UFC 247 Results: Two Title Fights, Plus James Krause Fights On A Day’s Notice
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Pay-Per-View Card (10pm EST., ESPN+)
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon Jones (c) def. #4 Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to retain the title
UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship
Valentina Shevchenko (c) def. #1 Katlyn Chookagian by TKO via strikes (1:03, R3) to retain the title
Justin Tafa def. Juan Adams by TKO via strikes (1:59, R1)
Dan Ige def. Mirsad Bektic by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#6 Derrick Lewis def. #12 (LHW) Ilir Latifi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (8pm EST., ESPN)
Trevin Giles def. James Krause by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Khaos Williams def. Alex Morono by KO via strikes (0:27, R1)
#7 Lauren Murphy def. #8 Andrea Lee by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Mario Bautista def. Miles Johns by TKO via strikes (1:41, R2)
Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., ESPN+)
Journey Newson def. Domingo Pilarte by TKO via strikes (0:38, R1)
Andre Ewell def. Jonathan Martinez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Youssef Zalal def. Austin Lingo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Austin Lingo vs. Youssef Zalal
Round One: The round begins with Zalal attempting a front kick, Lingo comes forward and he attacks Zalal with combinations. Zalal nails Lingo with a knee strike to the midsection as Lingo gets him against the cage wall, Zalal separates from Lingo before landing a body kick. Zalal grabs Lingo and he gets him up against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Zalal starts landing some leg kicks. Zalal nails a swinging Lingo with a straight right, Zalal scores a takedown on Lingo and Lingo gets back up while eating some knee strikes. Zalal grabs Lingo and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Lingo eats a flying knee strike while throwing some strikes of his own. Lingo gets Zalal against the cage wall after landing a right, the fighters separate and Zalal scores another takedown on Lingo and he gets the open guard. Lingo creates space to get the fight standing again, Lingo gets Zalal against the cage wall and he scores a takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zalal
Round Two: The round begins with Lingo backing up Zalal while swinging away at him, Zalal starts nailing Lingo with some leg kicks. Zalal grabs Lingo and he gets him up against the cage wall, Zalal scores a takedown on Lingo and he gets him in a seated position. Zalal advances to the full guard against Lingo, Lingo scrambles and Zalal briefly looks for a d’arce choke. Lingo gets up and Zalal catches him in a standing d’arce choke, Zalal drops with the choke applied and Lingo escapes to get the fight standing again. Zalal scores another takedown on Lingo and he gets the full guard, Zalal starts attacking Lingo with some ground and pound. Lingo scrambles to his feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zalal (Overall Score: 20-18 for Zalal)
Round Three: The round begins with Zalal staying on the outside while picking apart Lingo with strikes, Lingo and Zalal exchange some leg kicks. Lingo chases Zalal around the cage while taking some swings at him, Zalal scores a takedown on Lingo and he gets side control. Lingo scrambles and he gets Zalal in his full guard, Zalal attacks Lingo with some ground and pound. Lingo scrambles to his feet and Zalal attacks him with knee strikes before dragging him back to the ground, Lingo scrambles to his feet again and he separates from Zalal. Lingo gets Zalal against the cage wall while eating a jump knee strike, the fighters separate and Zalal scores another takedown on Lingo. Zalal rolls for a guillotine choke and Lingo escapes, Zalal rolls for a d’arce choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zalal (Final Score: 30-27 for Zalal)
Official Result: Youssef Zalal def. Austin Lingo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Andre Ewell vs. Jonathan Martinez
Round One: The round begins with Martinez kicking Ewell in the midsection, Martinez and Ewell exchange some leg kicks. Martinez attempts a few high kicks against Ewell, Martinez and Ewell get into a few striking exchanges. Martinez rocks Ewell with a kick to the midsection, Ewell nearly drops Martinez with a straight left. Ewell pops Martinez with a few lefts to the midsection, Martinez goes for a flying knee strike against a swinging Ewell. Martinez grabs Ewell and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and get into a wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Martinez
