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Dooho Choi explains emotional display at UFC on ESPN 60 after first win since 2016

“The Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi admits self-doubt began to build before picking up his first UFC win in eight years.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag] was overcome with emotion after picking up his first win in eight years.

At UFC on ESPN 60, Choi (15-4-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) stopped Bill Algeo in the second round with punches. It was his first win since stopping Thiago Tavares in June 2016.

Immediately after the referee stopped the fight after Algeo (18-9 MMA, 5-5 UFC) dropped to the canvas, emotions were fully displayed as “The Korean Superboy” began crying inside the octagon.

“I got emotional because this win was a long time coming,” Choi said through an interpreter at a post-fight news conference. “It’s been a while since I won and the last time it didn’t go very well. I heard all the haters, all the people that said I’m done and I can’t do it anymore. It started to affect me and I started to doubt myself a little bit. I was thinking is this really it? Am I really done? I kept faith in myself and I had to prove it to myself.”

After his win against Tavares, Choi would go on to lose to Cub Swanson, Jeremy Stephens and Charles Jourdain. Then, in his previous outing in Feb. 2023 against Kyle Nelson, the judges declared the fight a majority draw, adding another frustrating result to a tough run.

Choi admits that he began to doubt his abilities.

“I just know this is the one thing that I’m good at,” Choi said. “If I try my best and leave it all out there, then if it doesn’t go my way, then maybe I can accept that maybe I don’t have it. But I kept believing in myself, kept trying, and got it done.”

Now that he’s back in the winner’s column, Choi wants to get out of the UFC Apex, where he has competed in back-to-back outings. After all, just four fights ago, he was a headliner in front of over 10,000 people.

“I’m a crowd-pleasing fighter, so it’s a bummer my last two fights have been with a small crowd,” Choi said. “So, I want to fight in front of a big crowd, and I want to fight someone in the rankings.”

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Steve Garcia calls out Dan Ige after setting knockout record at UFC on ESPN 60

UFC featheweight Steve Garcia has been on a record-setting roll, and wants to test himself against a ranked opponent like Dan Ige.

LAS VEGAS – UFC featherweight [autotag]Steve Garcia[/autotag] made it four wins in a row by defeating Seung Woo Choi, and has his eyes set on a showdown with Dan Ige.

Not only has Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) won four straight, but he has also knocked out each of his opponents, setting a record for the longest TKO/KO streak in the UFC.

Choi (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) was the latest victim in the first round of the UFC on ESPN 60 co-feature. Garcia’s run includes stoppages of Chase Hooper, Shayilan Nuerdanbieke and Melquizael Costa.

Now, “Mean Machine” wants a piece of Ige (18-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC), who recently stepped up on just a few hours’ notice for a same-day fight against Diego Lopes at UFC 303.

“I called him out because he was actually supposed to headline this card, I believe,” Garcia said during a post-fight news conference. “When his fight fell through, I raised my hand. I was like, ‘Hey man, I’ll take it.’ I responded to his message. I don’t know if he took that, laughed it off, shrugged it off – I don’t know. He doesn’t seem like a disrespectful dude, but I obviously didn’t have that opportunity. It didn’t even matter because he stepped up to fight Diego Lopes, which shows what kind of gangster he is, like 100 percent.

“But I think that would be a fun fight. I think the fans would love that fight. He brings it, I bring it. That’s fireworks in the making. I’m just helping the matchmaker out.”

Ideally, Garcia would like to have that matchup at Noche UFC, which takes place at Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 14. Ige was promised a spot on that card after stepping up to fight Lopes, so if all things align in the matchmakers’ eyes, Garcia could end up with his wish.

You can watch Garcia’s complete UFC on ESPN 60 post-fight session with reporters in the video above.

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UFC’s Virna Jandiroba: ‘The weirdness of everything I do’ would create problems for Zhang Weili in title fight

Virna Jandiroba believes she has earned a shot at Zhang Weili’s UFC strawweight title, and sees a path to victory behind her awkward style.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag] is ready for a shot at the UFC strawweight title.

