Khamzat Chimaev dethroned UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis Saturday night, winning by unanimous decision in dominant fashion at the United Center in Chicago.
Chimaev, the 31-year-old Russian, controlled the fight with more than 10 takedowns and spent most of the bout on top of Du Plessis. On top while delivering knees and punches.
But there were a few tense moments in the fifth round, when Chimaev had to fight off a guillotine attempt – perhaps the only moment of danger he faced.
The judges scored it 50-44, 50-44, 50-44 for Chimaev, who improved to 15-0.
The crowd booed after a fight filled with wrestling and short on fisticuffs and kicks. Chimaev seemed unconcerned after the victory.
“Happy, happy always,’’ Chimaev said about how he felt after the fight. “Get my money. Dana (White), save my money, brother.’’
Chimaev also praised Du Plessis.
“That guy is strong to the finish,’’ he said. “… This guy had great heart.’’
Du Plessis lauded Chimaev.
“The man has incredible control on the top,’’ he said. “He’s just like a blanket. I mean, it wasn’t a matter of strength. He wasn’t that physical. It’s almost as if he knew what your next (move) was going to be.’’
Du Plessis, the 31-year-old from South Africa, failed to defend his UFC middleweight title for the first time in three tries as his record dropped to 23-3.
“At the end, I went for it, had the back,’’ Du Plessis said. “I could almost taste that victory. But big ups to (Chimaev), he beat me fair and square tonight. He was the better man.’’
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Round-by-round analysis
Dricus Du Plessis (DDP) looks to defend his middleweight title for the third time in a row and Chimaev looks to dethrone the champion, as the action begins. Chimaev initiates a chest bump during introductions? Wow!
Round 1
It’s Chimaev with a quick takedown! The chants go up: “Khamzat! Khamzat!’’ Chimaev delivering blows to the head with his left fist. Just pounding away and DDP looks to have no chance to move. But these punches lack force and he can’t free his right arm. The crowd boos. Chimaev still working with left hand. Now he frees up the right hand and scores as DDP squirms. Chimaev remains in total control but inflicting no serious damage. Chimaev throws some short rights and he remains in total control. DDP reverses! But Chimaev quickly back on top. Chimaev 10, DDP 9
Round 2
DDP smiles and accepts a neck hug from his trainer before Round 2 begins. DDP opens with a left kick and then takes a left kick. Chimaev with another quick takedown! Chimaev drilling DDP’s backside with his knee. Chimaev in control again from atop DDP’s back. They’re against the fence and Chimaev drives knees into DDP’s backside. The chants go up again: “Khamzat! Khamzat!’’ They love the Russian. Chimaev goes for the choke but DDP fights it off. Chimaev punches with the left hand and DDP looks immobile while taking knees to his backside. Using the knee and arms to keep DDP wrapped up. That backside is gonna be sore! The fighters slap hands as the round ends and they separate. Chimaev 20, DDP 18
Round 3
DDP unleashes a left kick and Chimaev scores a takedown less than 15 seconds into the round. DDP slaps his right hand against Chimaev’s head but now he’s too busy trying to survive. Chimaev is on top and in control. DDP’s knees look bruised and a little bloodied. Chimaev looking like a boa constrictor again. Chimaev pounding hard with his left fist after tying up DDP’s arms. DDP’s face bleeding now. DDP is almost immobilized and Chimaev pounds his elbow on DDP’s head and the punches are looking more and more vicious. A crucifix move is how Chimaev has immobilized DDP. Now Chimaev is looking for the choke, and DDP fights it off – but takes more head shots. DDP’s mouth and face are a mess. Chimaev 30, DDP 27
Round 4
Chimaev misses a takedown but simply goes for another – and down goes DDP. Twenty seconds elapse, and DDP is in the clutches of Chimaev again. He’s 7-for-8 on takedown attempts. This has been a mauling. DDP on his feet, and down he goes again. More blood. Chimaev tossing DDP around like a ragdoll. Well, a rather large ragdoll. Chimaev works DDP into the crucifix again. And again he’s on top and in control and trying to free his hands for punches. The referee separates the fighters. Yet another takedown. But DDP fends off the choke attempts. Chimaev 40, DDP 36
Round 5
DDP comes out with a bloody mouth and smile. DDP fires a couple of kicks and lands a right hand. But Chimaev scores another takedown 30 seconds into the round. DDP looks helpless. Does DDP have enough energy to fight back? DDP on his feet and Chimaev forces him to the mat almost as quickly. DDP reverses with just over two minutes left. Attempts a guillotine but Chimaev shakes loose and reverses. With 1:25 left, the ref stands them up. DDP lands a hard right and finds himself on top of Chimaev with 30 second left. DDP is on top but has no place to go as the round ends: Chimaev 49, DDP 46
UFC 319 results
Lerone Murphy def. Aaron Pico
Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal
Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier
Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura
Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert
Loopy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade
Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper
Darkkar Klose def. Edson Barboza
Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa
Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris
Lerone Murphy def. Aaron Pico by KO
Another spectacular, scary moment.