Round Two: The round begins with Martinez attacking Ewell with some leg kicks, Martinez attacks a swinging Ewell with a knee strike. Ewell comes forward and he hits Martinez with a two punch combination, Ewell continues hitting Martinez with lefts to the midsection. Ewell also lands a few knee strikes to the midsection of Martinez, Ewell lands a trio of knee strikes before Martinez lands a counter left. Martinez goes for a head kick and Ewell counters with a left, Martinez cracks a swinging Ewell with a counter strike combination. Ewell hits Martinez with a knee strike before landing some shots to the midsection, Martinez then hits Ewell with a front kick to the midsection. Martinez rocks Ewell with a shot to the midsection and he pounces on him with more strikes, Martinez backs up Ewell while landing a left hook. Martinez drops Ewell with a leg kick, Ewell gets up and the fighters swing at each other until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Martinez (Overall Score: 20-18 for Martinez)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some kicks, Ewell cracks Martinez with a right to the midsection. Martinez goes for a few front kicks to the midsection of Ewell, Ewell lands a left to the body of Martinez. Martinez starts attacking Ewell with some leg kicks, EWell continuously attacks Martinez with combinations. Ewell goes for a jump knee strike and Martinez blocks it, Ewell eats more kicks before landing a combination against Martinez. Martinez catches a leaning Ewell with a knee strike to the face, Ewell and Martinez get into a wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Martinez (Final Score: 30-27 for Martinez)
Official Result: Andre Ewell def. Jonathan Martinez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Domingo Pilarte vs. Journey Newson
Round One: The round begins with Pilarte attacking Newson with a high kick followed by a knee strike, Pilarte also attacks Newson with a punching combination, Newson destroys Pilarte with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Journey Newson def. Domingo Pilarte by TKO via strikes (0:38, R1)
Miles Johns vs. Mario Bautista
Round One: The round begins with Johns taking a few swings at Bautista, Bautista goes for a flying knee strikes and Johns avoids it. Johns attacks Bautista with some overhand rights, Bautista and Johns get into a few striking exchanges. Bautista starts attacking Johns with some leg kicks, Johns makes Bautista stumble after landing an overhand right. Bautista continues attempting some high kicks against Johns, Bautista and Johns exchange some rights. Bautista hits Johns on the top of the head with a flying knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Johns
Miles Johns vs. Mario Bautista
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters getting into a wild striking exchange, Johns continues attacking a swinging Bautista with overhand rights. Bautista stays at a distance while taking some swings at Johns, Bautista drops Johns with a flying knee strike and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Mario Bautista def. Miles Johns by TKO via strikes (1:41, R2)
Alex Morono vs. Khaos Williams
Round One: The round begins with Williams attacking Morono with some leg kicks, Williams rocks a swinging Morono with a counter left. Williams charges at a backing Morono and he lands a bunch more strikes, Williams drops Morono with a right and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Khaos Williams def. Alex Morono by KO via strikes (0:27, R1)
#7 Lauren Murphy vs. #8 Andrea Lee
Round One: The round begins with Murphy attacking Lee with a superman punch, Murphy and Lee exchange some combinations. Lee starts landing some leg kicks against Murphy, Lee nails a swinging Murphy with some counter strikes. Lee nails an incoming Murphy with a short right, the fighters clinch and exchange some strikes. Murphy and Lee stay close while exchanging more combos, Lee nails Murphy with a knee strike to the midsection. Lee also lands a few kicks to the midsection of Murphy, Lee then cracks Murphy with a head kick. Murphy continuously nails Lee with rights, Murphy and Lee exchange some lefts to their faces. Lee follows that up by nailing Murphy with a two punch combination, Murphy scores a takedown on Lee and she gets her in a seated position. Lee scrambles to her feet and Murphy gets her against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Lee starts attacking Murphy with some leg kicks. Murphy and Lee continue exchanging some combinations, Lee nails a backing Murphy with some kicks to the midsection. Murphy grabs Lee and lands a knee strike to the head, Murphy hits a swinging Lee with a counter right. The fighters briefly clinch and Lee lands a knee strike, Lee barely lands a head