Welcome to PWInsiderXtra’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 232, which is taking place live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada with Brendan Allen and Paul Craig headlining.
Main Card (5pm EST., ESPN+)
#10 Brendan Allen def. #13 Paul Craig by submission via rear naked choke (0:38, R3)
Michael Morales def. Jake Matthews by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chase Hooper def. Jordan Leavitt by submission via rear naked choke (2:58, R1)
Payton Talbott def. Nick Aguirre by submission via rear naked choke (0:58, R3)
#10 Amanda Ribas def. #9 Luana Pinheiro by TKO via strikes (3:53, R3)
Myktybek Orolbai def. Uros Medic by submission via rear naked choke (4:12, R2)
Preliminary Card (2pm EST., ESPN+)
Joanderson Brito def. Jonathan Pearce by submission via ninja choke (3:54, R2)
Jose Johnson def. Chad Anheliger by submission via rear naked choke (4:49, R3)
Christian Leroy Duncan def. Denis Tiuliulin by TKO via strikes (4:24, R2)
Mick Parkin def. Caio Machado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeka Saragih def. Lucas Alexander by KO via strikes (1:31, R1)
Ailin Perez def. Lucie Pudilova by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Trey Ogden fought Nikolas Motta to a no contest due to NSAC overturning ref’s call (3:11, R3)
Rafael Estevam def. Charles Johnson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Round By Round Coverage
#10 Brendan Allen vs. #13 Paul Craig
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Allen backs up Craig after landing a short right. Allen also pops Craig with a right to the midsection, Craig grabs Allen and he backs him right into the fence. Allen scores a takedown on Craig and he gets the full mount, Craig gets Allen in his half guard while eating a few strikes. Allen sets up for a rear naked choke and Craig rolls for a calf slicer, Allen and Craig both roll for heel hooks until both scramble to their feet. Allen scores another takedown on Craig and he gets top control, Allen attacks Craig with ground and pound as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Allen
Round Two: The round begins with Allen and Craig simultaneously landing during a striking exchange, Craig goes to the ground and Allen manages to get top control. Allen attacks Craig with some ground and pound, Allen transitions to the half guard position against Craig. Allen quickly transitions to the full mount against Craig while landing more strikes, Allen rolls for an arm triangle choke and Craig defends. Allen goes back to attacking Craig with ground and pound while Craig gets him back in his full guard, Craig tries scrambling and Allen maintains top control against him. Allen postures up while landing more strikes against Craig, Allen advances to the half guard on Craig before gaining back control as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-8 for Allen (Overall Score: 20-17 for Allen)
Round Three: The round begins with Allen coming forward and landing a combo on Craig, Craig looks for a takedown and Allen defends by going for a guillotine choke to get top control. Allen transitions to back control on Craig and he catches him in a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: #10 Brendan Allen def. #13 Paul Craig by submission via rear naked choke (0:38, R3)
Michael Morales vs. Jake Matthews
Round One: The round begins with Morales attacking Matthews with some jabs, Morales also lands some leg kicks against Matthews. Morales and Matthews also exchange a few right hooks, Matthews cracks Morales with a right to the midsection. Matthews lands a counter left hook against a swinging Morales, Morales recovers and he backs up Matthews with a right. Matthews starts landing his own leg kicks against Morales, Morales responds by popping Matthews with a two punch combo. Matthews lands another counter right against a swinging Morales, Matthews charges forward and he nails Morales with a combo. Morales looks for a takedown and Matthews defends, Morales attempts a superman punch as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Morales