Under pressure, Murphy knocked out Pico with a spinning back elbow – the second in two bouts.
The featherweight bout that featured hard shots, but none harder than Murphy’s right elbow that ended the fight at 3:21 of the first round.
Murphy, a 34-year-old from England, improved to 17-0-1 (9-0-1 UFC). Pico, a 28-year-old from California, fell to 13-5 (0-1 UFC ).
Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico: Round-by-round analysis
Featherweight bout
Round 1
Aaron Pico, a longtime fixture on the Bellator circuit, will be making his UFC debut – in challenging fashion. Lerone Murphy is undefeated and the No. 6 contender in the flyweight rankings as the action begins. Pico presses the action early and Murphy nearly slipped after coming under fire. Pico has Murphy in the clinch and presses up against the fence. Murphy responds with a big elbow and pulled in Pico for a potential finish before Pico muscled free. Fighters separate and Pico stalks and scores a takedown. Pico scores with elbows as Murphy gets to his feet and they separate again. They trade kicks and Murphy landed a big knee and followed with another. Pico strikes with three punches and then digs into Murphy’s body. Murphy drops Pico with a spinning back elbow! Wow! Down goes Pico and Murphy scales and fence and celebrates! It’s Murphy by KO! The medics attend to Pico, who took the shot to the left side of his head and went unconscious.
Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal by KO
Prates delivered the moment of the night. A scary moment.
Prates knocked out Neal in the first round of their welterweight fight with a spinning back elbow that not only flattened Neal but produced a loud pop.
But Neal was conscious after medical personal moved into the octagon and began working on him.
Both fighters traded big shots. But the spinning back elbow to the left side of Neal’s head was the biggest and the fight ended at 4:59 of the first round.
Prates, a 31-year-old from Brazil, improved to 22-7 (5-1 UFC). Neal, a 34-year-old from Texas, fell to 16-6 (8-5).
Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates: Round-by-round analysis
Welterweight bout
Round 1
Geoff Neal opens with some kicks and Carlos Prates looks poised – and lanky. He delivers a spinning back kick and hits Neal again. Neal catches Prates by the leg and connects with a right punch. Neal takes another hard leg kick but he’s looked efficient with his fists. Prates staying on the move and landing more leg kicks. Prates misses with a couple of big lefts and Neal still moving forward. They exchange some big shots. Neal delivers multiple shots but takes a knee to the body. Prates staying after Neal with punches and kicks. Neal catches a leg and gets Prates in the clinch. He releases. Prates punishes Neal with a combination and drops Neal with a spinning elbow! It’s Prates by TKO! And Neal is hurt. Bad.
Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision
Page showboated, ducked punches and struck – struck hard. He knocked down Cannonier twice and won the middleweight bout by unanimous decision.
But there were some nerve-wracking moments in the third round. Page missed with a big punch and Cannonier turned it into a takedown. For about three minutes, Page sat beneath Cannonier and dodged enough punches to prevail.