kick against a swinging Murphy. Lee starts landing more combinations against Murphy, Murphy grabs lee and she gets her against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Lee continues nailing Murphy with combinations, Murphy scores a takedown on Lee and she gets the open guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee (Overall Score: 20-18 for Lee)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a few combinations, Lee throws a high kick and Murphy avoids it. Lee starts attacking Murphy with some leg kicks, Murphy falls during a kick attempt and Lee catches her in an anaconda choke. Murphy escapes the choke and she gets top control on Lee, Lee scrambles back to her feet after eating a few strikes from Murphy. Lee starts attacking Murphy with some combinations, Lee nails a backing Murphy with a kick to the midsection. Murphy clinches with Lee and she lands a knee strike to the midsection, Murphy grabs Lee and she gets her against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Lee lands a few combinations as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee (Final Score: 30-27 for Lee)
Official Result: #7 Lauren Murphy def. #8 Andrea Lee by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Trevin Giles vs. James Krause
Round One: The round begins with Krause attacking Giles with some leg kicks, Giles hits Krause with some combinations. Giles backs up a kicking Krause with a two punch combination, Krause scores a takedown on Giles and he gets back control as Giles tries standing up. Krause starts hunting for the rear naked choke against Giles, Krause attacks Giles with some ground and pound while keeping back control. Giles spins at the right time to get top control against Krause, Giles attacks Krause with ground and pound. Krause scrambles to his feet as Giles swings wildly at him, the fighters clinch as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Krause
Round Two: The round begins with Giles attempting a head kick against Krause, Giles continues going for high kicks against Krause. Krause goes back to attacking Giles with some leg kicks, Giles charges at Krause while swinging away at him. Giles backs Krause into the cage wall while swinging wildly at him, Krause grabs Giles and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Giles swings away against Krause, Giles continues cracking Krause with lefts. Krause goes for a takedown and Giles scrambles to get top control, Giles gains the half guard while landing some ground and pound, Krause gets Giles in his open guard while eating some strikes. Krause rolls for an arm bar and Giles escapes while landing strikes, Giles gains back control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Giles (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Krause attacking Giles with some leg kicks, Giles starts attacking Krause with some combinations. Krause then cracks a taunting Giles with a pair of rights, Krause goes for a head kick before swinging wildly at Giles. Giles charges at Krause while throwing looping punches, Giles cracks a swinging Krause with a counter strike combination. Giles grabs Krause and he gets him up against the cage wall, Giles swings at Krause as they separate. Krause grabs Giles and he nails him with a knee strike to the face, Krause comes forward and Giles nails him with a left. Krause backs Giles into the cage wall after landing a right, the fighters clinch and exchange strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Krause (Final Score: 29-28 for Krause)
Official Result: Trevin Giles def. James Krause by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#6 Derrick Lewis vs. #12 (LHW) Ilir Latifi
Round One: The round begins with Lewis backing Latifi into the cage wall after throwing a right, Latifi throws a combination as he separates from Lewis. Lewis cracks Latifi with a flying knee strike to the head, Latifi grabs Lewis and gets him against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Lewis attacking Latifi with a head kick. The fighters clinch after a brief striking exchange, the fighters separate and Lewis throws another jumping knee strike. Latifi clinches with Lewis as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lewis
