Tag: UFC Fight Night 246

Erin Blanchfield aims to shake slow starts, explains Alexa Grasso callout at UFC Fight Night 246

Erin Blanchfield already holds wins over two former UFC champions… Will she make it three?

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – UFC Fight Night 246 marked a big moment for [autotag]Erin Blanchfield[/autotag], as she defeated former champion Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision.

The five-round co-main event took place Saturday at Rogers Place and propelled Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) one step further toward getting her first UFC title opportunity.

It didn’t come without struggle, however. Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) puzzled Blanchfield with her striking in the first two rounds before Blanchfield swung the momentum to take the final three rounds.

“It was a super tough fight,” Blanchfield told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. “I feel like I won the last three rounds, and we dropped the first two. I think it was a really good experience.” … I know I always have that in myself. I wish I would stop dropping those first one or two rounds. But I knew if I found my timing with that takedown again, and I knew it was my fight.”

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While there’s still much to improve on, Blanchfield said she wants to make sure another big matchup is next. Given that a title fight is likely out of reach with Manon Fiorot waiting in the wings, Blanchfield called for the next best option: [autotag]Alexa Grasso[/autotag] (16-4-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC), the woman who held the belt prior to the current champion Valentina Shevchenko.

“I think she already said something that she would love to take that fight, so I think it’s going to happen,” Blanchfield said. “… She’s another great boxer just like Rose is. I could see it being similar. … I feel like all my fights that I’ve had have led me up to that point. Fighting against these levels of opponents will really set me up.

“I don’t want to fight people that are not necessarily going to ever be champs themselves. I feel like that’s not going to give me the experience I need. That’s why I called someone out, someone like Alexa.”

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Brandon Moreno delighted with UFC Fight Night 246 performance: ‘All the pieces were in the right place’

Former UFC champion Brandon Moreno reviews his win over Amir Albazi at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 246.

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] is more than satisfied with how things went down in his return to MMA competition.

Moreno, who took a break from MMA earlier this year citing fatigue, made his comeback this Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 246, where he defeated top contender Amir Albazi. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) put on a boxing clinic, and dominated Albazi (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) to win a unanimous decision.

For Moreno, things couldn’t have gone any better.

“What can I say? I feel just amazing,” Moreno said at the UFC Fight Night 246 post-fight press conference. “All the vibes, all the environment around my training camp was on point. It was just perfect. I wanted to show that in my performance tonight, and I feel I did it.

“I felt so connected, and I felt all the pieces were in the right place. It was a dominant performance, and this is the kind of performance I know I’m able to do in my next fights.”

The victory over Albazi snapped a two-fight losing streak for Moreno. Now on the win column, the Mexican star wants to recover what he lost in 2023 – the UFC flyweight title. He knows the division is a bit complicated at the moment, which is why he’s fine taking another fight if a title shot doesn’t come his way next.

“I don’t know, man, hopefully (I get the title shot),” Moreno said. “I have to be honest with myself, maybe I have to fight one more time before the title, but I don’t know what the UFC is thinking right now. Maybe they get so impressed with the performance tonight that they say, ‘Maybe he can get the title next.’ I know Royval is there. I know Kai Kara France is there trying to get their opportunity for the title next. I don’t know. I’ll be ready for whatever.”

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Fight Night 246 with the Eminem Curse, Nickelback and Goatwhore

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 246 event in Edmonton.

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.

See what the fighters from UFC Fight Night 246 went with as their backing tracks in Edmonton (fighters listed alphabetically).

UFC Fight Night 246 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2024 total passes $7 million

The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out more than $7 million to athletes in 2024.

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 246 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $196,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC Fight Night 246 took place at Rogers Place. The entire card streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC Fight Night 246 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag]: $16,000
def. [autotag]Amir Albazi[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Erin Blanchfield[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Rose Namajunas[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Brendson Ribeiro[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Caio Machado[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jasmine Jasudavicius[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Ariane da Silva[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Dustin Stoltzfus[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Marc-Andre Barriault[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Mike Malott[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Trevin Giles[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Aiemann Zahabi[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Charles Jourdain[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Victor Henry[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Youssef Zalal[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Jack Shore[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Alexandr Romanov[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Rodrigo Nascimento[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Serhiy Sidey[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Garrett Armfield[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Cody Gibson[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Chad Anheliger[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Jamey-Lyn Horth[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Ivana Petrovic[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2461 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $7,092,500
2023 total: $8,188,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $29,829,500

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UFC Fight Night 246 bonuses: All four finishers get $50,000 in Edmonton

After UFC Fight Night 246, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Edmonton.

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card – one for each finish at the event.

