The UFC Apex hosted an electrifying night of mixed martial arts on Saturday, March 23, as fighters from around the globe squared off in the octagon. The evening was highlighted by a flyweight clash between Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas, with Namajunas emerging victorious through a unanimous decision in a battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The co-main event saw heavyweight fighters Karl Williams and Justin Tafa go head to head in a gripping match. Williams secured a win against Tafa, also by unanimous decision, showcasing his dominance and strategic prowess inside the octagon.
The main card was packed with action, starting with a middleweight showdown between Edmen Shahbazyan and AJ Dobson. Shahbazyan delivered a stunning performance, ending the fight with a knockout via a left hook followed by ground punches at 4:33 in the first round.
In the bantamweight division, Payton Talbott faced off against Cameron Saaiman in a swift and decisive battle. Talbott secured a knockout victory with a straight left to ground punches at just 21 seconds into the second round, marking one of the night's most explosive finishes.
Featherweight fighters Billy Quarantillo and Youssef Zalal competed in a grappling masterclass, with Zalal securing a win via submission using a rear-naked choke early in the second round. Another featherweight bout saw Fernando Padilla defeat Luis Pajuelo through a submission via D'arce choke, demonstrating the technical ground game prevalent in the night's matchups.
The preliminary card was not short of action, featuring a mix of unanimous decisions, a knockout, and several submission victories. Notably, André Lima won over Igor Severino in a rare disqualification due to biting, adding a unique twist to the evening's events.
Other standout performances included Julian Erosa's guillotine choke submission over Ricardo Ramos, and Miles Johns' unanimous decision win against Cody Gibson, showcasing the depth of talent across weight classes.
Mohammed Usman and Mick Parkin closed the preliminary heavyweight division, with Parkin earning a unanimous decision win in a hard-fought battle, setting the stage for future matchups in the division.
At UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas fans witnessed a night filled with strategic battles, quick finishes, and a display of sportsmanship across all fights.
Here are the Complete Results:
MAIN EVENT | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas
Namajunas defeats Ribas by Unanimous Decision
CO-MAIN EVENT | HEAVYWEIGHT · 265 LBS | PRO MMA
Karl Williams vs. Justin Tafa
Williams defeats Tafa via Unanimous Decision
MAIN CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. AJ Dobson
Shahbazyan defeats Dobson via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Punches at 4:33 Round 1 of 3
MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Payton Talbott vs. Cameron Saaiman
Talbott defeats Saaiman via KO/TKO, Straight Left to Ground Punches, at 0:21 Round 2 of 3, 5:21 Total
MAIN CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Billy Quarantillo vs. Youssef Zalal
Zalal defeats Quarantillo via Submission, Rear Naked Choke, at 1:50 Round 2 of 3, 6:50 Total
MAIN CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Luis Pajuelo vs. Fernando Padilla
Padilla defeats Pajuelo via Submission, D'arce Choke at 2:45 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Trey Ogden vs. Kurt Holobaugh
Ogden defeats Holobaugh via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Ricardo Ramos vs. Julian Erosa
Erosa defeats Ramos via Submission, Guillotine Choke, at 2:15 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Miles Johns vs. Cody Gibson
Johns defeats Gibson via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA
Steven Nguyen vs. Jarno Errens
Errens defeats Nguyen via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Montserrat Rendon vs. Darya Zheleznyakova
Zheleznyakova defeats Rendon via Unanimous Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Igor Severino vs. André Lima
Lima defeats Severino via Disqualification, Biting
PRELIMINARY CARD | HEAVYWEIGHT · 265 LBS | PRO MMA
Mohammed Usman vs. Mick Parkin