UFC Philadelphia Results: Michelle Waterson Outclasses Karolina Kowalkiewicz

A women’s strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will keep the show rolling at UFC Philadelphia. As always, Lowkickmma will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen. Waterson (16-6) has won her last two fights inside the Octagon with her most recent victory coming over […]

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A women’s strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will keep the show rolling at UFC Philadelphia.

As always, Lowkickmma will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen.

Waterson (16-6) has won her last two fights inside the Octagon with her most recent victory coming over Felice Herrig at UFC 229. A win on Saturday night (March 30, 2019) could propel “The Karate Hottie” into title contention. As for Kowalkiewicz (12-3). She had her two-fight winning streak snapped in her last outing against Jéssica Andrade at UFC 228. Kowalkiewicz will try to avoid the second losing streak of her career.

Round One

Waterson quickly takes the center then Kowalkiewicz takes the position over. Waterson lands a leg kick, then another. Waterson throws a one-two. Kowalkiewicz throws a sidekick and a jab. Waterson flicks a side head kick out there. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. The American finds a home for her jab again. Fat start for Waterson. She throws a variety of kicks but Kowalkiewicz walks straight through. The Polish fighter tags Waterson with a flurry of punches. She presses Waterson into the cage and lands some knees. Waterson spins out and breaks free. She throws a spinning attack but misses everything. The round ends.

Rouond Two

Waterson pumps her jab to start the second round. Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. She moves forward and throws a head kick. Waterson uses a sidekick targeting the knee of Kowalkiewicz. The Polish fighter lands another hard right hand. Waterson answers with a leg kick as she circles to her right. She throws Kowalkiewicz on her head and moves into side control. She is doing a good job at not rushing into anything as she is taking her time. Waterson lands some ground and pound and then looks for angles to exploit. Kowalkiewicz is trying to kick her legs up to create a scramble. Waterson is doing a great job controlling the position with less than one minute in the round. She continues to grind on the Polish fighter. She jumps on an arm and extends. It looks like it is in but Kowalkiewicz will have none. The round ends.

Round Three

Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to start the last round. She moves forward but Waterson lands a body kick. The American circles off and lands a sidekick. The fighters clinch and Waterson looks for the same throw but Kowalkiewicz defends this time. Kowalkiewicz is fighting with urgency here, she moves forward and lands a kick. She presses Waterson into the cage as both women fight for position. Waterson lands a couple of hard knees from the clinch. The women break and Waterson takes Kowalkiewicz down. She ends up in guard but lets Kowalkiewicz up to her feet. 60 seconds left. She cracks Kowalkiewicz with an elbow. She just misses a spinning back kick. The fight ends with Waterson throwing.

Michelle Waterson defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC Philadelphia Results: Paul Craig Triangles Kennedy Nzechukwu Late In Round Three

UFC Philadelphia rolls on with a light heavyweight contest between Scotland’s Paul Craig and Nigeria’s Kennedy Nzechukwu. As always, Lowkickmma has you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen. Craig (10-3) finds himself with his back against the wall going just 1-3 in his last four UFC outings. A […]

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UFC Philadelphia rolls on with a light heavyweight contest between Scotland’s Paul Craig and Nigeria’s Kennedy Nzechukwu.

As always, Lowkickmma has you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen.

Craig (10-3) finds himself with his back against the wall going just 1-3 in his last four UFC outings. A win is likely necessary for Craig to keep his roster spot. As for Nzechukwu (6-0). The 26-year-old earned a contract on last season’s Contender Series by defeating Dennis Bryant with a head kick. He will look to make a big splash in his official debut.

Round One

Craig rushes across the octagon and throws a leg kick. He goes high with a kick to follow. Craig looks for a single leg but Nzechukwo lands some hard elbows. Craig works through it and locks in an elbow lock. Nzechukwu powers out of it. Craig locks in another arm lock and again Nzechukwu finds a way to defend it. Craig dives for the Nigerians legs and looks for a takedown. Nzechukwu is doing a good job defending the takedown. Craig dives on an ankle and figure fours Nzechukwu’s leg. The Nigerian powers out again. Nzechukwu lands a hard left knee to Craig’s head as Craig was looking for a takedown. The round ends with both fighters in an exchange.

Round Two

Craig takes to the center of the cage and pumps his jab. Nzechukwu throws a head kick, Craig moves through it and dives on his legs. Nzechukwu keeps grabbing the fence to stop the takedown. Craig finally gets the fight to the ground but Nzechukwu starts to drop some hard punches and elbows on Craig. He steps off and lets Craig up to his feet. Craig throws a knee straight up the middle and clips the groin of Nzechukwu. The fight resumes and the Nigerian throws a head kick and moves forward. The fight tempo has slowed here in round two. A jab finds its place as Nzechukwu executes nicely. The bell sounds as Craig dives for a takedown.

