. He escapes a guillotine and
uses a fence grab to aid him in a scramble to maintain top
position. Pearce lands some hard knees to the body from side
control against the fence. Amirkhani is on his knees and then
stands, but Pearce pulls Amirkhani’s leg out and lands a hard
punch. Pearce is on top, landing a barrage of ground-and-pound from
half guard. None of the punches are extremely heavy, but the volume
is impressive.
Amirkhani is on his knees and Pearce continues to unload,
increasing the intensity of the shots. Amirkhani gets a warning
from Movahedi to improve his position but Pearce continues to tee
off with punches. Finally, Movahedi has seen enough and steps in to
save Amirkhani.

The Official Result

Jonathan Pearce def. Makwan Amirkhani via TKO (Punches) R2
4:10

Round 1

Lukasz Bosaki will officiate this featherweight clash. Wood takes
the center of the cage and both men land leg kicks. Wood finds the
range on a right and draws a smile from Rosa. Another right lands
for Wood and Rosa grabs a leg. Wood defends and separates. A body
kick lands for Rosa. Wood slips a punch and lands a left hook. A
calf kick from Wood sends Rosa tumbling down. He pops up and the
featherweights share a high five. A counter left hook lands clean
for Wood. Rosa lunges in with a body kick. Wood eludes a
combination without issue and tags Rosa with a combination. Wood is
picking Rosa apart when they exchange. Another low kick draws a
reaction from Rosa. A low kick and a left hook land for Wood. They
clinch up briefly and Rosa drives a knee into Wood’s groin, which
prompts a pause in the action. The fight resumes and Wood makes
Rosa stumble back with another calf kick. Wood denies a takedown
attempt, but moments late, he attempts to leap as Rosa shoots,
which results in him being dumped on the mat. Rosa locks in a brabo
choke but time is limited and Wood escapes. 10-9 Wood.

Round 2

Wood steps in with a right hand at the outset. Wood with a crisp
counter right as Rosa attempts a kick. Wood grins at his foe and
goes on the offensive. Another right lands and Rosa is bleeding
from a cut on his cheek. Rosa is relying on a kick heavy attack on
the feet. Another stiff right lands, but Rosa answers with a
counter left. A low kick sends Rosa to the canvas, but Wood isn’t
going to follow him to the canvas. Rosa gets back up. They clinch
and Wood lands a two-punch combination and then knocks Rosa off
balance with another low kick. Wood denies a takedown and trips
Rosa to the mat. They tie up and trade slashing elbows in close
quarters. Wood’s appeared to land with more impact, however.
Another leg kick from Wood and then he trips Rosa to the canvas
from the clinch. Rosa pops back up, but he doesn’t have much for
his opponent on the feet. Wood ends the frame with a two-punch
combination. 10-9 Wood.

Round 3

Wood goes right back to the well with more leg kicks. Another hard
low kick takes Rosa’s legs out from under him. Wood defends a
takedown and pushes Rosa’s head down. He lets Rosa up. Rosa rolls
forward in an attempt to lure Wood to the mat, but he isn’t biting.
Wood lands a knee in the clinch and ducks under a spinning elbow
from Rosa. A short elbow lands for Wood in close. Rosa continues ot
move forward. He eats a right hand from Wood and then a leg kick
knocks him to the mat again. Wood catches Rosa with a right and
they tie up. They trade in close and then Rosa whiffs on a spinning
elbow. Another calf kick knocks Rosa off balance, but he attempts
to grab a single leg on the way down. Wood stuffs it and extracts
himself to return to the feet. Another low kick makes Rosa lose his
balance. Rosa yells in an attempt to draw Wood into a brawl in the
final seconds. Rosa gets a takedown in the waning seconds and Wood
claps from a seated position against the fence as time runs out.
10-9 Wood (30-27 Wood).

