BROOKLYN, N.Y. – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC 208 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

The event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The main card, including an inaugural women’s featherweight title fight between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie, airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET for the UFC Fight Pass prelims, 8 p.m. ET for the FS1 prelims, and 10 p.m. ET for the pay-per-view main card.

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Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Ryan LaFlare vs. Roan Carneiro

Round 1 – Touch of gloves to start the night. LaFlare with a big kick to the body as Carneiro backs to the cage. Carneiro circling left and misses a few kicks. LaFlare holds the center and misses a spinning high kick. Another LaFlare kick to the body. Carneiro misses a right hand and eats a left in return. LaFlare again kicks the body and presses the action to the fence, but Carneiro pushes him away. Punches traded in the center. LaFlare drives the action to the fence, but Carneiro again pushes him away. High kick misses for LaFlare. Halfway through the first. Carneiro changes levels, but LaFlare is ready and reverses and takes top position. Carneiro turns to his side, but LaFlare presses his face down with a forearm. Stalemate, and LaFlare eventually backs away. WE return to the feet. Carneiro blocks a high kick. LaFlare again kicks the body. They briefly work the clinch, but LaFlare content to back away and strike instead. LaFlare blocks a high kick at the end. MMAjunkie gives it to LaFlare, 10-9.

Round 2 – Carneiro again back to the fence and looks content to work from there. LaFlare with another big kick to the body. LaFlare scores with a left hand, and Carneiro hits the deck. LaFlare immediately jumps on top and looks to punch. Open guard for Carneiro as he tries to recover. He moves to close guard and ties things up. Carneiro’s head against the fence. LaFlare sneaks in a right hand. LaFlare looking for options from his back, but LaFlare backs away and returns to the feet. Carneiro gets out to the center. LaFlare shoots, but Carneiro sprawls and tries to grab the neck, forcing LaFlare to back away. LaFlare pressing and again lands with a stiff punch that sends Carneiro to the floor. Little less than two minutes remain, and LaFlare jumps on top to punch. Carneiro trying to slow things down and recover. He’s got half-guard, and he’s controlling the wrists. LaFlare works them free and looks to strike. Nothing really there. Carneiro grabs a leg and uses it to sweep free. They return to the feet in the final seconds. LaFlare scores again. MMAjunkie gives LaFlare the round, 10-9. Close to a 10-8.

Round 3 – LaFlare with a big kick that misses. He’s just short on a big left. LaFlare just setting the tone in every exchange. Carneiro slips to the floor but pops back to his feet. LaFlare lands a huge left hand. Carneiro swings back with a massive right, but LaFlare slips it and scores a takedown. He stays there a bit and then backs away. LaFlare content to strike, and for good reason. More punches and kicks from LaFlare. He moves inside and drives a few knees. Carneiro with a big left hand that misses. Carneiro dips down for a takedown, but LaFlare pops him with a knee. Back into the clinch. Carneiro finally gets a takedown with less than 90 seconds. LaFlare on the bottom, but he turns for a kimura. Carneiro defends, and LaFlare lets it go. Less than a minute. Carneiro looking for a miracle, but LaFlare staying busy underneath. Carneiro steps over to mount and tries to set up an arm-triangle, but it’s not there. Time winding down. Carneiro looking to strike, but he runs out of time. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Carneiro, 10-9, but awards the fight to LaFlare, 29-28.

Result: Ryan LaFlare def. Roan Carneiro via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

Recap: Ryan LaFlare dominates early, cruises to decision over Roan Carneiro

Photos: Ryan LaFlare vs. Roan Carneiro photos

Records: Carneiro (21-11 MMA, 4-5 UFC), LaFlare (13-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Referee: Dan Miragliotta

Judging: Jeff Mullen (30-26, giving LaFlare a 10-8 in round 2), Eric Colon (30-27), Chris Lee (29-28, giving LaFlare rounds 1 and 2)



Rick Glenn vs. Phillipe Nover

Round 1 – Glenn blocks a high kick. Both men feeling he range. Nover misses a right but scores with a left behind it. Glenn with a high kick that’s blocked. Nover kicks to the body. High kick lands for Nover. Glenn wobbles a bit but shakes it off. Nover scores with a jab. Glenn trying to punch from range, but X moving well and answering. Crowd getting a little restless with the chess match. Nover with a side kick to the chest. Nover’s left eye is bleeding a bit, but he’s definitely the one who’s been scoring with the most offense. Glenn charges but gets caught as he rushes inside. Blood continues to pour from Nover’s left eye, but he lands a spinning elbow as Glenn moves inside. Final seconds, and Glenn moves into the clinch. Nover defends against the cage until the bell. MMAjunkie gives the first to Nover, 10-9.

