UFC 316 ‘Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Mark Choinski (155) vs. MarQuel Mederos (155)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Mederos (-218), Choinski (+180)

Round 1

The third man inside the cage for the opening fight of the night is Jason Herzog. Mederos takes the center of the Octagon. A nice 1-2 for Mederos finds its mark. Choinski fires back with two jabs. A big overhand right misses, but a left hand for Choinski lands. Mederos lands a knee up the middle and follows it up with a spinning back kick to the body. Choinski is being beaten to the punch here. Choinski takes the back of Mederos while standing and then jumps on his back while looking for a rear-naked choke. Choinski has his arm around the chin of Mederos and has a hook in. Mederos defends well, and Choinski jumps back down, abandoning his attempt. Mederos is able to break away and lands a solid low kick. Some lovely calf kicks landing for Mederos, who is clearly the better striker. A nice 1-2 for Mederos lands. 30 seconds left in the round. Choinski lands two right hands while Mederos starts talking.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Mederos
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Mederos
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Mederos

Round 2

Choinski lands a nice 1-2 to start the round. Mederos fires back with a straight right hand of his own. Choinski lands a leg kick and is varying up his offense. Mederos is working his jab well. A big left hook lands for Mederos as both men exchange a combination. Choinski whiffs a spinning backfist. Choinski gets Mederos against the cage and is going for a single-leg takedown. Mederos lands an elbow and is able to exit the clinch. A leg kick knocks Choinski down, but he gets up after eating a few punches. Mederos lands a knee to the head. Another leg kick brings Choinski to the ground. Choinski goes for a desperate takedown and gets it. Choinski takes the back and is looking for a rear-naked choke. Mederos stands up and is able to shake his opponent off. Choinski is down again after eating another leg kick as he's not checking the kicks.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Mederos
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Mederos
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Mederos

Round 3

Choinski throws a head kick to open up the third round, but it is blocked. Mederos shrugs off a double-leg takedown attempt. Mederos lands another leg kick, and Choinski falls to the ground. Another leg kick and a stomp to the calf has Choinski in massive pain. Mederos allows his opponent up. Another leg kick lands. Mederos is working his jab and then landing more leg kicks. Choinski is slowly walking towards his opponent, showing heart but limited skills. Mederos is jabbing away but isn't looking for the finish. Choinski clinches against the fence. Choinski is able to drag Mederos down and is now in mount position. Choinski is looking for an arm-triangle choke but can't quite set it up. Mederos gives up his back with a minute left. Choinski looks for a rear-naked choke with 30 seconds left. High drama, but he can't get his arm under the chin. Mederos gets back to his feet just before the fight ends.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Mederos (30-27 Mederos)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Mederos (30-27 Mederos)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Mederos (30-27 Mederos)

The Official Result

MarQuel Mederos def. Mark Choinski via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28); R3, 5:00.

Yanal Ashmouz (155) vs. Quillan Salkilld (156)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Salkilld (-485), Ashmouz (+370)

Round 1

Lightweight action continues with Gasper Oliver as the referee. Salkilld and his mustache open the fight with a jab. Ashmouz wastes no time getting in close and clinching. Salkilld gets back to his feet after being tossed to the ground, but can't exit the clinch. Not a problem as Salkilld gets a takedown as Ashmouz gives up his back before standing back up. Ashmouz uses a fence grab to prevent another takedown. Salkilld now controlling the grappling exchange, landing knees and short elbows. Ashmouz eats a knee and finally backs off. Salkilld lands a hard low kick. A nice uppercut from Salkilld, who then gets a brief takedown. Ashmouz works his way back to his feet. Salkilld then carries Ashmouz and slams his foe down, showing that he's dominant in all facets of this match. Ashmouz is trying to get back up but is eating punches. Another fence grab from Ashmouz. Nice knee to the body from Salkilld as they're both against the fence. Beautiful throw by Salkilld, who then takes the back of Ashmouz. Salkilld loses position with 20 seconds left and then gets back to his feet. Both men throw wildly, and Ashmouz lands a nice left hook before the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld

Round 2

Salkilld eats a heavy leg kick to start the second frame. Ashmouz then gives up yet another takedown as Salkilld enters half guard. Ashmouz is able to get back to his feet but is dragged back down. Salkilld sneaking punches under the arm to the face of Ashmouz. Salkilld can't keep his opponent down, but stuffs a takedown attempt from Ashmouz and then drags him down again. This round is all Salkilld, who takes the back of his opponent and lands some punishing punches. Ashmouz is able to get back up but is still in the clinch. The grappling of Salkilld is smothering, and he gets yet another takedown as he throws his opponent to the ground. They're back on their feet, and Ashmouz uses leg kicks to manage distance. Ashmouz grabs the neck of Salkilld during a takedown attempt, and the round expires with the two clinched against the fence.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Salkilld

Round 3

Ashmouz lands a big left hook. Salkilld answers back with a kick to the body and uses his range to land a standing elbow. Big left hook and a straight right from Ashmouz hurts him! Salkilld composes himself and lands a knee. Ashmouz gets reckless and gives up the takedown. That might've been his best chance in the fight. Ashmouz gets back up, but Salkilld is kneeing his legs and looking to drag him back down. A big right hook lands for Ashmouz. Salkilld is being backed up to the cage and is eating shots as a result. Another left hook for Ashmouz lands before a leg kick. Nice uppercut from Ashmouz, who is looking to finish this fight. Salkilld answers back with a left hook to the body. Ashmouz walks into a right hand, but follows it up with two swinging hooks that find their mark. Salkilld can't get a takedown and then eats a left hand. Ashmouz throws a head kick but slips, costing him precious time. One minute left, and Ashmouz is throwing hands while Salkilld is desperate to grapple. They clinch with Salkilld being able to slow this fight down. Ashmouz rolls to the ground and lands some punches in desperation as the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Ashmouz (29-28 Salkilld)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ashmouz (29-28 Salkilld)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Ashmouz (29-28 Salkilld)

The Official Result

Quillan Salkilld def. Yanal Ashmouz via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28); R3, 5:00.

Jeka Saragih (145) vs. Joo Sang Yoo (145.1)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Yoo (-470), Saragih (+360)

Round 1

The ref inside the cage is Keith Peterson. Yoo opens up with a spinning wheel kick that misses, but a leg kick finds its mark. Saragih comes in wildly looking to land a lunging overhand right, but Yoo lands a perfectly-timed left hook that instantly puts him out. What a beautiful knockout! A standout victory for Yoo, who never gave Saragih a chance.

The Official Result

Joo Sang Yoo def. Jeka Saragih via KO (Punch); R1, 0:28.

Cong Wang (125) vs. Ariane Lipski da Silva (132: Missed Weight)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Wang (-500), da Silva (+380)

Round 1

Gasper Oliver is back inside the cage as the referee. Wang opens up by landing a leg kick. Da Silva is in the center of the cage but is hesitant to throw. Wang trades leg kicks with her overweight foe. A nice kick to the body from Wang. Da Silva is able to land a hard right hand, her best punch so far. Wang lands a right hand from herself. More leg kicks from Wang. They trade wild hooks, but they all miss. Wang is able to catch da Silva with a leg kick that hurts her. Wang attacks the body with punches. Da Silva's leg has a welt. The round ends with Wang scoring with another leg kick and an overhand right.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wang
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wang
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Wang

Round 2

The second frame sees da Silva constantly switching stances as she doesn't want her left leg damaged. A nice left hook lands for da Silva, who then eats several punches to the body inside the clinch. Da Silva eats another leg kick, which causes her to abandon her forward attack. Wang scores with a right hand to the body. Da Silva lands a left hook that catches Wang. Both women having their moments, as Wang lands a right hook of her own. Another thudding kick for Wang, this time on the inside. Da Silva is showing discomfort from the damage to the leg. Wang is working her jab and is getting in control as da Silva walks into punches. Nice head kick from da Silva, who is looking for a knockout blow. Wang lands a leg kick that floors da Silva. Wang allows her opponent up as the round expires shortly after.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wang
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wang
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Wang

