UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield Results
- Nazim Sadykhov defeats Evan Elder by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 0:38 of Round 3
- Mayra Bueno Silva defeats Lina Lansberg by submission (kneebar) at 4:46 of Round 2
- Jamall Emmers defeats Khusein Askhabov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Philipe Lins defeats Ovince Saint Preux by KO (punches) at 0:49 of Round 1
- AJ Fletcher defeats Themba Gorimbo by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:37 of Round 2
- Clayton Carpenter defeats Juancamilo Ronderos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:13 of Round 1
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield Prelim Fight Results
Nazim Sadykhov defeats Evan Elder by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 0:38 of Round 3
These fellas came out looking to put on a show to close out the prelims and then delivered, setting a torrid pace and maintaining it through the first 10 minutes before an early third-round kick from Sadykhov opened a gnarly cut over Elder’s right eye, prompting the stoppage.
Both Sadykhov and Elder came out throwing power shots and tremendous variety, each landing big, stinging blows in the opening round before adding a takedown each into the mix in the second. They got right back after it after touching gloves to start the final stanza, when Sadykhov connected with a knee that cut Elder wide open.
You hate to see a competitive fight like this stopped in this way, but it was an awful cut in a terrible position and certainly the correct call.
This is a terrific win for the Serra-Longo Fight Team member Sadykhov in his debut, and a strong effort in defeat for Elder. | Official Scorecards
Mayra Bueno Silva defeats Lina Lansberg by submission (Kneebar) at 4:46 of Round 2
Mayra Bueno Silva continued to establish herself as an intriguing emerging name in the bantamweight division on Saturday, turning in a dominant effort against veteran Lina Lansberg to collect her third straight win.
The Brazilian came out aggressively in the first, mixing attacks to the body with clean punches and sharp elbows before circling Lansberg to the canvas late in the first. She put the Swedish veteran on the deck early in the second and worked patiently from top position, eventually working around to the back. While Lansberg escaped, she waded back into Bueno Silva’s guard, and “Sheetara” quickly snatched up a kneebar and secured the tap.
Bueno Silva looked good in her prior wins over Wu Yanan and Stephanie Egger, but this was her best bantamweight performance to date, and should earn her another step up in competition next time out. She’s 5-2-1 overall in the UFC, and has established herself as a dark horse contender in the 135-pound weight class. | Official Scorecards
Jamall Emmers defeats Khusein Askhabov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jamall Emmers returned for the first time in over a year and instantly re-established his place in the featherweight division, handing Khusein Askhabov the first loss of his professional career.
The veteran Emmers fought a patient, smart game plan against the wild and powerful Askhabov, who entered with a 23-0 record, but hadn’t fought in a number of years. After avoiding the big power in the first, Emmers started pulling away in the second, hurting the tiring newcomer with a clean right hand.
This was a terrific effort for the returning Emmers, who moved to 2-2 inside the Octagon and 19-6 overall with the victory. This was a tough debut assignment for Askhabov, who tired as the fight wore on, but should still be able to draw positives from this one despite the setback. | Official Scorecards
Philipe Lins defeats Ovince Saint Preux by KO (punches) at 0:49 of Round 1
Philipe Lins must have had a dinner reservation on Saturday evening because the Brazilian came out like he was shot out of a cannon and finished Ovince Saint Preux in under a minute.
The first left hand Lins threw landed clean and hurt Saint Preux, and from there, “Monstro” made sure to not let him back into the fight. He swarmed with punches as the veteran looked to cover up along the fence, and put him down when he dialled back and picked his spots.
After starting his UFC career with a pair of losses at heavyweight, Lins is now 2-0 since dropping down to light heavyweight. He’s looked healthy, quick, and dangerous in this new division, and should merit a step up in competition after this dominant effort. | Official Scorecards
AJ Fletcher defeats Themba Gorimbo by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:37 of Round 2
It took three attempts, but AJ Fletcher finally collected his first UFC win, and on his birthday no less.
After controlling much of the opening round from top position against newcomer Themba Gorimbo, the Louisiana native worked back to his feet early in the second, clubbed Gorimbo with a hard elbow to the side of the head, and locked up a no-arm guillotine choke as Gorimbo looked to respond with a desperation takedown.
Fletcher was explosive on the regional circuit and in earning his UFC contract, but dropped hard-fought decisions to more experienced foes in his first two outings. Now, he gets to celebrate his 26th birthday by getting his hand raised inside the Octagon for the first time. | Official Scorecards
Clayton Carpenter defeats Juancamilo Ronderos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:13 of Round 1
Clayton Carpenter showed solid grappling instincts and attacks in his promotional debut, collecting a first-round submission win over Juancamilo Ronderos.
Carpenter landed on bottom when Ronderos caught a kick and ran him to the ground as the MMA Lab product looked for a guillotine. After threatening with a triangle choke and armbar from bottom, creating a scramble situation, Carpenter ended up in top position and quickly transitioned to mount. From there, Ronderos gave up his back and Carpenter set up the finish, working to secure the rear-naked choke.
This was an outstanding first showing for the undefeated Dana White’s Contender Series graduate, who moved to 7-0 with the victory. | Official Scorecards
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield Main Card Fight Results
Jim Miller vs Alexander Hernandez
- UFC legend Jim Miller (35-16 1 NC, fighting out of Sparta, N.J.) returns to the Octagon to add more records to his name when he matches up with Alexander Hernandez (13-6, fighting out of San Antonio, Texas)
William Knight vs Marcin Prachnio
- William Knight (11-4, fighting out of Vernon, Conn.) seeks to start 2023 off on a high note when he faces Marcin Prachnio (15-6, fighting out of Warsaw, Poland) at light heavyweight
Josh Parisian vs Jamal Pogues
- A heavyweight bout sees Josh Parisian (15-5, fighting out of Howell, Mich.) lock horns with Dana White’s Contender Seriessignee Jamal Pogues (9-3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.)
Co-Main Event: Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga
- Jordan Wright (12-4 1NC, fighting out of Lake Sherwood, Calif.) enters the Octagon with his sights set on delivering another spectacular finish. The owner of an impressive 100 percent finishing rate, he holds first-round knockout wins over Jamie Pickett and Ike Villanueva. Wright now seeks to start 2023 off with another addition to his highlight reel.
- The Ultimate Fighter season 30 heavyweight finalist Zac Pauga (6-1, fighting out of Lakewood, Colo.) drops down in weight with the intention of putting the light heavyweight division on notice. A former NFL player, Pauga climbed his way to The Ultimate Fighter finale with victories over Nyle Bartling and Jordan Heiderman. He now plans to earn his first UFC win in dominant fashion.
Main Event: Jéssica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield
- Former UFC flyweight title challenger Jéssica Andrade (24-9, fighting out of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) returns to action after defeating Lauren Murphy just one month ago at UFC 283. Andrade has earned nine knockout victories and eight submission victories. She now seeks to halt the momentum of Blanchfield and earn another crack at the championship.
- Erin Blanchfield (10-1, fighting out of Elmwood Park, N.J.) is considered one of the top prospects in MMA. Still only 23 years old, Blanchfield is undefeated in the UFC with notable wins over Miranda Maverick, JJ Aldrich and Molly McCann. She now aims to earn the biggest victory of her career and soar to the top of the flyweight ranks.
