This past Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 303 delivered an action-packed spectacle with 13 gripping MMA bouts that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. The card was headlined by a thrilling rematch for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, featuring Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka, where Pereira claimed victory with a stunning knockout. Here are the UFC 303 Results.
Main Event: Light Heavyweight Championship
The much-anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka was a short affair. Pereira, showcasing his striking prowess, ended the fight just 13 seconds into the second round with a jaw-dropping head kick, defending his title with flair.
Co-Main Event: Catchweight Bout (165 lbs)
In the co-main event, Diego Lopes faced Dan Ige in a catchweight battle that went the distance. Lopes emerged victorious by unanimous decision, outstriking Ige and showcasing superior control throughout the match.
Main Card Highlights
Light Heavyweight Bout: Roman Dolidze squared off against Anthony Smith, winning by unanimous decision in a tactical battle that saw Dolidze controlling the pace and dictating the ground game.
Bantamweight Bout: Macy Chiasson and Mayra Bueno Silva put on a fierce show, with Chiasson winning via doctor stoppage due to a severe cut on Silva at 1:58 of round two.
Welterweight Bout: Ian Machado Garry faced Michael Page in a welterweight clash. Garry’s technique and control across the rounds led to a unanimous decision victory.
Preliminary Card Breakdown
Middleweight Bout: Joe Pyfer made quick work of Marc-André Barriault with a powerful overhand right, securing a knockout just 1:25 into the first round.
Featherweight Bouts: Andre Fili won against Cub Swanson by split decision in a closely contested match, while Jean Silva delivered a spectacular knockout against Charles Jourdain with a clean uppercut at 1:22 in the second round.
Strawweight Bout: In a strategic battle, Gillian Robertson took a unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson-Gomez, displaying her grappling dominance.
Heavyweight Bout: Martin Buday edged out a split decision victory over veteran Andrei Arlovski in a grueling heavyweight match.
Flyweight and Bantamweight Action: Rei Tsuruya and Vinicius Oliveira claimed unanimous decisions over Carlos Hernandez and Ricky Simón, respectively, in their bouts.
UFC 303 was a night of non-stop action, dramatic finishes, and technical masterclasses. Each fighter brought their best to the octagon, contributing to a memorable event that lived up to the hype.
Here are the Detailed Results for UFC 303
MAIN EVENT | UFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP | 205 LBS
Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka II
Pereira defeats Procházka via KO/TKO, Head Kick at 0:13 Round 2 of 5
CO-MAIN EVENT | CATCHWEIGHT · 165 LBS | PRO MMA
Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes
Lopes defeats Ige via Unanimous Decision
MAIN CARD | LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT · 205 LBS | PRO MMA
Anthony Smith vs. Roman Dolidze
Dolidze defeats Smith via Unanimous Decision
MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
Chiasson defeats Bueno Silva via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut) at 1:58 Round 2 of 3
MAIN CARD | WELTERWEIGHT · 170 LBS | PRO MMA
Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page
Machado Garry defeats Page via Decision, Unanimous
PRELIMINARY CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-André Barriault
Pyfer defeats Barriault via KO/TKO, Overhand Right at 1:25 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili
Fili defeats Swanson via Split Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva
Silva defeats Jourdain via KO/TKO, Uppercut at 1:22 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri
Talbott defeats Ghemmouri via KO/TKO, Right Cross to Ground Strikes at 0:19 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson
Robertson defeats Waterson-Gomez via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | HEAVYWEIGHT · 265 LBS | PRO MMA
Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday
Buday defeats Arlovski via Split Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Carlos Hernandez vs. Rei Tsuruya
Tsuruya defeats Hernandez via unanimous decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Ricky Simón vs. Vinicius Oliveira
Oliveira defeats Simón via Unanimous Decision