Round 3

Wang opens up with a big left hook. Both women are looking to trade. Da Silva throws a head kick and then a right hook, but both come up short. Wang slips in a right hand as she dodges the attack of da Silva. Wild flurries are being thrown by da Silva, but she keeps eating shots in return while mostly whiffing. Wang finding success with her jab and keeping da Silva from charging forward as much. Left hook for Wang lands. Da Silva is struggling to find any momentum, but lands a nice body kick. A 1-2 for Wang finds its home. 90 seconds left. A step-in knee for da Silva lands. Wang answers with a left hook and then a leg kick. Wang isn't aggressive but is controlling the action. Nice straight left for da Silva. Wang ends the fight with a left hook, then two straight rights before landing one final 1-2 for good measure.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wang (30-27 Wang)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wang (30-27 Wang)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Wang (30-27 Wang)

The Official Result

Cong Wang def. Ariane Lipski da Silva via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

Andreas Gustafsson (170) vs. Kalinn Williams (170)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Williams (-192), Gustafsson (+160)

Round 1

Our first welterweight fight of the night is overseen by Mike Beltran. Gustafsson comes out charging and clinches with Williams. Gustafsson lands a knee and is looking to use his Greco-Roman wrestling to take the fight to the ground. Williams defends well, as both men land knees in the clinch. Gustafsson is doing more damage, but it's largely a stalemate as the crowd boos. Beltran breaks the fighters up. Gustafsson wastes no time, charging forward and landing an uppercut. A big right hand lands for Gustafsson, who follows it up with a right hook. It's reckless offense, but it's undeniably working for him. Gustafsson clinches again but can't keep Williams there. A left hook lands for Gustafsson, who is throwing wild hooks. Most are missing, but Williams hasn't been able to land much in response. They clinch with Williams staying on his feet but eating more knees. This is an exhausting pace by Gustafsson. Williams landing some hard knees of his own. The round ends with Gustafsson slipping a knee and an elbow in.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson

Round 2

Williams looks tired to start the second frame. Gustafsson charges forward and gets back into the clinch where the last round left off. Knees to the leg of Williams lands for Gustafsson. Williams is able to exit. A nice right straight lands for Williams, but Gustafsson is closing space. A jab for Gustafsson hurts Williams, and the two men wind up back in the clinch again. An uppercut for Gustafsson lands, and then a huge left hook. Williams is trying to pick his shots, but simply can't keep up with this pace. Gustafsson lands a knee and then trips Williams to the ground. Gustafsson allows Williams up and then puts him back on the ground. Williams is back to his feet and then eats a knee to the face. Gustafsson drags his opponent to the ground. This is a one-sided beatdown. Gustafsson cuts Williams, who gets to his feet only to eat more knees. Big elbows from Gustafsson. Williams is back to his feet but just eating knees. Gustafsson slips in an uppercut and then an elbow. Brutal offense from Gustafsson, who ends the round in the clinch with another elbow.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson

Round 3

Gustafsson begins the round as expected, charging forward and getting Williams into the clinch. Williams isn't able to escape and is getting kneed and shoulder-checked. They are fighting as if they're in a phone booth. Uppercuts and elbows are being landed by Gustafsson. Williams is occasionally throwing back, but doesn't have the power to keep Gustafsson honest at this point. Gustafsson takes the back of Williams while standing. Gustafsson trips Williams to the floor and unloads with elbows while in side control. Williams is able to scramble to his feet, but is eating knee after knee. Gustafsson takes him down again. Williams has nothing less. Gustafsson has his back and is landing punch after punch until the fight ends. A total thrashing.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson (30-27 Gustafsson)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Gustafsson (30-26 Gustafsson)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-8 Gustafsson (30-26 Gustafsson)

The Official Result

Andreas Gustafsson def. Kalinn Williams via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26); R3, 5:00.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta (265) vs. Serghei Spivac (251)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Spivac (-148), Cortes-Acosta (+124)

Round 1

Mike Beltran is once again the referee. Spivac opens the round with a strong jab and then misses an overhand right. Cortes-Acosta eats a right hand and then a head kick. Spivac is very aggressive early. Nice leg kick lands for Spivac. Cortes-Acosta throws a left hook, but it comes up very short. Spivac catches a low kick and clinches with Cortes-Acosta. Spivac goes to the body with left hands. Cortes-Acosta is trying to circle out but can't free himself of the clinch. They finally break. Cortes-Acosta resets after eating a jab and then lands a big right hand. Spivac is walking down Cortes-Acosta and keeping him against the cage. The two heavyweights trade jabs. Cortes-Acosta throws a front kick up the middle and then a leg kick. Spivac ends the round defending well as Cortes-Acosta gets more aggressive.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Spivac
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Spivac
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Spivac

