UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy at the UFC Apex hosted an exhilarating array of fights headlined by Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy in a featherweight showdown. The event showcased knockouts, submissions, and strategic masterclasses across both the main and preliminary cards.
In the featherweight main event, Lerone Murphy clinched a significant victory over veteran Edson Barboza by unanimous decision. Murphy’s strategic prowess and agility allowed him to outmaneuver Barboza, impressing the judges and securing his position as a notable contender in the featherweight division.
The co-main event saw Khaos Williams deliver a spectacular first-round knockout against Carlston Harris. Williams landed a decisive right hook at 1:30 into the first round, marking an emphatic return to form and highlighting his knockout power in the welterweight division.
The main card also featured noteworthy battles including:
Themba Gorimbo earning a unanimous decision victory over Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight contest, showcasing his endurance and tactical execution.
Adrian Yanez stopped Vinicius Salvador with a combination of a right hook followed by ground strikes, securing a knockout at 2:47 in the first round in their bantamweight fight.
Angela Hill executed a stunning mounted guillotine choke against Luana Pinheiro, winning by submission at 4:12 in the second round of their strawweight bout.
The preliminary card was not short of action with several standout performances:
Tom Nolan scored a knockout against Victor Martinez with a knee followed by ground strikes, ending the lightweight match at 3:50 of the first round.
Oumar Sy submitted Tuco Tokkos with a rear-naked choke in their light heavyweight bout, concluding the fight at 3:43 of the first round.
Melissa Gatto defeated Tamires Vidal with a body punch knockout just 37 seconds into the third round of their bantamweight match.
In middleweight action, Abus Magomedov took a unanimous decision win over Warlley Alves, controlling the fight with superior strategy and stamina.
A rare event occurred in the strawweight division when Ariane Carnelossi won by disqualification against Piera Rodriguez due to intentional headbutts at 3:16 of the second round.
Alatengheili secured a unanimous decision victory over Kleydson Rodrigues in a closely contested bantamweight bout.
Vanessa Demopoulos won by split decision against Emily Ducote in a strawweight fight that was fiercely competitive until the final bell.
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy highlighted the relentless spirit and rising talents within the UFC roster. With knockouts, technical submissions, and gritty decisions, this event encapsulated the unpredictability and excitement that MMA fans cherish.
Here are the full results of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
MAIN EVENT | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy
Murphy defeats Barboza via Unanimous Decision
CO-MAIN EVENT | WELTERWEIGHT · 170 LBS | PRO MMA
Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris
Williams defeats Harris via KO/TKO, Right Hook at 1:30 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | WELTERWEIGHT · 170 LBS | PRO MMA
Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Themba Gorimbo
Gorimbo defeats Brahimaj via Unanimous Decision
MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Adrian Yanez vs. Vinicius Salvador
Yanez defeats Salvador via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes at 2:47 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Angela Hill vs. Luana Pinheiro
Hill defeats Pinheiro via Submission, Mounted Guillotine Choke 4:12 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Tom Nolan vs. Victor Martinez
Nolan defeats Martinez via KO/TKO, Knee to Ground Strikes at 3:50 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT · 205 LBS | PRO MMA
Oumar Sy vs. Tuco Tokkos
Sy defeats Tokkos via Submission, Rear Naked Choke at 3:43 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Tamires Vidal vs. Melissa Gatto
Gatto defeats Vidal via KO/TKO, Body Punch at 0:37 Round 3 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Abus Magomedov vs. Warlley Alves
Magomedov defeats Alves via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Piera Rodriguez vs. Ariane Carnelossi
Carnelossi defeats Rodriguez via Disqualificaton, Intentional Headbutts at 3:16 Round 2 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Alatengheili vs. Kleydson Rodrigues
Alatengheili defeats Rodrigues via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | STRAWWEIGHT · 115 LBS | PRO MMA
Emily Ducote vs. Vanessa Demopoulos
Demopoulos defeats Ducote via Split Decision