‘Shogun’ Rua Beats Antônio Rogério Nogueira For A Third Time – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

'Shogun' RuaIn the co-main event, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua faces off against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for the third time. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion holds two wins over ‘Lil Nog’. Will he get another? Let’s find out… Round 1: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua slowly presses the action at the start of round one. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is backing […]

'Shogun' Rua

In the co-main event, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua faces off against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for the third time. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion holds two wins over ‘Lil Nog’. Will he get another? Let’s find out…

Round 1: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua slowly presses the action at the start of round one. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is backing up and circling around the cage. ‘Shogun’ slaps in a couple of low leg kicks. Rua rushes in. He’s unable to land anything but put his opponent up against the fence. Rua is landing knees to the legs while clinched up but ‘Lil Nog’ is working well with body shots. They break away from the fence and Nogueira lands a nice straight left. He gets a bit over confident and eats a couple of punches as he bulldozes forward. Nogueira is now the man leading the dance. He lands a big punch which clearly hurts ‘Shogun’ Carnage ensues! Both men are winging in punches. ‘Shogun’ dives for the takedown and secures it. He ends the rounds on top.

Round 2: ‘Shogun’ uses some feints to close the distance and press the fight up against the fence. ‘Lil Nog’ quickly separates and returns to the middle of the octagon. Nogueira is looking good. He’s got his left hand cocked and ready to go. He’s repeatedly firing it down the middle. ‘Shogun’ begins to fire back and a war breaks out once again. Both men land big and both men seem to have hurt the other. ‘Lil Nog’ seems to stumble into a takedown and then enjoys some time in top position before the fight returns to the feet. Rua shoots for a takedown of his own but is shrugged. He goes back to his boxing and lands a beautiful counter right hand. ‘Lil Nog’ is following his opponent around the cage. He’s throwing big and trying to score a knockout with every punch. He continues to chase Rua but is unable to get off anything significant before the round ends.

Round 3: Powerful inside low kick from ‘Shogun’ to open round three. He rushes in and eats a one-two for his efforts. He again comes in a little too clumsy and eats a big shot – a little wobble from the former champ. ‘Lil Nog’ is having success with his straight left hand and his corner are cheering loudly every time it lands. ‘Shogun’ lands a jumping kick to the body and a straight right hand simultaneously. Rua lands a few more big shots. He’s starting to build momentum and then shoots for the takedown – he gets it! Rua is in half guard landing short shots. He postures up and begins landing heavier strikes. They transition into a awkward side control position were Rua continues to try and land shots as the buzzer sounds to end the fight and bring and end to this epic rivalry.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira via split decision

Fabricio Werdum Quickly Taps Alexander Gustafsson – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is looking for his first win since 2017 against Alexander Gustafsson steps up a weight class after a long and successful run at 205lbs. Who will emerge victorious? It’s time to find out… Round 1: Fabricio Werdum opens up the fight with lots of kicks. Alexander Gustafsson is light […]

Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is looking for his first win since 2017 against Alexander Gustafsson steps up a weight class after a long and successful run at 205lbs. Who will emerge victorious? It’s time to find out…

Round 1: Fabricio Werdum opens up the fight with lots of kicks. Alexander Gustafsson is light on his feet and manages to stuff a takedown from the BJJ specialist. Werdum manages to take the back as the Sweedish fighter tries to stand up. Once there he begins attacking the arm. Gustafsson battles hard but can’t stop the submission.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Fabricio Werdum def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (armbar) in round 1

Carla Esparza Outpoints Marina Rodriguez – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Rodriguez EsparzaNext up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a women’s strawweight contest between Carla Esparza and Marina Rodriguez. Round 1: Esparza takes Rodriguez down right away after avoiding some big strikes. There doesn’t seem to be much action but Esparza seems to be bleeding from the top from a strike from Rodriguez. […]

Rodriguez Esparza

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a women’s strawweight contest between Carla Esparza and Marina Rodriguez.

Round 1: Esparza takes Rodriguez down right away after avoiding some big strikes. There doesn’t seem to be much action but Esparza seems to be bleeding from the top from a strike from Rodriguez. Rodriguez reverses soon after and gets to her feet. Rodriguez looks to land a head kick but it’s blocked. Rodriguez lands a number of strikes before Esparza shoots for a desperate takedown but it’s defended.