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 for Page, a 38-year-old from England who improved to 24-3 (3-1 UFC).
Cannonier, a 41-year-old from Arizona, fell to 18-9 (11-9 UFC).
Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page: Round-by-round analysis
Middleweight bout
Round 1
Page scores a knockdown with a solid right? But Cannonier is quickly back on his feet. They spend more time than the fans appreciate in a clinch. But Page has kept them entertained with his footwork and showboating and even dodging a big shot as the round comes to an end. Page 10, Cannonier 9
Round 2
Page drops Cannonier again! This time it’s with a left. Cannonier charges after Page, but Page remains elusive and appears to be enjoying himself. The fans boo as Cannonier gets Page in the clinch and presses him up against the fence. Cannonier scores a takedown but Page quickly is up on his feet. Page and Cannonier both throw big punches – and whiff. The crowd gets a little restless. Page 20, Cannonier 18
Round 3
Page misses big with a right hand and Cannonier takes him down. Cannonier is on top and in control with more than three minutes left in the round. Cannonier throws some big shots. Cannonier struggling to capitalize but now looking for the armbar. Less than a minute left and Cannonier is starting to slug and lands one big shot. Page 29, Cannonier 28
Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura by submission
Elliott didn’t have the ability to trade punches with Asakura in their flyweight fight.
It wasn’t needed, even though Elliott got hit with plenty of shots.
He took down Asakura late in the second round and finished off the Japanese striker by submission with a guillotine. The referee stopped the fight at 4:39 of the second round.
Elliott, a 38-year-old from Missouri, improved to 21-13-1 (10-11 UFC).
Asakura, 31 and the former Rizin bantamweight champion, fell to 21-6 (0-2 UFC).
Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura: Round-by-round analysis
Flyweight bout
Round 1
Kai Asakura of Japan lost his UFC debut last year to Alexandre Pantoja by rear naked chokehold in the second round. Hard to imagine things going worse against Tim Elliott as he gets another shot and the action commences. Elliott leading with high kicks that miss. Asakura responds with a punch as Elliott kicked. There’s the theme: kicks vs. punches. Asakura lands a nice body shot. Lands two more punches and a flurry that ends with a shot to the side of the head. Asakura is swinging for the fences – and Elliott’s head. Elliott sticks with the kicks. Asakura lands another right to the chin and there’s little letup. Then, letup. Asakura knees Elliott and follows up with a left. Odd footwork and attempted kicks. Elliott catches Asakura’s leg and slams him to the ground for a takedown. Doesn’t capitalize much before the round ends. Asakura 10, Elliott 9
Round 2
Asakura comes out fists flying. Elliott responds with his freaky style. But he throws a solid left. Asakura connects with a hard, low kick. Elliott scores with another left and yet another. Asakura looks tentative as he moves away from Elliott. They trade hard punches. Elliott looks far more elusive as Asakura stays on the retreat. Elliott scores a takedown and Asakura quickly pops up. Another takedown by Elliott and Asakua looks in trouble. Elliott wraps up Asakura in the guillotine and squeezes his way to victory! Asakura has tapped out! It’s Elliott by TKO!
Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan by TKO
Four days after winning Dana White’s Contender Series, Susurkaev made his official UFC debut in memorable fashion.
He stopped Nolan by rear naked chokehold at 2:01 of the second round in their middleweight fight.
Nolan landed some solid shots in the first round. But early in the second round, Susurkaev hurt Nolan with a kick to the knee and pounced on his prey while bringing the fight to an end.
Susurkaev, a 24-year-old from Russia, improved to 10-0 (1-0 UFC). Nolan, a 27-year-old from New Jersey, fell to 8-3 (0-1 UFC).
Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Eric Nolan: Round-by-round analysis
Middleweight bout
Round 1
The crowd breaks into chants of “USA, USA!’’ It’s a boost for Eric Nolan, who lets his fist fly. Nolan responds with another. They’re clinched and against the fence, to the crowd’s dismay. Nolan strikes with a right and a left and the crowd cheers. He lands another right, but Susurkaev lands his own right. Susurkaev scores a takedown and Nolan is up against the fence. Susurkaev controls from behind but Nolan avoids any serious damage. Down he goes again, and up he gets to his feet. They break and Nolan whales away and connects. Nolan takes a kick to the abdomen and then a knee to the face and a left to the head before he wobbles Susurkaev with a big shot as the round ends. Nolan 10, Susurkaev 9
Round 2
Susurkaev lands an early kick to the knee that hurts Nolan. Susurkaev takes Nolan to the ground and is in full control. He’s swimming with both fists and Nolan is doing his best to get up. Now he’s in a chokehold and he taps out! It’s Susurkaev by TKO!
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert by TKO
Oleksiejczuk arrived to this fight with the equivalent of a hammer. Meerschaert came virtually unarmed.
So you can guess how that middleweight bout ended.
Oleksiejczuk scored two takedowns, and the second one with authority. He delivered hammer shots with abandon until the referee halted the fight at 3:03 of the first round.
Oleksiejczuk, a 30-year-old from Poland, improved to 21-9 (9-7 UFC). Meerschaert, a 37-year-old from Wisconsin, fell to 37-20 (12-12 UFC).
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk: Round-by-round analysis
Middleweight bout
Round 1
Gerald Meerschaert and Michal Oleksiejczuk will challenge not only each other but also the effectiveness of spellcheck. Oleksiejczuk throws a left while trying to gain control. Throws another and takes Meerschaert to the canvas but the referee intervenes and both men are on their feet. Not for long. Meerschaert misses a lazy takedown and the crowd boos. Oleksiejczuk responds with left hands and Meerschaert drops to the canvas. Then Meerschaert is up and he gets dropped again for real. Oleksiejczuk follows up with hammer punches before the referee stops the fight! It’s Oleksiejczuk by TKO!
Loopy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade by unanimous decision
Godinez caught Andrade by surprise early with her fists – landing hard shots to Andrade’s head in the first two rounds of their women’s strawweight fight.
Then it came down to survival.
Andrade, known for her power punches, began to land with a thump. She opened a cut beneath Godinez’s left eye, and the blood flowed as she tried to hold off Andrade and unleash a final flurry of punches.
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 for Godinez, who improved to 14-5 (9-5 UFC). Andrade, a 33-year-old from Brazil, dropped to 26-14 (17-13 UFC).
Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez: Round-by-round analysis
Women’s strawweight bout
Round 1
Jessica Andrade and Loopy Godinez exchange punches early. Godinez connects with a hard left and so much for Andrade being the only power puncher in the octagon. Godinez scores with three more punches while Andrade moves in and eats another punch. Godinez increases her lateral movement as Andrade tries to load up. Godinez lands another right and then a right kick to the body. Godinez just a right and a left and Andrade just keeps marching forward and lands some big punches. Godinez, after being under siege for about 45 seconds, finishes it with a right. Godinez 10, Andrade 9
Round 2
Andrade comes out swinging, strikes and Godinez takes her down and gains control in the half guard. Godinez landing punches and knees on Andrade, who finally gets free. Godinez gets hit and hits harder – a big left. Godinez takes an eye poke and needs a moment before the fight resume and she lands a right kick. Andrade lands a punch and this is turning brawl-like. Andrade is stacking and she eats a right and kick. Andrade marches and scores with her fists. Godinez fighting back but unable to get Andrade back to the mat. But she follows a big left with a knee. Godinez 20, Andrade 18
Round 3
Andrade comes out swinging again. Andrade looking extremely aggressive. Godinez covering up more, then lashes out with a right. Andrade fights through it and lands a flurry of punches. Godinez landing enough punches and kicks to keep Andrade at bay – barely. Andrade has opened a cut over Godinez’s eyes and Andrade is assaulting Godinez. Godinez sneaks in a right, but Andrade is not backing up. Godinez answers with a right kick. Godinez fails a takedown attempt as the round comes to a close with the two women brawling. The cheers with approval! Godinez 29, Andrade 28
Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper by TKO
Harnandez, apparently on the verge of losing the first round on the scorecards, took matters into his own hands.