Round 2

Spivac once again takes the center of the cage. A big overhand right connects for Cortes-Acosta, who then throws hard to the body. Despite losing the first round, Cortes-Acosta is finding his confidence inside the cage. Spivac is much less active this round. Spivac's jabs are landing. The two trade hooks, with Spivac landing. Hard leg kicks from Cortes-Acosta, who has the more varied attack. Spivac clinches but can't keep him there. Cortes-Acosta's shorts just ripped, but it isn't impacting the action. Cortes-Acosta lands another leg kick, but that allows Spivac to charge forward with a takedown attempt. Cortes-Acosta stays on his feet and then lands a 1-2. Spivac answers back with a high kick that doesn't quite land. Cortes-Acosta is jabbing and going to the body with his punches. Spivac looks to be slowing down as he's unable to match the volume of punches of Cortes-Acosta. 30 seconds left. The two trade jabs. A nice jab to the body by Cortes-Acosta. The round ends with Cortes-Acosta landing a hook to the body.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cortes-Acosta
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Cortes-Acosta
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Cortes-Acosta

Round 3

Cortes-Acosta gets a new pair of shorts on between rounds, so that crisis is averted. Cortes-Acosta is working his jab well. A huge overhand right hand lands for Spivac. Cortes-Acosta pretends to be totally dazed by the punch, which glances off the side of his head, but Spivac doesn't bite. Cortes-Acosta tries to catch Spivac but eats a big elbow instead. Spivac has the momentum with three minutes left. A nice step-in knee for Cortes-Acosta. Spivac misses with a high kick and then looks to clinch. Cortes-Acosta slips out and answers with a 1-2 combination. Two minutes left. Spivac throws a big right hand, but he's being peppered away at by Cortes-Acosta. Cortes-Acosta is showing some fatigue, as he isn't throwing back after slipping punches like he was earlier. Spivac goes for another takedown and picks up Cortes-Acosta. However, Cortes-Acosta gets back to his feet before Spivac can take advantage of the situation. Spivac is eating jabs while whiffing overhand rights. A big straight right lands for Spivac right before the round expires, but it might be too little, too late.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Spivac (29-28 Spivac)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Spivac (29-28 Spivac)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Spivac (29-28 Spivac)

The Official Result

Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Serghei Spivac via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Azamat Murzakanov (205) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (205)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Murzakanov (-575), Ribeiro (+425)

Round 1

Mike Beltran is back for a third straight fight as referee, which is very odd and rarely seen in the UFC. Murzakanov takes the center of the cage. A big overhand left comes up short for Murzakanov. Ribeiro throws a head kick that is blocked, and is threatening from the outside. A solid leg kick lands for Ribeiro. Murzakanov blocks a kick and then nearly connects with a left hook, but Ribeiro is able to catch him with a straight right instead. Murzakanov connects with a left hand that clearly hurts Ribeiro. Murzakanov doubles down with another left hook that wobbles Ribeiro, who falls to the floor. Murzakanov goes into side control and starts landing ground and pound. Ribeiro gives up his back and continues eating punches until he taps to strikes. A total beatdown once Murzakanov started to find his mark.

The Official Result

Azamat Murzakanov def. Brendson Ribeiro via TKO (Punches); R1, 3:25.

Bruno “Bulldog” Silva (125) vs. Joshua Van (125.1)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Van (-625), Silva (+455)

Round 1

Vitor Ribeiro will oversee our last preliminary fight. Silva immediately scores a knockdown with his opening leg kick. Van pops back up. Both men are feeling each other out early. Silva scores with several inside leg kicks. Van fires back with a jab and then a straight right hand just barely misses. Silva scores again with a leg kick. Van lands a right-hand counter and then sneaks in an uppercut after Silva tries to flurry. The sharp striking of Van is really hurting Silva each time he lands. Silva tries to enter by charging forward. A straight right that is followed by a left hook floors Silva. Van is in complete control. Van lands a left hook as Silva misses with an overhand right. Silva goes back to his leg kicks, which is the only success he is having. Silva is eating jabs.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Van
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Van
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Van

