PBP UFC Fight Night 246 - Moreno vs. Albazi Official PBP Discussion: Sat. 11/2 at 5pm ET

[Sasha]

Nah you’re right! Brandon was there just for fun and to host the UFC Fan Expierence

Moreno seems to be living an awesome life. Talented, likeable, and overall seems happy all the time lol.

 

[Carrotman23]

I welcome it.

I won’t @ you when he does sub him though, I don’t need to hold obvious truths over your head that you refuse to want to believe for inconceivable reasons.

It’s got nothing to do with “being stuck up” it’s got to do with seeing the wizard behind the curtain. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it - but you’d rather pretend the emperor is still wearing clothes.

Whatever your prerogative is though bro, if it makes you enjoy the fights more I’m happy for you.

Lmao you think you're some genius for finding out an org like ONE favors certain fighters and desires a particular outcome .

Yeah dude we all know, you are not making any breakthroughs here. My prerogative is enjoying fights though yes. You on the other hand really seem like the kind of guy who enters a room thinking you're the smartest one.

Get a grip bud.

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

Lmao you think your some genius for finding out an org like ONE favors certain fighters and desires a particular outcome .

Yeah dude we all know, your not making any breakthroughs here. My prerogative is enjoying fights though yes. You on the other hand really seem like the kind of guy who enters a room thinking you're the smartest one.

Get a grip bud.

I don't think I'm a genius at all - I just can do simple math i.e. 2+2 = 4.

ONE signs grappling prodigy and lets him fight injured against a guy that gets leg-locked by Sage Northcutt.

You seem like the type of guy that wants to believe you are super-cool and extra-special because you watch ORGs besides the UFC.

Guess what? most of us hardcore fans do as well, we just don't pretend that we aren't seeing fixed squash matches when it's so fucking blatantly obvious it's an insult to our intelligence to pretend otherwise.

But AGAIN - whatever makes you enjoy the fights more bro, not sure sure why you need everyone else to drink the Kool-Aide with you in Jonestown, you are welcome to drink as much as you want without forcing it down everyone else's throat.

 

[Carrotman23]

I don't think I'm a genius at all - I just can do simple math i.e. 2+2 = 4.

ONE signs grappling prodigy and lets him fight injured against a guy that gets leg-locked by Sage Northcutt.

You seem like the type of guy that wants to believe you are super-cool and extra-special because you watch ORGs besides the UFC.

Guess what? most of us hardcore fans do as well, we just don't pretend that we aren't seeing fixed squash matches when it's so fucking blatantly obvious it's an insult to our intelligence to pretend otherwise.

But AGAIN - whatever makes you enjoy the fights more bro, not sure sure why you need everyone else to drink the Kool-Aide with you in Jonestown, you are welcome to drink as much as you want without forcing it down everyone else's throat.

What are you talking about ?

You okay?

I said I'm looking forward to a ONE card and Kade Ruotolos second MMA fight, and that matching him with a 10-4 fighter is a fine matchup.

In fact I prefer seeing a guy like Kade go up against someone whose experienced but beatable, I saw the Sage Northcutt fight too, you can stop repeating that little factoid.

I dont think losing to a vet like that after an injury means this is just some stomping match.

I dont think its an insult to anyones intelligence, I think its a fine matchup for a guy whose still very green in MMA.

Does ONE want to push Kade? Obviously, they also wanted to push Mighty Mouse, and he got served an L in his first fight in the Org.

You disagree? Fine, I get your argument, but I dont take it seriously. You're not seeing some deeper truth here bud.

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

What are you talking about ?

You okay?

I said I'm looking forward to a ONE card and Kade Rhotollo's second MMA fight, and that matching him with a 10-4 fighter is a fine matchup.

In fact a prefer seeing a guy like Kade go up against someone whose experienced but beatable, I saw the Sage Northcutt fight too, you can stop repeating that little factoid.

I dont think losing to a vet like that after an injury means this is just some stomping match.

I dont think its a squash match thats an insult to anyones intelligence, I think its a fine matchup for a guy whose still very green in MMA.

Does ONE want to push Kade? Obviously, they also wanted to push Mighty Mouse, and he got served an L in his first fight in the Org.

You disagree ? Fine, I get your argument, but I dont take it seriously. Your not seeing some deeper truth here bud.