In just her second fight on a UFC main card, Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was a headliner at UFC on ESPN 60 at the UFC Apex. The Brazilian strawweight took full advantage of her opportunity against Amanda Lemos and picked up her first stoppage win in over three years.

Jandiroba executed a slick transition from the back into an armbar submission that forced Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) to tap in Round 2, and ultimately placing her name on the shortlist for title contention.

“The fight went in the best scenario that we could imagine,” Jandiroba said through an interpreter at a post-fight news conference. “I was for sure going to try to take it to the ground, and I was able to do it and find a submission.”

The result extended Jandiroba’s winning streak to four, including wins over Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, and Lupita Godinez. Jandiroba entered the fight as the promotionally ranked No. 5 strawweight, with Lemos two spots ahead.

If they were to flip spots when the UFC updates its rankings, that would leave Tatiana Suarez (No. 1) and Yan Xiaonan (No. 2) ahead of Jandiroba. Suarez has been dealing with injuries and Xiaonan lost her bid for the title at UFC 300. Jandiroba could very well end up being next for a shot at Zhang Weili’s title.

“You never know the plans with the UFC, but I believe that this win, the way it went, especially not just beating, but submitting a former title contender like Amanda who is extremely tough, I think it should get me a title shot,” Jandiroba said.

The unique grappling style that Jandiroba, 36, brings to the octagon could present a different challenge for Weili. That style was on full display in her first UFC main event against Lemos, where she excelled in the frantic scrambles on the mat. Jandiroba believes embracing that aspect of her game in a title fight could lead her to become champion.

“I fight weird,” Jandiroba said. “My style’s a little different. The way that I grapple is a little strange. I know my wrestling is very effective. My jiu-jitsu is very good. It’s not like you can say, ‘Oh, she’s a proper wrestler.’ But I make it work.

“Within the weirdness of everything that I do, I think that I create problems for most people, and that’s how I can beat her.”

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Miranda Maverick hopes she ‘proved something’ by dominating lesser opponent at UFC on ESPN 60

It wasn’t against Tracy Cortez as originally planned, but Miranda Maverick looked good winning her third straight fight at UFC on ESPN 60.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Miranda Maverick[/autotag]defeated Dione Barbosa on Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 60.

Maverick (14-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was dominant all around for 15 minutes to claim a unanimous decision from Barbosa (7-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) by scores of 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. Although Barbosa wasn’t the ranked women’s flyweight opponent that Maverick hoped for and should’ve faced originally (Tracy Cortez), she was happy with her performance and hopes it sent a message.

“Man, I hope I proved something with it,” Maverick, who won her third straight fight, said afterward. “I didn’t finish the fight, little frustrated with that, but I felt like I was beating her everywhere every round. So I’m happy with that aspect.”

You can watch Maverick’s complete UFC on ESPN 60 post-fight session with reporters in the video above.

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UFC on ESPN 60 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $27 million

The UFC has issued more than $27 million in Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay to fighters after UFC on ESPN 60.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 60 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $139,000.

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 on ESPN 60 took place at the UFC Apex. The main card ESPN and streamed on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN 60 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Steve Garcia[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Seungwoo Choi[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Kurt Holobaugh[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Kaynan Kruschewsky[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Bruno Silva[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Cody Durden[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Bill Algeo[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Hyder Amil[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Jeong Yeong Lee[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Cody Gibson[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Brian Kelleher[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Miranda Maverick[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Dione Barbosa[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Trey Ogden[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Loik Radzhabov[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Luana Carolina[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Lucie Pudilova[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Thomas Petersen[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Mohammed Usman[/autotag]: $4,500

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 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,600; 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 $32,000 while title challengers get $42,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-60 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $4,268,000
2023 total: $8,188,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $27,005,000

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UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 60 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 60 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images)

UFC on ESPN 60 results: Virna Jandiroba beautifully locks inescapable armbar on Amanda Lemos

Virna Jandiroba just might be in consideration for Submission of the Year after finishing Amanda Lemons in the UFC on ESPN 60 main event.

[autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag] might’ve locked in a Submission of the Year candidate Saturday when she slickly and violently made [autotag]Amanda Lemos[/autotag] tap out in the UFC on ESPN 60 main event.

In a grappling-heavy affair, Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) seemed to have an answer for everything Lemos (14-3-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) presented. It all lead up to an armbar submission at 4:48 of Round 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The finishing sequence was a thing of beauty as Jandiroba slipped from a rear-naked choke attempt on the back to torque a gruesomely-angled armbar.

The victory could very well earn Jandiroba a crack at UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili, who does not currently have a fight on the books. The win Saturday was Jandiroba’s fourth in a row.

In defeat, Lemos has lost two of her most recent three bouts.

The up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 60 results include:

  • Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:48
  • Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:36
  • Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:58
  • Dooho Choi def. Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:38
  • Hyder Amil def. Jeong Yeong Lee via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:05
  • Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:58
  • Miranda Maverick def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Trey Ogden def. Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
  • Luana Carolina def. Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
  • Thomas Petersen def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC on ESPN 60 play-by-play and live results

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC on ESPN 60 in Las Vegas.

UFC on ESPN 60 took place Saturday, and MMA Junkie provided live play and official results throughout the event which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Recent women’s strawweight title challenger Amanda Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Virna Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) met in the main event. Seungwoo Choi (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) took on Steve Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in the featherweight co-feature.

Scroll below to read our round-by-round updates and official results for all 11 fights.

Thomas Petersen vs. Mohammed Usman

Round 1 – The first fight of the night is underway, and the heavyweights start sizing each other up. Usman offers a left jab to find the range as he circles to his left. Petersen tries for a headlock, but Usman pushes away. Usman continues to paw out the left hand and fires off a right down the middle. Petersen rushes in for a takedown attempt, but it’s easily defended. More left jabs from Usman, but now Petersen blitzes with punches for a nice sequence. Usman resets and gets back to the work behind the jab. Another combination from Petersen before the round ends in a close round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Petersen.

Round 2 – Petersen stings with a solid left early. They trade single punches as they circle around the octagon. Petersen gets a nice takedown to change things up. He’s on top now, looking to land punches. But Usman doesn’t stay there and explodes back up to his feet to get out of danger on the mat. Petersen looks more confident as the fight continues. He digs in with a solid kick to the body. Now it’s Usman looking for a single leg, but can’t get it. Punches fly from both in the closing exchange.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Petersen.

Round 3 – Petersen continues approach, countering Usman nicely with combinations. A right hand from Usman misses, and a follow-up combo also fails to connect. Petersen now lands with a pair of quick right hands. Midway through the round, Usman continues to pepper out a left jab, but Petersen’s response has more power. Usman sits on a right hand and lands flush, but doesn’t capitalize. Petersen rushes forward with a combination. Just 90 seconds to go and Usman brushes away a half-hearted takedown attempt. They both take a couple of big swings, but Petersen closes out the fight with a solid single leg.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Petersen, giving him the fight 30-27.

Result: Thomas Petersen def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Petersen (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Usman (10-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Judging: Chris Leben, Anthony Maness, Rick Winter

Luana Carolina vs. Lucie Pudilova

Round 1 – The first women’s bout of the night is underway and Pudilova gets the action started by cracking with a solid right hand. Carolina resets and lands a leg kick, then looks for a front kick to the face. A head kick from Carolina is blocked, and Pudilova charges forward with hooks. Carolina evades the initial rush and sits on a counter. A hard exchange soon followed, punctuated by a left from Carolina. Now Pudilova looks for the clinch and a few short strikes are traded before they separate. Two kicks low and one high from Carolina, and now it’s her turn to look for a takedown. And wow! A blatant fence grab by Pudilova! That was a bad one. Mark Smith had to take her hand out, but doesn’t reward position for Carolina. They separate, Carolina lands, and Pudilova gets a takedown with a few seconds left.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Carolina.