Round 2

Van comes out aggressive to start the second round. Silva clinches with Van to slow down the pace, but can't keep control of him. Van is working his jab while avoiding the punches of Silva. Van sneaks in a jab as Silva tries to throw a hook. Silva's face is reddened, while it doesn't look like Van has taken a single punch. Silva goes back to leg kicks, which are still effective. Nice hook to the body for Silva, who tries to throw a front kick, but it misses. Van drops Silva with a straight right hand that came as Silva was rushing forward. Van scores with ground and pound, but Silva gets back to his feet and charges for a takedown. While successful, Silva can't keep Van on the ground. Van lands a right hook that wobbles Silva. Van lands a knee to Silva as his opponent was changing levels. Van is in guard and lands punches before letting Silva up as the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Van
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Van
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Van

Round 3

Silva uses the outside and lands a nice body kick. Van is working his jab well and then slips in a right straight. It feels as if every punch Van throws finds its mark. A nice 1-2 lands for Van, who follows it up with an uppercut. Silva is throwing back, even if he's outgunned and is showing some serious toughness. Van eats a right hand, which Silva follows with a leg kick. So far, this is Silva's best round, but he's still getting pieced up. A right hand for Van lands, bloodying the nose of Silva. A heavy jab lands for Van before landing another 1-2. Silva walks into a right hook, which stuns him. Van takes full advantage as he charges forward with uppercuts that knock Silva down, and then Van rains down punches for the TKO victory.

The Official Result

Joshua Van def. Bruno Silva via TKO (Punches); R3, 4:01.

Kevin Holland (170.1) vs. Vicente Luque (170)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Holland (-265), Luque (+215)

Round 1

The referee for our main card opener is Keith Peterson. Luque takes the center of the Octagon, while Holland is already talking. Luque catches a kick, but Holland lands a half-dozen punches and makes his opponent pay for just standing there. A left hook from Luque hits the shoulder of Holland. Luque follows up a left hook with a nice leg kick. Holland lands a nice elbow that hurts Luque, who fires back with an overhand that keeps Holland from pressuring. Luque lands a double jab, which isn't enough to keep Holland from talking every second of this fight. There is a huge knot on the side of Luque's head where the elbow landed. It looks nasty. Luque stuns Holland with a left hook, but Holland responds nicely by slipping a punch and landing a right hook. Nice jab to the body by Holland. Luque lands a leg kick, which allows Holland to land a right hand. High kick from Holland is blocked.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Holland

Round 2

The round starts with Holland missing a huge right hook. Luque is struggling with the length of Holland, who is able to attack from a distance. Holland catches a kick from Luque and pushes him to the ground. Luque tries to get up, but Holland sinks in a brabo choke. It looks tight, and Luque is forced to tap.

The Official Result

Kevin Holland def. Vicente Luque via Submission (Brabo Choke); R2, 1:03.

Mario Bautista (135.1) vs. Patrick “Patchy” Mix (135.1)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Mix (-180), Bautista (+150)

Round 1

Keith Peterson will officiate "Patchy" Mix's UFC debut. They touch gloves. Bautista wastes no time and starts punching to the body and throwing leg kicks. Bautista is throwing out jabs and straight rights at Mix. Nice right hand to the body by Bautista. Mix eats a 1-2 and hasn't been able to get anything off. Mix is starting to throw his jab, but is eating leg kicks from Bautista. Mix is backed up by a right hand from Bautista. Mix is starting to throw his own kicks and slowly getting more comfortable inside the Octagon. Nice right straight for Bautista that stings Mix. Bautista is repeatedly throwing 1-2 combinations and having success. Two minutes left. Mix throwing some half-hearted leg kicks that aren't landing. Bautista is having success going to the body. Nice body kick by Bautista. Mix is standing still and getting hit without showing much defense or doing anything offensively. Very poor first impression on the big stage. The round ends with Bautista stinging Mix with a combination.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bautista
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bautista
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Bautista

