Live Results, Winner Interviews And More From UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo, Live From The UFC APEX In Las Vegas
UFC continued its run of events at UFC APEX with a thrilling bantamweight contenders’ bout that saw No. 4 ranked Rob Font battle No. 5 Jose Aldo. Also, in a striking fan’s dream fight, No. 12 ranked lightweight contender Brad Riddell squares off with No. 14 Rafael Fiziev.
*The main event is scheduled for five rounds. The remaining fights are all scheduled for three rounds. | Official Scorecards
UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo Results
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier Early Prelims
Gillian Robertson vs Priscila Cachoeira
Gillian Robertson (9-6, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Niagara Falls, Canada) faces Priscila Cachoeira (10-3, fighting out of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a flyweight bout
Submission ace Ryan Hall (8-2, fighting out of Falls Church, Va.) takes on Darrick Minner (26-12, fighting out of Nebraska City, Neb.) in an intriguing featherweight contest
Women's flyweight standout Miranda Maverick (11-3, fighting out of Norfolk, Virginia) squares off with rising star Erin Blanchfield (7-1, fighting out of Elmwood Park, NJ)
No. 15 ranked middleweight contender André Muniz (21-4, fighting out of Montes Claros, MG, Brazil) aims to keep his momentum going when he meets Eryk Anders (14-5, 1 NC, fighting out of Scottsdale, AZ by way of Birmingham, AL)
Middleweight Jordan Wright (12-1, 1 NC, fighting out of Los Angeles, CA) looks to stop the surge of UFC newcomer Bruno Silva (21-6, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil)
Heavyweight Augusto Sakai (15-3-1, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) looks to return to the win column against fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa (13-3, fighting out of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia)
No. 9 ranked bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz (19-6 1NC, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) takes on former champion and No. 11 Dominick Cruz (23-3, fighting out of San Diego, Calif.)
No. 7 Josh Emmett (16-2, fighting out of Sacramento, CA) makes his long-awaited return to the featherweight division as he takes on No. 9 Dan Ige (15-4, fighting out of Las Vegas, NV by way of Haleiwa, HI)
No. 15 ranked bantamweight contender Raulian Paiva (21-3, fighting out of Santana, Amapa, Brazil) and Dana White’s Contender Series signee Sean O'Malley (14-1, fighting out of Glendale, Ariz.) aim to steal the show
No. 6 ranked flyweight contender Kai Kara-France (22-9 1NC, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) looks to spoil the 125-pound debut of former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt (12-4, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif.)
Welterweight contenders collide when No. 10 Geoff Neal (13-4, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) faces No. 12 Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-4, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla.)
Two-division champion Amanda Nunes (21-4, fighting out of Coral Springs, Fla. by way of Bahia, Brazil) has etched her name in the history books among the most dominant fighters in UFC history. Currently riding a seven-year unbeaten streak, she has delivered sensational KO wins over former UFC champions Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm and Cris Cyborg. Nunes now seeks to continue her legendary run with another show-stealing performance.
The Ultimate Fighter season 18 winner Julianna Peña (11-4, fighting out of Chicago, Ill. by way of Spokane, Wash.) looks to claim the biggest victory of her career and secure her first title. A well-rounded grappler, she cemented herself as one of the best fighters in the world by defeating former UFC champion Nicco Montano, as well as former title challengers Jessica Eye, Cat Zingano and Sara McMann. Peña now intends to shock the world by dethroning Nunes in impressive fashion.
No. 10 men’s pound-for-pound fighter Charles Oliveira (31-8 1NC, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) achieved his dream of winning UFC gold with a knockout victory over Michael Chandler in May. Throughout his UFC career, he has also netted thrilling wins against Tony Ferguson, Kevin Lee and Nik Lentz (twice). Oliveira now aims to cement his status as the top 155-pound fighter in the world by stopping Poirier in emphatic fashion.
Former interim lightweight champion and No. 6 men’s pound-for-pound fighter, Dustin Poirier (28-6 1NC, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Lafayette, La.) is riding a wave of momentum following a pair of spectacular wins over Conor McGregor this year. During his UFC run, he has also earned victories against Max Holloway (twice), Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje. Poirier now has his sights set on taking his spot atop the 155-pound division with another highlight-reel finish.