Enjoy the fight then bro, I gave my opinion and you gave yours.

I see it as a very pre-determined outcome based on the style matchup, even with the “experience” disparity.

Is it a fine matchup based on where Kade is at when he’s 1-0? Sure. I just personally don’t find it compelling for the reasons I stated.

FYI they were probably happy Might Mouse lost, it made their own guy look better than the best the UFC had to offer. What they do with prospects is different then what they do with high-paid UFC talent (see Eddie Alvarez for another example).

Not trying to shit on your enjoyment of the fights, sorry if it came off that way. I just can’t help but call it like I see it.

 

[Carrotman23]

Enjoy the fight then bro, I gave my opinion and you gave yours.

I see it as a very pre-determined outcome based on the style matchup, even with the “experience” disparity.

Is it a fine matchup based on where Kade is at when he’s 1-0? Sure. I just personally don’t find it compelling for the reasons I stated.

FYI they were probably happy Might Mouse lost, it made their own guy look better then the best the UFC had to offer. What they do with prospects is different then what they do with high-paid UFC talent (see Eddie Alvarez fur another example).

Not trying to shit in your enjoyment of the fights, sorry if it came off that way. I just can’t help but call it like I see it.

It might be, it might not be, but at least you've conceded that its a decent matchup for where Kade is at.

With his grappling ability of course theres a good chance he'll sub the guy in the first couple of minutes, but someone that green against a fighter with real experience might also breakdown.
Then again Kades style of aggressive grappling that incorporates a lot of stand up clinching should translate very well to MMA.

Hard disagree on the Mighty Mouse thing though, if that was the case they would have promoted Moraes rather then hide him under the covers like they did unitl the rematch. Eddie Alvarez is a different case though, and man was that not a good investment for them.

Also no bro you cant dish out shit like "You seem like the type of guy that wants to believe you are super-cool and extra-special because you watch ORGs besides the UFC." and then try and be baby faced haha. I dont even consider myself a super knowledgeable MMA fan, havent even watched a card besides the UFC in awhile.

Anyways, I'll enjoy the fights, and enjoy making fun of ONE because trust me, I know how scummy all these orgs are. So I'll be enjoying it in spite of it all. And hell I'd even say show-case matchups arent the worse thing in the world, Boxing has it right sometimes.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

has anyone picked out @Law Talkin’ Guy at ring side yet?

I actually got to sit next to the score keeper for the Moreno bout.



Also got to shake Dana’s hand prior to the Thug Rose fight.

 

[Koala]

It would have been a good tap card without the Armfield robbery

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Brandon Moreno still stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight division.

The two-time champion kept his head moving, trusted his jab and ducked into power punches, as he outstruck Amir Albazi to a unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night 246 headliner on Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. All three judges scored it for Moreno (22-8-2, 10-5-2 UFC): 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45.


In his first fight since June 3, 2023, Albazi (17-2, 5-1 UFC) was out of his depth. Moreno brought all his weapons to bear in the 25-minute battle, hammering away at the Fight Ready rep with probing jabs, crisp combinations and repeated left hooks around the guard. He staggered Albazi with a head kick in the second round and a left hook off the break in the fifth. The moments in between saw Moreno put copious amounts of damage on “The Prince,” opening multiple cuts around his right eye. Quite simply, he could do no wrong in administering a thorough and exhaustive beatdown.

Meanwhile, Erin Blanchfield passed her most significant test to date and bounced back from a March 30 loss to Manon Fiorot with a unanimous decision over two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the five-round co-main event at 125 pounds. Blanchfield (13-2, 7-1 UFC) swept the scorecards with matching 48-47 marks from the cageside judiciary, keeping her name near the front of the line for would-be flyweight title contenders.

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Namajunas (13-7, 11-6 UFC) seemed to be pointed in the right direction after two rounds, as she pushed out to a clear lead with a steady jab, effective counters from both hands and stellar footwork. Blanchfield had other ideas. The onetime Eddie Bravo Invitational winner paired a takedown with extended top control in the third round, built some confidence and kept pressing forward. She outpaced Namajunas in the standup department down the stretch, delivered another takedown in the fifth round and salted away the win by moving from side control to a crucifix, all while applying her ground-and-pound.

Blanchfield, 25, has won 10 of her past 11 bouts.

