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Main Card Results | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Following an action-packed collection of fights on the prelims, the main card delivered a series of critical matchups between quality talents looking to define where they stand in their respective divisions.
Flyweight Steve Erceg got things started with a bang and from there, it was a series of tense, competitive battles before heavyweight mainstay Jairzinho Rozenstruik reminded everyone about the importance of experience inside the Octagon.
It was an early day at the office and it was all kinds of fun. Check out how things played out below.
The main event was scheduled for five rounds,all other bouts scheduled for three rounds. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev Results
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Shamil Gaziev by TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4
- Vitor Petrino defeats Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Muhammad Mokaev defeats Alex Perez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
- Steve Erceg defeats Matt Schnell by KO (left hook) at 0:26 of Round 2
- Eryk Anders defeats Jamie Pickett by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Vinicius Oliveira defeats Benardo Sopaj by KO (flying knee) at 4:41 of Round 3
- Aiemann Zahabi defeats Javid Basharat by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Claudio Ribeiro by TKO (elbows) at 1:57 of Round 2
- Ludovit Klein defeats AJ Cunningham by TKO (strikes) at 4:36 of Round 1
- Loik Radzhabov defeats Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady by KO (strikes) at 0:49 of Round 3
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev Main Card Results
Steve Erceg defeats Matt Schnell by KO (left hook) at 0:26 of Round 2
Steve Erceg punctuated his third consecutive UFC win with a clean knockout, hitting Matt Schnell with a perfect left hook seconds into the second round.
The flyweights traded on the feet for much of the opening five minutes, with Erceg carrying a slight advantage, but having eaten his fair share of shots as well. As they stepped into the pocket to pick up where they left off at the beginning of the second, the Australian triggered a left hook that found the chin and sent Schnell crashing to the canvas in a heap.
Steve Erceg Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Steve Erceg Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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“AstroBoy” punched his ticket to the rankings with a win in his short-notice promotional debut in June, added a second win at Madison Square Garden in November, and may have just punched his ticket to the Top 10 with that one. Just an outstanding effort from the unassuming, but ascending Aussie. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
There were a couple tense moments, but Umar Nurmagomedov showed his level on Saturday, registering a fifth straight UFC victory to continue his unbeaten march towards the top of the bantamweight division.
Bekzat Almakhan buzzed Nurmagomedov in the early moments of the first, but the undefeated prospect instantly wrestled his foe to the canvas, spending the remainder of the round controlling the action on the ground.
Umar Nurmagomedov Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Umar Nurmagomedov Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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While the newcomer flashed his promise throughout the remainder of the contest, Nurmagomedov continued to dump Almakhan to the floor and work from top position, landing short, chopping elbows through to the final horn.
Now 17-0 overall, the 28-year-old is one of the most talented emerging threats in the UFC and should be viewed as a legitimate contender already. A date with a Top 10 opponent should be a must next, but few of the competitors ahead of him in the divisional hierarchy are going to be in a rush to sign up to face him. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
Muhammad Mokaev defeats Alex Perez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Muhammad Mokaev and Alex Perez locked up in a competitive cat-and-mouse in the flyweight division midway through Saturday’s main card.
Muhammad Mokaev Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Muhammad Mokaev Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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The unbeaten Mokaev looked to wrestle from the outset, pushing the pace on Perez in the opening stanza. But the former title challenger defended well and appeared to land the more impactful blows in the second before the two men struggled against one another in grappling interactions for the majority of the final five minutes.
When the tens and nines were added up, it was Mokaev that came away on top, collecting his sixth UFC victory in the process. The 23-year-old remains unbeaten and moving forward in the 125-pound weight class, and is getting closer to title contention with every positive effort inside the Octagon. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
Vitor Petrino defeats Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
The light heavyweight co-main event between Vitor Petrino and Tyson Pedro wasn’t as action-packed as anticipated, as the two men showed great respect for the others’ power, producing a tense, low-output affair.
Vitor Petrino Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Vitor Petrino Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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For the opening two rounds, Petrino and Pedro traded sporadic, individual shots, neither man putting together combinations or landing anything that really shifted the momentum of the fight in one direction or the other.
The Brazilian came out more aggressively to start the third, taking the fight to Pedro, attacking on the feet before securing a takedown and out-hustling the Australian the rest of the way.
Tyson Pedro Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Tyson Pedro Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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While not the emphatic effort many had hoped for, this is still a solid win and learning experience for the undefeated Petrino, who moved to 4-0 in the UFC and 11-0 overall with the victory. He’s still green and in need of further seasoning, but “Icao” clearly shows promise and this is another effort that keeps him moving in a positive direction. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Shamil Gaziev by TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4
Jairzinho Rozenstruik leaned on his experience to get himself back into the win column, handing Shamil Gaziev the first loss of his career in Saturday's heavyweight main event.
Gaziev was solid early, pressing forward, closing the distance, and eventually dragging Rozenstruik to the canvas, but the veteran kickboxer stayed calm, got behind his jab, and turned the tides. Slowly, but surely, “Bigi Boy” busted up the undefeated prospect with a quick, stinging jab and the odd sharp low kick, keeping the fight upright and in space for the remainder of the contest.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev
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As the fight ventured into the championship rounds, Rozenstruik started to feel himself and open up, putting it on Gaziev. Prior to the start of the fifth round, the bout was halted as Gaziev argued with his corner and complained about vision issues, prompting referee Marc Goddard to wave off the action.
This was a good effort for the Top 15 fixture Rozenstruik, who cements his standing as a durable gatekeeper in the heavyweight ranks. | Official Scorecards | Prelim Results
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev took place live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 2, 2024. See the final Prelims and Main Card results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass!