Round 2 – Nover with an early high kick that’s blocked. Glenn misses a high kick and then goes low. Glenn trying to press the action, but Nover is countering and making it look easy. Timing is on point. Glenn kicks low as Nover shoots, and Nover has to back away. Glenn continues to try and work from range, but Nover countering well. Glenn pushes into a clinch and looks for a takedown. Nover defends well against the cage. Glenn relentless in his efforts, but he can’t get Nover off his feet. Knees traded inside. Glenn finally backs away with a little more than a minute remaining Kicks traded, and Nover lands a left hand. Nover timing that left perfectly when Glenn moves forward. Glenn clinches again and looks to knee, but it’s not there. They trade punches and elbows inside at the end. MMAjunkie gives it again to Nover, 10-9.

Round 3 – Nover gets to the center and kicks to the body. Glenn trying to pick up the volume, but Nover rattles off a combination that stops his opponent in his tracks. Nover just winning every exchange. He kicks the thigh. Nover misses a high kick and a spinning punch. Glenn drives inside for a takedown, but Nover again defends against the cage. Glenn adjusts his grip and continues to press, but Nover excellent in his defense. Few shots traded inside, but referee Yves Lavigne breaks them apart with a little less than two minutes. Glenn wastes no time driving back inside for the takedown. Nover again has not problem defending and slips away. Glenn pressing forward, needing to make something happen, but Nover slipping and countering. Glenn does land a stiff right. He presses inside again. Foot stomps for Glenn. Nover briefly slips but pops back up. Glenn throws until the end but can’t land the big shot. MMAjunkie gives the round to Glenn with the late aggression, 10-9, but awards Nover the fight 29-28.

Result: Rick Glenn def. Phillipe Nover via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

Recap: Rick Glenn takes lumps but edges Phillipe Nover for first UFC win

Photos: Rick Glenn vs. Phillipe Nover photos

Records: Glenn (19-4-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Nover (11-8-1 MMA, 1-6 UFC)

Division: Featherweight

Broadcast: FS1

Referee: Yves Lavigne

Judging: Doug Crosby (27-30), Sal D’Amato (29-28, giving Glenn rounds 2 and 3), Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Glenn rounds 1 and 2)



Nik Lentz vs. Islam Makhachev

Round 1 – Makhachev in the center as Lentz shifts laterally on the outside. Makhachev punches his way into a clinch, pressing the action to the fence. They jockey for position, and Makhachev gets a trip to the floor. Lentz attacks the neck. Makhachev slips pas the legs to relieve pressure. Lentz gets to guard, but Makhachev patiently works himself into a safe position. Lentz still looking for the neck as he looks to find a way back to his fee. Makhachev on top but not really doing any damage. Lentz gets his legs inside and lifts Makhachev in the air but can’t get free. Makhachev just grinding away from the top. Lentz really the busier fighter, but he’s underneath. Short elbows from Makhachev. Lentz again kicks him away and this time gets to his feet with a little less than 90 seconds. Lentz slips off the cage, but Makhachev gets another trip. Lentz immediately looking for options. He again looks to the neck with less than 30 seconds. Makhachev waits it out. MMAjunkie gives Lentz the first, 10-9.

Round 2 – Makhachev with a high kick and front kick that miss. He’s the bigger man and looking to press the action. Lentz content to trade with him for now. Lentz fires in a big right hand, but Makhachev answers. Makhachev throwing heavy shots. They work into the clinch, and Makhachev with another trip. Lentz again active on his back. He’s looking to attack or escape at all times, but Makhachev is smothering with his control. Lentz rolls but immediately turns again to protect his neck. Lentz looks for the guillotine, but Makhachev spins free and settles into another dominant position. Makhachev trying to set up the arm-triangle choke, but he can’t get Lentz’s right arm in position. Battle of strength. Makhachev eventually lets go and takes side control, then quickly steps to mount. Lentz scrambles underneath but can only get to his knees before the bell. MMAjunkie gives it again to Makhachev, 10-9. Borderline 10-8.