After UFC Fight Night 246, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Edmonton. Check out the winners below.

Performance of the Night: Youssef Zalal

Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 0:59

Youssef Zalal (16-5-1 MMA, 6-3-1 UFC) has been tearing it up, and he landed a picture-perfect knee up the middle against Jack Shore (17-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) early in the second round. Shore hit the canvas, and Zalal pounced on him and wrapped up an arm-triangle choke to get the finish. Zalal, who found himself outside the UFC two years ago after an 0-3-1 run, is back and has six straight wins overall. The past three have been in his return to the UFC, including now two straight bonus winners.

Performance of the Night: Charles Jourdain

Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:43

Charles Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC) found himself in a reasonably competitive fight with Victor Henry (24-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC) on the prelims, but on a get-up, he latched onto Henry’s neck and the squeeze was so tight that Henry tapped within just a couple seconds.

Performance of the Night: Dustin Stoltzfus

Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:28

Dustin Stoltzfus (16-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC) took Marc-Andre Barriault (16-9 MMA, 5-8 UFC) down quickly and was dominating him on the canvas with serious choke attempts. When Barriault managed to get back to his feet, they got into a brawl – and Stoltzfus connected with a picture-perfect right uppercut that put the Canadian down just when he thought he was back in the fight.

Performance of the Night: Jasmine Jasudavicius

Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 3, 2:28

Jasmine Jasudavicius (12-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) put on a brilliant performance with a second-round finish of Ariane da Silva (17-10 MMA, 6-7 UFC). Jasudavicius thrilled her home fans with her second D’Arce choke finish in her past three fights – both of which have gotten her an extra $50,000.

Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton

Check out the best photos from Brandon Moreno’s unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night 246.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag]’s unanimous decision win over [autotag]Amir Albazi[/autotag] at UFC Fight Night 246 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photos by Perry Nelson, USA TODAY Sports; MMA Junkie; UFC)

UFC Fight Night 246 results: Brandon Moreno styles on Amir Albazi in stellar shutout performance

Former champ Brandon Moreno turned in an impressive performance to return to the win column in the UFC Fight Night 246 main event.

Former UFC flyweight champion [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] returned to the win column with a stellar performance against Amir Albazi.

The flyweight bout was the UFC Fight Night 246 main event at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) styled on Albazi (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) over the 25-minute fight, earning unanimous scores of 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45.

The fight started with a measured pace, with both fighters working behind jabs. Moreno’s primary weapon was the left hand, which set up the occasional combination. Albazi looked for a few leg kicks in his offense but was outstruck by the former champion in the opening round.

Moreno found success early in Round 2 with a solid left head kick that wobbled Albazi. After quickly getting up from a takedown, Moreno continued to lead the dance with effective striking on the feet, stumbling Albazi with a punch in the last minute.

With Albazi bruised and bloodied, Moreno poured on the pressure early in Round 3, getting a bit sloppy at times as he tried to create a big moment. Albazi found a home for a few solid punches, but Moreno quickly settled back in and continued to lead the fight.

Albazi’s corner implored their fighter to ramp up the aggressiveness heading into the championship rounds. That’s easier said than done against Moreno, who was loose and flowing with his offense.

In Round 4, Albazi did let his hands go more, but Moreno was more than willing to quickly return fire as he maintained control of the center of the octagon.

Albazi entered the final round needing a finish, but he was met with an aggressive Moreno, who came out fighting like he was the one down on the scorecards.

Shortly after an eye poke to Moreno caused a brief pause in the action, the former champ cracked Albazi with a big punch. The Canadian crowd responded with chants for Moreno.

The Mexico-born fighter wasn’t done yet, though.

He stayed on the hunt, cracking Albazi with more punches, and even attempted a rolling thunder kick in the closing seconds to end the fight with flair.

The result ended a two-fight skid for Moreno, as he ended up on the wrong end of a pair of split decisions against Alexandre Pantoja in a title fight at UFC 290 and Brandon Royval in a February main event.

During his post-fight interview, Moreno expressed his desire to dive into a full plate of food, but more importantly, regain his flyweight title and once again rule the 125-pound division.

For Albazi, his return to action for the first time since last June did not go his way, as he struggled to find momentum. As a result, his six-fight winning streak comes to an end with just his second loss as a pro.

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UFC Fight Night 246 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

Check out live round-by-round updates and official results from UFC Fight Night 246 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

UFC Fight Night 246 took place Saturday, and MMA Junkie provided live round-by-round coverage and official results. UFC Fight Night 246 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) took place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

In the headliner, former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) took on rising contender Amir Albazi (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC). In the co-feature, former women’s strawweight champ Rose Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) met Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at flyweight.

