Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The action unfolded last night (Sat., Jan. 18, 2020) at UFC 246 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone locked horns in an anticipated welterweight main event.
But before “Notorious” made his return to the Octagon the rest of the card played out in beautiful savagery. From bloody three-round wars to first-round submissions, UFC 246’s underbelly delivered in multiple waves.
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!
Now that was a scrap! @SabinaMazo and @JJAldrich1 throwing down for the full 15 here! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/gYP26JN3HS
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
DREW DOBER COMING UP LARGE!@DrewDober gets it done in 1??! #UFC246
Watch LIVE on @ESPN NOW! pic.twitter.com/ubQW8Fleyb
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Don’t blink! @Askar_MMA showing some crazy power for flyweight! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/WKjEgr7WzL
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
On POINT.@Askar_MMA #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/WpPp96Dzur
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
As advertised through R1!
Tremendous pace from Fili and Yusuff early! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/ntHKHYnYNT
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Sound on!@FelderPaul has a message for @DanTheHangman ahead of #UFCAuckland! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/okMk7xA3uV
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
DROPPED! @RoxyFighter putting Maycee down in R2! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/mgkR1oIH7Q
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Even with an injured knee, @MayceeBarber wasn’t looking for a way out #UFC246
?? https://t.co/gjIiCWQJ15 pic.twitter.com/ZBuOFUvmJm
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 19, 2020
How about the toughness of @MayceeBarber?!
What a comeback this could be! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/a9e2FZqnmH
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Helped by @Benaskren, @MayceeBarber leaves the Octagon after injuring her knee #UFC246
?? https://t.co/gjIiCWQJ15 pic.twitter.com/FgAQRuFAXg
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 19, 2020
WOW!
@DiegoUFCTX makes a BIG statement and taps out Showtime in R2! #UFC246
Get the E+ PPV ?? https://t.co/elacTGWGXe #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/vPk1IoFIuV
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
The stars are out for #UFC246!
What’s up @TomBrady?! pic.twitter.com/AXxdNXqkkb
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
BOOM! @brianboom135 ran headfirst into the cage after picking up the submission win at #UFC246
ORDER NOW ?? https://t.co/gjIiCWQJ15 pic.twitter.com/Xf0iJxmrFK
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 19, 2020
@TheNotoriousMMA is in the building
STREAM #UFC246 NOW ON ESPN+ ?? https://t.co/MFvpYuiz6y pic.twitter.com/6l806yMsXf
— ESPN (@espn) January 19, 2020
A very interested onlooker for tonight’s main event! @GamebredFighter in the house! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/JEQqS5btiL
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Crochet Boss throwing the triangle on The Boa Constrictor! ??@TheCrochetBoss is coming to make a name for himself! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/bqjYCD8NWO
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
How TOUGH is @TheCrochetBoss?!
Most HW’s would’ve tapped, but we’re heading to R2! #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/XaVxXyhhZK
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Alright, alright, alright! @McConaughey rolling up for #UFC246! pic.twitter.com/U1NfnKTYXN
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Wrapped. Focused. Ready.
@TheNotoriousMMA is prepared for battle at #UFC246. pic.twitter.com/Ek6jtS8ipe
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
Showing up to #UFC246 with the Versace fit was #supernecessary for @GamebredFighter pic.twitter.com/Cb5eC2cTKi
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 19, 2020
.@TomBrady tells @danawhite his prediction for #UFC246
Stream #UFC246 on ESPN+ ?? https://t.co/yMaw0ONybu pic.twitter.com/9iFOQzpX4u
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 19, 2020
Getting the job done! ?@HollyHolm starting 2020 off right at #UFC246! pic.twitter.com/G4HAa5BZ1a
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2020
For complete UFC 246 results and coverage click here.