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some jabs, Morales keeps Matthews at a distance while taking some swings at him. Morales keeps Matthews near the fence while landing a multiple strike combination, Morales and Matthews get into a brief striking exchange. Morales goes back to attacking Matthews with some leg kicks, Matthews starts landing counters strikes on a swinging Morales. Matthews backs up Morales after landing a short right, Matthews also works the body of a swinging Morales. Morales cracks Matthews with a front kick to the midsection, Morales attacks Matthews with a combo as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Morales (Overall Score: 20-18 for Morales)
Round Three: The round begins with Matthews attacking Morales with a few kicks, Matthews accidentally kicks Morales low and the fight is halted. The action resumes with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Morales goes for a jump knee and Matthews avoids it. Morales goes back to attacking Matthews with some leg kicks, Morales backs up Matthews while throwing a right. Morales comes forward and he gets into a brief exchange with Matthews, Morales accidentally kicks Matthews low and the fight is halted. The action resumes with Morales popping Matthews with a right, Morales comes forward while attacking Matthews with power shots. Morales looks for a takedown and Matthews defends before hitting Morales with a combo as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Morales (Final Score: 30-27 for Morales)
Official Result: Michael Morales def. Jake Matthews by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chase Hooper vs. Jordan Leavitt
Round One: The round begins with Hooper attacking Leavitt with a combination, Leavitt scores a takedown on Hooper and Hooper scrambles to get top control. Leavitt scrambles to his feet and he clinches with Hooper near the fence, Leavitt drops for a guillotine choke and Hooper defends to get top control on the ground. Leavitt sweeps Hooper with an omaplata attempt to get top control, Hooper rolls for an arm bar and Leavitt defends to keep top control. Hooper sets up for a triangle choke and Leavitt cracks him with an elbow strike, Leavitt and Hooper both roll for leg locks. Hooper lands a few strikes and he scrambles to get back control on Leavitt, Hooper locks Leavitt in a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Chase Hooper def. Jordan Leavitt by submission via rear naked choke (2:58, R1)
Payton Talbott vs. Nick Aguirre
Round One: The round begins with Talbott attacking Aguirre with some leg kicks, Aguirre gets Talbott against the fence before getting him to the ground. Aguirre settles in the full guard of Talbott while keeping him grounded, Aguirre transitions to the half guard against Talbott. Talbott wall walks to his feet and Aguirre gets standing back control, Aguirre drags Talbott back to the ground while keeping back control. Aguirre attacks Talbott with some ground and pound, Talbott gets back to his feet as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Aguirre
Round Two: The round begins with Talbott popping Aguirre with a straight right, Talbott then kicks Aguirre in the midsection. Aguirre looks for a takedown and Talbott defends against it, Talbott keeps Aguirre backing up while landing rights. Aguirre pulls guard on Talbott to get the fight to the ground, Talbott attacks Aguirre with some ground and pound before gaining back control. Aguirre scrambles and he gets Talbott back into his half guard, Talbott gets up and he makes Aguirre stand as well. Aguirre throws a high kick and Talbott defends against it, Aguirre scores a takedown on Talbott and he gets him in a seated position. Talbott stands up and Aguirre stays on his back, Talbott falls to the ground and he shakes Aguirre off of his back to gain top control. Talbott tries attacking Aguirre with some ground and pound, Talbott lands more strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Talbott (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Talbott popping Aguirre with a right to the midsection, Talbott follows a backing Aguirre while swinging away at him. Aguirre looks for a takedown and Talbott defends against it, Aguirre goes for another takedown and Talbott winds up in the full mount when they hit the ground. Talbott attacks Aguirre with some ground and pound, Talbott gains back control and he quickly catches Aguirre in a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Payton Talbott def. Nick Aguirre by submission via rear naked choke (0:58, R3)