Below, you can the live round-by-round coverage and official results for UFC Fight Night 246.

UFC Fight Night 246 lineup

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
  • Erin Blanchfield def. Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
  • Brendson Ribeiro def. Caio Machado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 3, 2:28
  • Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault via KO (punches) – Round 1, 4:28
  • Mike Malott def. Trevin Giles via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)

  • Aiemann Zahabi def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry via submission (guillotine) – Round 2, 3:43
  • Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore via submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 0:59
  • Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Serhiy Sidey def. Garrett Armfield via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Cody Gibson def. Chad Anheliger via unanimous decision (30-27, 3-27, 30-26)
  • Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Ivana Petrovic via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi

Round 1 – Moreno pressing here. Both fighters very patient. Jab by Moreno. Leg kick by Albazi. They trade jabs. Jab then kick to the body by Moreno Solid right hand connects for Moreno. We’re halfway through the round. Jab by Moreno. Big leg kick by Albazi. Oh! Moreno with a clean right hand that stuns Albazi! Albazi with a leg kick. He seems to have recovered. That right hand keeps landing for Moreno.Good one, two and then a couple of leg kicks by Moreno.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Moreno.

Round 2 – Two bg leg kicks connect for Moreno right off the bat. Oh! Head kick by Moreno buckles Albazi! Moreno chasing after him. Jab by Moreno. Albazi seems to have recovered. Right hand lands for Moreno. Albazi shoots for a takedown, gets it for a second, but Moreno gets right back up. Great defense by Moreno. Uppercut by Moreno. He’s picking apart Albazi here. Albazi hasn’t really been able to get going. Clean combo by Moreno! Moreno’s boxing is on point tonight! The round comes to an end.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Moreno.

Round 3 – Oh! Left hook connects for Albazi! Now a one, two by Moreno. Albazi’s right eye is busted up. Body shot by Moreno. Leg kick by Moreno. Albazi lands a good right hook. Good knee by Albazi! Oh! Moreno with a right hand that seemed to stun Albazi. Three minutes left. Both connect. Albazi doing much better in this round, but still behind. Letf hook connects for Moreno and Albazi is hurt! Moreno upping the offense. More jabs by Moreno. Albazi shoots and fails. Good combo by Moreno. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Moreno.

Round 4 – Moreno comes out agressive. Nice combo by Moreno that ends with a boy shot. Moreno can’t miss here, he’s walking down and picking apart Albazi. Albazi with some solid jabs. We’re halfway through the round. Albazi just seems to be several steps behind Moreno. Albazi with more jabs. Leg kick by Moreno. Clean combo by Moreno. Albazi doesn’t have an answer on the feet and has been unable to takedown Moreno. The round comes to an end.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Moreno.

Round 5 – Albazi needs a finish here. There’s no doubt Albazi is down bad. Moreno connects. An accidnetal eyepoke from Albazi halts the action. After a few seconds the fight resumes, no point taken. A takedown attempy from Albazi. Oh! Moreno catches Albazi! He’s wobbled. Another left hook by Moreno! Albazi clinches and presses Moreno against the cage. Moreno breaks free. Albazi’s face is a mess. Body shot and then a left by Moreno. Hard jab by Moreno. Right hand from Moreno wobbles Albazi! Final minute. Albazi points to the gorund and they start throwing down! Spinning axe kick by Moreno. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Moreno. Overall 50-45, Moreno.

Result: Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
Recap: Brandon Moreno styles on Amir Albazi in stellar shutout performance
Photos: Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC), Albazi (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging: Eric Colon 49-46, Sal D’Amato, Derek Cleary 50-45.

Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas

Round 1 – Solid jabs by Namajunas. Namajunas has the center of the cage and chases a Blanchfield, who circles aorund. A couple of leg kicks land for Nmajunas. Blanchfield now pressing a little more, both taking turns. Blanchfield opening a lot more with her strikes, but Namajunas still with the higher vlume. Namajunas’ jab is on point tonight. Solid combo by Blanchfield. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Namajunas.

Round 2 – Blanchfield far more agressive in this round than the first. Nice right hand by Nmajunas. Namajunas with another right hand. Blanchfield comes in a bit reckless and eats a left left hook. Blanchfield ends up closing the distance and presses Namajunas against the cage. Namajunas hits a throw and ends on top! Blanchfield scrambles and gets back to striking. Namajunas with a clear striking advantage here. A couple of big right hand connect for Namajunas. Blanchfield rushes and pins Namajunas against the cage. She controls for a few seconds until the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Namajunas.

