UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Results: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns & Top 15 Heavyweights
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Main Card (9pm EST., ESPN)
#6 Gilbert Burns def. #1 Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)
#13 Augusto Sakai def. #12 Blagoy Ivanov by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 28-29)
Billy Quarantillo def. Spike Carlyle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Roosevelt Roberts def. Brok Weaver by submission via rear naked choke (3:26, R2)
Mackenzie Dern def. Hannah Cifers by submission via knee bar (2:36, R1)
Preliminary Card (6pm EST., ESPN)
#2 Katlyn Chookagian def. #12 Antonina Shevchenko by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Daniel Rodriguez def. Gabriel Green by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jamahal Hill def. Klidson Abreu by TKO via strikes (1:51, R1)
Brandon Royval def. #11 Tim Elliott by submission via arm triangle choke (3:18, R2)
Casey Kenney def. Louis Smolka by submission via guillotine choke (3:03, R1)
Chris Gutierrez def. Vince Morales by TKO via leg kicks (4:27, R2)
Chris Gutierrez vs. Vince Morales
Round One: The round begins with Gutierrez attacking Morales with some leg kicks, Gutierrez then pops Morales with a short left. Gutierrez nails Morales with a spinning head kick, Gutierrez then cracks Morales with a kick to the midsection. Gutierrez follows up by nailing Morales with a three punch combination, Gutierrez also cracks Morales with a head kick. Gutierrez goes after Morales with another high kick, Morales hits Gutierrez with a right to the midsection. Morales follows up by nailing Gutierrez with a right hook, Morales charges forward and he hits Gutierrez with a two punch combination. Gutierrez responds by attempting a jump knee strike against Morales, Gutierrez swings at Morales as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gutierrez
Round Two: The round begins with Gutierrez attacking Morales with a high kick, Gutierrez goes back to hitting Morales with leg kicks. Morales comes forward and he takes some swings at Gutierrez, Gutierrez rocks Morales by throwing more leg kicks. Gutierrez stalks Morales while swinging away at him, Gutierrez drops Morales with leg kicks and Morales gets up while eating strikes. Gutierrez then cracks Morales with a head kick, Gutierrez drops Morales with another leg kick and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Chris Gutierrez def. Vince Morales by TKO via leg kicks (4:27, R2)
Louis Smolka vs. Casey Kenney
Round One: The round begins with Smolka attacking Kenney with a two punch combination, Smolka then hits Kenney with a kick to the midsection. Kenney starts landing some leg kicks against Smolka, Smolka also pops Kenney with a few rights. Kenney catches a swinging Smolka with a counter left, Smolka and Kenney get into a few exchanges. Kenney then nails Smolka with a kick to the midsection, Kenney drops Smolka with a leg kick and Smolka gets back up. Smolka recovers and he cracks Kenney with a right, Smolka continues attacking the body of Kenney. Smolka nails a kicking Kenney with a four punch combination, Smolka backs Kenney into the cage wall while landing more body shots. Kenney stuns a swinging Smolka with a counter right, Smolka looks for a takedown and Kenney catches him in a guillotine choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Casey Kenney def. Louis Smolka by submission via guillotine choke (3:03, R1)
#11 Tim Elliott vs. Brandon Royval
Round One: The round begins with Elliott scoring a takedown on Royval after eating a body kick, Elliott gains back control while landing strikes. Royval scrambles and he gets back up against a swinging Elliott, Elliott grabs Royval and gets him against the cage wall. Elliott attacks Royval with knee strikes to the thighs, Royval drops for a kimura and Elliott escapes to get the fight standing again. Elliott scores another takedown on Royval and he gets back control, Royval scrambles to his feet while eating strikes. Elliott attacks Royval with more knee strikes to the thighs, Elliott goes for a takedown after eating a spinning back fist from Royval. Elliott drops Royval with a body kick and Royval gets back up, Elliott goes for the takedown and Royval gets near the cage wall. Elliott drags Royval back to the ground while gaining back control, Elliott rolls for an arm bar and Royval scrambles to get the fight standing again. Elliott lands a head kick while eating a left from Royval, Royval rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Elliott