Further down the main card, Brazilian TKO’s Brendson Ribeiro connected with a majority of the consequential blows and managed to eke out a split decision over Caio Machado in a relatively uneventful three-round light heavyweight showcase. All three judges scored it 29-28: Thomas Collins for Machado, Sal D’Amato and Michael Bell for Ribeiro.

Neither man seized the reins. Machado (8-4-1, 0-3 UFC) circled incessantly behind kicks while his counterpart gave chase without attempting to cut off the cage. Frustrating periods of inaction were interrupted by tantalizing bursts of violence. Ribeiro (16-7, 1-2 UFC) snapped back the ex-Battlefield Fight League titleholder’s head on more than one occasion by stepping into powerful right hands and zeroed in on the body with kicks when opportunities presented themselves, doing just enough to get by on the scorecards.

It was the first decision victory of Ribeiro’s career.

Elsewhere, Niagra Top Team export Jasmine Jasudavicius put away former KSW champion Ariane Lipski with a brabo choke in the third round of their women’s flyweight attraction. Jasudavicius (12-3, 6-2 UFC) brought it to a close 2:28 into Round 3, winning for the third time in as many outings.

Lipski (17-10, 6-7 UFC) held her own in the standup exchanges but lacked the means to stay upright against the persistent Canadian grappler. Jasudavicius delivered a takedown inside the first 90 seconds of the middle stanza and proceeded to maul the Brazilian with positional advances and sustained ground-and-pound. Lipski withstood the assault but looked very much like a fighter teetering on the brink as she retreated to her corner. Jasudavicius secured a takedown early in the third round, unleashed another barrage and rolled into the fight-ending brabo choke.

The 30-year-old Lipski has lost back-to-back bouts.

Deeper into the draw, Dustin Stoltzfus recorded his first knockout in more than five years, as he buried Kill Cliff Fight Club’s Marc-Andre Barriault with punches in the first round of their middleweight feature. Barriault (16-9, 5-8 UFC) met his end 4:28 into Round 1.

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Stoltzfus (16-6, 3-5 UFC) capitalized on a slip from his opponent, powered into top position, clamped down on a three-quarter nelson and moved to full mount. Barriault scrambled to his feet and touched off a brief but violent exchange. Stoltzfus floored him with a clean right hook, then mopped up what was left with a pair of hammerfists before referee Marc Goddard could arrive on the scene.

Barriault now finds himself on a three-fight losing streak.

Finally, Dana White’s Contender Series graduate Mike Malott rebounded from his Jan. 20 defeat to Neil Magny with a unanimous decision over Trevin Giles in a three-round welterweight appetizer. All three judges sided with Malott (11-2-1, 4-1 UFC), who has rattled off seven wins in eight appearances.

It was a tepid 15-minute encounter, and Giles (16-7, 7-7 UFC) leaned almost entirely on his jab. Malott answered with kicks to all levels and the occasional punching burst, all while staying ahead of his counterpart on the output front. Giles often connected whenever he threw but struggled to get off more than one shot at a time. Malott was the beneficiary of his inactivity.

Giles has lost three fights in a row.

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Matches to Make After UFC Edmonton

The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its return to Canada with 13 fights.

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By the Numbers: UFC Edmonton

Brandon Moreno was simply a level above Amir Albazi.

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Jasmine Jasudavicius, Dustin Stoltzfus, Charles Jourdain and Youssef Zalal each garnered $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses for their work at UFC Edmonton.



Jasudavicius secured her third straight Octagon triumph, as she submitted Ariane Lipski with a brabo choke at the 2:28 mark of Round 3 in a featured women’s flyweight bout.

Also on the main card, Stoltzfus got the better of a brief-but-violent exchange with Marc-Andre Barriault to emerge with a knockout victory 4:28 into the opening stanza at middleweight. It was the first KO victory for Stolzfus in more than five years.

Elsewhere, Jourdain dispatched Victor Henry with a guillotine choke 3:43 into the second frame of their preliminary bantamweight showdown. It was the first time Henry had been finished in his professional career.

Finally, Zalal continued his resurgence with a quick finish of Jack Shore in a featherweight pairing. The Factory X product floored his opponent with a knee before eventually moving to full mount, where he forced a tap with an arm-triangle choke 59 seconds into Round 2.