Round 3 – One two by Blanchfield. She’s getting after it. Namajunas with some return fire too, but Blanchfield keeps pressing. Namajunas shoots and fails on the takedown. Blanchfield gets a front head lock and lands a few knees. She presses Namajunas against the cage and gets the takedown. Blanchfield working from half guard. Short shots landing for Blanchfield. Two minutes left. More short shots by Blanchfield. Thee crowd boos. Blanchfield rides the remaining of the round on top.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Blanchfield.

Round 4 – Nice jabs by Namajunas. Good combo by Namajunas. Blanchfield with some jabs of her own. Blanchfield is doing much better in this round with her striking, but Namajunas seems slightly up. Blanchfield closes the distance and presses Namajunas against the cage. She’s fishing for the takedown. We’rw halfway through the round. Blanchfield just mainly controlling by the cage. Namajunas able to circle out. Left hook connects for Namajunas. Both throwing a lot, but havinga tough time connecting clean. Blanchfield attemps a takedown and Namajunas defends well. They clug it out till the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Namajunas.

Round 5 – Blanchfield comes out agressive! Namajunas shoots and comes up short on the takedown. Blanchfield goes for tha takedown again, but this time gets it. Blanchfield mounts the former champion. Namajunas recovers half guard. She now moves to side control. Namajunas looks tired. Relentless pressure by Blanchfield. Short shots landing here and there, but nothing significant. Blanchfield puts Namajunas in the crusifix! Elbows by Blanchfield. Namajunas gets out, but Blanchfield remains on side control. Two minutes left. Knees to the body by Blanchfield. More shots by Blanchfield. Namajunas with some elbows from bottom. Namjunas looks drained. Namajunas gets back to her feet, but is being pressed against the cage by Blanchfield. Final 30 seconds. Blanchfield controlling. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Blanchfield. Overall 48-27, Namajunas.

Result: Erin Blanchfield def. Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Recap: Erin Blanchfield rallies to beat Rose Namajunas, calls out Alexa Grasso
Photos: Erin Blanchfield def. Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC), Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice
Judging: Junichiro Kamijo, Mike Bell, Derek Cleary 48-47.

Caio Machado vs. Brendson Ribeiro

Round 1 – Several leg kicks connect for Machado. Ribeiro with some leg kicks of his own, but so far Machado throwing more. Both guys very tentative. Machado content with just staying on the outside and sticking and moving with leg kicks. Neither fighter has landed clean punches. Two minutes left. Leg kick by Machado. Oh! A right hand connects for Ribeiro. Leg kick by Machado. Ribeiro lands an accidental low blow and the fight is paused. Bog body kick by Ribeiro. Jab by Ribeiro. The bell rings. Close round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ribeiro.

Round 2 – Ribeiro is a little more agressive here, pressing Macahdo and looking to land a big shot. Body kick by Machado, but Ribeiro partly connects a left hand. Machado keeps backing up, and is being hard to hit for Ribeiro. Ribeiro is walking him down. We’re halfway through the round. Big right hand connects for Ribeiro! One. minute left. Both swining wild in the final seconds and Ribeiro connects with one shot.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ribeiro.

Round 3 – Likely down, Machado comes out a bit more agressive here. Machado throwing a lot, but missing a lot here. Machado with a decent combo. Oh! Headkick connects for Ribeiro. Machado eats it well and almost uses it as a takedown. Oh! Huge shot rocks Machado! Machado swining! He also connects. Wild exchange there. Jab by Ribeiro. Left hand connects for Machado. Body kick by Machado. A little brawl there in the final seconds.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ribeiro. Overall 30-27, Ribeiro.

Result: Brendson Ribeiro def. Caio Machado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: Brendson Ribeiro def. Caio Machado at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Machado (8-3-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC), Ribeiro (15-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jerin Valel
Judging: Sal D’Amato, Mike Bell 29-28. Thomas Collins 28-29.

Ariane da Silva vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

Round 1 – Both fighters very tentative here. A minute has gone by. Quick combo by da Silva. A right hand lands for Jasudavicius. Oh! Nasty combo by da Silva. Da Silva stuffs a takedown and then connects a left. Two minutes left. Very slow paced fight here. Good knee from the clinch by da Silva. Oh! Clean one, two and then a head kick by da Silva! Jasudavicius takes da Silva down, but da Silva threatening with a leg lock. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, da Silva.

Round 2 – Leg kick by da Silva. Da Silva with a one, two. Nice left hand for da Silva followed by a big right hand. Jasudavicius shoots and gets a takedown. Jasudavicius working from half guard. Short shots connect for Jasudavicius. We’re halfway through the round. More short shots by Jasudavicius. Da Silva unable to get up. More shots from Jasudavicius. Elbows by Jasudavicius! Great ground-and-pound by Jasudavicius! Non-stop! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Jasudavicius.