Round Two: The round begins with Elliott attacking Royval with some leg kicks, Royval nails Elliott with a kick to the midsection. Elliott looks for the takedown and Royval winds up in top control, Royval rolls for a guillotine choke and Elliott defends while regaining top control. Elliott stands up and he allows Royval to stand as well, Elliott and Royval get into a few striking exchanges. Elliott scores a takedown on Royval and he gets back control, Elliott rolls for a guillotine choke after a scramble and Royval defends to get top control. Royval catches Elliott in an arm triangle choke after a scramble and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Brandon Royval def. #11 Tim Elliott by submission via arm triangle choke (3:18, R2)
Jamahal Hill vs. Klidson Abreu
Round One: The round begins with Hill attacking Abreu with a right hook, Abreu and Hill exchange some leg kicks. Hill rocks Abreu with a combination ending with a knee strike to the head, Hill then pops Abreu with a left. Hill stays at a distance while picking Abreu apart with jabs, Hill drops Abreu with a knee strike to the midsection and he lands follow up strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Jamahal Hill def. Klidson Abreu by TKO via strikes (1:51, R1)
Daniel Rodriguez vs. Gabriel Green
Round One: The round begins with Green attacking Rodriguez with some combinations, Rodriguez peppers Green with some jabs. Green starts nailing Rodriguez with some leg kicks, Green goes for a high kick and Rodriguez blocks it. Green goes for another high kick against a swinging Rodriguez, Rodriguez eats a body kick after landing a two punch combination. Rodriguez continuously attacks Green with straight lefts, Green backs Rodriguez up while landing a kick to the midsection. Rodriguez and Green get into a brief striking exchange, Green hits Rodriguez with a front kick to the midsection. Rodriguez nails a swinging Green with a counter punch combination, Green backs up Rodriguez while throwing a pair of kicks. Rodriguez lands a leg kick on Green as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Green
Round Two: The round begins with Rodriguez nailing Green with several combinations, Rodriguez pops an incoming Green with a left hook. Rodriguez looks for counter strikes on a swinging Green, Green comes forward and fires back with strikes of his own. Green nails Rodriguez with a right to the midsection, Rodriguez stuns Green with a multiple punch combination. Rodriguez cracks Green with a series of lefts during a striking exchange, Rodriguez continues attacking Green with wild lefts. Green nails a backing Rodriguez with a flying knee strike, Green continues attempting head kicks against Rodriguez. Rodriguez then pops Green with a two punch combination, the fighters clinch momentarily after an exchange. Rodriguez then cracks Green with a two punch combination, Green backs up Rodriguez while landing an uppercut. Rodriguez lands more combos as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rodriguez (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Rodriguez cracking Green with a left, Green backs Rodriguez up while swinging away at him. Green keeps Rodriguez near the cage wall while swinging at him, Green pops a jabbing Rodriguez with a straight left. Green then hits Rodriguez with multiple kicks to the midsection, Rodriguez fires back and he lands combinations against Green. Green comes forward and he nails Rodriguez with a right to the midsection, Rodriguez uses the jab to keep Green at a distance. Green continues nailing a swinging Rodriguez with counter rights, Rodriguez and Green exchange lefts to the face. Rodriguez pops a swinging Green with a counter left, Green comes forward and he hits Rodriguez with a right. Green hits a ducking Rodriguez with a jump knee strike to the face, Rodriguez continues hitting Green with lefts. Green then nails Rodriguez with a kick to the midsection, Rodriguez scores a takedown on Green and he gets north/south position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rodriguez (Final Score: 29-28 for Rodriguez)
Official Result: Daniel Rodriguez def. Gabriel Green by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#2 Katlyn Chookagian vs. #12 Antonina Shevchenko
