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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – MMA Junkie is on stage reporting live from UFC 249 on Saturday, and you can join us for live, official results.
The event takes place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The main card is issued in pay-per-view after the preliminaries on ESPN and ESPN +.
In the main event, Tony Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC) faces Justin Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) for the interim lightweight title. In the co-feature, bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) puts his title on the line against former champion Dominick Cruz (22-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC).
Follow our detailed updates and official results starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET for ESPN / ESPN + preliminaries and 10 p.m. ET for the main card in pay-per-view.
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Enjoy the fights, everyone.
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Records: Carla Esparza (15-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC), Michelle Waterson (17-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s straw weight
To transmit: ESPN / ESPN +
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You fight! – For the first time since March 14, the UFC is back. Sam Alvey is the first to walk to the cage. Despite the lack of people, Alvey punches his hands in the air as he leaves the locker room. The masks are present in everyone except the wrestlers, umpires, broadcasters, Brittney Palmer and of course Bruce Buffer. Cutmen, cornerbacks, commission officials, production team members and UFC staff are all covered in the face. It is not unexpected, but this is very strange.
Round 1: Spann comes out aggressive and hits Alvey with a couple of punches. Spann goes for a takedown and succeeds against the cage. Alvey struggles to stand up, and almost does. When they stand up, Spann grasps a standing arm triangle. Alvey looks good and is splashing Spann’s body with short punches. Turning red, Alvey seems to be fading. This is tight. Referee Miragliotta asks Alvey if he is okay. Alvey smiles in response and manages to break Spann’s grip. The two fighters are back in the center. Alvey lands a short hit. Spann attacks, throws a big punch, sniffs and stumbles to the side. Alvey lands a kick to the leg. Spann gets a combination, but Alvey fights back with a counter to the right. Moments later, Alvey gets the same hit variation. Spann has to be careful with that. Spann lands a straight right hand. Alvey sneaks into another counter on the right. Spann gets his right hand and launches for another takedown. Spann briefly elevates Alvey, but cannot drag the fight to the mat. The round ends against the fence. 10-9 Spann.
Round 2 – The broadcast team says Spann complained in his corner between rounds on his left calf. Alvey’s leg kicks apparently took their toll. Alvey gets a combination as Spann advances. Spann goes for a takedown against the fence. Not given. Back in the middle, Alvey lands a kick to the leg. Here’s something we wouldn’t see in a full arena. Spann and Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud are chatting as the fight continues. Spann lands a couple of kicks to the midsection. Alvey lands consecutive right hands. That blow has been money. Alvey lands on the left, followed by a right hand. Spann responds with another kick to the body and another. Alvey hesitates on a kick to the leg and Spann makes him pay with a hard punch. Alvey returns to the kick. A large left hand lands for Spann. Alvey shakes the cobwebs and advances. Spann gets a great one-two on the next trade. Alvey lands a left hand. Spann fights back on the left. Spann fails on a flying knee. They return to the center and the round ends. Closest round, but 20-18 Spann.
Round 3: Spann is the early aggressor in Round 3. He pushes Alvey into the cage, but only momentarily. Both boys look much more tired this round. Spann lands a kick to the head and a barrage of punches. Alvey sways and weaves, throwing bombs all the way out of his pocket. Alvey spins, sucking the wind through his mouth. Alvey gets a difficult combination, and another. I can’t tell if Spann is hurt or tired. Alvey lands a heavy blow. Alvey Spann rocks. Spann is shooting for a half takedown. Alvey tries to grab a front choke. Spann gets up and Alvey cradles him again. Spann has rubbery legs, but Alvey is running out of time. Alvey gets a combination, but the round and the fight are over. That was definitely Alvey’s round, but it could be too little and too late. MMA Junkie scores it 29-28 Spann.
Outcome: Ryan Spann def. Sam Alvey by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Summary: Ryan Spann survives the late scare and stays with Sam Alvey
Photos: Ryan Spann def. Sam Alvey
Records: Sam Alvey (33-14 MMA, 10-9 UFC), Ryan Spann (18-5 MMA, 4-0 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
To transmit: ESPN / ESPN +
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
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Round 1 – One of the most underrated fights of the night in the eyes of many, Bryce Mitchell and Charles Rosa is underway. Mitchell comes off the attacker and takes a takedown. Mitchell turns back and grabs Rosa’s next. Returning to the front, Mitchell attempts an arm triangle. Rosa turns red and looks like she could tap, but she’s still struggling. Rosa explodes and scrambles. Rosa is back on the canvas, working for a reverse triangle type. Mitchell escapes from minimal danger. The two featherweights are tangled in an awkward position. Oh my. Mitchell is going for the tornado. The legs are in the correct position, but the neck grip is not. Mitchell could have it now, he’s stretching his neck. Rosa’s body is twisted, but he explodes. Now Mitchell returns through the arm triangle. Rosa is as red as ever. This is tight. Once again Rosa explodes. Rosa goes for a kimura briefly, but come on. The round ends with Mitchell at the top. Dominant. MMA Junkie scores it 10-8 Mitchell.
