Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cuțelaba (U.F.C Fight Night 215)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria reacts after his knockout victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Ion Cutelaba of Moldova prepares to fight Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Ion Cutelaba of Moldova prepares to fight Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Ion Cutelaba of Moldova prepares to fight Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria prepares to fight Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria prepares to fight Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria prepares to fight Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Opponents Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria and Ion Cutelaba of Moldova face off prior to their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Ion Cutelaba of Moldova battles Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria drops Ion Cutelaba of Moldova with a flying knee in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ion Cutelaba of Moldova punches Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ion Cutelaba of Moldova punches Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria drops Ion Cutelaba of Moldova with a flying knee in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria drops Ion Cutelaba of Moldova with a flying knee in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria punches Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria reacts after his knockout victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria reacts after his knockout victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Kennedy Nzechukwu of Nigeria reacts after his knockout victory over Ion Cutelaba of Moldova in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya vs Alex “Po Atan” Pereira (U.F.C 281) (U.F.C Middleweight world title fight, Israël Adesanya is the reigning U.F.C Middleweight world champion)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira walks out of the octagon after defeating Israel Adesanya during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira walks out of the octagon after defeating Israel Adesanya during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: The referee stops the fight after Alex Pereira knocks down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira celebrates after knocking down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira celebrates after knocking down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira knocks down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria kicks Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria is seen in the Octagon during his UFC middleweight championship bout against Alex Pereira of Brazil during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria knees Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira lands a kick on Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira reacts after the end of a round during his Middleweight fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Opponents Israel Adesanya of Nigeria and Alex Pereira of Brazil faces off with prior to the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Chris Gutierrez poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria is seen in his corner before the start of round two of his UFC middleweight championship bout against Alex Pereira of Brazil during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria is seen in his corner before the start of round two of his UFC middleweight championship bout against Alex Pereira of Brazil during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil battles Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil battles Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil battles Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria kicks Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil kicks Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil kicks Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil takes down Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil takes down Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil knees Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria kicks Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira knocks down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira knocks down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya walks out of the ring after being defeated by Alex Pereira during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria knees Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira walks out of the octagon after defeating Israel Adesanya during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Opponents Israel Adesanya of Nigeria and Alex Pereira of Brazil faces off with prior to the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
Weili “Magnum” Zhang vs Carla “Cookie Monster” Esparza (c) (U.F.C 281) (U.F.C Straweight world title fight, Carla Esparza is the reigning U.F.C Women’s Straweight world champion)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza has has her hands wrapped prior to her fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza has has her hands wrapped prior to her fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza has has her hands wrapped prior to her fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China has her hands wrapped prior to her fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China prepares to fight Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza prepares to fight Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza prepares to fight Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza prepares to fight Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Carla Esparza battles Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China punches Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza battles Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China kicks Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza attempts to take down Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza attempts to take down Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza battles Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Zhang Weili of China battles Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Zhang Weili of China battles Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Opponents Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili of China faces off with prior to their UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza punches Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China punches Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China punches Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China kicks Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Zhang Weili of China punches Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza to win their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza to win their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza to win their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza to win their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang celebrates after defeating Carla Esparza to win their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China reacts after defeating Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza punches Zhang Weili of China during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Carla Esparza punches Zhang Weili of China during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Carla Esparza battles Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China secures a rear choke submission against Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza is consoled after being defeated by Weili Zhang after their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza is consoled after being defeated by Weili Zhang after their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang is introduced prior to her Women’s Strawweight fight against Carla Esparza UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang is introduced prior to her Women’s Strawweight fight against Carla Esparza UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza prepares to fight Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Carla Esparza prepares to fight Zhang Weili of China in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang battles Carla Esparza during their Women Strawweight fight UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China prepares to fight Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Zhang Weili of China prepares to fight Carla Esparza in the UFC strawweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