Round 3 – Nice little combo by da Silva. Jasudavicius shoots and takes down da Silva with ease. Jasudavicius again working form half guard.  Short shots landing for Jasudavicius. Da Silva just doesn’t have an answer for Jasudavicius’s grappling. Three minutes left. Oh! Jasudavicius locks an anaconda choke! There’s the tap!

Result: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 3, 2:28
Recap: Jasmine Jasudavicius wraps up Ariane da Silva with slick D’Arce choke
Photos: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Ariane da Silva at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Jasudavicius (12-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC), da Silva (17-10 MMA, 6-7 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Luke Boutin

Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

Round 1 – Barriault takes the center of the cage. Oh! Nasty leg kick takes the base out of Barriault and Stoltzfus jumps on him. Stoltzfus working from half guard. Not much going on, Stoltzfus just controlling. Good control by Stoltzfus. We’re halfway through the round. Barriault makes his way to the cage. Stoltzfus controlling. Nice elbow by Stoltzfus. Short shots connecting for Stoltzfus. Barriault unable to get back to his feet. Final minute. Barriault explodes out! Barriault brawling! Oh! Stoltzfus knockes him out cold!

Result: Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault via KO (punches) – Round 1, 4:28
Recap: Dustin Stoltzfus sleeps Marc-Andre Barriault with hellacious punch
Photos: Dustin Stoltzfus def. Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Stoltzfus (16-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC), Barriault (16-9 MMA, 5-8 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard

Trevin Giles vs. Mike Malott

Round 1 – Body kick by Malott, but Giles answers with a leg kick. Malott on the outside for now and Giles presses the action. Leg kick by Giles. Leg kick by Malott. And Giles with a leg kick. Very slow paced fight so far. Looks like there was a clash of heads and Malott is bleeding from his nose. Nice right hand connets for Giles. Malott doing most of the pressing here in the final two minutes. Big leg kick by Malott. Another one. Jab by Giles. Leg kick by Malott. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Malott.

Round 2 – Big leg kick by Malott. Solid one, two by Malott. Quick little combo lands for Giles. Malott has thrown a lot of kicks to the body, butthose have been blocked by Giles. Jabs by Giles. Malott’s face is all red. We’re halfway through the round. A very low output fight so far. Stiff jab lands for Giles. Neither fighter is doing much. Giles doing most of the pressing here. Kick to the body by Malott. Things picking up in the final seconds. Oh! Front kick to the face connects for Malott right before the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Malott.

Round 3 – Giles pressing Malott here. Big leg kick by Malott. Giles with a jab. A couple of hard leg kicks land for Malott. Very little action here. Giles rushes in and eats a big left! Nice little combo by Malott. We’re halfway through the round. Big swings and misses bu Giles. Final minute. Neither fighter is connecting here. Not much going on. Leg kick by Malott. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Malott. Overall 30-27, Malott.

Result: Mike Malott def. Trevin Giles via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: Mike Malott def. Trevin Giles at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Malott (11-2-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Giles (16-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Andy Social
Judging: Eric Colon 30-27, Thomas Collins, Mike Bell 29-28.

Pedro Munhoz vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Round 1 – Munhoz takes the center of the octagon. Zahabi seems content with staying on the outside. Jab by Munhoz. Double jab by Munhoz. Left hook then a body kick by Zahabi. Double jabs by Zahabi and then a body kick. Munhoz with his own jabs. We’re halfway through the round.  Zahabi rushes in, but eats a left hook. Jabs by Munhoz. Body shot bu Zahabi! Another nice combo by Zhabi that ends with a body shot. Stiff jabs by Zahabi. Nasty calf kick by Munhoz. Solid jab and nasty head kick by Zahabi. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Zahabi.

Round 2 – Nasty head kick by Zahabi again! Great chin by Munhoz. Munhoz pressing Zahabi hard. Nice elbow by Zahabi. One, two by Munhoz. Now Zahabi with his own one, two combo. What a great jab Zahabi has, snaps it four times on Munhoz. A big one, two from Zahabi bustes Munhoz’ nose. Munhoz goes for a takedown, but Zahabi stuffs it. Zahabi is taking the lead here on the feet. Calf kick by Munhoz. Munhoz’s left eye is busted up. Leg kick by Munhoz. Final minute. Zahabi is cruising right now. Munhoz attemps a takedown, but fails. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Zahabi.