The Official Result

Nathaniel Wood def. Charles Rosa via Unanimous Decision (30-26,
30-26, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Herb Dean will referee this lightweight pairing. Diakiese feints
some big movements early, drawing a reaction from Hadzovic, before
changing levels and securing a takedown near the fence.
“Bonecrusher” sets up inside the guard of his opponent. Diakiese
lands a couple right hands to the ribs. Hadzovic doesn’t appear to
have any answers from his back, as Diakiese continues to grind away
from top position. The Brit passes to half guard before working his
way to Hadzovic’s back. Diakiese laces a leg and throws some left
hands to the head. Hadzovic battles his way up, only to see
Diakiese drag him right back down to the mat. Diakiese stays just
busy enough, controlling positioning and landing the occasional
punch from above. One-way traffic this round. 10-9 Diakiese.

Round 2

Hadzovic opens up with a leg kick. Diakiese pressures and quickly
shoots for a takedown against the fence. Hadzovic doesn’t defend
for long before Diakiese grabs a leg, pulls him off the fence and
plants him on his back. Diakiese is on top and in half guard.
Hadzovic will have to show a better ability to return to his feet
if he wants to change the complexion of this fight. Diakiese grinds
away from above and transitions to a rear waistlock as Hadzovic
stands. He drags Hadzovic down with ease. Hadzovic stands again,
and is taken down again. Diakiese wraps up the legs of his
adversary and lands a few punches to the head. Hadzovic appeared to
be cut by an accidental clash of heads as Diakiese attempted to
advance position. Herb Dean orders a break in the action as a
result of the clash. The doctor comes in to look at the eye of
Hadzovic. The fight resumes standing and Hazovic looks for a single
of his own. Diakiese defends with a guillotine and then lands an
elbow followed by a left hand. Another left lands and “Bonecrusher”
moves forward with a combination before the horn. 10-9
Diakiese.

Round 3

Diakiese shoots immediately but Hadzovic defends and shucks him
off. Moments later, however, the Englishman twists his foe to the
canvas and sets up in full guard. Diakiese postures up and drops a
left hand. Diakiese drives his left forearm into the chin of
Hadzovic. Hadzovic posts an arm and is now seated against the
fence. Diakiese drives his head into the chest of his foe and pulls
Hadzovic off the fence. It’s a rinse-and-repeat performance from
Diakiese, who continues to control things from top position. It’s
not the most exciting, but Hadzovic has offered so little
resistance that there’s no need for Diakiese to adopt a change in
strategy. Diakiese stands briefly and then dives back into top
position. Diakiese stands briefly, throws a high kick and secures
one more takedown at the horn. 10-9 Diakiese (30-27 Diakiese).

The Official Result

Marc Diakiese def. Damir Hadzovic via Unanimous Decision (30-26,
30-26, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Marc Goddard will oversee the final preliminary bout of the card.
Klein lands a jab as Jones moves forward. Jones pressures and
misses an upward elbow. A left hook finds the mark for Jones and
Klein answers with a straight left. A body kick by Klein is
blocked. Jones leaps in and ties up with Klein. Jones with a
variety of strikes in close, including a knee and a shoulder
strike. They separate and both men land in a quick exchange. Klein
with a knee in the clinch. A body kick finds the range for Jones.
Klein connects with a glancing high kick. They clinch again and
Jones shoves Klein into the fence, landing a short elbow and a knee
to the midsection. A counter left lands for Klein, but Jones keeps
moving forward. A leaping high kick from Klein snaps Jones head
back, but he is undeterred and forces the clinch. Jones briefly
drops for a takedown but gives up on it. Jones lands a few knees in
the clinch before the horn. 10-9 Klein.

Round 2

Jones marches forward and gets tagged with a two-piece combination
for his efforts. Jones keeps pressuring and Klein drops him with
another quick, accurate combination. Klein jumps on top of his
stunned foe, but Jones seems to have recovered quickly, as he holds
his opponent close. Klein creates some space and lands some
powerful hammerfists. Jones is active with his guard, and Klein
stands. Klein works his way to Jones’ back in a scramble and
secures a body lock. Jones spins out and shoves Klein into the
fence. Jones drops low but Klein denies the takedown. Jones shoves
Klein into the cage and lands some knees before thinking about
another takedown. Klein defends and separates with about a minute
to go. A counter left and a body kick land for Klein. Jones answers
with a body kick and a flying knee. Jones has a hip toss denied,
and Klein shoves him into the fence. Jones reverses and looks for a
single leg. Klein frees himself before the end of the round. 10-9
Klein.

