UFC returns to the APEX with a high-stakes match in the middleweight division, as No. 7 ranked contender Sean Strickland takes on Abus Magomedov. In addition, we will see No. 12 lightweight Damir Ismagulov and No. 15 Grant Dawson square off in a pivotal 155-pound clash.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: STRICKLAND vs. MAGOMEDOV will take place Saturday, July 1 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The entire card will be available on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish, with the main card starting at 7pm ET / 4pm PT and the prelims beginning at 4pm ET / 1pm PT.
Main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled for three rounds. | Official Scorecards
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov Results
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UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov Prelim Fight Results
Alexandr Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov
- Heavyweights Alexandr Romanov (16-2, fighting out of Comrat City, Republic of Moldova) and Blagoy Ivanov (19-5, fighting out of Sofia, Bulgaria) go toe-to-toe
Ivana Petrovic vs Luana Carolina
- At flyweight, Ivana Petrovic (6-0, fighting out of Tonsberg, Norway) looks to keep her perfect record intact as she faces veteran Luana Carolina (8-4, fighting out of São Paulo, Brazil)
Guram Kutateladze vs Elves Brener
- Guram Kutateladze (12-3, fighting out of Stockholm, Sweden by way of Tbilisi, Georgia) squares off with Elves Brener (14-3, fighting out of São Paulo, Brazil) at lightweight
Yana Santos vs Karol Rosa
- Yana Santos (14-7, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Saint Petersburg, Russia) and Karol Rosa (16-5, fighting out of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) meet in a featherweight battle
Joanderson Brito vs Westin Wilson
- Joanderson Brito (14-3-1, fighting out of Bauru, Brazil) faces newcomer Westin Wilson (16-7, fighting out of Simpsonville, SC) in a featherweight bout
Kevin Lee vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
- Kevin Lee (19-7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev. by way of Detroit, Mich.) makes his return and meets Rinat Fakhretdinov (20-1, fighting out of Saransk, Russia) in a thrilling welterweight bout
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov Main Card Fight Results
Brunno Ferreira vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Undefeated Brunno Ferreira (10-0, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) takes on Nursulton Ruziboev (34-8-2, 2NC, fighting out of Tashkent, Uzbekistan) in a middleweight battle
Ismael Bonfim vs Benoît Saint Denis
- An exciting lightweight matchup pits Ismael Bonfim (19-3, fighting out of Brasília, Brazil) against Benoît Saint Denis (10-1, 1 NC, fighting out of Paris, France)
Ariane Lipski vs Melissa Gatto
- At flyweight Ariane Lipski (15-8, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) steps into the Octagon with Melissa Gatto (8-1-2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Max Griffin vs Michael Morales
- Max Griffin (19-9, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif.) looks for back-to-back wins as he faces undefeated Dana White’s Contender Series signee Michael Morales (14-0, fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico)
Co-Main Event: Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson
- Top-ranked contender Damir Ismagulov (24-2, fighting out of Orenburg, Russia by way of Almaty, Kazakhstan) intends on securing a strong win and position himself for a big second half of 2023. Ismagulov’s elite skills have led him to victories against the likes of Guram Kutateladze, Rafael Alves, and Thiago Moisés thus far, and he plans on sending a message to the division by stopping Dawson in impressive fashion.
- Grant Dawson (19-1-1, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla.) returns to action looking to secure his first victory of the year. A versatile competitor, he has delivered highlight reel finishes against formidable opponents such as Mark Madsen, Jared Gordon, and Leonardo Santos. Dawson now looks to display a show stealing performance against Ismagulov.
Main Event: Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov
- Sean Strickland (26-5, fighting out of Corona, Calif.) steps into his fifth UFC main event as he looks to reinsert his name into the division’s Top 5 with a strong outing. The Octagon veteran holds victories over top contenders Nassourdine Imavov, Jack Hermansson, and Uriah Hall. Strickland now sets out with the intention of halting rising star Magomedov.
- Abus Magomedov (25-4-1, fighting out of Dusseldorf, Germany) aims on securing the biggest win of his career by defeating a Top 10 ranked opponent. Dangerous in all facets of MMA, Magomedov delivered a 20-second knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus in his UFC debut. He now looks to deliver a statement victory in his first UFC main event.