Round 2: The second round starts and Esparza has some swelling on her left eye. Rodriguez starts to strike but Esparza takes her down again and starts to land sme strikes from the top. Rodriguez reverses with some scrambles as the round ends. Not a lot of action in that round.

Round 3: They start to strike before Esparza momentarily gets Rodriguez on the ground. She lands some big strikes but Rodriguez gets up and separates. Esparza takes her down soon after and controls her for quite some time. Rodriguez eventually gets up but Esparza times a takedown perfectly to end the round on top.

Official result: Carla Esparza defeats Marina Rodriguez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).

Paul Craig Taps Gadzhimurad Antigulov With Triangle Choke – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Antigulov CraigNext up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Gadzhimurad Antigulov. Round 1: Antigulov clinches up with Craig before taking him down. Craig has an aggressive guard and looks to attempt a triangle. He has his legs wrapped around Atigulov’s head but receives a number […]

Antigulov Craig

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Gadzhimurad Antigulov.

Round 1: Antigulov clinches up with Craig before taking him down. Craig has an aggressive guard and looks to attempt a triangle. He has his legs wrapped around Atigulov’s head but receives a number of big strikes to the head on the ground at the same time. However, that allows Craig to sink in the triangle properly as he gets the tap!

Official result: Paul Craig defeats Gadzhimurad Antigulov via triangle choke (R1, 2:06).

Alex Oliveira Outclasses Peter Sobotta – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Oliveira SobottaNext up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Peter Sobotta. Round 1: Oliveira starts things off with a body kick. Sobotta slips away from an overhand right. Oliveira seems to have hurt Sobotta with a body strike. He recovers and lands a body kick on […]

Oliveira Sobotta

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Peter Sobotta.

Round 1: Oliveira starts things off with a body kick. Sobotta slips away from an overhand right. Oliveira seems to have hurt Sobotta with a body strike. He recovers and lands a body kick on Oliveira. Oliveira continues to use his kicks as he switches from body to head. Sobotta’s arm seems to be compromised from blocking these kicks. Regardless, clear round for Oliveira.

Round 2: Oliveira attempts a jumping switch head kick but it’s blocked by Sobotta. Sobotta decides not to continue striking and looks for the takedown. Oliveira defends and turns him around before they return to striking. Oliveira slips a punch and lands a nice counter. The action temporarily stops as Oliveira strikes Sobotta on the groin. Sobotta starts to be more active and lands some leg kicks but it’s clear who the superior striker is here. The action is stopped again as Oliveira pokes Sobotta to the eye. The fight resumes with just over 40 seconds remaining. Sobottoa resumes with a leg kick while Oliveira is loose and dancing away as they exchange leg kicks. Oliveira drops Sobotta with a straight right as the former attempts a leg kick but the round comes to an end.

Round 3: The pair return to striking. The fight is momentarily on the ground but Oliveira wants to keep it on the feet. Oliveira hurts Sobotta with another body kick. Not a lot of action since with lots of feinting and blocked strikes. However, Oliveira leads 41-17 with total strikes and should be on his way to winning. He lands another big body kick and follows it up with a leg kick. Sobotta looks to counter with a kick of his own but it’s blocked. The fight ends and it should be a win for Oliveira.

Official result: Alex Oliveira defeats Peter Sobotta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Khamzat Chimaev Batters Rhys McKee With Ease – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Chimaev McKeeKicking off the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Rhys McKee. Round 1: Right away, Chimaev grabs McKee and drags him on the feet before taking him down. Chimaev takes his back and starts to land heavy ground and pound. McKeev turns but gives up full mount. […]

Chimaev McKee

Kicking off the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Rhys McKee.

Round 1: Right away, Chimaev grabs McKee and drags him on the feet before taking him down. Chimaev takes his back and starts to land heavy ground and pound. McKeev turns but gives up full mount. McKee gets out but receives hard hammerfists. Chimaev looks for the choke but decides to land strikes instead. He continues the onslaught before the referee sees enough and ends the fight.

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