Round 3

Klein is looking to counter as Jones advances. Jones is able to
close distance and clinch. Jones lands an elbow in close and keeps
the clinch. Jones tries to pull guard for a highlight reel
submission but it backfires, as he slips off, allowing Klein to
take top position. Jones creates space with his guard and lands a
glancing upkick before Klein dives back into his full guard. Klein
finds space for a short elbow from above. Klein stands briefly and
dives back into Jones’ guard, where he lands another short elbow.
There’s not tons of offense from Klein, but he’s staying just busy
enough. Jones gives up his back in attempt to escape. Klein gets
his hooks in as Jones stands. Klein jumps down and Jones turns in.
Klein grinds his foe into the fence, but Jones does land a nice
uppercut. A jumping knee misses the mark from Jones as the
separate. Klein with a leg kick and they’re still at range. The
fight ends without a final push from Jones, who might’ve needed it.
10-9 Klein (30-27 Klein).

The Official Result

Ludovit Klein def. Mason Jones via Unanimous Decision (30-27,
30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Former light heavyweight title challenger Oezedmir will attempt to
halt Craig’s six-fight unbeaten streak — and four-fight finishing
streak — in this pairing, with Lukasz Bosacki as the third man in
the cage. Oezdemir backs Craig up and lands a leg kick. Craig
shoots and then pulls guard, but Oezdemir wisely gets up. Craig
pulls guard again and Oezdemir extracts his leg. Moments later,
Craig gets Oezdemir trapped in his guard and threatens with a heel
hook. Oezdemir is staying composed and he is able to free his leg
and return to the feet. Craig changes levels under an Oezdemir
punch and then pulls “No Time” into his guard. Oezdemir drops a
couple big shots from above. Craig is looking for another leg lock,
but Oezdemir avoids it and he stands again. Craig is back on a leg
and Oezdemir hops around and frees himself. An elbow from Oezdemir
opens a cut on Craig’s head. Craig with a front kick down the
middle and a leg kick. Oezdemir pressures with heavy punches and
Craig tries to pull guard. Oezdemir backs up and makes him stand.
Oezdemir denies a takedown and again doesn’t follow Craig to the
mat. A leg kick lands for Oezdemir. A left hook lands for Crig
followed by a head kick late. Oezdemir shoots for a takedown of his
own and is denied at the horn. 10-9 Oezdemir.

Round 2

Craig follows a front kick with a head kick and Oezdemir runs his
man over for a takedown. He stands and forces Craig to follow.
“Bearjew” lands a heavy right. The Scotland native is opening up
his offense now, mixing up punches and kicks. Following an
exchange, Craig shoots and pulls guard, pulling Oezdemir with him.
Oezdemir with a few hammerfists. Oezdemir escapes and Craig
follows, landing more punches. Oezdemir denies a takedown, but
Craig follows with some kicks. Another shot results in Craig
pulling Oezdemir into mount. Craig recovers half guard, and
Oezdemir drops some short elbows before returning to his feet.
Another standup is ordered. Craig steps in with a left hook.
Oezdemir with an inside leg kick. Oezdemir lunges in and lands a
right hand. Craig answers with a combination, feints a takedown and
lands a glancing spinning back elbow. Oezdemir wades forward and
lands some big shots against the fence. He briefly follows Craig to
the mat and then elects to stand. Oezdemir lands a big right hand
against the fence before Craig pulls guard. Oezdemir ends the frame
with some moderate ground-and-pound from above. 10-9 Oezdemir.