#9 Luana Pinheiro vs. #10 Amanda Ribas
Round One: The round begins with Pinheiro attacking Ribas with a combination, Pinheiro charges at a backing Ribas while getting into a wild striking exchange with her. Ribas starts landing some leg kicks against Pinheiro, Pinheiro lands a counter strike combo against a swinging Ribas. Ribas eats a leg kicks while attacking Pinheiro with a combination, Pinheiro steps forward and she attacks Ribas with a left. Pinheiro follows up by landing a two punch combo on Ribas, Ribas stuns Pinheiro during an exchange and they swing away at each other afterward. Pinheiro cracks Ribas with an overhand right followed by a left, Ribas grabs a swinging Pinheiro and she backs her into the fence. The fighters separate and Pinheiro eats a counter right after landing her own right on Ribas, Ribas throws a few kicks as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Pinheiro
Round Two: The round begins with Pinheiro attacking Ribas with a high kick, Robas fires back with kicks of her own against Pinheiro. Pinheiro cracks a kicking Ribas with a counter overhand right, Ribas starts landing some leg kicks against Pinheiro. Ribas pops a kicking Pinheiro with a counter strike combination, Ribas charges at Pinheiro while landing a three punch combo. Pinheiro looks for a takedown and Ribas counters while landing a head kick, Pinheiro cracks Ribas with a spinning back fist. Ribas then cracks Pinheiro with a three punch combo, Pinheiro lands a counter overhand right on a swinging Ribas. Ribas throws a leg kick followed by a head kick on Pinheiro, Pinheiro responds by landing a two punch combo on Ribas. Pinheiro barely lands another spinning back fist on Ribas, Ribas answers by hitting Pinheiro with a spinning back kick to the midsection as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Ribas (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some kicks, Pinheiro charges forward while swinging away at Ribas. Ribas comes forward and she attacks Pinheiro with a four punch combo, Ribas goes for a high kick and Pinheiro blocks it. Pinheiro lands a right against a spinning Ribas, Ribas grabs Pinheiro and she backs her into the fence. Pinheiro scores a takedown on Ribas while looking for an anaconda choke, Ribas gets Pinheiro in her full guard while landing strikes from her back. Ribas starts hunting for submission on Pinheiro before scrambling to her feet, Ribas separates from Pinheiro after landing a knee strike. Ribas cracks Pinheiro with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Pinheiro and Ribas exchange some overhand rights. Ribas backs up Pinheiro while landing a straight right, Ribas drops Pinheiro with a spinning back kick to the head followed by a right. Ribas lands some follow up strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: #10 Amanda Ribas def. #9 Luana Pinheiro by TKO via strikes (3:53, R3)
Uros Medic vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Round One: The round begins with Medic kicking Orolbai in the midsection, Medic continues attacking Orolbai with body kicks. Medic goes for a high kick and Orolbai manages to block it, Orolbai looks for a takedown and Medic defends while landing a plethora of strikes. Orolbai scores a takedown on Medic and he gets him in a seated position, Medic wall walks to his feet and Orolbai drags him back to the ground. Medic wall walks to his feet and Orolbai keeps him against the fence, Orolbai gets Medic back down and Medic pops right back up. Orolbai scores another takedown on Medic and he gets the butterfly guard, Orolbai stands up and Medic attacks him with up kicks. Orolbai attacks Medic with some ground and pound as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Orolbai
Round Two: The round begins with Orolbai swinging at Medic before scoring a takedown on him, Orolbai hits Medic with some ground and pound. Orolbai transitions to back control against Medic, Medic scrambles to his feet and Orolbai gets him up against the fence. Orolbai drags Medic back to the ground and he gets the open guard, Orolbai transitions to back control on Medic. Orolbai locks Medic in a rear naked choke and Medic taps out.