Round 2

Mix comes out throwing calf kicks. Nice body kick scores for Bautista. Bautista jabbing to both the body and head. Mix lands a solid right hand, but Bautista connects with a looping left in response. Bautista is much busier and has a far greater output so far. Mix is reacting better than in the first round, connecting with some right hooks and catching Bautista as he comes in. Mix's corner is calling for takedown attempts, but he hasn't tried to grapple at all. Bautista landing some nice jabs. Nice head kick lands by Mix. Bautista is now backing up, allowing Mix to throw a 1-2. This is a much better round for Mix. Bautista and Mix are going tit for tat, both hitting each other with stiff jabs. A big left hand lands for Bautista. Mix tries a jumping knee that is way off the mark. Bautista is bloodied below his right eye from the jabs of Mix. Bautista is coming on late and is pouring on punches, allowing him to cement this round in his favor.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bautista
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bautista
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Bautista

Round 3

The final round opens with Mix being more aggressive as he knows he needs a finish. Mix goes for a desperate takedown and eats punches from Bautista as a result. Bautista is repeatedly finding a home for his right hand. Mix is now cut above his right eye. Bautista is in full control, jabbing away and outclassing Mix. Bautista eats a 1-2 but answers back with a low kick of his own. Mix lands a slapping body kick. Mix is chasing after Bautista but is unable to land much. Bautista's footwork is making a huge difference as Mix can't keep up with his movement. Mix lands a nice left straight but eats a jab. Bautista throws out a head kick that misses its mark. Nice 1-2 from Bautista. More leg kicks from Bautista. Mix lands a nice left hand and a knee with 30 seconds left to go, but it winds up being far too little. Bautista throws a jumping knee as the round ends. A deflating debut for Mix.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bautista (30-27 Bautista)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bautista (30-27 Bautista)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Bautista (30-27 Bautista)

The Official Result

Mario Bautista def. Patrick Mix via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

Kelvin Gastelum (185) vs. Joe Pyfer (185)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pyfer (-380), Gastelum (+300)

Round 1

Our final non-title fight will be overseen by Mike Beltran. Pyfer scores with a nice kick to the body. Gastelum gets flattened by an overhand right and is knocked down! Pyfer allows him back up and then clocks him again. Gastelum throws an overhand right back but is clearly still hurt. Pyfer's power is a difference-maker. Pyfer is working his jab and waiting to throw power punches. Gastelum is a bit gun-shy but starts throwing out leg kicks. Pyfer has been less effective since the early success and isn't throwing much. Gastelum is continuing to land leg kicks. Pyfer eats a left hand to the body, but lands a head kick in response. Gastelum comes forward, which allows Pyfer to deck him with a right hook. Gastelum is knocked down, but Pyfer allows him up again. The round ends shortly thereafter.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Pyfer
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Pyfer
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-8 Pyfer

Round 2

Gastelum looks composed to start the second frame. Gastelum throws a looping left hand that misses. Pyfer lands a nice uppercut on Gastelum as he comes in. Both men are hand-fighting a lot. A nice 1-2 combination from Pyfer stuns Gastelum, who tries to land a left hook but only hits the air. Pyfer is being very patient. Gastelum punches the air, unable to find Pyfer's chin. Nice leg kick from Gastelum. Pyfer is solely looking for the knockout and is headhunting. Gastelum lands with his jab, although his own nose is quite bloodied. Gastelum is having a much better round and is busier than Pyfer, even if he's not landing the harder punches. Pyfer ends the round with a combination that scores.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pyfer
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Pyfer
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Pyfer

Round 3

Gastelum takes the center of the cage and lands a straight left hand before throwing a hard right hand. Gastelum teases a takedown attempt but then goes over the top with a right hand. Gastelum does kung-fu hand movements and eats a right hand from Pyfer in response. Pyfer is telegraphing that he is looking for straight right hands. Gastelum is starting to throw out his jab more. Pyfer eats a left hand that stuns him. Gastelum lands another left and briefly clinches. Pyfer shoots for a takedown and dumps Gastelum to the floor. Gastelum gets a single-leg takedown and works back to his feet. The two men separate. Pyfer's output has significantly dropped. Nice left hand from Gastelum, who is outworking Pyfer this round. Pyfer lands a nice straight right hand with 30 seconds left. Gastelum lands a huge left hand with 15 seconds, which might've won him the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gastelum (29-27 Pyfer)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gastelum (29-27 Pyfer)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Gastelum (29-27 Pyfer)

The Official Result

Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight:
Julianna Pena (135) vs. Kayla Harrison (135)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Harrison (-650), Pena (+470)