Amanda Lemos vs Marina Rodriguez (U.F.C Fight Night 214)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil prepares to fight Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil prepares to fight Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil prepares to fight Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Marina Rodriguez of Brazil prepares to fight Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Opponents Marina Rodriguez of Brazil and Amanda Lemos of Brazil face off prior to their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil kicks Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil battles Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Opponents Marina Rodriguez of Brazil and Amanda Lemos of Brazil face off prior to their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil punches Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil punches Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Amanda Lemos of Brazil works for a submission against Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Amanda Lemos of Brazil works for a submission against Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Amanda Lemos of Brazil works for a submission against Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil punches Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Marina Rodriguez of Brazil punches Amanda Lemos of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (R-L) Amanda Lemos of Brazil and Marina Rodriguez of Brazil trade punches in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Amanda Lemos of Brazil knees Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil reacts after her knockout victory over Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Amanda Lemos of Brazil poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
Arnold Allen vs Calvin Kattar (U.F.C Fight Night 213)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen of England face off prior to their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen of England face off prior to their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen of England touch gloves prior to their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England prepares to enter the Octagon before his featherweight fight against Calvin Kattar during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England prepares to enter the Octagon before his featherweight fight against Calvin Kattar during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar stands in his corner prior to his featherweight fight against Arnold Allen of England during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England stands in his corner before his featherweight fight against Calvin Kattar during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England stands in his corner before his featherweight fight against Calvin Kattar during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England stands in his corner before his featherweight fight against Calvin Kattar during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England celebrates his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Calvin Kattar is knocked down in his featherweight fight against Arnold Allen of England during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Calvin Kattar throws a knee against Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England kicks Calvin Kattar’s leg in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England reacts after his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Arnold Allen of England punches Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Arnold Allen of England punches Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Calvin Kattar punches Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar stands in his corner before the second round of his featherweight fight against Arnold Allen of England during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England celebrates his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Arnold Allen of England celebrates his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England poses for a photo with his team after his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England reacts after his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England reacts after his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Arnold Allen of England reacts after his victory over Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar reacts after his loss to Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar reacts after his loss to Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar reacts after his loss to Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar reacts after his loss to Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar walks to the Octagon prior to his featherweight fight against Arnold Allen of England during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar walks to the Octagon prior to his featherweight fight against Arnold Allen of England during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Arnold Allen of England punches Calvin Kattar1 in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Calvin Kattar kicks Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Arnold Allen of England kicks Calvin Kattar in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Arnold Allen of England and Calvin Kattar exchange punches in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Calvin Kattar punches Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Calvin Kattar knees Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Arnold Allen of England punches Calvin Kattar1 in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 29: Calvin Kattar battles Arnold Allen of England in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev (U.F.C 280) (U.F.C Lightweight world title fight, Charles Oliveira is the reigning U.F.C Lightweight world champion)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Charles Oliveira of Brazil punches Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Islam Makhachev of Russia kicks Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Charles Oliveira of Brazil elbows Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after his victory over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Islam Makhachev of Russia battles Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Khabib Nurmagomedov is seen in the corner of Islam Makhachev of Russia during his UFC lightweight championship fight against Charles Oliveira of Brazil during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Khabib Nurmagomedov is seen in the corner of Islam Makhachev of Russia during his UFC lightweight championship fight against Charles Oliveira of Brazil during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Charles Oliveira of Brazil punches Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Charles Oliveira of Brazil punches Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Islam Makhachev of Russia in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Islam Makhachev of Russia prepares to fight Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw (U.F.C Bantamweight world title fight, Aljamain Sterling is the reigning U.F.C Bantamweight world champion)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw reacts after his loss to Aljamain Sterling in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) TJ Dillashaw and Aljamain Sterling trade punches in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Aljamain Sterling battles TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Aljamain Sterling battles TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: The coaches of TJ Dillashaw attempt to reset his shoulder between rounds of his UFC bantamweight championship fight against Aljamain Sterling during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw returns to his corner after the first round of his UFC bantamweight championship fight against Aljamain Sterling during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Opponents Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw face off prior to their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling takes down TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (L-R) Aljamain Sterling punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling reacts after his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: (R-L) Aljamain Sterling kicks TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 22: TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Alexa Grasso vs Viviane Araújo (U.F.C Fight Night 212)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico prepares to fight Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico prepares to fight Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico prepares to fight Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico prepares to fight Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Viviane Araujo of Brazil prepares to fight Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico and Viviane Araujo of Brazil trade punches in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico and Viviane Araujo of Brazil trade punches in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Martinez poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Martinez poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Martinez poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Martinez poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico and Viviane Araujo of Brazil trade punches in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico battles Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil kicks Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil punches Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico reacts after her victory over Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (R-L) Alexa Grasso of Mexico punches Viviane Araujo of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Viviane Araujo of Brazil kicks Alexa Grasso of Mexico in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: Alexa Grasso of Mexico poses for a portrait after her victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC)