Round 2 – Munhoz likely needs a finish here. Zahabi not backing up as much this round, he’s looking to throw down with Munhoz. Oh! It’s heating up! Big combo by Zahabi! Jab by Zahabi. Munhoz’s face is a mess. Zahabi is a sniper with that jab! Munhoz fakes a takedown and throws a series of hooks. Jabs by Zahabi. Munhoz pressing the action here, but Zahabi defending well. Clean one, two by Zahabi. Zahabi jabs his way to the bell. Wild fight.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Zahabi. Overall 30-27, Zahabi.

Result: Aiemann Zahabi def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Records: Zahabi (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), Munhoz (20-10 MMA, 10-10 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jerin Valel
Judging: Sal D’Amato 30-27, Eric Colon, Mike Bell 29-28.

Victor Henry vs. Charles Jourdain

Round 1 – Big leg kick by Jourdain. Another big leg kick by Jourdain. Henry with one of his own, but doesn’t have the same impact. A clear speed advantage here for Jourdain. Big leg kick by Jourdain. Henry pressing, but not throwing a ton. they briefly clinch and Henry lands some uppercuts. They break. Henry catches a kick and takes down Jourdain. Hnery controls for a bout 20 seconds and Jourdain gets back up and reverses the position. Back to striking. Right hand connects for Henry. Nice combo by Jourdain. Final minute. Knee to the body by Jourdain, as Henry clnches himand presses him against the cage. Henry scores a takedown. Jourdain attempts a guillotine, but nothing close. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Jourdain.

Round 2 – Henry back to chasing Jourdain. Big leg kick by Jourdain. Henry with a wild combo, but doesn’t really land. Jourdain with a nice combo. Oh! Beautiful trip by Henry, who takes down and takes the back of Jourdain! Henry with a body triangle. Jourdain gets out, but still has Henry on top in guard. Jourdain fails on a guillotine attempt. Two minutes left. Another go at the guillotine, but this time it’s tight! There it is! Great showing by Jourdain.

Result: Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry via submission (guillotine) – Round 2, 3:43
Recap: Charles Jourdain taps Victor Henry in divisional debut
Photos: Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC), Henry (24-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice

Jack Shore vs. Youssef Zalal

Round 1 – Sharp jabs and leg kicks by Zalal here. Shore gets a single leg and presses Zalal against the cage. Short shots by Zalal. Shore working hard for the takedown, but Zalal defending well. Shore still controlling Zalal. Three minutes left. Zalal breaks free with two minutes left. Nice combo by Zalal, but Shore counters well. Jab by Zalal. Shorecloses the distance and presses Zalal against the cage. Zalal reverses Shore. And Zalal scores a takedown! One minute left. Zalal working from half guard. Zalal gets the back of Shore, looks to set up a rear-naked choke, but the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Zalal.

Round 2 – Very sharp jabs by Zalal. Oh! Huge knee to the head by Zalal. Shore goes down! Zalal jumps on him and puts him in an arm triangle! There’s the tap! It’s over! What a finish.

Result: Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore via submission (arm triangle) – Round 2, 0:59
Recap: Youssef Zalal cracks Jack Shore with knee, taps him with choke
Photos: Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore at UFC Edmonton: Best photos
Records: Zalal (16-5-1 MMA, 6-3-1 UFC), Shore (17-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Luke Boutin

Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Alexandr Romanov

Round 1 – Romanov shoots early, and presses Nascimento against the cage. And there’s the takedown. Romanovs controlling from turtle position. Nascimento back to his feet, just to get slammed back down. Nascimento in turtle position by the cage. Knees to the legs by Romanov. We’re halfway through the round. More knees to the legs by Romanov. Nascimento gets back to his feet, but gets tripped. Romanov working from half guard, not really landing much. The crowd growing restless. Final minute. Crucifix by Romanov! He lands some shots! Romanov goes for a key lock but, Nascimento gets out. Romanov ends the round on top.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Romanov.

Round 2 – Nascimento rushes in to land something, but Romanov clinches him and presses him against the cage. Knees to the body by Romanov. Romanov mainly controlling, not much going on. They break away and Romanov immediately shoots for a takedown and gets it. He controls a kneeled Nascimento by the cage. Three minutes left. Nascimento gets back to his feet, just to get dragged back down again. The crowd boos. The referee breaks them up and they’re back to striking. Good left hook lands for Nascimento. Romanov with a combo of his own. Nascimento lands a left. Romanov has his lands low and looks exhausted. Jab by Romanov. Oh! Low blow by Nascimento. The fight is paused. After a minute and thirty seconds, the fight resumes. Left hand by Romanov. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Romanov.