Round 3

A body kick finds the mark for Craig. Oezdemir clips Craig with a
short left and then follows his foe to the mat. Oezdemir gets a
little reckless with ground-and-pound and nearly gets caught in an
armbar. Oezdemir frees himself and they stand. A solid leg kick
lands for Oezdemir. Craig with a hard calf kick. He shoots for a
takedown and eats some short shots as he pulls Oezdemir into guard.
“No Time” escapes and stands, forcing Craig to come with him. Craig
lands a glancing right hand. Oezdemir answers with a leg kick and
then shucks off a takedown. Oezdemir drops his hands briefly and
Craig throws a spinning back kick to the body. Oezdemir eludes a
spinning elbow and again denies his foe’s invitation to come to the
mat. Craig lands a right and Oezdemir responds with a jab. Craig
ups the volume, landing punches and a body kick. Craig with another
combination punctuated by a body kick. There is n’t a lot of steam
behind the shots, though. Oezdemir sticks a left jab and ends the
fight with a leg kick. 10-9 Oezdemir (30-27 Oezdemir).

The Official Result

Volkan Oezdemir def. Paul Craig via Unanimous Decision (30-27,
30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Herb Dean will oversee this flyweight clash, which features McCann
looking for another highlight-reel finish in front of the home
folks. McCann works her way inside and lands on overhand right.
They clinch and Goldy lands a knee to the midsection. McCann keeps
the pressure on, switching stances and looking for openings. A jab
to the body lands for “Meatball.” Goldy closes the distance and
pushes McCann into the fence. Goldy looks strong as she maintains
her grip. McCann gains separation and they’re back in the center of
the cage. Goldy times and kick and looks for a takedown, only to
eat a heavy counter from her opponent. McCann with a short left in
close quarters. McCann catches a kick and shoves Goldy to the
canvas, then avoids a leg lock from her opponent. McCann doesn’t
want to go to the mat, so Goldy is forced to stand. An impressive
flurry of offense ensues. McCann rocks her foe with a right hand
over the top, which is immediately followed by a spinning elbow
that also connects.
From there, “Meatball” unloads with a flurry of heavy shots on her
reeling adversary. Goldy falls to her knees and McCann keeps
pouring it on until the bout is halted. McCann then jumps out
of the Octagon to celebrate her victory with the raucous crowd at
the O2 Arena.

The Official Result

Molly McCann def. Hannah Goldy via TKO (Punches) R1 3:52

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will oversee what is one of the most anticiapted bouts
of the evening. Pimblett, as expected, gets a huge pop from the
crowd. Pimblett takes the center of the cage and pressures with
punches. Leavitt responds with a single leg. “The Monkey King”
briefly gets his foe down and maintains the clinch when Pimblett
stands. Pimblett defends with a guillotine, but Leavitt lifts him
up and executes a big slam. “The Baddy” maintains his hold on the
choke and he has Leavitt trapped in his full guard. Leavitt is able
to pop his head free and Pimblett stands up. Leavitt presses his
foe into the fence and Pimblett jumps guard for a guillotine.
Leavitt avoids the submission and maintains a body lock as the Cage
Warriors vet stands. Leavitt continues to grind away in the clinch,
making Pimblett work to defend takedowns against the fence. Leavitt
clings to a single leg before Pimblett lands a couple hard elbows
to the side of the head. Ppimblett finally gets some space at about
45 seconds. Pimblett uses the opportunity to land a jumping kick
before threatening with a guillotine. Pimblett takes the back in
the waning seconds and drops a few punches from above before the
horn. 10-9 Leavitt.

Round 2

Pimblett gets to work right away but can’t find the range on his
initial combination. Leavitt answers with a front kick. Pimblett
again blitzes forward with punches, but Leavitt is doing well to
move away thus far. A right hand lands for Leavitt before he
secures a single leg and shoves his foe into the fence. Pimblett
defends with his back to the fence and lands an elbow. Leavitt
drops low but Pimblett frames a choke and then lands a knee to the
had that seems to hurt Leavitt, who falls to his knees. The
maneuver allows Pimblett to take his foe’s back, and he’s got
Leavitt’s right arm trapped in the body triangle.
With Leavitt having just one arm free to defend, Pimblett is able
to lock in a tight rear-naked choke. Leavitt can only resist for a
few seconds before he’s forced to tap. Like Molly McCann before
him, Pimblett leaps from the Octagon to celebrate his victory in
the arena with the fans.