Round 3 – Lentz needs to make something happen. He comes out striking but misses. Makhachev happy to trade on the feet right now. He’s the bigger man and is using his range. Lentz misses a spinning backfist. Lentz trying to get things swaying in his favor but to no avail. They move into the clinch, and Makhachev again with the trip to the floor. Half-guard for Lentz. Makhachev happy to enjoy top position and drive in a few short elbows. Makhachev isolates the right arm and slips out to side control. He looks to advance to mount. Lentz tries to counter by attacking the elbow, but Makhachev easily spins away. Time winding down. Makhachev with a forearm . Lentz tries to escape, but Makhachev settles on top and punches away. Lentz exposes his back, and Makhachev happily sinks in the hooks. Makhachev punches away and then looks for the choke. It’s not there, and Lentz actually scrambles to his feet in the final 30 seconds. Makhachev with another trip for good measure. MMAjunkie gives him Makhachev final round, 10-9, and awards him the fight 30-27.

Result: Islam Makhachev def. Nik Lentz via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Recap: Islam Makhachev works over Nik Lentz for dominant unanimous decision

Photos: Islam Makhachev vs. Nik Lentz photos

Records: Lentz (27-8-2 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC), Makhachev (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: FS1

Referee: Kevin MacDonald

Judging: Chris Lee (30-25, giving Makhachev a 10-8 and rounds 2 and 3), Eric Colon (30-25, giving Makhachev a 10-8 and rounds 2 and 3), Doug Crosby (30-27)



Wilson Reis vs. Ulka Sasaki

Round 1 – Sasaki rushes forward, but Reis moves laterally to avoid. Sasaki with a low stance. He kicks low, and Reis just misses a big right over the top. Reis pressing with his punches, and Sasaki slipping and looking to answer. Sasaki a much taller opponent and hopes to use his range. Reis drives in for a takedown. He drags Sasaki to the floor, but Sasaki controls the wrist and uses the attack to sweep to the top. Back on the feet, and Sasaki is hanging his chin, asking for punches. Sasaki smiling and sticking out his tongue. Reis having trouble reaching the target against his longer foe, so he drives forward and pushes the action to the floor. Sasaki again tries to control the wrist and sweep, but Reis is firm in his control from the top. Sasaki has to settle for guard. Strikes traded. One minute remains. Reis with short elbows from the top. Sasaki really just holding for a standup. He finally does kick Reis away and rise at the bell, but t’s too late for any offense. MMAjunkie gives the first to Reis, 10-9.

Round 2 – Sasaki again with a forward leaning stance, hoping to utilize his quickness and range. Reis throwing back with more powerful shots that come up short. Reis slips underneath and brings the fight to the floor with relative ease. Sasaki turns, and Reis gets to his back. He’s very high on the back, and the lean Sasaki is able to basically just pull his frame free. We reset on the feet. Sasaki looks to use his jab and eventually shoots inside. Reis sprawls out well and settles into top position. Sasaki scrambles, and Reis again takes his back. Reis gets his left arm around the chine and squeezes. Sasaki wisely pulls it away, relieving the pressure. Still, he can’t roll free. Reis is on the back and locks in a figure-four. He gets a good look at the choke, but Sasaki again pulls the arm away. Tense moment. One minute left. Reis punches a bit from the back. Sasaki spins and gets himself to the feet. Sasaki wants to brawl, but Reis just slips and drives him down again. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Reis, 10-8.