Round 2 – Strikes from both early in Round 2 as Carolina works on the outside. Pudilova connects with a nice combination, including a hard punch that gets Carolina’s attention. She then looks for the clinch, but is shucked away. After a few more single strike offerings, Pudilova is back in on the clinch against the cage. She sneaks in a couple of nice knees to the body and a punch on the exit. Carolina lands a left, and Pudilova clinches again briefly. Carolina is back on the forward charge now, but Pudilova changes levels on a single leg. Carolina defends it well, but eats an elbow on the separation. Another clinch from Pudilova now, but they decide on trading punches until the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Pudilova.

Round 3 – Carolina starts the final round with a few punches as she circles, and gets back to ther kicking game. Pudilova closes the distance to clinch, but Carolina gets a muay Thai plum, and Pudilova backs out, but keeps the pressure along the fence. Both connect with punches upstairs as Carolina adds in leg and head kick attempts. Pudilova grabs a single leg attempt, but it’s easily defended. Carolina turns up the frequency of her strikes a little bit with just over a minute to go. Pudilova blasts through with a double leg and gets the fight to the mat. Carolina quickly wraps her up though, striking from the bottom. Pudilova gets her arms free and is able to offer a few short punches from the top, but Carolina was way more active here from her back before the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Carolina, giving her the fight 29-28.

Result: Luana Carolina def. Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Carolina (11-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC), Pudilova (14-10 MMA, 3-8 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
Judging: Mike Bell, Sal D’Amato, Junichiro Kamijo

Trey Ogden vs. Loik Radzhabov

Round 1 –  Radzhabov comes out with heavy forward pressure and hard punches right out of the gate. Ogden gets on his bike and circles away, looking for an opening, and there it is. A beautiful double leg takedown changes things for Ogden. Radzhabov grabs the fence but lets go as Herb Dean comes in. Ogden is on the back now, looking for a rear-naked choke. Radzhabov tries to scramble, but Ogden keeps his position well, and even locks in a body triangle. Still hunting for the submission, Ogden racks up a lot of control time on the mat. The submission isn’t there, though, and we go to Round 2.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Ogden.

Round 2 – Before starting the action in Round 2, Dean offered a hard warning to Radzhabov about fence grabs. We’re back to it now, and Radzhabov quickly closes the distance, looking to find a home for heavy punches. Ogden changes levels but this time he can’t get the takedown. Radzhabov lands a hard combination. Ogden might be in trouble here. He circles out to reset. Radzhabov is still on him with heavy pressure. More punches. Ogden circles out again and gets to the center. Radzhabov doesn’t let up. More punches land as Ogden is back along the fence. Now Ogden gets an opening to clinch and pushes off the fence with his foot to create momentum for the takedown. That was pretty slick. Ogden quickly steps over into full mount. He’s hunting for an arm triangle submission. It looks deep, but Radzhabov stays calm and eventually explodes out. They’re back to standing now and have one more exchange of strikes before the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Radzhabov.

Round 3 – New round, same approach: Radzhabov quickly closes the distance, and Ogden gets him down. Plenty of time on the clock here for Ogden as he gets to full mount again. Ogden stays postured down, looking to isolate an arm. Radzhabov punches from the bottom to disrupt Ogden’s progress on the arm triangle. Dean strangely calls for action as Ogden is in full mount. Radzhabov explodes and scrambles to his feet, but Ogden jumps on a guillotine. Radzhabov rolls out and ends up on top, in guard. Radzhabov stands and rains down hard punches. Ogden evades a few, then covers up. He gets both feet on the hips and pushes Radzhabov away, launching him into the air. Radzhabov rushes back in for more punches from the top to end the close final round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Ogden, giving him the fight 29-28.

Result: Trey Ogden def. Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Ogden (18-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Radzhabov (18-6-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: Mike Bell, Eric Colon, Junichiro Kamijo

Dione Barbosa vs. Miranda Maverick

Round 1 – They touch gloves and start sizing each other up. Maverick gets it started with leg kicks, and Barbos fires one in return before blitzing with a punching combination. Maverick darts forward with punches of her own. They take turns offering hard head kicks, but both block the other’s attempt. Maverick connects with a nice uppercut counter as Barbosa closes in. The pressure from Barbosa is heavy, and she closes in for more strikes. Maverick switches things up with a takedown, but Barbosa quickly attacks a leg. Maverick gets her limb out of danger and gets heavy on top in guard. Maverick now looks for some ground and pound. Barbosa gets in a couple of short elbows right before the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Maverick.