Round Three

Craig comes out with a one-two. Nzechukwu throws a right hook that misses the mark. Both fighters look a bit tentative here to start. The Nigerian lands a hard knee to Craig’s abdomen. Craig dives on Nzechukwu’s legs but it’s not there. Nzechukwu pokes Craig in the eye again. This time the fight is stopped and the referee takes a point from Nzechukwu. The fight resumes. Three minutes left in the fight. Nzechukwu is pressing forward and defending Craig’s takedowns. Craig digs but Nzechukwu moves into side control and opens up some ground and pound. Craig finds his way into full guard but Nzechukwu opens up. Craig locks in a triangle, this time he gets the tap. Wow.

Paul Craig defeats Kennedy Nzechukwu via submission (triangle choke) at 4:20 of round three

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UFC Philadelphia Results: Sodiq Yusuff Edges Sheymon Moraes In Crazy War

Sheymon Moraes and Sodiq Yusuff will get the main card of UFC Philadelphia started on Saturday night (March 30, 2019) as the two meet in a featherweight bout. As always, Lowkickmma has you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen. Moraes (11-2) has won four of his last five […]

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Sheymon Moraes and Sodiq Yusuff will get the main card of UFC Philadelphia started on Saturday night (March 30, 2019) as the two meet in a featherweight bout.

As always, Lowkickmma has you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN 2 as they happen.

Moraes (11-2) has won four of his last five fights with his most recent victory coming at UFC 230 when he picked up a split decision against Julio Arce. As for Yusuff (8-1). He is on a three-fight win streak since suffering the only setback of his professional career. “Super” will look to make it a perfect 2-0 inside the Octagon.

Round One

The fighters touch gloves to start the fight. Yusuff press forward cautiously and throws a right hand. Moraes backs up and throws a right hand. Yusuff looks to measuring Moraes early on and throws a leg kick. Both fighters trade leg kicks now and Moraes follows with a knee straight down the middle. Yusuff throws the calf kick and lands a hard left hand. He presses Moraes up against the cage. Both fighters trade position and Yusuff ends up in control pushing Moraes into the cage. The referee separates the fighters. Moraes throws a front kick and follows it with a right hand. Yusuff clinches and presses Moraes into the cage again. Moraes spins and ends up in control against the cage. The fighters break as the round ends.

Round Two

Moraes quickly takes the center of the Octagon and lands a body kick. Yusuff lands a right hand and again clinches Moraes up against the cage. The fighters break and Moraes lands a hard kick. Moraes lands a body shot via his right hand. He comes over the top with a left hand. Yusuff counters with an elbow as Moraes closes the distance. Moraes throws a head kick, both fighters trade punches in the pocket. Halfway through the second round and we find the fighters against the cage again with Moraes in control. He lets Yusuff go and lands a head kick. Yusuff scores a trip, however, Moraes springs right back to his feet. Yusuff still has his hands around Moraes’ waist. The Brazilian breaks free and throws a head kick. The round ends.

Round Three

Yusuff presses forward straight away and lands a left hand. Moraes throws a head kick and follows with a left hand of his own. Both fighters go to the body with a flurry of punches. Moraes checks a leg kick, Yusuff throws another. Yusuff lands a jab. Moraes throws a lead uppercut that just misses, Moraes slips after throwing a head kick. He quickly gets to his feet. Moraes lands a push kick. Yusuff works his back off the cage and lands a lead elbow. He follows with a one-two, then a hook. Moraes answers with a kick. Yusuff lands a huge right hand that sends Moraes to the ground. He jumps all over Moraes for the finish. Somehow the Brazilian survives and gets back to his feet. Yusuff closes in for the kill but Moraes throws a spinning kick as the fight ends.

Sodiq Yusuff defeats Sheymon Moraes via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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UFC On ESPN 2 Live Weigh-in Results Today (March 29)

The UFC on ESPN 2 weigh-in results are coming at you live today (March 29). Tomorrow night, UFC on ESPN 2 will take place inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Headlining the card will be a lightweight clash between Edson Ba…

The UFC on ESPN 2 weigh-in results are coming at you live today (March 29). Tomorrow night, UFC on ESPN 2 will take place inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Headlining the card will be a lightweight clash between Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje. The co-main event will see middleweights collide. David Branch will […]

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Michelle Waterson In Search Of ‘Spectacular’ Win At UFC Philadelphia

Michelle Waterson has every intention to walk out of Philadelphia with an impressive victory. Waterson will collide with Karolina Kowalkiewicz this Saturday night (March 30). The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC on ESPN 2. The action takes…

Michelle Waterson has every intention to walk out of Philadelphia with an impressive victory. Waterson will collide with Karolina Kowalkiewicz this Saturday night (March 30). The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC on ESPN 2. The action takes place inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Headlining the card will […]

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Ray Borg Gets New Opponent For UFC On ESPN 2

Ray Borg has a new dance partner for UFC on ESPN 2. This Saturday night (March 30), UFC on ESPN 2 will take place inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Borg was set to take on Pingyuan Liu in the featured bout of the ESPN+ prelim…

Ray Borg has a new dance partner for UFC on ESPN 2. This Saturday night (March 30), UFC on ESPN 2 will take place inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Borg was set to take on Pingyuan Liu in the featured bout of the ESPN+ prelims. Liu ended up being replaced by Kyler […]

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