Round 3 – Sasaki gets to the center and looks to strike. Reis trying to press inside past the range and eats a left hand. Sasaki misses a huge uppercut. Reis misses a flying knee but moves inside. He wraps the body against the fence but can’t get the takedown. Sasaki striking with purpose on the feet. Reis wants a takedown but walks into a knee. Sasaki confident on his feet, but Reis able to get inside and scores the takedown. Sasaki immediately turns to his knees and gets to his feet. Reis slips to the back, and Sasaki with a kimura grip, but he can’t do anything with it. Sasaki slips free with a little less than two minutes. Reis with a low kick. He’s got a ton of head movement, and Sasaki can’t find him. Reis ducks under and against drags the action to the floor. Sasaki with a beautiful scramble up and to in a deft move takes the back. Figure-four is in. Reis battling the hands for the choke. Sasaki drives in a few big elbows. Reis trying to spin inside. He controls the right arm. Sasaki punches until the bell. Crazy finish, and Reis helps Sasaki to his feet. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Sasaki, 10-9, but awards the fight to Reis, 29-27.

Result: Wilson Reis def. Ulka Sasaki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Recap: Wilson Reis outgrapples Ulka Sasaki for unanimous decision

Photos: Wilson Reis vs. Ulka Sasaki photos

Records: Reis (22-6 MMA, 6-2 UFC), Sasaki (19-4-2 MMA, 2-3 UFC)

Division: Flyweight

Rankings: Reis No. 7

Broadcast: FS1

Referee: Dan Miragliotta

Judging: Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Reis rounds 2 and 3), Sal D’Amato (29-28, giving Reis rounds 2 and 3), Jeff Mullen (29-28, giving Reis rounds 2 and 3)



Randy Brown vs. Belal Muhammad

Round 1 – Muhammad with an early low kick. Brown looking for a quick start, but Muhammad right there firing back in the pocket. Brown with length, and he fires out a quick jab. Muhammad swinging back with the heavier blows. Muhammad chops the leg. Brown slips in a right hand, but Muhammad counters well. Muhammad’s nose reddened already, but he’s throwing back with bad intentions. Brown just misses a knee inside, and Muhammad pushes him to a knee. Brown with a left to the body. Muhammad with constant forward movement. Brown wants to use his length, but Muhammad pushing inside and landing. Muhammad leg kicks adding up. Muhammad fires off a flurry that includes a big left hand. Less than a minute. Muhammad with a left to the body and a low kick. Muhammad just misses a big right. He looks very relaxed. They trade at the bell. MMAjunkie gives it to Muhammad, 10-9.

Round 2 – Brown with a sense of urgency. He’s using front kicks to start and the long jab. Muhammad continues to chop the legs as he walks forward. Muhammad just misses a huge right hand and then pushes into the clinch. Brown defends well and is able to pull free. Brown popping off the jab and the right hand. Muhammad’s left cheek busted up. He complains of an eye poke, but referee Yves Lavigne tells them to fight on. Brown just misses a knee inside. Muhammad clinches up, but Brown stays upright. Muhammad trying to change levels, but Brown defends well and eventually pulls free. Muhammad not scoring quite as frequently now. He may be slowing a touch. The kicks to the legs are still going unchecked, but Brown is busier now. Muhammad still pressing, and he finally gets the takedown he wanted. He moves immediately to the back. Less than a minute. Punches from the back for Muhammad. No room for the choke, but he lands a series of hammerfists. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Muhammad, 10-9.

Round 3 – Brown trying to stay busy and link his strikes together. Muhammad maintains his forward pressure in the face of the rangy shots. Muhammad complains of a shot to the groin, and Brown backs away briefly. Muhammad shoots inside and gets the takedown wit relative ease. Brown briefly in rubber guard and then tries to lock up the triangle choke, but Muhammad able to defend and push the legs away. Brown pivots and looks for the arm, but Muhammad yanks it free. Muhammad settles back down on top. Brown turns to his knees and tries to rise. Muhammad happily takes the back. He punches and looks for opportunities to work in a choke. Brown battles the hands, but he’s running out of time. Muhammad cruising as he works from the back. He looks for the choke with one minute left, but Brown peels it away. Muhammad with the figure-four and looking to strike. Brown defending the choke, but he’s not countering. Brown finally tun inside and has top position, but it’s with only 20 seconds left. Brown makes it interesting by punching away, but the bell sounds. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Muhammad, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-27.