UFC Edmonton Bonuses: Jasudavicius, Stoltzfus, Jourdain, Zalal Earn $50K

Jasmine Jasudavicius, Dustin Stoltzfus, Charles Jourdain and Youssef Zalal each garnered $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses for their work at UFC Edmonton.

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[PHATV]

I'm smoking @PHATV at fantasy football tomorrow.

War Moreno

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

One of the rare cards I completely missed and it looks like I didn't miss anything at all.

 

[Danespina]

Youssef Zalal has had a hell of a return to the UFC.

Good bounce back wins for Charles Jourdain and Brandon Moreno. Moreno in particular looked rejuvinated.

Happy to see a Canadian climb the rankings in Jasudavicius. Zahabi has also got a decent streak going too.

The end sequence of Stoltzfus/Barriault was pretty awesome.

Pretty good fight night overall.

 

[xhaydenx]

Rose didn’t land clean either and had no power anything - she was fighting scared.

Erin was throwing more, landed more, and hit the best strikes of the round - she was coming forward the whole time with no fear, didn’t look hurt by anything Rose landed after the first two rounds.

All the judges agree, all the media is going to agree, and I bet 90% of people voting on MMA Decisions will agree.

Not that media or anything matters, but it turns out the media scores were pretty close to even. One scored it 4-1 Rose, which is silly. 61% on MMADecisions said Erin, so pretty close to even there as well.

I rewatched that 4th and still think it was Rose for me, personally, even if I thought they'd go Erin. She just landed better. I'm surprised anyone agreed with me though. Whenever I see a fighter fight a round where if it was boxing or kickboxing and they would have clearly won, I always get a bit biased. Rose dominated that round under that judging. Coming forward, showing no fear, and not getting hurt doesn't really matter with that scoring.

This is MMA though. Visuals count for so much. It was probably a close but pretty easy enough round to score for Erin. Not like she wasn't landing her own shots as well either.

 

[ChosenOne]

I actually got to sit next to the score keeper for the Moreno bout.

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Also got to shake Dana’s hand prior to the Thug Rose fight.

NIce.

Did you give Dana a real firm handshake? And when is your debut on PowerSlap?

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

Not that media or anything matters, but it turns out the media scores were pretty close to even. One scored it 4-1 Rose, which is silly. 61% on MMADecisions said Erin, so pretty close to even there as well.

I rewatched that 4th and still think it was Rose for me, personally, even if I thought they'd go Erin. She just landed better. I'm surprised anyone agreed with me though. Whenever I see a fighter fight a round where if it was boxing or kickboxing and they would have clearly won, I always get a bit biased. Rose dominated that round under that judging. Coming forward, showing no fear, and not getting hurt doesn't really matter with that scoring.

This is MMA though. Visuals count for so much. It was probably a close but pretty easy enough round to score for Erin. Not like she wasn't landing her own shots as well either.

I’m surprised it was like 65/35 media/fan votes, I thought it would be like 80/20 (I was definitely leaning into the hyperbole to make my point lol).

But I can see the argument if you watch the fight focusing on Rose and realizing Erin’s punching form is terrible, so only her kicks are doing real damage. I just felt Rose didn’t throw enough and was scared to sit down on her shots because of the prior takedown, so she didn’t do much damage either.

I’m just happy the judges all chose Erin so we don’t have to watch Rose do scared outside point-fighting to another title fight.

 

[xhaydenx]

I’m surprised it was like 65/35 media/fan votes, I thought it would be like 80/20 (I was definitely leaning into the hyperbole to make my point lol).

But I can see the argument if you watch the fight focusing on Rose and realizing Erin’s punching form is terrible, so only her kicks are doing real damage. I just felt Rose didn’t throw enough and was scared to sit down on her shots because of the prior takedown, so she didn’t do much damage either.

I’m just happy the judges all chose Erin so we don’t have to watch Rose do scared outside point-fighting to another title fight.

Yeh, I thought it was gonna be like 90/10 lol. Bit surprised.

Also kinda happy with no Rose title fight. She's amazing for the first 2.5 rounds and then so much worse after that point once she starts to slow.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

After taking some time off, Brandon Moreno came back looking rejuvenated at UFC Edmonton.

