Tag: ufc fight island 1

Calvin Kattar Bests Dan Ige – UFC Fight Island 1 Highlights

Kattar IgeCalvin Kattar enjoyed a statement-making win at UFC Fight Island 1. Kattar took on Dan Ige in the event’s headliner in what was a back-and-forth encounter early on. However, “The Boston Finisher” soon started taking over and although he couldn’t get the desired finish over a durable Ige, he did do enough to get a […]

Kattar Ige

Calvin Kattar enjoyed a statement-making win at UFC Fight Island 1.

Kattar took on Dan Ige in the event’s headliner in what was a back-and-forth encounter early on.

However, “The Boston Finisher” soon started taking over and although he couldn’t get the desired finish over a durable Ige, he did do enough to get a clear-cut unanimous decision victory.

That puts him at four wins in his last five as he is now seemingly among the contenders for a potential featherweight title shot.

You can watch the highlights below:

What did you think of Kattar’s performance?

Jimmie Rivera Gets Decision Over Cody Stamann – UFC Fight Island 1 Results

Rivera StamannNext up on the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a featherweight tilt between Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann. Round 1: Rivera opens up with a huge leg kick. Not a lot of action since as there is a big feeling out process so far. Rivera lands a nice body shot and lands a […]

Rivera Stamann

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a featherweight tilt between Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann.

Round 1: Rivera opens up with a huge leg kick. Not a lot of action since as there is a big feeling out process so far. Rivera lands a nice body shot and lands a stinging leg kick soon after. Stamann lands a jab but is countered. Rivera trips Stamann as he attacks and lands some knees to his thigh. However, Stamann eventually counters and now has the body lock. Stamann lands a number of foot stomps. The referee eventually separates them. Stamann misses a head kick and receives a leg kick for his troubles. Rivera lands a nice counter as Stamann attacks. Round ends with Rivera seemingly having the edge.

Round 2: Stamann shoots for the takedown early and lands it but Rivera is on his feet again. Rivera reverses and lands his own takedown. He sinks a hook in but Stamann gets to his feet. Rivera is still looking for the takedown but Stamann reverses him up against the fence. They separate and return to striking. Rivera lands a body shot. Not a lot of striking action this round but Rivera has the edge. Stamann counters with a knee to the head that lands as Rivera goes for a strike. The round ends.

Round 3: Rivera lands a nice counter left hook. He misses a head kick but is controlling the Octagon and advancing more. Stamann times a takedown well as Rivera is striking but the latter defends well. Rivera reverses and has Stamann against the fence. They eventually separate. Stamann goes for the takedown but is unable to land as Rivera threatens with the guillotine choke. Rivera lands hammer fists before they separate. Rivera lands a nice combo and narrowly avoids a one two from Stamann soon after. They end the fight swinging.

Official result: Jimmie Rivera defeats Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Taila Santos Dominates Molly McCann – UFC Fight Island 1 Results

McCann SantosNext up on the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a women’s flyweight contest between Molly McCann and Taila Santos. Round 1: McCann starts with a leg kick but is countered by a one two from Santos. Santos misses a head kick. Santos lands two knees to the stomach but allegedly held McCann’s hair […]

McCann Santos

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a women’s flyweight contest between Molly McCann and Taila Santos.

Round 1: McCann starts with a leg kick but is countered by a one two from Santos. Santos misses a head kick. Santos lands two knees to the stomach but allegedly held McCann’s hair and is given a warning from the referee. McCann lands a nice right hand. Santos responds with a stinging body kick that partially lands and follows with a leg kick. Santos lands a knee as McCann ducks for a body punch. McCann looks for the takedown but Santos defends and lands knees in a Thai clinch. McCann is now against the fence and gets taken down emphatically. McCann gets up but is being controlled by Santos who has the body lock. Santos takes her down to end the round strong.

Round 2: Santos continues her kicking game. McCann is still in this one, though. McCann catches a leg from Santos and looks for the takedown. However, Santos continues to defend well. McCann lands a nice knee but Santos replies with some of her own which seem to be more effective. Santos slips as she lands a body kick but is able to defend a takedown attempt before taking McCann down. She quickly transitions to full mount. She then transitions to a D’arce choke attempt. However, she lets go after some time but still has the body lock and lands a knee. Santos lands another takedown and goes to mount again. McCann survives.

Round 3: Santos lands a number of kicks and continues to evade big strikes from McCann. McCann is showing plenty of urgency as she knows she is losing the fight. However, she is unable to deal with the versatile kicks of Santos. Santos pressures her against the fence and looks for another takedown and lands it. Santos looks to land ground and pound but eventually stands up before going back down. She looks for another D’arce attempt but McCann seems to have defended it. Santos circles to McCann’s back. She then transitions to full amount and looks to land ground and pound. McCann survives but will likely lose the decision.

Official result: Taila Santos defeats Molly McCann via unanimous decision ().

Abdul Razak Alhassan Outpoints Mounir Lazzez – UFC Fight Island 1 Results

Alhassan LazzezKicking off the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a welterweight bout between the returning Abdul Razak Alhassan and Mounir Lazzez. Round 1: Lazzez starts off with a leg kick. Alhassan responds with a number of punches and has Lazzez backed up against the fence. He is now unloading on Lazzez who is shelling […]

Alhassan Lazzez

Kicking off the UFC Fight Island 1 main card is a welterweight bout between the returning Abdul Razak Alhassan and Mounir Lazzez.

Round 1: Lazzez starts off with a leg kick. Alhassan responds with a number of punches and has Lazzez backed up against the fence. He is now unloading on Lazzez who is shelling up. Lazzez finally gets going and stops the barrage. Alhassan blocks a head kick. Alhassan lands a body shot. Lazzez smiles as he receives another punch. Lazzez starts to kick and throw knees more. Lazzez switches things up with some elbows now as Alhassan has considerably slowed down. The tide has clearly turned as Lazzez is the one advancing more. Alhassan throws some leg kicks, though some were checked. Lazzez lands a body shot and follows it up with a head kick that partially lands. He lands an uppercut soon after. Lazzez times a takedown right at the end of the round to end it strong.

Round 2: Lazzez chips away at the legs with calf and teep kicks. Lazzez seems to have hurt Alhassan and loads up on him. He unloads a flurry and Alhassan goes all out swinging. Nobody is seriously hurt and the right continues. Lazzez lands a knee and then times another takedown well and is in side control. The referee stands them up soon after. Lazzez lands another knee to the stomach. Lazzez lands a number of elbows as he has Alhassan backed up to the cage. He lands another takedown. Alhassan threatens with a choke from the bottom but is unable to threaten much. The referee stands them up again before the second round ends.

Round 3: Alhassan lands a big leg kick and is starting to jab more. Lazzez’s footwork, however, is on show. He lands a big knee as Alhassan shoots for the takedown. He is able to get him to the ground but only momentarily. He gets him down again but Lazzez gets up soon after. Lazzez switches and lands a takedown. Alhassan looks to threaten with another submission attempt but to no avail. Lazzez lands some strikes before Alhassan gets up and looks for the finish late on but is unable to.

Official result: Mounir Lazzez defeats Abdul Razak Alhassan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).