Round 2 – A fast exchange of punches starts off the round. Barbosa connects with a clean punch, Maverick answers with a solid body kick. Barbosa offers a hard head kick closes in for the clinch. Barbosa gets a beautiful hip toss on Maverick, but can’t keep her down for long. They stay clinched against the cage, and Barbosa lands a very nice spinning elbow on the exit. Maverick looks for a takedown, but Barbosa clamps on a guillotine. Maverick gets her head out, and completes the takedown with two minutes left. Barbosa tries to wrap up the arms to set up a submission from the bottom, but Maverick is wise to it and gets in a couple of short strikes. Maverick closes out the round landing punches from top.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Maverick.

Round 3 – Once again the round starts with a quick punching exchange. Maverick adds a hard leg kick. Barbosa looks for a takedown after blitzing forward, but can’t complete it. Maverick changes levels and gets the takedown, and Barbosa attacks her leg again. Maverick scrambles her way to full guard. Barbosa looks to set up a triangle, but Maverick stays heavy. Barbosa throws up an armbar attempt, but it’s not there either. Maverick maintains top control while changing positions at the advice of her corner, while landing a few strikes until the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Maverick, giving her the fight 30-27.

Result: Miranda Maverick def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Barbosa (7-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Maverick (14-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Judging: Mike Bell, Eric Colon, Sal D’Amato

Cody Gibson vs. Brian Kelleher

Round 1 – They touch gloves and get right to it with Kelleher pressing forward with punches. Gibson quickly responds, pushing Helleher backward with punches and kicks. Kelleher charges forward with hooks, but Gibson ducks under and quickly takes the back clinch, leading to a takedown. Kelleher quickly gets back to his feet, but the clinch continues against the cage. Kelleher eventually finds an escape, but it’s short-lived as Gibson clinches again a few seconds later. Gibson gets the back again, but as Kelleher turns into him, Gibson connects with a hard right elbow. Kelleher is rocked and Gibson tries to capitalize. Gibson gets a hold of him again and gets control on the ground. He slaps on an arm triangle, and it’s tight! Kelleher is stuck. You can feel the tap is coming, and there it is! What a finish for Gibson!

Result: Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:58
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Gibson (19-10 MMA, 1-5 UFC), Kelleher (24-15 MMA, 8-8 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Kerry Hatley

Hyder Amil vs. Jeong Yeong Lee

Round 1 – Amil comes out straight away firing a kick to the body. A big right hand follows as Lee looked to land his first punches. Lee answers in the next exchange, though. Oh my goodness! Amil just starts unloading punches! He’s not stopping! Lee lands a counter, but Amil keeps going! It’s a full-on barrage of punches for Amil! Woah! Lee is hurt, and he’s into the fence! Amil just continues to unload in this wild combo. It’s like he’s button mashing in a video game! Finally, referee Mark Smith steps in, and Amil gets an insane standing TKO in the first! WOW.

Result: Hyder Amil def. Jeong Yeong Lee via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:05
Recap: UFC on ESPN 60 video: Hyder Amil finishes Jeong Yeong Lee storm of punches in 65 seconds
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Amil (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Lee (11-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi

Round 1 – They touch gloves and get to feeling each other out. Algeo fires a kick to the body, pushes forward, and gets in on a single leg. Choi jumps on a guillotine, and it’s a solid attempt. Algeo stays calm and gets free, though. They’re back to a standing clinch against the cage, wrestling for position. Choi gets the takedown and finds the back in a scramble. Choi locks in a rear-naked choke, but starts to slip off to the side, and Algeo finger waves, signaling it’s not locked in. He gets out, and immediately attacks a single leg, but Choi gets back to his feet. The cage clinch continues. Both think elbow on the exit. They both start swinging wild punches. A spinning elbow lands flush for Algeo. More punches follow, and Algeo gets a takedown, but Choi gets back up. Front headlock for Choi now, and he jumps on the guillotine again. Algeo gets out and punches from the top end this wild opening round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Algeo.