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Tai Tuivasa of Australia punches Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France (R) punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Tai Tuivasa of Australia punches Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Tai Tuivasa of Australia knocks down Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Tai Tuivasa of Australia punches Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France and Tai Tuivasa of Australia touch gloves in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France and Tai Tuivasa of Australia face off before their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Tai Tuivasa of Australia reacts after his loss to Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: A general view of fans during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his KO victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Coach Fernand Lopez looks on during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Tai Tuivasa of Australia punches Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his victory over Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Tai Tuivasa of Australia returns to his corner after the first round of his heavyweight fight against Ciryl Gane of France during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Tai Tuivasa of Australia taunts Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Tai Tuivasa of Australia punches Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France battles Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Tai Tuivasa of Australia battles Ciryl Gane of France in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France kicks Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (R-L) Ciryl Gane of France punches Tai Tuivasa of Australia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Ciryl Gane of France and Tai Tuivasa of Australia touch gloves before their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introduces the main event during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Tai Tuivasa of Australia during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Tai Tuivasa of Australia during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Tai Tuivasa of Australia during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Tai Tuivasa of Australia during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France stands in his corner before his heavyweight fight against Tai Tuivasa of Australia during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Tai Tuivasa of Australia warms up backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France waits backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France waits backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Ciryl Gane of France waits backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Tai Tuivasa of Australia walks to the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Ciryl Gane of France during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 03: Tai Tuivasa of Australia walks to the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Ciryl Gane of France during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman (U.FC 278) (U.F.C Welterweight world title fight)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out towards the Octagon prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out towards the Octagon prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out prior to facing Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria walks out prior to facing Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: A general view of the Octagon as Kamaru Usman of Nigeria walks out before his UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the Octagon prior to facing Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the Octagon prior to facing Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the Octagon prior to facing Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica faces Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica kicks Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introduces the main event during UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria and Leon Edwards of Jamaica face off prio to their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria and Leon Edwards of Jamaica face off prio to their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica controls the body of Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica controls the body of Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica punches Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica punches Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria kicks Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria faces Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria takes down Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica lands a head kick to Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica lands a head kick to Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after knocking out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after knocking out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after knocking out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after knocking out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after knocking out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria lies on the Octagon mat after being knocked out by Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria lies on the Octagon mat after being knocked out by Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica punches Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica lands a head kick to Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica knocks out Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Leon Edwards of Jamaica in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria by KO in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria by KO in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria lays on the mat after being knocked out by Leon Edwards of Jamaica in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (Top) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (Bottom) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (Top) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (Bottom) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (Top) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (Bottom) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (L) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (R) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (R) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (L) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (R) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (L) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria (R) fights Leon Edwards of Jamaica (L) in a welterweight title bout during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on before a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on before a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on before a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica looks on in a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica looks on in a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica walks out of the octagon after winning a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Leon Edwards of Jamaica celebrates after winning a welterweight title bout against
Kamaru Usman of Nigeria during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts with Joe Rogan after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts with Joe Rogan after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 event at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz (U.F.C on ESPN 41)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador punches Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador punches Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Dominick Cruz punches Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Dominick Cruz punches Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador is interviewed after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador is interviewed after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador is interviewed after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Marlon Vera of Ecuador reacts after his knockout victory over Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador knocks out Dominick Cruz with a high kick in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador knocks out Dominick Cruz with a high kick in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador knocks out Dominick Cruz with a high kick in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Marlon Vera of Ecuador knocks out Dominick Cruz with a high kick in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Dominick Cruz punches Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador kicks Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador punches Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador punches Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Dominick Cruz punches Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador punches Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (R-L) Dominick Cruz kicks Marlon Vera of Ecuador in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador kicks Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador kicks Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador battles Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador battles Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador and Dominick Cruz trade strikes in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Marlon Vera of Ecuador and Dominick Cruz trade strikes in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pechanga Arena on August 13, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)