Round 3 – Romanov rushed Nascimento and presses him against the cage, but bounces back from the momentum and falls to the ground. He quickly gets back up and Nascimento tries to use that to connect, but fails. Back to striking. Leg kick by Romanov. Both connect staright lefts. Very low output here. Nice right hand by Romanov! Another right hand connetcs for Romanov, who’s clearly outstriking Nascimento. Leg kick by Romanov. Nascimento throwing hooks here and there, but none really landing clean. Final minute. Jab and then a staright right by Nascimento. Jab by Nascimento. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Romanov. Overall 30-27, Romanov.

Result: Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: Alexandr Romanov def. Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Romanov (18-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC), Nascimento (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging: Jason Tatlow, Thomas Collins, Sal D’Amato 30-27.

Garrett Armfield vs. Serhiy Sidey

Round 1 – Big leg kick by Sidey. Another one. Jab by Armfield. A couple of front kicks to the body partially land for Sidey. Oh! Left hooks slips in by Armfield! Leg kick by Sidey. Armfield is closing in the distance and chasing Sidey. A couple of hooks land for Armfield from close range! Armfield closes the distance and shoots on Sidey! He gets caught in a choke! It looks tight, but Armfield ends up surviving. Armfield shoots again from a scrmable and takes down Sidey. One minute left. Sidey gets back up and back to striking. Sidey presses Armfield against the cage. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Armfield.

Round 2 – Armfield comes out looking to press Sidey and fight in close range. Good combo by Armfield. Again. Front kick to the body and big right hand lands for Sidey. Oh! Knee to the body by Sidey. Jabs by Sidey. Let uppercut connects for Armfield. Nasty jabs by Sidey, who’s havinga much better round. Oh, stiff jabs by Armfield. We’re halfway through the round. One two lands for Armfield. Sidey’s nose is busted up. Sidey getting tagged up here. Oh! And a jab and right hand from Sidey stuns Armfield. Sidey now pressing foward. Another right hand by Sidey! Nasty double jab by Sidey. Nasty body shot by Armfield. Sidey shoot, but Armfield reverses him, presses him against the cage, and lands a combo. The bell rings. Very close round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Sidey.

Round 3 – They throw down in the middle for a second, but Armfield shoots and takes down Sidey. Sidye locks a guillotine, but Armfield gets out. Sidey gets back on his feet, but Armfield jumps on his back. Armfield slips off and Sidey gets top control. Armfield gets back to his feet. Armfield shoots and takes down Sidey. Great control here by Armfield. We’re halfway through the round. Armfield makes his way to the back of Sidey. Armfield looking for a rear-naked choke. Sidey gets out and gets back to his feet. Back to striking, but not for long. Armfield shoots and takes down Sidey. Armfield extremely dominant on top. Armfield finished the round with back control over Sidey.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Armfield. Overall 29-28, Armfield.

Result: Serhiy Sidey def. Garrett Armfield via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Photos: Serhiy Sidey def. Garrett Armfield at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Sidey (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Armfield (10-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Andy Social
Judging: Derek Cleary, Junichiro Kamijo 29-28. Mike Bell 28-29.

Chad Anheliger vs. Cody Gibson

Round 1 – Jabs by Gibson. More, more jabs by Gibson. Anheliger fires a hard leg kick. Gibson closes the distance and presses Anheliger against the cage. Gibson gets the takedown, and immediately gets the back of Anheliger. Anheliger gets out and gets Gibson into half guard. Good control by Gibson, but little damage. Anheliger scrambles like crazy and gets out of the positio, but Gibson still on top of him on turtle position. Gibson gets a mounted guillotine on Anheliger! It looks tight! Anheliger gets out, but Gibson getes him in an arm-in guillotine. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gibson.

Round 2 – Gibson shoots in the first 20 seconds and gets a takedown. Gibson in half guard and then mount. He gets the back of Anheliger and is looking to set up a rear-naked choke. Anheliger gets out, but is eating a few shots. Gibson keeps attempting a choke, but Anheliger tuns and Gibson switches to ground-and-pound. Oh! Gibson locks in an arm triangle! Anheliger gets out! Crazy scramble, but Gibson still on top. Anheliger gets up, but is being presses against the cage. Gibson brings him back down. Gibson gets back control and begins to land shots! Final 30 seconds. Gibson in full control. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gibson.

Round 3 – Jab by Gibson. Oh! Anheliger with a nice combo! And now. A big right hand by Anheliger! Gibson closes the distance and takes down Anheliger. Gibson working from guard. Relentless control and pressure here by Gibson, Anheliger doesn’t have an answer to the grappling. Anheliger gets up, but is being pressed against the cage. Two minutes left. Gibson takes down Anheliger and gets his back. Gibson now has a body triangle, but from the side. He’s not on Anheliger’s back. Gibson controlling the fight. He moves back to mount. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gibson. Overall 30-27, Gibson.