Round Two: The round begins with Lewis attacking Latifi with a high switch kick, Latifi starts hitting Lewis with some leg kicks. Latifi and Lewis exchange a variety of kicks, Latifi gets Lewis against the cage wall after a knee strike attempt from Lewis. Latifi scores a takedown on Lewis and he gets the half guard, Latifi attacks Lewis with some ground and pound. The referee stands up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Lewis taking some swings at Latifi. Latifi scores another takedown on Lewis and he gets the half guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Latifi (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Latifi and Lewis exchanging a few rights, Latifi grabs a swinging Lewis and he gets him against the cage wall. Latifi scores a takedown on Lewis and he gets the half guard, Latifi attacks Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis scrambles to his feet and he separates from Latifi, Lewis attacks Latifi with a flying knee strike before swinging wildly at him. Latifi grabs Lewis and he gets him back against the cage wall, Latifi scores another takedown and Lewis gets right back up. Lewis charges forward and he swings wildly at Latifi, Lewis swings wildly at Latifi as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Latifi (Final Score: 29-28 for Latifi)
Official Result: #6 Derrick Lewis def. #12 (LHW) Ilir Latifi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mirsad Bektic vs. Dan Ige
Round One: The round begins with Bektic and Ige getting into a striking exchange, Ige scores a takedown on Bektic and Bektic gets right back up. Ige then cracks an incoming Bektic with a short right hook, Ige scores another takedown on Bektic and Bektic gets up while eating a massive combination. Ige starts attacking Bektic with some leg kicks, Ige cracks a swinging Bektic with a counter strike combination. Ige starts attacking the midsection of Bektic before getting him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Bektic fires back at Ige and Ige gets him against the cage wall again. The fighters separate and Ige nails Bektic with a spin kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ige
Round Two: The round begins with Bektic taking a few swings at Ige, Ige comes forward and he attacks Bektic with a combination. Bektic scores a takedown on Ige and he gets side control, Ige gets to a knee before scrambling to his feet. Bektic drags Ige back to the ground and he gets the half guard, Bektic goes for an arm triangle choke and Bektic releases it while gaining the full mount. Ige quickly scrambles and he gets Bektic in his open guard, Bektic keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bektic (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Ige taking a few swings at Bektic, Ige then hits Bektic with an overhand right. Bektic and Ige gets into a brief striking exchange, Bektic grabs Ige and gets him back against the cage wall. Ige attacks Bektic with elbow strikes to avoid the takedown, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Ige cracking Bektic with a right, Ige stuns a swinging Bektic with a counter left. Bektic and Ige get into a few more striking exchanges, Ige then nails Bektic with a kick to the midsection. Bektic scores a takedown and he gets the half guard on Ige, Ige scrambles to his feet and Bektic drags him back to the ground. Ige rolls for a knee bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Ige (Final Score: 29-28 for Ige)
Official Result: Dan Ige def. Mirsad Bektic by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Juan Adams vs. Justin Tafa
Round One: The round begins with Adams attacking Tafa with some leg kicks, Adams nails Tafa with a kick to the midsection. Tafa responds by landing some leg kicks of his own, Adams comes forward and Tafa attacks him with several lefts. Tafa drops Adams with a pair of rights and the referee jumps in after a follow up strike.
Official Result: Justin Tafa def. Juan Adams by TKO via strikes (1:59, R1)
UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship
Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. #1 Katlyn Chookagian
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Shevchenko attacks Chookagian with a multiple punch combination. Shevchenko attacks a kicking Chookagian with a spinning back fist, Shevchenko continuously attacks Chookagian with striking combinations. Shevchenko scores a takedown on Chookagian and she gets the full guard, Shevchenko lands ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shevchenko
Round Two: The round begins with Chookagian attacking Shevchenko with some leg kicks, Shevchenko hits Chookagian with a kick to the midsection. Shevchenko nails Chookagian with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Shevchenko goes back to attacking Chookagian with leg kicks. Shevchenko cracks a swinging Chookagian with a counter strike combination, Chookagian attempts a variety of kicks against Shevchenko. Shevchenko cracks Chookagian with a roundhouse kick and axe kick, Shevchenko scores a takedown on Chookagian and she gets the half guard. Chookagian gets Shevchenko in her full guard while eating some strikes, Shevchenko lands a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shevchenko (Overall Score: 20-18 for Shevchenko)