Round 1

Our first of two championship fights will be overseen by Vitor Ribeiro. The two women touch gloves. Both women are hesitant to start. Harrison lands a leg kick but eats a left hand while doing so. They are both punching on the outside. Harrison tosses out a front kick. Harrison is able to clinch and is looking for a trip, which she gets. Harrison is in side control with half a round left. Pena recovers full guard. Harrison postures up to land a lunging punch before Pena is able to regain control. Pena lands two illegal upkicks against Harrison, and a point is rightfully deducted. The women are restarted on their feet, and the round ends shortly afterward.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Harrison
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Harrison
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-8 Harrison

Round 2

Harrison opens with a nice straight left hand and then a low kick. Pena keeps eating leg kicks. Harrison clinches the champ against the cage. Knees land for Harrison, who is outmuscling the titleholder. Pena is making Harrison work for it, though, as she's able to stay on her feet for over a minute before getting taken down. Harrison is in full guard, but she postures up in order to land some punches. Pena gives up her back with 90 seconds left. Harrison moves into half guard and is looking for an arm-triangle choke. Harrison gives up on the choke and goes for a kimura. The submission is locked in, and Harrison cranks on the arm to force Pena to tap with just seconds left and win the championship. Total domination from Harrison, who is the best women's bantamweight in the world.

The Official Result

Kayla Harrison def. Julianna Pena via Submission (Kimura); R2, 4:55.

UFC Bantamweight Title Fight:
Merab Dvalishvili (134) vs. Sean O'Malley (135)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dvalishvili (-285), O'Malley (+230)

Round 1

The main event will be refereed by Jason Herzog. O'Malley starts off with a spinning back kick to the body. Dvalishvili is able to walk O'Malley back towards the cage. Nice jab by O'Malley, who is also going to the body with punches from afar. Dvalishvili is eating jabs, having some issues with closing the distance early. O'Malley is keeping space with kicks and his jab. Dvalishvili is keeping the pressure on, forcing O'Malley to constantly move. A right hand for Dvalishvili lands, and the champion is then able to get a takedown. O'Malley is quick to get back up, although he grabs the fence. Dvalishvili stays clinched and leans a knee. O'Malley lands his own knee, but gets off-balance and slips. Dvalishvili lands a nice left hook before going for a double-leg takedown. O'Malley does a good job defending, but Dvalishvili is able to pick him up anyhow. Dvalishvili is in full guard. Dvalishvili slips in an elbow and several short hammerfists.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili

Round 2

O'Malley takes the center of the cage. Dvalishvili lands a body kick, while O'Malley misses a spinning back kick. A nice right hand to the body for "Suga." Dvalishvili counters O'Malley with two stinging right hands. O'Malley answers back with a strong right hand of his own. Dvalishvili is throwing kicks to the body. O'Malley's movement is much better this round. O'Malley lands a nice jab. Dvalishvili goes for a takedown, but O'Malley escapes from the cage. The round hits the halfway mark. O'Malley jabs to the body. Dvalishvili goes for another takedown, but O'Malley shucks him off and lands a nice left hand. Much better round for the challenger. Dvalishvili lands a right hand and goes for a takedown, but eats a left hand while entering. O'Malley is able to stay upright and hits the champ with a straight right as he exits. A big right hand for Dvalishvili, who keeps the pressure on as the round ends. Much closer round.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Dvalishvili

Round 3

15 minutes to go. Dvalishvili opens with an overhand right and rushes the challenger. O'Malley lands a solid counter, but Dvalishvili keeps the pressure on and dumps "Suga" to the ground. Dvalishvili is in guard. O'Malley is too happy to sit in guard and is just allowing Dvalishvili to be in control. Dvalishvili is landing shots to the body and slips an elbow in. A lot of time is getting eaten up. Dvalishvili advances into half guard. O'Malley gives up his back in order to get to his feet. Dvalishvili lands a slick knee to the head. Dvalishvili puts O'Malley immediately back down after he gets back to his feet. The fight is fully in Dvalishvili's control. Dvalishvili is in half guard and landing punches with 30 seconds left. Dvalishvili scrambles well into north-south position and is able to lock in a modified guillotine choke. This looks tight, and O'Malley taps. It's over, and Dvalishvili retains with his second-ever submission win.

The Official Result

Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O'Malley via Submission (Modified Guillotine Choke); R3, 4:42.