Official Result: Myktybek Orolbai def. Uros Medic by submission via rear naked choke (4:12, R2)
Jonathan Pearce vs. Joanderson Brito
Round One: The round begins with Pearce landing a kick on Brito before eating a right, Pearce grabs Brito and he gets him up against the fence. Brito spins Pearce and he puts him up against the fence, Brito scores a takedown on Pearce and he gets side control. Brito looks for back control and Pearce winds up getting top control on him, Pearce attacks Brito with some ground and pound. Brito scrambles and he gets back to his feet while getting Pearce against the cage wall, Brito comes forward while swinging wildly against Pearce. Pearce grabs Brito and he backs him into the fence again, the fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch. Pearce pulls guard on Brito and he immediately rolls for an arm bar, Brito defends and Pearce catches him in a triangle choke. Brito gets up and Pearce backs him into the fence as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Brito
Round Two: The round begins with Pearce scoring a takedown on Brito while gaining the half guard, Brito gets Pearce in his full guard while eating a few strikes. Pearce continues attacking Brito with some ground and pound, Brito tries getting up while Pearce lands more strikes. Brito wall walks to his feet and he quickly catches Pearce in a ninja choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Joanderson Brito def. Jonathan Pearce by submission via ninja choke (3:54, R2)
Chad Anheliger vs. Jose Johnson
Round One: The round begins with Johnson attacking Anheliger with some leg kicks, Johnson also attempts high kicks against Anheliger. Johnson follows up by landing a straight right before scoring a takedown on Anheliger, Anheliger scrambles to his feet and he gets into a wild striking exchange with Johnson. Johnson backs Anheliger into the fence again while landing a knee strike to his midsection, Anheliger scores a takedown on Johnson and he gets right back up. Anheliger grabs Johnson and he backs him into the fence again, Johnson spins Anheliger into the fence while landing strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and trade a few strikes, Anheliger stuns a swinging Johnson after landing a counter left hook. Johnson backs Anheliger into the fence while landing a few strikes, the fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch. Anheliger scores a takedown and Johnson sweeps him to get top control, Anheliger sweeps Johnson and Johnson sweeps him back again a short time later, Anheliger looks for an arm bar as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Johnson
Round Two: The round begins with Johnson attacking Anheliger with a variety of kicks, Anheliger accidentally pokes Johnson in the eye and the fight is halted. The action resumes with the fighters trading some leg kicks, Johnson then pops Anheliger with a short left hook. Johnson then hits Anheliger with an elbow strike followed by a high kick attempt, Johnson clinches with Anheliger before landing a few strikes. Anheliger scores a takedown on Johnson and he gets side control, Johnson scrambles to his feet and Anheliger backs him into the fence. Anheliger tries jumping on the back of a standing Johnson before pulling him to the ground with a kimura attempt, Johnson scrambles and Anheliger looks for a guillotine choke. Johnson escapes and he finds a way to get back control on Anheliger, Johnson attacks Anheliger with ground and pound as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Johnson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Johnson)
Round Three: The round begins with Johnson landing some leg kicks against Anheliger, Anheliger pops a swinging Johnson with a counter strike combination. Anheliger scores a takedown on a swinging Johnson and he gets the full guard, Johnson looks for a guillotine choke and Anheliger defends. Anheliger starts landing some ground and pound against Johnson, Anheliger advances to the half guard on Johnson and Johnson quickly gets him back in his full guard. Johnson scrambles again and Anheliger catches him in a guillotine choke, Johnson defends and he gets top control against Anheliger. Johnson transitions to back control against Anheliger, Johnson attacks Anheliger with some ground and pound. Johnson catches Anheliger in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Jose Johnson def. Chad Anheliger by submission via rear naked choke (4:49, R3)
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Denis Tiuliulin
Round One: The round begins with Duncan attacking Tiuliulin with some leg kicks, Tiuliulin charges at Duncan while swinging away at him. Duncan grabs Tiuliulin and he backs him into the fence, the fighters trade some strikes while in the clinch. Duncan continues attacking Tiuliulin with strikes while in the clinch, Duncan nails Tiuliulin with a knee strike to the midsection. The fighters separate and Duncan goes for a spinning attack as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Duncan
Round Two: The round begins with Duncan cracking Tiuliulin with a front kick to the midsection, Duncan drops a swinging Tiuliulin with a counter left hook. Tiuliulin gets up and Duncan attacks him with a jump knee strike to the midsection, Tiuliulin continues coming forward while swinging away at Duncan. Duncan stays at a distance while picking Tiuliulin apart with strikes, Duncan pops Tiuliulin with a front kick to the face. Tiuliulin comes forward and he attacks Duncan with a four strike combination, Duncan goes back to landing leg kicks on Tiuliulin. Duncan backs Tiuliulin into the fence after landing three straight elbow strikes to the head, the fighters separate and Tiuliulin nails Duncan with his own elbow strike. Duncan clinches with Tiuliulin before dropping him with a combination, Duncan lands some follow up shots as the ref jumps in.