Result: Belal Muhammad def. Randy Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Recap: Belal Muhammad cruises past New York’s Randy Brown for decision win

Photos: Belal Muhammad vs. Randy Brown photos

Records: Brown (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Muhammad (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Referee: Yves Lavigne

Judging: Doug Crosby (30-27), Sal D’Amato (30-27), Jeff Mullen (29-28, giving Muhammad rounds 2 and 3)



Dustin Poirier vs. Jim Miller

Round 1 – Miller misses with a lead hook. Poirier resets and kicks the leg. Both men look comfortable early. Miller with a nice lead hook and kick to the leg. Poirier spins around and looks to fire a big straight. Low kicks traded. Both men continue to work the legs. Miller fires a high kick that just misses. Miller changes levels for a takedown, but Poirier sprawls perfectly and lands a few strikes inside. Battle in the clinch. Poirier pulls away and strike. Good action early. Miller with a straight to the body. Miller catches a kick but can’t pull his opponent down. Miller very aggressive and active. Poirier countering well. It’s back and forth on the feet. Poirier slaps in a few jabs and kicks the legs. Poirier catches a kick, but it’s Miller who reverses on the scramble and moves around to Poirier’s back. excellent work there. Poirier controlling the wrists in defense. Miller goes for the choke anyway, but Poirier peels the arm away and spins inside. Nice counter, and they move to the feet and start treading bombs. Great finish to the round. MMAjunkie leans toward Poirier, 10-9.

Round 2 – Quick start, and they engage in the center. Miller with a low kick that nearly sweeps Poirier to the floor. They trade punches in the center. Poirier with a front kick to the body Big strikes back and forth from both men. Poirier with a flurry, and Miller tries to clinch up. Poirier backs up and continues to strike. Straight left lands, but Miller swinging back. Miller’s face is busted up. Poirier backs away and tees off with rapid hooks. Miller taking it all. Tough as nails, but Poirier is picking him apart. Miller moves off the cage and tries to reset. Poirier looks incredibly confident. Poirier staying in range nad adding up shots. Big left scores. Miller wants a takedown. Poirier defends well as he back to the fence and drives in a few elbows. Poirier circles off the cage. Miller with a Thai clinch. Poirier changes levels and drags him to the floor. Less than a minute, and Poirier backs away, forcing Miller to follow. Poirier getting the best of it on the feet. Round ends, and MMAjunkie gives it to Poirier, 10-9.

Round 3 – Miller’s left eye busted up, but he’s still looking to mix it up. Miller low kick pushes Poirier off-balance. A second nearly sweeps him to the floor. Poirier may be tiring after throwing so many strikes in the second. Miller scores again with the low kick. He misses two of them. He wants to take Poirier’s leg off. Finally, Poirier picks a leg and pulls Miller to the floor. Miller works his back to the cage and tries to grab the neck. Not there, but Miller switches to rubber guard. Poirier pushes it away. Poirier stacking his opponent against the fence. Miller punching from his back. He turns to his knees. Poirier tries to slip tot he back but can’t get there. Miller rises to his feet and looks to work from the clinch. Poirier snaps him to the floor. Miller rolls and turns for the left arm. Kimura isn’t there. Miller wants the armbar. Poirier pulls free and strikes until the end. What a damn fight. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Poirier, 10-9, and awards him the fight 30-27, but these two may have banked $50,000.

Result: Dustin Poirier def. Jim Miller via majority decision (28-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Recap: Jim Miller thrashes Dustin Poirier’s right leg, but drops majority decision in brawl

Photos: Dustin Poirier vs. Jim Miller photos

Records: Miller (28-9 MMA, 17-8 UFC), Poirier (21-5 MMA, 13-4 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Rankings: Poirier No. 15

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Todd Anderson

Judging: Eric Colon (28-28, giving Porier rounds 1 and 3, Miller a 10-8 in round 2), Chris Lee (30-27), Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Poirier rounds 1 and 2)



Glover Teixeira vs. Jared Cannonier

Round 1 – Teixeira misses a jab. Both men look ready to bang. Cannonier misses a right hand. He’s moving laterally to start. Teixeira stalking from the center, and he misses a right. Cannonier moving well. Teixeira changes levels and quickly drags the action to the floor. Full guard for Cannonier. He drives in a few punches from his back. Teixeira advances past the left leg, and Cannonier closes his half-guard. Teixeira looks to posturee and strike. Cannonier tries to get to his feet, but Teixeira wraps the neck and falls for the guillotine. Cannonier scrambles and turns and keeps the pressure free. Teixeira has to let go but wisely ensures he maintains top position. Cannonier still working from half-guard. Teixeira controlling the position. He lands a few punches, but nothing major. Teixeira able to advance to mount. Less than a minute. Cannonier scrambles underneath and recovers half-guard. He backs up to the fence and is able to stand. Cannonier lands a few punches before the bell, but MMAjunkie gives the first to Teixeira, 10-9.