Round 2 – They pick up right where they left off by trading punches in the center. Algeo slows for a moment, being cautious of counters, but still blitzes forward with strikes. Choi’s output has also slowed, but is accurate with a nice punch to the body. Algeo lands another spinning elbow, and clinches after. Choi gets to another front headlock position, but can’t keep Algeo down. Choi then lands a hard left hand, and Algeo is bleeding from his right eye. Choi stays on the hunt and connects again. Algeo is clearly hurt and backs away. As Choi closes in, Algeo drops to a knee, and Herb Dean rushes in to stop the fight! Choi’s emotions are on full display for his first win since 2016.

Result: Dooho Choi def. Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:38
Recap:
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Algeo (18-9 MMA, 5-5 UFC), Choi (15-4-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean

Cody Durden vs. Bruno Silva

Round 1 – They touch ’em up, and Durden charges forward with a body kick. Silva fires back, and starts to circle on the outside. Durden keeps the forward pressure heavy, and Silva looks to clinch. Durden changes position and looks for a single leg, but can’t get it. They start to let their hands go a little bit now as Durden works behind a left hand and Silva looks for a big uppercut. Two minutes to go now. Silva catches a kick and punches to counter. Durden unleashes a combo of hooks to the body. Silva fires back, but eats a clean right counter. An eye poke from Durden pauses the fight. After a two-minute recovery, the fight resumes and Durden comes out hot with heavy punches. Durden then lands a nice spinning back kick to the body in the closing seconds.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Durden.

Round 2 – Durden comes out firing again and rocks Silva with big right hand! Silva is hurt badly! Durden closes in and jumps on a choke. It looks tight. Silva somehow escapes and Durden ends up on top in guard. A bloodied Silva starts to work his way back up to his feet, fighting off another choke attempt. He’s back to standing. Woah! Silva cracks Durden with an uppercut, knocking his mouthpiece out! Durden is hurt and Silva is swarming! Punches and elbows from the top rain down and the ref stops it! What an insane comeback for Silva!

Result: Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:58
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Durden (16-6-1 MMA, 5-4-1 UFC), Silva (14-5-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni

Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky

Round 1 – The get right into it, trading punches in the center of the cage. Holobaugh gets a clinch, and they continue exchanging in close. Kruschewsky gets in a couple of knees to the body as they jockey for position against the cage. They separate, and Holobaugh keeps the pressure high with punches. Kruschewsky gets a Thai clinch and knees to the body, prompting Holobaugh to look for a single leg. Holobaugh eventually gives up on it and backs away, but comes right back in with punches to start another clinch. Kruschewsky is sharp with another knee to the body. Holobaugh charges forward with a combo. Back in on a takedown attempt, Holobaugh gets countered with a ninja choke. It’s not there, and they trade punches in close, swinging wildly in the closing seconds.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Holobaugh.

Round 2 – They’re right back into it, trading punches. Holobaugh leading the way with forward pressure. In on a clinch again, Holobaugh gets wrapped up again with a choke by Kruschewsky. They go to the ground and this one looks deep. Holobaugh stays calm and eventually rolls out. As they return to the feet, they immediately resume the striking exchanges. Holobaugh lands nicely as Kruschewsky’s back is against the cage. Kruschewsky returns t other center after a knee. The strikes are still flying at a high clip with both men landing. One minute to go. Holobaugh lands a right, hurting Kruschewsky. Another right connects. Kruschewsky is on shaky legs! Holobaugh chooses a takedown, and his corner hates that decision. Kruschewsky tries to slow things with a guillotine before the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Holobaugh.

Round 3 – Holobaugh comes out firing, and so does Kruschewsky. Another big punch from Holobaugh lands. Kruschewsky looks to respond with a knee to the body, and then he gets a takedown. A big elbow from Kruschewsky lands from the top. Holobaugh looks for an armbar but ends up in an awkward upside-down position, and Kruschewsky lands a couple of hard punches. Holobaugh scrambles back up to the feet, but Kruschewsky takes him back down. Holobaugh throws up the legs again, this time scrambling to top position. The action starts to slow on the ground, but Holobaugh finds a way to the back and looks for a choke. Kruschewsky defends it, and they just offer short strikes on the ground until the horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Holobaugh.