Official Result: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Denis Tiuliulin by TKO via strikes (4:24, R2)
Mick Parkin vs. Caio Machado
Round One: The round begins with Machado attacking Parkin with some leg kicks, Machado backs up Parkin after landing a left. The fighters clinch and Parkin backs Machado into the fence, Parkin scores a takedown on Machado and he gets the open guard. Machado scrambles to get back up and Parkin gets him right back down, Machado scrambles to his feet again and he nails Parkin with more leg kicks. Parkin eats a few more strikes while landing his own leg kicks on Machado, Machado looks for a takedown on Parkin while swinging away at him. Parkin grabs Machado and he backs him into the fence, the fighters separate and Machado lands a body shot. Machado charges at Parkin while swinging away at him as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Machado
Round Two: The round begins with Machado attempting a high kick against Parkin, Machado cracks Parkin with a straight left. Parkin recovers and he backs Machado into the fence before scoring a takedown, Machado gets Parkin in his full guard while eating a few strikes. Parkin advances to the half guard of Machado while landing more ground and pound, Machado scrambles and he makes it back to his feet before throwing an elbow strike. Parkin comes forward and he nails Machado with a right followed by some uppercuts in the clinch, Parkin goes for a takedown and Machado scrambles to get back control. Parkin gets Machado off of his back to get top control on the ground, Machado scrambles to get free as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Parkin (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Machado and Parkin taking a few swings at each other, Machado lands a few lefts to the body and head of Parkin. Parkin backs up Machado after landing a straight right, Parkin grabs Machado and he backs him into the fence for a short time. The referee halts the fight after an accidental clash of heads, the action resumes with Parkin hunting for a takedown against Machado. Parkin follows up by nailing Machado with a right, Machado responds by landing a knee strike and kick to the midsection of Parkin. Machado ducks down and Parkin pops him with a few rights, Machado looks for a superman punch and Parkin avoids it. The fighters stay at a distance while taking some swings at each other, Parkin and Machado exchange a few more shots as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Machado (Final Score: 29-28 for Machado)
Official Result: Mick Parkin def. Caio Machado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeka Saragih vs. Lucas Alexander
Round One: The round begins with Alexander popping Saragih with some leg kicks, Alexander then cracks Saragih with a two punch combo. Alexander stuns Saragih with a counter left uppercut, Saragih eats a head kick before getting Alexander to the ground. Saragih scrambles to his feet and he levels Alexander with a right before landing follow up shots to put him out cold.
Official Result: Jeka Saragih def. Lucas Alexander by KO via strikes (1:31, R1)
Lucie Pudilova vs. Ailin Perez
Round One: The round begins with Perez attacking Pudilova with a variety of kicks, Perez nails Pudilova with a kick to the midsection. Perez then cracks a kicking Pudilova with a counter right, Perez also lands a spinning back kick to the body of Pudilova. Pudilova comes forward to land a two strike combo against Perez, Perez grabs Pudilova and she backs her into the fence. Perez scores a takedown on Pudilova and she gets the half guard, Perez transitions to the full mount against Pudilova. Perez attacks Pudilova with some ground and pound as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Perez
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters immediately swinging away at each other, Perez scores a takedown on Pudilova and she gets the half guard. Perez attacks Pudilova with some ground and pound, Perez advances to the full mount on Pudilova while landing more ground and pound. Perez turns up the pressure and she assaults Pudilova with a ton of ground and pound, Perez maintains top control as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Perez (Overall Score: 20-18 for Perez)
Round Three: The round begins with Perez grabbing Pudilova and backing her into the fence, Perez falls during a high kick attempt and Pudilova gets top control on the ground. Perez scrambles to her feet and Pudilova attacks her with a few knee strikes, Perez looks for a takedown and Pudilova defends while getting top control again. Pudilova looks to get the full mount and Perez scrambles to get her off of her for a short time, Perez scrambles to her feet and Pudilova nails her with a knee strike to the midsection. Pudilova clinches with Perez while landing a bunch of strikes, Pudilova scores a takedown on Perez and she gets the half guard while landing strikes. Pudilova transitions to back control against Perez, Pudilova looks for a rear naked choke and Perez defends as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Pudilova (Final Score: 29-28 for Perez)
