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The action in unfolding tonight (Sat., Aug. 15, 2020) at UFC 252 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, as UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic takes on Daniel Cormier in the main event to settle their storied trilogy.
But before Miocic welcomes “DC” into the Octagon for the final time, the rest of the UFC 252 main card and “Prelims” will play out in unfiltered violence. From heavyweight barn burners to a co-main event appearance by rising superstar Sean O’Malley, the entire card should produce memorable action for fight fans everywhere.
We’ve compiled the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
Kai Kamaka III def. Tony Kelley via SD
Senses his moment
@KaiboiKamaka is letting loose early! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/VBuCGBPcVF
— UFC (@ufc) August 15, 2020
Potentially down 2-0? @TonyKelleyMMA is absolutely bringing it to start RD 3.
LIVE now on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/Pmsr73uj9F
— UFC (@ufc) August 15, 2020
THE FIGHTING HAWAIIAN @KaiboiKamaka gets the UD from the UFC APEX! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/rw37n8LZDD
— UFC (@ufc) August 15, 2020
Chris Daukaus def. Parker Porter via first-round TKO (punches and knee)
HURT HIM BAD! @ChrisDaukausMMA has the speed in RD 1! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/RYOHLU8ILz
— UFC (@ufc) August 15, 2020
HAND SPEED FOR DAYS! @ChrisDaukausMMA – welcome to the UFC!
Action continues on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/Rl3dLrbx6c
— UFC (@ufc) August 15, 2020
Livia Renata Souza def. Ashley Yoder via UD
The Gangster! @LivinhaMMA gets the UD at #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/Cj8XQKLvhw
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Daniel Chavez def. T.J. Brown via UD
These calf kick are doing DAMAGE #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/sJZqDSABAg
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
NON-STOP! Danny Chavez is doing damage all over!
Tune in now on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/xU6LnMUDHr
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Two MASSIVE takedowns in the final ten!
The prelims have delivered tonight from the UFC APEX. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/HJoyUxRewh
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Virna Jandiroba def. Felice Herrig via first-round submission (armbar)
In the blink of an eye, @VirnaJandiroba snatched up the arm and forced the tap
Stream #UFC252 on ESPN+ ?? https://t.co/7OujCMZNuk pic.twitter.com/eXk5Ygdz2e
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2020
Vinc Pichel def. Jim Miller via UD
Make it 3??6??!
@JimMiller_155 stands alone as the all-time fight leader. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/n9Itzt9saN
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Just ate it @JimMiller_155 was absolutely unfazed by Pichel’s headkick.
Prelims close now on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/l5lRfLjArr
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
@FromHellPichel fired up after R2! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/moWP9RViLH
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) August 16, 2020
“My bad.” @FromHellPichel made an accidental stop between rounds. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/XUUIEG1Tq0
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Merab Dvalishvili def. John Dodson via UD
Merab took Dodson for a ride in RD 1!
But the Magician is elusive on the ground. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/jWvvAseI9f
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Enter the Serra-Longo corner after RD 2 #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/dyho05megI
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
* LOUD NOISES * #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/IFUMXykLDJ
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Daniel Pineda def. Herbert Burns via second-round TKO (elbows)
RELENTLESS GnP from @DanielPitPineda ends it!! What a performance! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/xOfBJExBsP
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) August 16, 2020
Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Junior dos Santos via second-round TKO (punches)
Who else is nervous during every punch? #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/qKHRI25rf2
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
BIGI BOY IS BACK! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/h8SlayhrGF
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Can’t knock that smile off JDS #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/roXtnbo5oq
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Marlon Vera def. Sean O’Malley via first-round TKO (elbows)
“The Suga Show” is about to begin
It’s going down now at #UFC252 ?? https://t.co/tymR31MfXr pic.twitter.com/IV1CxBlm3I
— ESPN (@espn) August 16, 2020
Chito is READY #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/ikuvyDCSim
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) August 16, 2020
“Chito Show! My ****ing show!” #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/O4Iv2VEAYd
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
DOUBT HIM NOW *NSFW* #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/7ZP259vBfb
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
Stipe Miocic def. Daniel Cormier via UD
Daniel Cormier is ready for his last dance in the Octagon
Stream #UFC252 on ESPN+ ?? https://t.co/tymR31MfXr pic.twitter.com/SIIOpVCgKn
— ESPN (@espn) August 16, 2020
Lean! Mean!
@StipeMiocic is here to solidify status. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/cnu85gKJKH
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
The champ @stipemiocic is starting to let his hands go #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/ouvcEUFjY3
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2020
HE HURT HIM! @DC_MMA stuns Stipe as RD 1 comes to a close. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/KmpKVzteW7
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
OOOOOH!
DC survives Stipe’s late RD 2 attack! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/QFjxoWnLCH
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
After @stipemiocic landed a bomb, @dc_mma landed one of his own #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/LxgSpzXC8A
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2020
And that is it!
The third and final bout goes the distance. #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/X9LLkKyml7
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
“TIL I DIE”
Stipe Miocic is the greatest heavyweight of all-time! #UFC252 pic.twitter.com/m5Xu2mxxsT
— UFC (@ufc) August 16, 2020
For complete UFC 252 results and highlights click here.