Round 2 – Cannonier looks like he wants to strike against his dangerous foe. Teixeira gets to the center, but he has no issue dropping down, grabbing a leg and taking his quickly to the floor. Half-guard again for Cannonier. He’s not staying flat on his back, but he’s also struggling to get free. Teixeira heavy on top. Cannonier looking for opportunities but really can’t get anything working. He does slide closer to the fence, but Teixeira just riding the position. Referee Kevin MacDonald brings them back to their feet. Teixeira works the jab. Cannonier misses a huge lead uppercut. Cannonier lands another straight. Big right hand for Teixeira. They finish on the feet, and MMAjunkie gives it to Teixeira, 10-9.

Round 3 – Touch of gloves to start the third. Cannonier with a low kick that scores. Teixeira ducks again for the leg, and Cannonier tries to punch but winds up on his back very early in this round. Cannonier active on his back, but he’s just shown no ability to get Teixeira up. Teixeira working and advances to mount. Cannonier kicks off the fence and tries to roll free. He gets Teixeira off-balance, but he doesn’t get free. Cannonier just stuck on his back. Teixeira happy to grind, advancing through positions and looking for opportunities. Crowd isn’t loving it, but it sure is effective. Less than a minute, and Cannonier tries to roll free. Teixeira gets his back but can’t work in the choke. TeixeiraX punches, and Cannonier gets to his feet. Crowd boos at the bell. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Teixeira, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-27.

Result: Glover Teixeira def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Recap: Glover Teixeira rides takedowns to dominant ground win over Jared Cannonier

Photos: Glover Teixeira vs. Jared Cannonier photos

Records: Cannonier (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Teixeira (26-5 MMA, 9-3 UFC)

Division: Light heavyweight

Rankings: Teixeira No. 6

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Kevin MacDonald

Judging: Chris Lee (30-26, giving Teixeira a 10-8 in round 3), Sal D’Amato (30-26, giving Teixeira a 10-8 in round 3), Derek Cleary (30-26, giving Teixeira a 10-8 in round 3)



Ronaldo Souza vs. Tim Boetsch

Round 1 – Souza takes the center, and Boetsch moves right on the outside. Souza pumps a jab and looks ready to strike. Boetsch not committing early. Souza kicks the legs and lands a lead hook. Boetsch with a low kick. Souza with a right hand and then dives for a takedown. Boetsch defends, but Souza ties him up in the clinch. Boetsch defends and pulls away. Boetsch with a kick to the thigh. He goes back a second time. Souza with a right hadn to the body. Boetsch returns fire and scores a right hand. Souza changes levels and drives forward with a takedown. He pushes quickly into side control. Boetsch holds tight underneath, but Souza slips his legs past and moves into mount. Souza turns his attention to the left arm. He quickly pulls it back and into a kimura. He steps over the head and torques the limb, and Boetsch has to tap.

Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Tim Boetsch via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 3:41

Recap: ‘Jacare’ Souza gets night’s first stoppage, taps Tim Boetsch with kimura

Photos: Ronaldo Souza vs. Tim Boetsch photos

Records: Boetsch (20-11 MMA, 11-10 UFC), Souza (24-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC)

Division: Middleweight

Rankings: Souza No. 4

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Dan Miragliotta



Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson

Round 1 – Silva takes the center. Brunson stays at range to start. Brunson ducks low but is waiting to engage. He misses a low kick. Silva widens his stance and studies. Crowd restless already in the opening minute. Silva downright stoic. Brunson misses another low kick. Brunson tries to move inside but eats a short counter right. Brunson kicks the legs. Silva starting to give chase. Brunson ducks under and wants a takedown. Not there, but he moves into the clinch. Silva defends well and shoves him away before returning to the center. Silva moves laterally and land a right. Brunson answers with a left and looks for a takedown. In the clinch, Silva fires a big knee. Both men wing big punches before pulling away. Brunson kicks the legs. Silva cocked and ready. Brunson with another low kick. Less than a minute. Silva chasing and punching but doesn’t land. He kicks the body. Spinning kick to the body. Silva grabs the clinch, and Brunson tees off with punches inside. Flying knee for Silva blocked, and he falls. Brunson drops on top. Brunson ends up on top, and MMAjunkie leans toward him, 10-9.