Brandon Moreno Assesses Title Hopes, Potential Foes Following UFC Edmonton Win

After taking some time off, Brandon Moreno came back looking rejuvenated at UFC Edmonton.

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The former flyweight king outstruck Amir Albazi for the better part of five rounds in a clear-cut unanimous decision triumph in Saturday’s headliner at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Albazi, who lost for the first time in six Octagon appearances, was unable to match his Mexican opponent during exchanges on the feet, and he was also unable to ground “Assassin Baby.”

For Moreno, it was a much-needed return to the win column after back-to-back losses. Those struggles prompted him to announce in March that he would be taking a break from MMA to allow his body and mind to rest.


“What can I say? I feel just amazing, All the vibes, all the environment around my training camp was on point. It was just perfect. I wanted to show that in my performance tonight, and I feel I did it,” Moreno said at the post-fight press conference.

“I felt so connected, and I felt all the pieces were in the right place. It was a dominant performance, and this is the kind of performance I know I’m able to do in my next fights.”

Moreno will undoubtedly be an interested observer when Alexandre Pantoja defends the flyweight crown against newcomer Kai Asakura at UFC 310 next month. The 30-year-old Fortis MMA product is taking a realistic view of his title hopes given the current climate of the flyweight division. He is 0-2 against Pantoja, with a third, unofficial loss coming on Season 24 of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

“I want to be honest with myself, I think, maybe, I have to fight one more time before the title,” Moreno said. “But I don’t know what the UFC is thinking right now. Maybe they got so impressed with the performance tonight and say, ‘Maybe he can get the title next.’ I know [Brandon] Royval is there. Kai Kara-France is trying to get the opportunity for the title next. So, I don’t know. I’ll be ready for whatever.”

In addition to his fights with Pantoja, Moreno has plenty of experience against the rest of the division’s top contenders. He is 1-1 against Royval, including a split-decision loss on Feb. 24. He’s also 2-0 against Kara-France in UFC competition. There are also new foes such as Asakura and Tatsuro Taira. While some possibilities interest him more than others, Moreno is willing to take whatever the promotion might offer.

“I can get [a rematch] with Royval,” Moreno said. “I don’t want to fight with Kai again because I fought him twice and I beat him, but if I have to do that [I will]. Tatsuro Taira is there. Kai Asakura, let’s see what happens there against Pantoja. If he loses, that can be the next one. I don’t know, let’s see what happens.”

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Fight Facts is a breakdown of all of the interesting information and Octagon oddities on every card, with some puns, references and portmanteaus to keep things fun. These deep stat dives delve into the numbers, providing historical context and telling the stories behind those numbers.

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Fight Facts: UFC Edmonton ‘Moreno vs. Albazi’

UFC Edmonton featured an “Assassin Baby” growing up before our eyes, a rare brabo choke among the ladies and the proliferation of the “Eminem Curse.”

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TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC FIGHTS: 7,919
TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC EVENTS: 711

The Ultimate Fighting Championship rolled through Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday with a show that favored local fighters over foreign adversaries. The event dragged on through the night, reaching a near-record amount of fight time that was not always sensational. UFC Edmonton featured an “Assassin Baby” growing up before our eyes, a rare brabo choke among the ladies and the proliferation of the “Eminem Curse.”

Our Home and Native Land: Local competitors repping Canada fared well at UFC Edmonton, with six of eight Canadian combatants wearing the red maple leaf prevailing. While Caio Machado also has ties to Canada, his shorts bore the green markings of his birth nation of Brazil.

Not Overly Fun: Over the course of the 13-bout evening, nine fights went to decision while a whopping three hours, six minutes and 38 seconds of in-combat time elapsed. This makes UFC Fight Night 246 the fourth card in company history to pass three hours of cage time, while serving as the third-longest show to take place in the Octagon.

Too Much of a Good Thing: UFC Edmonton became the lengthiest event without featuring a title to occur in UFC history. The two events that took longer came in 2020 and 2021 with UFCs 251 and 263.

Champ-Like Achievements: The victorious Brandon Moreno outdueled Amir Albazi en route to a one-sided decision win. Moreno became the fifth fighter in UFC flyweight history to amass at least 10 wins, with Joseph Benavidez’ and Demetrious Johnson’s tie for 13 the top spot.