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Shevchenko nails Chookagian with a kick to the midsection. Chookagian scores a takedown on Shevchenko and she gets back control, Chookagian goes for the rear naked choke and Shevchenko defends. Chookagian attacks Shevchenko with some ground and pound, Chookagian continues looking for the rear naked choke against Shevchenko. Chookagian gets the full mount while nailing Shevchenko with ground and pound, Chookagian regains back control before returning to full mount while landing strikes. Chookagian returns to back control while landing more strikes, Shevchenko scrambles to her feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Chookagian
Round Two: The round begins with Shevchenko attacking Chookagian with an axe kick attempt, Chookagian grabs Shevchenko and gets her against the cage wall. Chookagian scores a takedown on Shevchenko and she gets the full mount, Chookagian attacks Shevchenko with some ground and pound. Chookagian gains back control against Shevchenko before returning to full mount, Chookagian returns to attacking Shevchenko with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Chookagian (Overall Score: 20-16 for Chookagian)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Shevchenko hits Chookagian with a two punch combination. Shevchenko charges forward and she nails Chookagian with a right, the fighters exchange some leg kicks. Chookagian then hits Shevchenko with a kick to the midsection, Shevchenko backs up Chookagian after an axe kick attempt. Chookagian responds by hitting Shevchenko with a short right hook, Chookagian then hits a swinging Shevchenko with a counter left. Chookagian grabs Shevchenko and she gets her against the cage wall, Chookagian attacks Shevchenko with knee strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and exchange a few kicks, Chookagian scores a takedown on Shevchenko and she gets the full mount. Chookagian attacks Shevchenko with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Chookagian (Final Score: 30-25 for Chookagian)
Official Result: #2 Katlyn Chookagian def. #12 Antonina Shevchenko by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Mackenzie Dern vs. Hannah Cifers
Round One: The round begins with Dern and Cifers exchanging some jabs, Cifers gets Dern against the cage wall while landing some strikes. Cifers attacks Dern with a plethora of knee strikes while in the clinch, Cifers nails Dern with a multiple punch combination. Dern nails a swinging Cifers with a counter uppercut, Cifers attacks Dern with some leg kicks. Dern scores a takedown on Cifers and Cifers scrambles to get top control, Dern rolls for a knee bar and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Mackenzie Dern def. Hannah Cifers by submission via knee bar (2:36, R1)
Roosevelt Roberts vs. Brok Weaver
Round One: The round begins with Roberts attacking Weaver with some leg kicks, Weaver gets Roberts against the cage wall after swinging away at him. The fighters separate and Roberts cracks Weaver with a right, Weaver nails Roberts with a left before getting him back against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Roberts lands a combination, Roberts then hits Weaver with a right to the midsection. Weaver gets Roberts up against the cage wall after throwing some strikes, the fighters separate and Roberts lands a two punch combination. Roberts lands a body kick followed by a right on Weaver, Weaver charges forward and he swings away at Roberts. Weaver goes for a clinch and Roberts escapes a short time later, Weaver gets Roberts back against the cage wall while swinging away at him. The fighters break away and Roberts looks for a takedown, Roberts gets Weaver to the ground and he gets back control. Roberts keeps Weaver down as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Roberts
Round Two: The round begins with Weaver swinging away at Roberts, Weaver gets Roberts back against the cage wall. Roberts gets free after throwing a combination, Weaver gets Roberts back against the cage wall and Roberts spins him. The fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Roberts lands a two punch combination before scoring a takedown. Roberts gains back control against Weaver before Weaver scrambles to get him in the half guard, Roberts attacks Weaver with ground and pound. Roberts advances to the full mount against Weaver, Roberts looks for a choke before returning to attacking Weaver with ground and pound. Roberts locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Roosevelt Roberts def. Brok Weaver by submission via rear naked choke (3:26, R2)