Result: Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Holobaugh (21-8 MMA, 2-5 UFC), Kruschewsky (15-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Judging: Adalaide Byrd, Sal D’Amato, Anthony Maness

Seungwoo Choi vs. Steve Garcia

Round 1 – They touch ’em up and Garcia takes the center, sizing up Choi. Garcia charges forward with a kick to the body, and clinches immediately after. The takedown isn’t there, and they start letting the strikes fly. Choi chops away with a couple of hard leg kicks, knocking Garcia off balance. Garcia answers back with a flurry of punches! Choi is hurt and goes down! Garcia continues to unload with hammerfists! Herb Dean stops the fight! Four knockouts in a row for Garcia!

Result: Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:36
Recap: UFC on ESPN 60 video: Steve Garcia drops, then pummels Seungwoo Choi for 96-second TKO
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Choi (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC), Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean

Amanda Lemos vs. Virna Jandiroba

Round 1 – They touch gloves, and the main event is underway. Both come out patient, studying the range. Jandiroba shoots in for a well-timed takedown, and gets caught in a guillotine by Lemos. The choke appeared deep, but Janidroba gave a thumbs up, and slowly popped her head out. Jandiroba controls from the top, but Lemos sweeps to take the top. Jandiroba slaps on a kneebar! Lemos quickly addresses it, and looks for an ankle lock to counter. They scramble back to the feet, but Jandiroba keeps a clinch against the fence.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Jandiroba.

Round 2 – They start off Round 2 exchanging a few kicks. Lemos lands a hard uppercut to give Jandiroba pause. Jandiroba shoots in, pushing Lemos into the fence. Another scramble is on as Lemos looks to counter with a kimura. Back to standing, and then quickly back to the ground. They scramble again, with Jandiroba finding the back, looking for a rear-naked choke. Jandiroba re-grips a few times, but Lemos eventually gets a good hold of the choking arm. Jandiroba then slaps on an armbar! Woah, that was fast, and this is deep! Lemos attempts to roll, but Jandiroba adjusts and forces the tap! What a slick finish!

Result: Virna Jandiroba def. Amanda Lemos via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:48
Recap: UFC on ESPN 60 results: Virna Jandiroba beautifully locks inescapable armbar on Amanda Lemos
Photos: UFC on ESPN 60: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC), Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

UFC on ESPN 60 video: Steve Garcia drops, then pummels Seungwoo Choi for 96-second TKO

Steve Garcia now holds the current longest TKO/knockout streak in the UFC.

[autotag]Steve Garcia[/autotag] made the most of his unexpected UFC on ESPN 60 co-main event opportunity.

Originally scheduled for the main card, Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) vs. [autotag]Seungwoo Choi[/autotag] (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) slid into the co-headliner when Brad Tavares vs. Jun Yong Park was canceled after Friday’s weigh-ins. A little over 24 hours later, Garcia capitalized on the opportunity when he finished Choi with strikes at 1:36 of Round 1. The featherweight bout took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

A right hand initially appeared to hurt Choi, but three follow-up left hands were what put him down. Choi covered up and Garcia swarmed. With Choi unable to intelligently defend himself, referee Herb Dean stepped in and stopped the fight.

With the win, Garcia now is atop the leaderboard of longest TKO/knockout streak in the UFC with four. Conversely, Choi falls to 1-4 in his most recent five.

The up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 60 results include:

  • Steve Garcia def. Seungwoo Choi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:36
  • Kurt Holobaugh def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Bruno Silva def. Cody Durden via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:58
  • Dooho Choi def. Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:38
  • Hyder Amil def. Jeong Yeong Lee via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:05
  • Cody Gibson def. Brian Kelleher via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:58
  • Miranda Maverick def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Trey Ogden def. Loik Radzhabov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
  • Luana Carolina def. Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
  • Thomas Petersen def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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