More for Moreno: Moreno entered into his 17th bout as a 125er on the UFC roster. This puts him in sole possession of the no. 3 spot for the most appearances in the division’s history. Tim Elliott (18) and Benavidez (19) are the only two above him.

Big Baby: Landing 132 significant strikes on Albazi, “The Assassin Baby” added to his total at 125 pounds to reach 1,131. He passes Johnson’s 1,059 for the most in the UFC flyweight category.

Warm Blooded: Erin Blanchfield prevailed over Rose Namajunas in a close five-rounder. In doing so, “Cold Blooded” pushed the former strawweight champ to the scorecards for the latter’s sixth fight in a row. Five of those six outings for Namajunas have been 25-minute engagements.

Gorilla Meeting a Kitten: His finish rate falling to 94%, Brendson Ribeiro settled for his first career decision win when he defeated Caio Machado. “The Gorilla” from Brazil had previously posted 15 finishes on his ledger, with 11 taking place in Round 1.

We Know What It’s Called: Jasmine Jasudavicius strangled Ariane Lipski with a brabo choke in the third round. Her submission is just the third of its kind among all women to set foot in the Octagon, with Tatiana Suarez and Karine Silva the first two to pull off the move also known as a D’Arce choke in the past.

Jitz Meets Fists: Clobbering Marc-Andre Barriault with a fierce combo of punches, Dustin Stoltzfus picked up his first knockout victory in the Octagon. It is the first time the grappler has finished a fight with strikes since putting away Jonas Billstein in 2019.

Improperly Proper: Mike Malott needed all three rounds to get past Trevin Giles, doing so via unanimous decision. “Proper Mike” had previously celebrated his past 10 wins inside the distance, with all 10 coming within two rounds.

Tristar Things: For the first time in his UFC career that began in 2017, Aiemann Zahabi won two fights in a year. It is only the second year as a member of the roster that he even competed on two separate occasions.

Munhoz Has Never Been Dropped: Zahabi’s win over Munhoz came by decision, with no fighter ever able to finish the durable Brazilian thus far. The ten losses on the scorecards for Munhoz make him the fifth fighter in UFC history to reach this total, with Rafael dos Anjos (10), Jeremy Stephens (12), Angela Hill (12) and Jim Miller (12) the others.

The Field Passes You By: Munhoz made his 21st walk to the cage for a 135-pound fight against Zahabi. While he did not succeed, “The Young Punisher” tied Marlon Vera for the most appearances in the history of the weight class.

Quietest Record Set: The 95 significant strike connects for Munhoz in his loss to the Canadian set a new bantamweight record. His total of 1,263 leapfrogged Vera’s 1,187 and Font’s 1,197 to reach the top spot.

Ye Olde Clube and Sube: Clubbing Victor Henry and hitting a guillotine choke, Canada’s Charles Jourdain prevailed in his new weight class of 135 pounds. “Air Jourdain” has amassed an 87% finish rate as a pro.

New Lease on Life: Youssef Zalal overwhelmed Jack Shore en route to a submission by arm-triangle choke. The Moroccan-based fighter has landed subs in his three appearances on his second stint in the Octagon, pushing his overall stoppage rate to 81%.

Cut Everybody: In a slow-paced affair, Alexander Romanov did enough to get past Rodrigo Nascimento at the hands of the judges. The Moldovan needed to involve the scorecards for the third time as a victorious fighter, with those three decisions coming in his last five wins.

Don’t Get Squeamish: Squamish, Canada, native Jamey-Lyn Horth started her career with five straight stoppage wins. Since joining the promotion, she has heard the final bell all three times following her win over Ivana Petrovic.

Never Say Never Again: Coming into UFC Fight Night 246, Lipski had never been submitted (26 fights), Giles (22 fights) and Nascimento (14 fights) had never lost on the scorecards and Henry had never been finished (31 fights).

Lift Up the Receiver, I’ll Make You a Believer: Ribeiro remains the lone fighter in company history to pick a tune from Depeche Mode, selecting “Personal Jesus” for the third time in three UFC outings. With his win, he is now the first fighter to prevail when going with a song crooned by Dave Gahan.

A Curse Upon You: In 2024 thus far, Eminem tracks have been played eight times in the various arenas inhabited by the UFC. No fighter has won this year when selecting Eminem as their walkout music, with Machado falling short again when using “Lose Yourself.”