Billy Quarantillo vs. Spike Carlyle
Round One: The round begins with Carlyle attacking a charging Quarantillo with a plethora of strikes, Carlyle gets Quarantillo down and he postures up before landing more strikes. Carlyle gets back control on Quarantillo when he goes to the ground, Carlyle attacks Quarantillo with ground and pound. Carlyle gains full mount while attacking Quarantillo with ground and pound, Quarantillo scrambles and Carlyle goes for an arm bar. Quarantillo escapes the submission and he gets top control on Carlyle, Quarantillo transitions to back control on a scrambling Carlyle. Carlyle spins at the right time to get top control on Quarantillo, Carlyle attacks Quarantillo with ground and pound. Carlyle transitions to side control against Quarantillo, Quarantillo scrambles to his feet and Carlyle drags him back to the ground. Carlyle attacks Quarantillo with more strikes, Carlyle gets up and Quarantillo swings at him as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Carlyle
Round Two: The round begins with Carlyle attacking Quarantillo with some leg kicks, Carlyle drops Quarantillo with an elbow strike. Carlyle goes to the ground and Quarantillo scrambles to get back control, Carlyle spins at the right time to get top control on Quarantillo. Quarantillo wall walks to his feet and Carlyle drags him back to the ground, Quarantillo attacks Carlyle with some strikes while on his back. Carlyle transitions to back control against Quarantillo, Quarantillo scrambles to his feet and he scores a takedown on Carlyle. Carlyle scrambles to his feet and Quarantillo attacks him with knee strikes, Carlyle scores a takedown on Quarantillo and he gets caught in a guillotine choke. Quarantillo transitions to an arm bar attempt as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Carlyle (Overall Score: 20-18 for Carlyle)
Round Three: The round begins with Carlyle scoring a takedown on Quarantillo, Quarantillo gets up and Carlyle gets him against the cage wall. Carlyle goes for another takedown and Quarantillo gets top control, Carlyle scrambles and he gets back control on Quarantillo. Quarantillo spins at the right time to get top control on Carlyle, Quarantillo attacks Carlyle with ground and pound. Quarantillo rolls for a rear naked choke and Carlyle escapes to get top control, Quarantillo wall walks to his feet and Carlyle gets him against the cage wall. Quarantillo drags Carlyle to the ground and he gets back control, Quarantillo attacks Carlyle with ground and pound. Carlyle scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Quarantillo and Carlyle have a wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Quarantillo (Final Score: 29-28 for Carlyle)
Official Result: Billy Quarantillo def. Spike Carlyle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
#12 Blagoy Ivanov vs. #13 Augusto Sakai
Round One: The round begins with Sakai attempting a front kick against Ivanov, Ivanov pops Sakai with a few jabs. Sakai starts attacking Ivanov with some leg kicks, Ivanov charges at Sakai and he hits him with a right. Ivanov backs up Sakai while landing some lefts, Ivanov then hits Sakai with a left to the midsection. Sakai grabs a swinging Ivanov and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Sakai kicks Ivanov in the midsection. Ivanov swings at Sakai before getting him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Ivanov nails Sakai with a left. Sakai nails Ivanov with a few kicks to the midsection, Ivanov grabs Sakai and he gets him back against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ivanov
Round Two: The round begins with Ivanov attacking Sakai with a left, Ivanov then nails Sakai with a left to the midsection. Sakai cracks a charging Ivanov with a counter right hook, Ivanov looks for a takedown and Sakai lands a knee strike. Ivanov and Sakai get into a wild striking exchange, Sakai gets Ivanov against the cage wall after a high kick attempt. The fighters separate and Ivanov lands a two punch combo, Sakai lands leg kicks against Ivanov. Sakai eats a left before nailing Ivanov with a multiple punch combination, Sakai grabs Ivanov and he gets him against the cage wall before landing a back fist. Sakai backs up Ivanov while throwing multiple kicks, Ivanov then cracks a swinging Sakai with a counter left. Sakai charges at Ivanov and he swings wildly at him, Ivanov scores