LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 35 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams on ESPN+.
In the main event, Michelle Waterson (17-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC) meets Angela Hill (12-8 MMA, 7-8 UFC) in a women’s strawweight bout. In the co-feature, Ottman Azaitar (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) takes on Khama Worthy (16-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at lightweight.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 5 p.m. ET for the ESPN+ prelims and 8 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC on ESPN+ 35 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
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Jalin Turner vs. Brok Weaver
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Records: Jalin Turner (9-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Brok Weaver (15-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
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Justine Kish vs. Sabina Mazo
Round 1 – Mazo opens with a high kick, but Kish pushes through it and lands several low kicks of her own. Mazo flashes out a front kick to the face, looking to keep distance and use her reach to her advantage. Kish is opening aggressively and rattling off punches, as well. Mazo with another high kick that lands flush. Kish staggers and looks a little rattled. Still, she retreats and shakes it off, though blood is running down from the eye. Kish looking to push forward, but Mazo is doing a great job of managing space. Kish is still investing in the legs, and Mazo is marked up on both of them. Kish having some success with her hands, as well. It’s a good scrap. one minute remains. Kish catches a kick and scores a takedown, setting up in her opponent’s guard. She gets a little bit of damage at the end. Close round, but MMA Junkie leans just toward Kish, 10-9.
Round 2 – Kish again opens up aggressive, looking to get in tight. Mazo gets back out to range and starts laying out the kicks again. She goes to all levels, but she’s not matching Kish’s volume. Kish catches a leg again but can’t get her opponent off-balance. She does land a high kick as they break. Kish is making this a scrap. Mazo is able to land from range, but Kish is pushing forward and making it a dog fight. Mazo continues to kick to the legs and body and is crisp on a few counters. Kish tries for a clinch, but it’s not there. Her left eye is bloodied, but she is grinding. MMA Junkie again leans slightly toward Kish.
Round 3 – Kish again out quickly, and rattles of combinations. She catches a kick and tries to land a spinning elbow, but it’s blocked. Mazo scores with a hard kick to the body. High kick lands. Another high kick lands. Mazo with a great stretch there. She lands a left hand as Kish moves forward. Mazo still looks very comfortable in the pocket. Kish still movng well and looking to be the busier fighter. Mazo with a knee inside. Kish still grinding, but she may be slowing down just a little, and Mazo is finding the mark more frequently. High kick lands clean, and Kish hits the deck. Mazo rushes down, gets to the back and sinks in a rear-naked choke on a stunned opponent. Kish tries to resist, but she’s caught and has to tap. Great win from Mazo.
Result: Sabina Mazo def. Justine Kish via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 3:57
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Records: Justine Kish (7-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Sabina Mazo (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Bryan Barberena vs. Anthony Ivy
Round 1 – Barberena has the center, and Ivy circles right on the outside. Ivy trying to cut off the cage, but he misses a low kick, and Ivy changes levels and drives the action to the fence. Barberena sprawls agains the cage. Ivy deep on a single, but he can’t get his opponent off-balance. He switches to a double and drags him down to a seated position, but Barberena is quickly back on his feet. Barberena with a few short punches inside. He grabs a Thai clinch and drives in a few knees before finally pulling away. Ivy slips on a high kick, but Barberena can’t get on top of him before he returns to feet. Barberena with a punch that stuns Ivy. Barberena pushes forward and lands a big elbow up top, as well. Ivy shakes it off. Two punches land from Barberena, and Ivy shoots again. Barberena defends again from the cage. He’s tripped off-balance. Barberena scrambles to his knees, but Ivy stays attached. Punches inside, and he drags Barberena flat in the final seconds. MMA Junkie gives the first to Barberena, 10-9.
Round 2 – Ivy hunts the takedown early, but Barberena pushes down on the head. Ivy’s effort relentless. Barberena defends against the fence. Eventually, he’s able to switch to the outside and pull free. Low kicks traded. Punches traded. Barberena complains of an eye poke, but we continue. Barberena stalking from the center. Ivy firing big shots but struggling to find the mark. He clinches again, but it’s not there. Barberena lets his hands go, and Ivy falls to a knee and shoots. Ivy desperate for a takedown, but it’s not happening. Barberena lands a few punches before they break. Ivy clearly throwing with power, but Barberena moving well and countering. Both men laboring a bit with a minute left. Ivy scores with a right hand.He misses on a big overhand. Barberena walking through punches right now to deliver his own. They finish in the clinch. MMA Junkie gives it again to Barberena, 10-9.
Round 3 – Ivy loading up on big punches but missing. He shoots in again, and Barberena sprawls. Ivy finally gets the takedown on his second effort. Barberena gets to a seated position, and they trade punches. Ivy refusing to break his grip on the body. Barberena stands anyway. He finally pulls away. Barberena stalking on the restart. He wants to throw hands. Ivy shoots again, but he’s pushed away. Another shot stuffed. Barberena tries to slip to the back, but he can’t. Rinse and repeat for Ivy, he is shooting relentlessly. Barberena stuffs it again and this time is controlling on the floor. Dominant spot for Barberena, but Ivy scrambles up. Punches traded, but Barberena clearly getting the best of it. Ivy again short on a takedown. Barberena defends and punches and crawls back to his feet. Less than a minute. Ivy gets a takedown, but Barberena gets to the fence and stands. Ivy drags him down again, but Barberena looks for a kimura from the back. He runs out of time. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Barberena, 10-9, and awards him the fight 30-27.
Result: Bryan Barberena def. Anthony Ivy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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Records: Bryan Barberena (15-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC), Anthony Ivy (8-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Roque Martinez vs. Alexandr Romanov
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Records: Roque Martinez (15-5-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Alexandr Romanov (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
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Kevin Croom vs. Roosevelt Roberts
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Records: Kevin Croom (21-12 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Roosevelt Roberts (10-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
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Julia Avila vs. Sijara Eubanks
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Records: Julia Avila (8-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Sijara Eubanks (5-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Women’s bantamweight
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Kyle Nelson vs. Billy Quarantillo
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Records: Kyle Nelson (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Billy Quarantillo (14-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
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Bobby Green vs. Alan Patrick
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Records: Bobby Green (26-10-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC), Alan Patrick (15-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
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Ed Herman vs. Mike Rodriguez
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Records: Ed Herman (24-14 MMA, 12-10 UFC), Mike Rodriguez (11-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
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Andrea Lee vs. Roxanne Modafferi
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Records: Andrea Lee (11-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Roxanne Modafferi (24-17 MMA, 3-5 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
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Ottman Azaitar vs. Khama Worthy
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Records: Ottman Azaitar (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Khama Worthy (16-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
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Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill
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Records: Michelle Waterson (17-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC), Angela Hill (12-8 MMA, 7-8 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
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