His right hand, to be precise.
Hernandez throttled Hooper with a powerful right and, after Hooper fell to the canvas, followed up with more rights. The referee quickly stopped the lightweight bout with just two seconds left in the round.
At 6-foot-1, Hooper appeared to have an important height advantage. But the 5-foot-9 Hernandez compensated with his fists.
Hernandez, a 25-year-old from Texas, improved to 17-3-1 (9-7 UFC). Hooper, a 25-year-old from Washington, fell to 16-9 (8-4).
Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez: Round-by-round analysis
Lightweight bout
Round 1
Chase Hooper, at 6-foot-1, looks noticeably bigger against the 5-foot-9 Alexander Hernandez. The reach with his legs and arms is leaving Hernandez perplexed until he lands a right. Hernandez fires again with his fists and scores with a right. Hooper ties him up before Hernandez wriggles free. Henandez has grown more comfortable against his taller opponent. Hooper using kicks, then gets grazed by a right. Hernandez with a right and the fight is halted with two seconds on the clock! It’s Hernandez by TKO.
Darkkar Klose def. Edson Barboza by unanimous decision
In their lightweight bout, Klose prevailed over Barboza thanks to a novel strategy.
The foot stomp.
Over the first two rounds, Klose stomped on Barboza’s feet, to the point where Barboza looked unsteady on his feet – and vulnerable. Klose, in turn, blasted away with punches and left welts under Barboza’s eyes. Not to mention noticeable swelling on Barboza’s feet.
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 for Klose, a 37-year-old from Florida who improved to 16-3-1 (10-3 UFC) . Barboza, a 39-year-old from Brazil fell to 24-13 (18-13 UFC).
Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa by unanimous decision
In a rematch of their 2019 fight, Silva avenged a loss to Barbosa with a victory by the same manner: unanimous decision.
The crowd rewarded Silva with boos after the flyweight bout.
The clock saved Silva in the first round, when it ran out while Barbosa looked close to submitting her by armbar. But in the third round, it was Silva who almost finished Barbosa by guillotine before Barbosa wriggled free.
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 for Silva, the 31-year-old Brazilian who improved to 19-5 (5-1 UFC). Barbosa, a 33-year-old Brazilian, fell to 8-4 (2-2 UFC).
Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris by submission
Morales turned in a scintillating performance over Idiris in the flyweight finale of The Ultimate Fighter 33.
Morales dominated the first round, then owned the second, when he knocked down Idiris and submitted him by triangle choke at 3:04 of Round 2. Before it was over, blood was trickling down Idiris’ nose as Morales exulted in victory.
Morales, a 30-year-old from Sacramento, California, who entered the bout as a decisive underdog, improved to 13-2 (1-2 UFC). And with the victory, he earned a UFC contract.
Idiris, a 30-year-old from Kazakhstan, suffered his first loss as his record fell to 10-1.
UFC 319: Time, PPV, streaming for Du Plessis vs Chimaev
The highly anticipated clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16 and can be purchased on ESPN+ PPV.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
Location: United Center (Chicago)
Early prelims start time: 6 p.m. ET
Early prelims card TV: ESPN 2; Early prelims stream: ESPN+, Disney+
Prelims card start time: 8 p.m. ET
Prelims card TV: ESPN; Prelims stream: ESPN+, Disney+
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Main card stream: ESPN+ PPV
Khamzat Chimaev keeps UFC, fans on toes
Khamzat Chimaev will enter the ring to great relief considering he has pulled out of several big fights for a variety of reasons. He canceled three fights with Leon Edwards because he had COVID-19, according to the UFC. He also had to withdraw from a fight with Nate Diaz when he weighed in 7 1/2 pounds over the maximum weight of 170. He also withdrew from a fight against Robert Whitaker because of an undisclosed illness.