Round 2 – Silva again to the center. Brunson reaches with a jab to the body. Crowd chanting Silva’s name. Brunson shoots, but Silva sprawls well. He wraps the neck, but Brunson returns tot he feet and pulls free. Back striking, and Silva just misses a knee. He’s still standing firm on the center. Brunson waling forward but staying disciplined. Low kick from Brunson earns a counter right. Crowd getting restless again. Big left lands for Brunson. Silva drops his hands. He has a few kicks blocked. Silva giving chase. He misses a few punches but lands a solid kick to the body. Brunson in tight and gets a takedown, but Silva crawls up to his feet. Brunson pressing against the cage. Two minutes left as Silva defends. Brunson with a knee inside. He’s trying to stay close. Silva with a short elbow. Brunson backs away, and we reset in the center. Clinch, and Silva lands a shoulder strike before Brunson backs away Silva paws a jab. Brunson backs to the cage. Sharp low kick from Silva. Little capoeira dance from Silva, but he misses the kick. Silva weaving his head and lands a right. Silva putting on a show, but he’s not scoring. MMAjunkie leans again toward Brunson, 10-9.

Round 3 – Close rounds, and scoring could be anywhere. Silva looks like he’s ready to throw, and he scores a right hand. Brunson misses a high kick. Brunson gets inside and scores a trip, but Silva is instantly back on his feet. Brunson shoots. Silva sprawls and delivers a knee. He’s got the neck, but Brunson pulls it free. Nothing there, so they return to the center. Silva flashing out his right hand, and it’s landing when he throws it. The speed is still there. Brunson misses a right. They clinch, and Brunson with the knee. Silva comes back with a body shot. Brunson ducks again for a leg, but he looks tired. Silva grabs a Thai clinch and lets Brunson punch up the middle. Silva doesn’t seem affected by anything, but he is taking punches. Spinning low kick from Silva, and Brunson seems to think it was low. Referee Yves Lavigne doesn’t, and we fight on. Brunson does look very tired, but he’s able to push forward and muscles his way into a takedown. Silva settles into guard, and he’s trapped on his back. Fight ends there. MMAjunkie gives the round to Brunson, 10-9, and awards him the fight 30-27.

Result: Anderson Silva def. Derek Brunson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Recap: Anderson Silva gets first win since 2012 with decision over Derek Brunson

Photos: Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson photos

Records: Brunson (16-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC), Silva (34-8 MMA, 17-4 UFC)

Division: Middleweight

Rankings: Brunson No. 9, Silva honorable mention

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Yves Lavigne

Judging: Doug Crosby (29-28, giving Silva rounds 2 and 3), Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Silva rounds 1 and 3), Eric Colon (30-27)



Holly Holm (10-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) vs. Germaine de Randamie (8-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Holm moving on the outside with de Randamie in the center. Hands high for de Randamie. Holm with a kick that’s short. She fires off two punches, but de Randamie retreats. Low kick for de Randamie. Punches miss for Holm, but she finishes with a kick to the legs. Sharp low kick for de Randamie. Holm moves in and eats a counter right. it’s de Randamie in the center, but Holm the more active figther. Big right hand for de Randamie. Holm moves away from a high kick. X finishing her combos with kicks, and those are landing even when the hands don’t. Another right hand for de Randamie. She’s sitting back and waiting to counter, and she’s throwing big punches. Another counter right for de Randamie. She just misses a huge right hand. Holm briefly holds the clinch but lets go. Less than a minute. Holm moves inside. It’s de Randamie that scores a trip, but Holm pops up. She wants a takedown, but de Randamie defends against the cage. Battle inside. Bells sounds, and MMAjunkie gives it to de Randamie, 10-9.

