Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka 2 In the main event, Alex Pereira faced Jiří Procházka for the second time. Pereira demonstrated his superior striking skills, securing a devastating knockout victory over Procházka with a head kick and punches at 13 seconds of the second round. This knockout, which has already gone viral on social media, showcased Pereira’s power and precision, solidifying his status as a top contender in the light heavyweight division.
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Co-Main Event: Diego Lopes vs. Dan Ige In the co-main event, Diego Lopes emerged victorious against Dan Ige with a unanimous decision after three rounds of high-paced action. Lopes’ striking and ground game were key factors in securing the win, with the judges scoring the bout 29-28 across the board. Ige became a legend of the sport after taking the fight on just 4 hours notice after Brian Ortega dropped out due to illness.
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Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Smith Roman Dolidze secured a unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith, with the judges scoring the fight 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Dolidze’s performance showcased his well-rounded skill set and strategic approach.
Macy Chiasson vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Macy Chiasson defeated Mayra Bueno Silva via TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage from a cut at 1:58 of the second round. Chiasson’s relentless pressure led to the early end of the fight.
Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page The main card kicked off with a welterweight clash between Ian Machado Garry and Michael “Venom” Page. Garry maintained his undefeated record with a unanimous decision win, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28.
Preliminary Card Highlights
Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault Joe Pyfer delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Marc-Andre Barriault in the middleweight division, with the finish coming at 1:25. Pyfer’s aggressive start paid off, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus.
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Andre Fili vs. Cub Swanson Veteran featherweight Andre Fili won a split decision against Cub Swanson, with the judges scoring it 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in Fili’s favor.
Jean Silva vs. Charles Jourdain Jean Silva secured a second-round knockout victory over Charles Jourdain in a thrilling featherweight bout. Silva’s striking overwhelmed Jourdain, leading to the stoppage at 1:22.
Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri In the bantamweight division, Payton Talbott earned a Performance of the Night bonus with a quick 19-second knockout of Yanis Ghemmouri, showcasing his explosive power.
Gillian Robertson vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez Gillian Robertson defeated Michelle Waterson-Gomez via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26.
Martin Buday vs. Andrei Arlovski Martin Buday won a split decision over Andrei Arlovski, with the scores being 29-28, 28-29, and 30-27.
Rei Tsuruya vs. Carlos Hernandez Rei Tsuruya defeated Carlos Hernandez via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28.
Vinicius Oliveira vs. Ricky Simon Vinicius Oliveira secured a unanimous decision victory over Ricky Simon, with the judges scoring it 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.