The Official Result

Paddy Pimblett def. Jordan Leavitt via Submission (Rear-Naked
Choke) R2 2:46

Round 1

Curtis steps in for the injured Darren Till and puts his
eight-fight winning streak on the line against Hermansson. Marc
Goddard is the third man in the cage for the middleweight co-main
event. Hermansson opens up with an outside leg kick. Curtis lands a
two-punch combination as Hermansson comes forward. Hermansson tries
to kick Curtis’ knee, and “Action Man” questions the attack with
his palms outward. Another outside leg kick lands for Hermansson.
Hermansson lands a jumping knee to the midsection and follows up
with a leg kick. Another outside leg kick for “The Joker.” Curtis
blocks a high kick, but another leg kick lands for Hermansson, who
is having success on the outside. Hermansson is keeping Curtis off
balance with his movement and kicks. Curtis steps in and digs a
left hook to the body. Hermansson grabs a single leg but lets it go
and misses a combination. A nice body kick finds the range for
Hermansson. Hermansson continues to find success with low kicks.
Curtis blocks another head kick. 10-9 Hermansson.

Round 2

Hermansson is back to fighting on the outside, working behind his
variety of kicks. Curtis tries to get in boxing range, but
Hermansson darts away. A kick down the middle lands to the
midsection for Hermansson. Hermansson mixes up his kicks and lands
a snapping body kick. Curtis is struggling to find opportunities to
pull the trigger thus far. A high kick that appears to be blocked
has Curtis wobbly and Hermansson capitalizes, teeing off with a
barrage of punches and elbows against the fence. Curtis covers up
and absorbs the barrage, and he seems to have recovered. They’re
back in the middle of the Octagon and Hermansson steps in with a
knee to the chin. Curtis appears to be getting frustrated, but he
does land a nice counter right after a Hermansson knee. Hermansson
with a hard body kick followed by a right hand. Curtis is able to
land a left to the body before the horn, but that round belonged to
Hermansson. 10-9 Hermansson.

Round 3

Hermansson keeps mixing up his kicks, going to the head and body
early in the round. Hermansson follows a Superman punch with a leg
kick that briefly makes Curtis buckle. Hermansson lands another
glancing head kick. Hermansson counters Curtis with a two-piece
combination. “The Joker” continues to do well mixing up his
strikes, throwing punches and kicks to all levels. Curtis pressures
and lands a right to the body. Hermansson changes levels and shoots
for a takedown, but Curtis defends it well. Shortly thereafter, a
kick from Hermansson lands on the cup and time is called. After a
brief respite, the bout resumes. Hermansson follows a left hook
with a body kick, then jabs Curtis a couple more times. Curtis
wants Hermansson to meet him in the middle of the Octagon, but
Hermansson remains technical and poised. Curtis gets into boxing
range and lands a right. “Action Man” increases the sense of
urgency and lands another good shot and then stuffs a takedown.
Curtis is slowed by a pair of body kicks. Curtis is pushing the
pace in the waning moments, but he’s getting frustrated by
Hermansson’s movement. Hermansson iwth acouple more body kicks and
high kick before the horn. Curtis isn’t pleased with Hermansson’s
strategy and the two exchange words before Hermansson gives his
opponent a pair of middle fingers. 10-9 Hermansson (30-27
Hermansson).

The Official Result

Jack Hermansson def. Chris Curtis via Unanimous Decision (29-28
29-28, 30-27) R3 5:00

Round 1

Herb Dean will officiate this heavyweight clash, which could go a
long way toward determining the next title contender. Blaydes lands
a right hand as Aspinall closes distance. Aspinall is aggressive
right away, but Blaydes is having success landing counter right
hands early. The Englishman steps in with a leg kick and Blaydes
counters with a two-punch combination.
Aspinall steps awkwardly and falls back in pain, not as a result of
the punches but instead due to what appears to be an apparent knee
injury. Aspinall is still on the canvas in visible agony, and
for Blaydes, it’s a bittersweet victory. For the second consecutive
week, a UFC Fight Night headliner has ended early as a result of an
injury.

The Official Result

Curtis Blaydes def. Tom Aspinall via TKO (Knee Injury) R1
0:15