Round 2 – Rosa comes out kicking. Mitchell blocks and shoots when shooting down. Rosa tries to defend herself with a guillotine, but Mitchell lands on half guard. He is not in trouble. Now Mitchell is returning to the arm triangle. Mitchell uses shipping to reassemble. Mitchell lets go of the choke, but he’s still in the bush. Rosa gasps hard. Mitchell gets up and lands a hard elbow. Rosa is pushing out of the cage, trying to push Mitchell away. Mitchell briefly isolates an arm, presumably for an arm attempt. Mitchell lets go of the arm. Rosa sees an opening and tries to isolate Mitchell’s leg. Mitchell escapes any potential danger. Mitchell has side control and steps back to mount. Reviewing the arm triangle, Mitchell has his knee planted on Rosa’s stomach. Rosa is turning red again, but she runs away. Mitchell jumps to the other side. Rosa rolls and Mitchell hooks her back to him. Twister Attempt No. 2. Mitchell lands with his elbows hard on his body and head. The clock is running out. Mitchell blocks the tornado, but time expires. That’s another dominant round delivered by Arkansas. 20-16 Mitchell.
Round 3: Rosa comes out aggressive, too aggressive. Mitchell knocks him down and lands in the tornado position. Mitchell is twisting Rosa’s arm. Rosa rolls over and Mitchell is on guard. Rosa jumps to side control and remounts. This is a clinic. Rosa is a BJJ black belt and Mitchell is dominating him. Deja vu: Mitchell is trying another triangle choke. You have to give Rosa accessories to survive. Rosa and Mitchell are talking to each other. Rosa criticizes Mitchell for being on top of him. Perhaps it is a last effort. Mitchell goes to the crucifix. Rosa slides and stands up. The fight ends with Mitchell pushing Rosa against the cage. MMA Junkie scores bout 30-25 Mitchell.
Outcome: Bryce Mitchell def. Charles Rosa by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
Summary: Bryce Mitchell is placed in a wrestling clinic, dominates Charles Rosa
Photos: Bryce Mitchell def. Charles Rosa
Records: Bryce Mitchell (13-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Charles Rosa (12-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
To transmit: ESPN / ESPN +
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Round 1 – The first of the two rematches on the card is underway. The two exchange, but nothing lands. Luque lands a dull kick. The price lands a punch. Luque responds and Price lands a kick to the body moments later. Luque achieves a hard combination of one to two blows. Luque returns to kick in the leg. Oh. Luque lands a left book. Price responds with a kick to the leg. Luque is bleeding from the nose. These shots that are landing are remarkably audible. Both men are landing. This is an efficient rhythm slug festival. Price lands a strong front kick and Luque is backing up. The price is charging, firing shots. The price falls, but rises again. Price leads Luque against the cage. Watch this. Price is working on a maple choke. This is how he lost his first fight with Luque. Imagine if he can accomplish this? As cool as it would have been, Price lets it go. The two fighters get back to their feet. Luque swings Price with a right over his head just as the horn sounds. The price didn’t drop, but he was definitely hurt. That was close, but MMA Junkie rates it 10-9 Price.
Round 2: Price lands an outside kick on Luque’s right leg. Price lands a hard jab. Luque responds with a combination of two punches. His boxing is particularly cool tonight. The fight stops momentarily when Luque hits Price in the groin. Referee Herzog talks to Luque, then the fight resumes. Price and Luque exchange leg kicks. Price tries an increasing kick, but Luque blocks it. Price lands a jab. Luque fights back with another hard kick. Price is dripping from his left cheek. Price lands on a difficult combination. By pressing Luque against the cage, Price is unloading elbows and knees. Luque drops it with a blow. The price is for a takedown, probably in an effort to recover. Luque pushes him. The two fighters return to the center of the cage. Price lands completely right. Price pushes Luque against the fence. Finally, the fight returns to the center again. Price tries the front kick, but this time it fails. The two fighters trade for the last minute, with both men landing their fair share of shots. That is another closed round. MMA Junkie scores 19-19 in the final round.
Round 3: Price comes out as aggressively as we’ve seen him in this fight. Luque tries to slow him down by landing hard kicks. Both men’s faces are broken and bruised. Simultaneous strikes land, turning the heads of both fighters. This is a dog fight. The price sinks for a weary takedown. Luque threatens with a guillotine. The fighters separate. Luque gets a combination of punches. The right side of Price’s face is a mess. The price is connected with a combination. Luque lands a loop to the left and Price is frozen. I’m not sure you know where it is. The price falls back and Luque launches. Price regains his consciousness. Luque gets out of Price’s guard and stands up. Price stands up and referee Herzog calls for time-out. Price’s eye is swollen. The doctor is watching him closely. That’s. Price’s eye will not open. Doctor and referee Herzog resign. Luque wins again.
Outcome: Vicente Luque def. Niko Price via TKO (medical stoppage) – Round 3,
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Records: Vicente Luque (18-7-1 MMA, 11-3 UFC), Niko Price (14-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
To transmit: ESPN / ESPN +
Referee: Jason Herzog
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Records: Aleksei Oleinik (58-13-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC), Fabricio Werdum (23-8-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
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Records: Donald Cerrone (36-14 MMA, 23-11 UFC), Anthony Pettis (22-10 MMA, 9-9 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
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Records: Yorgan De Castro (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Greg Hardy (5-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
To transmit: Pay to see
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Records: Calvin Kattar (20-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Jeremy Stephens (28-17 MMA, 15-16 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
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Records: Francis Ngannou (14-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), Jairzinho Rozenstruik (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
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Records: Henry Cejudo (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC), Dominick Cruz (22-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
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Records: Tony Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC), Justin Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Division: Light
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