a takedown on Sakai and he gets the half guard. Ivanov keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sakai (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Ivanov attacking Sakai with a left, Sakai starts attacking Ivanov with some leg kicks. Sakai continues backing up Ivanov while swinging away at Ivanov, Sakai nails Ivanov with a front kick followed by a left. Sakai nails Ivanov with more kicks to the midsection, Sakai nails a reaching Ivanov with a left to the chin. Ivanov responds by attacking Sakai with a combination, Sakai grabs a swinging Ivanov and he gets him against the cage wall. Sakai hits Ivanov with some strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Sakai pops Ivanov with a left. Sakai then nails Ivanov with a kick to the midsection, Ivanov stuns a swinging Sakai with a counter left hook. Sakai hits Ivanov with a body kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sakai (Final Score: 29-28 for Sakai)
Official Result: #13 Augusto Sakai def. #12 Blagoy Ivanov by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 28-29)
#1 Tyron Woodley vs. #6 Gilbert Burns
Round One: The round begins with Woodley attacking Burns with some jabs, Burns lands some leg kicks against Woodley. Burns rocks a swinging Woodley with a counter right hook, Burns drops Woodley with a follow up combination and he lands more strikes on the ground. Burns gains the full mount on Woodley while landing more strikes, Burns hits Woodley with more ground and pound. Woodley scrambles to his feet as Burns looked for a triangle choke. Burns then nails Woodley with a kick to the midsection, Woodley goes for a head kick and Burns blocks it. Burns follows up by cracking Woodley with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Burns
Round Two: The round begins with Woodley attacking Burns with a right, Woodley keeps Burns at a distance while landing some jabs. Woodley and Burns get into a brief striking exchange, Burns goes for a few high kicks against Woodley. Burns scores a takedown on Woodley and he gets the full guard, Woodley wall walks to his feet while eating a few strikes. Burns keeps Woodley against the cage wall while landing a few rights, Woodley spins a swinging Burns into the cage wall. The fighters exchange some knee strikes while in the clinch, the fighters stay clinched as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Burns (Overall Score: 20-17 for Burns)
Round Three: The round begins with Burns attacking Woodley with some leg kicks, Woodley and Burns exchange a few jabs. Woodley nails a kicking Burns with a counter right hook, Woodley attacks Burns with a combination after that. Burns stuns a backing Woodley with a right hook, Burns follows up by kicking Woodley in the midsection. Woodley starts throwing some leg kicks against the swinging Burns, Burns nails Woodley with another body kick. Woodley and Burns exchange a few power rights, Burns keeps Woodley near the cage wall while swinging away at him. Burns throws some kicks against Woodley as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Burns (Overall Score: 30-26 for Burns)
Round Four: The round begins with Burns nailing Woodley with a left, the fighters clinch and exchange some strikes. Woodley grabs Burns and he gets him against the cage wall, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Burns peppering Woodley with jabs, Woodley starts hitting Burns with some leg kicks. Burns drops Woodley with a four punch combination, Woodley gets up and he gets Burns against the cage wall. Burns scores a takedown on Woodley and he gets him in a seated position, Burns attacks Woodley with some ground and pound. Burns rolls for a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Burns (Overall Score: 40-34 for Burns)
Round Five: The round begins with Woodley attacking Burns with some wild rights, Burns goes after Woodley with some leg kicks. Burns grabs Woodley and he gets him against the cage wall, both fighters hunt for the takedown while in the clinch. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Burns and Woodley swinging away at each other. Woodley cracks a leaping Burns with a counter right hook, Woodley grabs Burns and he gets him back against the cage wall. The fighters separate and swing away at each other until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Burns (Final Score: 50-43 for Burns)
Official Result: #6 Gilbert Burns def. #1 Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)