Dricus Du Plessis relies on mind
Dricus Du Plessis says he has used a mental coach for the past eight years and that it’ll pay off when he fights Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319. Chimaev is expected to take Du Plessis down early, and the reigning middleweight champion shrugged it off.
“We are just weaponizing the mental aspect,’’ he told UFC Unfiltered. “I don’t have any issues. It is just strategizing. How we approach (fights), because each opponent is a little bit different.
“Seeing how we can make this even more powerful. That is where my mental training comes in … winning the fight before the fight.
“Mentally, I cannot be broken. It is impossible.”
Why Khamzat Chimaev is nicknamed ‘Borz’
In Chechen, the native language of the Russian republic where Khamzat Chimaev was born and raised, ‘Borz’ means wolf. It is the national animal of Chechnya and generally represents strength and courage, attributes Chimaev has exhibited while going 14-0 as an MMA fighter. This week Chimaev got custom shorts featuring howling wolves on each side.
UFC 319 press conference ignites crowd
The source of his mirth was a boisterous crowd gathered in Chicago for the final press conference before he fights UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Boos drowned out Du Plessis as he tried to answer the first question.
‘Well, that was one of the best boos I’ve heard,’ Du Plessis said when the noise finally died down. ‘Well done, gents, well done.’
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev predictions
Josh Peter, USA TODAY Sports: “Dricus Du Plessis must drag Khamzat Chimaev into the fifth round to prevail based on his superior stamina. But Chimaev will end the fight sooner than that.’’ Prediction: Chimaev by stoppage, second round.
Andrew Richardson, MMA Mania: “I trust Du Plessis and his team have proven their ability to game plan appropriately even complicated stylistic asks.’’ Prediction: Du Plessis by KO.
Alexander K. Lee, MMA Fighting: ‘When Chimaev is on, there isn’t a soul in the world that can beat him in a fight, and I see no reason to deviate from that belief.’’ Prediction: Chimaev by stoppage, first or second round.
Din Thomas, ESPN: “I think Khamzat’s grappling pressure is going to be too much.’’ Prediction: Chimaev wins.
Drake Riggs, Uncrowned: “Against Chimaev, the best offensive grappling is defensive, which is what the champion needs to showcase, as the relentless Chechen will waste no time going at him.’’ Prediction: Chimaev wins.
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes: “Most of the talk around this fight is that if Du Plessis can survive the first round he should be able to take over with his striking and rack up points for the win, but that’s a big if when it comes to someone as aggressive and explosive as Chimaev.’’ Prediction: The betting pick is for Du Plessis to win a decision or via late knockout. However, a pick for Chimaev to win via early submission is not out of line.
UFC 319 preliminary and main card start times
Early prelims: 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+, Disney+)
Prelims: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+)
Main card: 10 p.m. ET (PPV on ESPN+)
UFC 319 odds: Du Plessis vs Chimaev fight card
Fight card according to ESPN and all odds via BetMGM.
(Odds as of Wednesday)
Main Card:
Dricus Du Plessis (+200) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (-250); for Du Plessis’ middleweight title
Lerone Murphy (+155) vs. Aaron Pico (-190); featherweight
Geoff Neal (+190) vs. Carlos Prates (-235); welterweight
Jared Cannonier (+165) vs. Michael Page (-200); middleweight
Tim Elliott (+240) vs. Kai Asakura (-300); flyweight
Prelims:
King Green (+125) vs. Diego Ferreira (-150); lightweight
Gerald Meerschaert (+185) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (-225); middleweight
Jessica Andrade (+120) vs. Loopy Godinez (-145); women’s strawweight
Chase Hooper (-325) vs. Alexander Hernandez (+260); lightweight
Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose; lightweight
Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev; lightweight
Early Prelims:
Karine Silva (-220) vs. JJ Aldrich (+180); women’s flyweight
Edson Barboza (-140) vs Drakkar Klose (+115), lightweight
Bryan Battle (-170) vs Nursulton Ruziboev (+140), middleweight
Alibi Idiris vs Joseph Morales, flyweight title fight
Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko, welterweight title fight