Round Three: The round begins with Shevchenko attacking Chookagian with some leg kicks, Chookagian throws a high kick and lands some leg kicks. Shevchenko scores a takedown on Chookagian and she gets her in the crucifix position, Shevchenko attacks Chookagian with ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Valentina Shevchenko def. #1 Katlyn Chookagian by TKO via strikes (1:03, R3) to retain the title
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon Jones (c) vs. #4 Dominick Reyes
Round One: The round begins with Reyes immediately attacking Jones with a left, the fighters briefly clinch and separate. Jones starts attacking Reyes with some leg kicks, Reyes also lands some leg kicks against Jones. Jones looks for a takedown and Reyes nails him with a trio of lefts, Reyes then hits Jones with a kick to the midsection. Jones backs up Reyes with a right to the midsection, Reyes keeps Jones at a distance while peppering him with jabs. Jones eats a few more body kicks before attacking Reyes with a high kick, Jones takes a few more swings at Reyes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Reyes
Round Two: The round begins with Reyes attacking Jones with some leg kicks, Reyes also nails Jones with a kick to the midsection. Reyes and Jones exchange more kicks to the midsection, Reyes backs Jones into the cage wall while attacking him with combos. Jones looks to hit Reyes with some front kicks to the legs, Reyes then pops Jones with a short right uppercut. Jones catches a backing Reyes with a left hook, Reyes and Jones stay on the outside while taking some swings at each other. Jones comes forward and he attacks Reyes with a variety of kicks, Reyes cracks a swinging Jones with a counter left hook. Reyes lands a few leg kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Reyes (Overall Score: 20-18 for Reyes)
Round Three: The round begins with Jones attacking Reyes with some leg kicks, Reyes goes for a high kick and Jones blocks it. Reyes charges at Jones while landing a left followed by a knee strike, Reyes then hits Jones with a kick to the midsection. Reyes cracks a backing Jones with a head kick, Jones stays on the outside while taking some swings at Reyes. Reyes starts landing some leg kicks of his own against Jones, Jones comes forward and Reyes lands a combination. Jones goes for a high kick and Reyes blocks it, Jones grabs Reyes and he gets him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Reyes hits Jones with a left to the midsection, Jones responds by hitting Reyes with a left of his own. Reyes again nails Jones with a kick to the midsection, Jones keeps Reyes near the cage wall while swinging away at him. Jones looks for a takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Reyes (Overall Score: 30-27 for Reyes)
Round Four: The round begins with Reyes cracking Jones with a leg kick, Reyes backs Jones into the cage wall after landing a multiple punch combination. Jones scores a takedown on Reyes and Reyes gets back up, Jones grabs Reyes and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters exchange some strikes before separating, Jones comes forward as Reyes lands a few lefts against him. Jones starts attacking Reyes with some leg kicks, Jones grabs Reyes and he gets him against the cage wall. Jones lands an elbow strike and knee strike before separating from Reyes, Reyes stays on the outside while swinging away at Jones. Reyes then pops Jones with a right hook before eating a body shot, Jones follows up by nailing Reyes with an elbow strike. Jones goes for a high kick and Reyes blocks it, Jones comes forward and he kicks away at Reyes before landing a left hook as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jones (Overall Score: 39-37 for Reyes)
Round Five: The round begins with Reyes popping Jones with a few lefts, Reyes also attacks the midsection of Jones with a few strikes. Reyes also starts hitting Jones with some leg kicks, Jones scores a takedown on Reyes and Reyes gets right back up. Jones grabs Reyes and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and both throw combinations. Reyes and Jones start exchanging some leg kicks, Jones comes forward and he cracks Reyes with a right. Jones then hits Reyes with a kick to the midsection during an exchange, Jones continues attacking Reyes with kicks to the midsection. Jones then hits Reyes with a superman punch to the face, Jones comes forward and Reyes nails him with a left. Reyes starts landing more lefts against an incoming Jones, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jones (Final Score: 48-47 for Reyes)
Official Result: Jon Jones def. #4 Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to retain the title