Round 2 – Holm with a kick to the leg. She misses a right hand but kicks the thigh again. de Randamie bouncing, looking to attack. Holm short on two punches and slips the counter. Holm misses a high kick. Big right just misses from de Randamie. She is sitting down on everything she throws. Right hand from de Randamie, and Holm counters with a kick to the body. Holm misses two punches, and de Randamie tags her with a right hand. Holm presses inside. She pushes the action to the fence, where de Randamie defends against the cage. Holm controlling, and they trade knees inside. Short punches inside from de Randamie. Action stalling in the clinch. Crowd restless, and referee Todd Anderson looks like he might break it. He lets them fight, and de Randamie spins outside and lands a few big knees. Holm able to reverse the position and drive in a few elbows to the leg. Anderson warns fro action, and de Randamie pushes out to the center. Knees inside for de Randamie, but Holm drives her back to the fence. Less than a minute. Holm relentless with the clinch. They finish there. Late right from de Randamie comes after the bell and rocks Holm. Crazy. MMAjunkie gives it again to de Randamie, 10-9.

Round 3 – Holm seems to have recovered from that right hand, and she’s out quickly. She’s pushing the pace, but de Randamie is sitting back and waiting to land the right hand counter. Low kick for de Randamie. Holm starting to pull back on her strikes a bit. She’s using side kicks to keep distance, but she really hasn’t found range with her hands. Meanwhile, de Randamie is just sitting back and waiting counter. Huge right misses for de Randamie, but she lands a left. Holm wants a takedown, but de Randamie pushes her away. Halfway through the round. It’s de Randamie now pressing. She lands a nice kick to the body. Holm still chopping at the legs, but de Randamie seems unfazed. Holm into the clinch, but de Randamie still won’t give up a takedown. They break, and de Randamie throws as they move away. Low kick for de Randamie. High kick scores for Holm, and they start firing. Flurry at the bell. Late shot seems to land again for de Randamie, but MMAjunkie gives the round to Holm, 10-9.

Round 4 – Holm still pushing the pace, firing in combinations to open. She kicks the legs, but de Randamie answers in kind. Holm moves into the clinch and presses de Randamie to the fence. Crowd restless as they work in the clinch. Referee breaks them up. Both fighters active on the restart. It seems de Randamie is landing the better shots, but Holm staying busy. Big right hand for de Randamie. Holm pushes into the clinch. Crowd immediately voices it’s displeasure. Defense is sound for de Randamie. It’s actually Holm that slips to a knee, and de Randamie hits her with a knee as she rises. More clinch work, and de Randamie gets the best of it. They move back out to the center where the round ends. Close round, but MMAjunkie leans toward de Randamie, 10-9.

Round 5 – Kick to the body for de Randamie. Holm is bouncing on her toes and looking to fire, but de Randamie just avoiding the big sots and standing firm to counter. Kicks traded, and right hand scores for de Randamie. Left hand lands for Holm as de Randamie moves forward, and her knees buckle. Still, de Randamie presses forward and grabs hold of her opponent. Holm spins away and presses the action to the cage. She changes levels and has her hands locked but can’t drag de Randamie down. Halfway through the final round. Holm still controlling the position, but the referee brings them back to the center. Holm still working combinations. Right hand still strong for de Randamie. Holm lands a crisp left. She clinches and pushes the action to the cage, and the crowd boos. Holm controlling from the outside. One minute left. Knees traded inside.Holm has her hands locked but can’r get the takedown. Knees traded inside. Thirty seconds left. They break apart fro one last flurry. Big right from de Randamie. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Holm, 10-9, but awards the fight to de Randamie, 48-47. Going to be close.

Result: Germaine de Randamie def. Holly Holm via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Recap: Germaine de Randamie tops Holly Holm to win UFC women’s featherweight title

Photos: Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm photos

Records: Holm (10-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), de Randamie (7-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC)

Division: Women’s featherweight

Rankings (women’s bantamweight): Holm No. 4, de Randamie No. 14

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Todd Anderson

Judging: Chris Lee (48-47, giving de Randamie rounds 1, 3 and 4), Sal D’Amato (48-47, giving de Randamie rounds 1, 2 and 3), Jeff Mullen (48-47, giving de Randamie rounds 1, 2 and 3)