Result: Cody Gibson def. Chad Anheliger via unanimous decision (30-27, 3-27, 30-26)
Photos: Cody Gibson def. Chad Anheliger at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Gibson (21-10 MMA, 3-5 UFC), Anheliger (13-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jerin Valel
Judging: Junichiro Kamijo, Ziad Harb 30-27. Derek Cleary 30-26.

Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Ivana Petrovic

Round 1 – Petrovic closes the distance early and presses Horth against the cage. Good control here by Petrovic. Petrovic hist a head and arm and takes down Horth. Horth scrambles her way back up, and reverses Petrovic. She nos presses Petrovic against the cage. Horth gets a trip and takes down Petrovic. She takes Petrovic’s back! Horth rides too high and loses the position. Petrovic moves to side contol. Short shots by Petrovic. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Petrovic.

Round 2 – Jab and then leg kick by Petrovic. Petrovic catches a kick from Horth and takes her down. Horth locks in an armbar! Petrovic doing a good job at stacking her and defending. Petrovic has been stick in the position for well over a minute. We’re halfway through the round. Petrovic still stuck in armbar position. After almost two minutes of being stuck in an amrbar, Petrovic gets out! Horth works her way back up, and pins Petrovic against the cage. Petrovic reverses the position and breaks free. Body kick by Horth. Right hand and then a jab by Horth. Jabs by Petrovic. Body shot by Horth. Another one! Petrovic shoots and Horth sprawls. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Horth.

Round 3 – Horth pressing Petrovic here. Horth closes the distance and presses Petrovic against the cage. She gets reversed. Petrovic looking for the takedown. Good control here by Petrovic. Petrovic lets Horth free, and they’re back to striking. Body kick by Horth. Nice combo by Petrovic. Horth closes the distance and presses Petrovic against the cage. Horth gets reversed. Now Horth reverses and takes down Petrovic! She gets Petrovic’s back! Horth, again, rides too high and loses position. Petrovic now on top working from guard. One minute left. Horth pushes Petrovic off and then presses her against the cage. Petrovic reverses and breaks away. Nice combo by Horth! Jabs by Petrovic. Horth shoots, but ends up on bottom in a failed takedown attempt. The round ends.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Petrovic. Overall 29-28, Petrovic.

Result: Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Ivana Petrovic via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Photos: Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Ivana Petrovic at UFC Fight Night 246: Best photos from Edmonton
Records: Horth (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Petrovic (7-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Blake Grice
Judging: Eric Colon 30-27, Mike Bell 29-28, Thomas Collins 28-29.

UFC Fight Night 246 results: Erin Blanchfield rallies to beat Rose Namajunas, calls out Alexa Grasso

After a rough first two rounds, Erin Blanchfield turned things around to beat Rose Namajunas at UFC Edmonton.

[autotag]Erin Blanchfield[/autotag] turned up the volume, aggression and damage just in time to get the victory.

After a lackadaisical opening two rounds, Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) rallied in the final three of the UFC Fight Night 246 co-main event Saturday to defeat former strawweight champion [autotag]Rose Namajunas[/autotag] (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47). The women’s flyweight bout was the co-main event at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Namajunas puzzled Blanchfield with footwork, jabs, and movement in the first 10 minutes. Blanchfield appeared the much slower fighter and seemed to be stuck on a similar loop as to the unsuccessful game plan execution that transpired in her loss to Manon Fiorot in March.

Blanchfield began to come alive in Round 3, however, when she took Namajunas down and controlled her. In Round 4, Blanchfield’s striking found its home as Namajunas appeared to slow in volume and attack of her own.

Round 5, Blanchfield’s corner lit a fire under its fighter and she came out swinging with full aggression. She took Namajunas down and entered the crucifix position. Namajunas defended well, but ended up in a non-dominant position for the remainder of the fight.

When the dust settled, Blanchfield had swept the judges. She was emotional on the microphone, but still issued a challenge to former champion Alexa Grasso, who she’d like to fight next.

Blanchfield bounces back from her first UFC loss, which came against Fiorot in March. The defeat was a fairly lopsided unanimous decision. Prior to that bump in the road, Blanchfield racked up wins over Sarah Alpar, Miranda Maverick, JJ Aldrich, Molly McCann, Jessica Andrade and Taila Santos.

As for Namajunas, her two-fight winning streak is snapped. She moves to 2-2 since moving to flyweight in 2023.

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