In an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action, UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City delivered a series of unforgettable battles, headlined by the much-anticipated flyweight showdown between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot.
Telecast on ESPN+, the event showcased the pinnacle of fighting spirit, technical prowess, and the sheer will to win. Fiorot emerged victorious in a unanimous decision over Blanchfield, setting the tone for a night filled with dramatic finishes and technical masterclasses.
Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot: The flyweight main event was a tactical affair, with Fiorot's striking accuracy and control dictating the pace. Fiorot's ability to maintain distance and land significant shots earned her a unanimous decision victory, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Vicente Luque vs. Joaquin Buckley: Buckley's explosive power came to the forefront against Luque, securing a victory via KO/TKO with a ground and pound technique that left fans in awe at 3:17 of Round 2.
Bruno Silva vs. Chris Weidman: Weidman, a veteran of the sport, displayed his striking prowess with a knockout victory over Silva, utilizing precise punches to end the bout at 2:18 of the third round.
Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Sedriques Dumas: Ruziboev showcased his knockout power with a stunning uppercut followed by ground punches, finishing Dumas early in the first round.
Bill Algeo vs. Kyle Nelson: Algeo delivered a spectacular performance, ending the fight with a combination of punches and a knee, securing a KO/TKO victory at 4:00 of the first round.
Chidi Njokuani vs. Rhys McKee: In a closely contested battle, Njokuani edged out McKee via split decision, demonstrating skill and determination.
The preliminary bouts were not short of action, featuring knockout victories and decisive finishes. Notably, Nate Landwehr and Julio Arce delivered stunning KO/TKO victories, while Virna Jandiroba and Caolán Loughran impressed with unanimous decision wins. The evening also saw the unfortunate cancellation of Melissa Gatto vs. Victoria Dudakova due to a medical issue with Dudakova.
Result of UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Atlantic City
MAIN EVENT | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot
Fiorot defeats Blanchfield via unanimous decision
CO-MAIN EVENT | WELTERWEIGHT · 170 LBS | PRO MMA
Vicente Luque vs. Joaquin Buckley
Buckley defeats Luque via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound at 3:17 Round 2 of 3
MAIN CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Bruno Silva vs. Chris Weidman
Weidman defeats Silva via KO/TKO, Punches at 2:18 Round 3 of 3
MAIN CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Sedriques Dumas
Ruziboev defeats Dumas via KO/TKO, Uppercut and Ground Punches at 3:18 of Round 1
MAIN CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Bill Algeo vs. Kyle Nelson
Algeo defeats Nelson via KO/TKO, Punches and Knee at 4:00 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | WELTERWEIGHT · 170 LBS | PRO MMA
Chidi Njokuani vs. Rhys McKee
Njokuani defeats McKee via Split Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Nate Landwehr vs. Jamall Emmers
Landwehr defeats Emmers via KO/TKO, Uppercut, Right Hook, and Hammerfists at 4:43 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Virna Jandiroba vs. Lupita Godinez
Jandiroba defeats Godinez via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Julio Arce vs. Herbert Burns
Arce defeats Burns via KO/TKO, Punches at 2:00 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Connor Matthews vs. Dennis Buzukja
Buzukja defeats Matthews via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Hammerfists at 0:22 Round 3 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT · 205 LBS | PRO MMA
Ibo Aslan vs. Anton Turkalj II
Aslan defeats Turkalj via KO/TKO, Overhand Right at 1:32 Round 3 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Melissa Gatto vs. Victoria Dudakova
Bout Cancelled due to Victoria Dudakova Medical Issue
PRELIMINARY CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Andre Petroski vs. Jacob Malkoun
Malkoun defeats Petroski via KO/TKO, Hammerfists at 0:39 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Angel Pacheco vs. Caolán Loughran