Official Result: Ailin Perez def. Lucie Pudilova by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta
Round One: The round begins with the fighters trading a few jabs, Motta starts landing some leg kicks against Ogden. Ogden backs Motta into the fence while looking for the takedown, Motta gets free and he separates from Ogden. Ogden shoots for a takedown and Motta defends against it, Ogden stays at a distance while picking Motta apart with jabs and leg kicks. Ogden scores a takedown on a swinging Motta and he gets the half guard, Ogden maintains top control as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Ogden
Round Two: The round begins with Motta coming forward while taking some swings at Ogden, Motta and Ogden also exchange some jabs. Ogden hunts for a takedown against a swinging Motta and Motta defends, Motta backs up Ogden after barely landing a straight right. Motta eats more jabs while swinging away at Ogden, Ogden backs up and Motta pops him with a combination. Ogden recovers and he peppers Motta with some more jabs, Ogden grabs Motta and he backs him into the fence. The fighters separate and Motta swings wildly against Ogden, Ogden looks for a takedown before hitting Motta with a four strike combination. Ogden scores a takedown on Motta and Motta pops up while eating a few strikes, Ogden jabs away at Motta as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Ogden (Overall Score: 20-18 for Ogden)
Round Three: The round begins with Motta and Ogden exchanging some jabs, Ogden backs Motta into the fence before getting him to the ground. Motta pops right back up and Ogden backs him into the fence again, Ogden scores another takedown on Motta and he gets him in a seated position. Ogden transitions to the full mount on Motta after flattening him, Ogden catches Motta in an arm triangle choke and the referee jumps in to stop the fight.
Official Result: Trey Ogden fought Nikolas Motta to a no contest due to NSAC overturning ref’s call (3:11, R3)
Charles Johnson vs. Rafael Estevam
Round One: The round begins with Johnson attacking Estevam with a front kick to the midsection, Estevam attacks Johnson with a few kicks of his own. Estevam backs Johnson into the fence while looking for a takedown, Estevam scores a takedown on Johnson and he gets the butterfly guard. Johnson scrambles to his feet and Estevam gets standing back control, Johnson spins into Estevam and Estevam scores another takedown a short time later. Estevam gains back control on Johnson before gaining the full mount, Estevam returns to the back control position against Johnson. Johnson gets Estevam back in his half guard while eating some ground and pound, Estevam regains back control on a scrambling Johnson as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Estevam
Round Two: The round begins with Estevam immediately hunting for takedowns against Johnson, Estevam backs Johnson right into the fence. Estevam scores a takedown on Johnson and he gains back control, Johnson stands up and Estevam stays on his back. Johnson falls back to the ground and Estevam maintains back control, Estevam starts attacking Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson scrambles and he shakes Estevam off of him to get the fight standing again, Estevam grabs Johnson and he backs him into the fence. Johnson gets free and he starts swinging away at Estevam, Johnson nails Estevam with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Estevam (Overall Score: 20-18 for Estevam)
Round Three: The round begins with Johnson swinging away at Estevam, Estevam hunts for the takedown before exchanging knee strikes with Johnson. Johnson gets Estevam near the fence while swinging away at him, Estevam goes for a takedown and Johnson counters with a knee strike. Johnson drags Estevam to the ground while landing a few strikes, Estevam gets free and he backs Johnson into the fence. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Estevam and Johnson exchanging some body kicks. Johnson backs Estevam into the fence while working the body with strikes, Johnson also lands elbow strikes on Estevam. Estevam looks for a takedown and Johnson counters with some knee strikes, Johnson follows Estevam around the cage while swinging away at him. Johnson rolls for a heel hook on Estevam as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Johnson (Final Score: 29-28 for Estevam)
Official Result: Rafael Estevam def. Charles Johnson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)