LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on stage reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 276 event, and you can join us for live action and official results starting at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).
UFC 276 takes place Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view after prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
In the main event, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) puts his title on the line against Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC). In the co-main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (24-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) takes on former titleholder Max Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) in a trilogy rematch.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results starting at approximately 6:00 PM ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8:00 PM ET for the ABC/ESPN prelims and 10:00 PM ET for the pay-per-view main card view .
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 276 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) and Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) on Twitter.
Enjoy the battles, everyone.
Jessica-Rose Clark vs Yulia Stolyarenko
Round 1 – No glove contact and Clarke starts with a hard right leg that takes Stolyarenko off his feet momentarily. Clarke tries to come in with punches, but Stolyarenko quickly gathers and starts throwing punches. They reset for a second and trade blows. Clark attacks with a combination of punches. Stolyarenko returned fire but fell and got a takedown and quickly transitioned to side control. In the blink of an eye Stolyarenko steps over and hits a hand. Clarke tries to defend, but Stolyarenko separates the arms and cranks. Clark’s arm starts to bend the wrong way and taps. What an ending.
Result: Julija Stoliarenko defeated Jessica-Rose Clark via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 0:42Summary: UFC 276 video: Yulia Stolyarenko breaks Jessica-Rose Clark’s arm in 42 secondsPictures: Julija Stoliarenko defeats Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 276: Best photosRecords: Jessica-Rose Clark (11-8 MMA, 4-4 UFC), Yulia Stolyarenko (10-6-1 MMA, 1-4 UFC)division: Women in rooster categoryBroadcasting: ESPN+Referee: Chris TognoniJudging: Mike Bell, Doug Crosby, Sal D’Amato
Macy Barber vs. Jessica Eye
Round 1 – The fight starts with a short sensing process and they engage a few seconds after the fight starts. The Eye pins Barber to the fence and goes to work with an underhook. They fight for position and Barber sneaks in a short elbow before reversing the position. Barber lands a bottom hook and lands a left elbow. They separate, Barber fires in another elbow and the Eye goes back to press against the cage. Barber reverses the stance again and lands some hard punches at close range. Some nasty swelling above Eye’s right eye is evident as they continue to jostle for position against the fence. Eye lands some short punches and Barber lands a shoulder strike as they continue to battle for position. Eye hits some leg stomps before Barber catches and hits another elbow. They separate in the final seconds and head to their corners. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Barber.
Round 2 – Barber starts the action with a nice right hand. They don’t stay in striking range for long as Eye closes the distance for another clinch and takes the fight to the cage. The battle for position is on again and Barber reverses the position. Nice left elbow lands for Barber and they separate. Eye goes back into the clinch and again presses Barber against the cage. They are released a moment later. Barber lands a quick headbutt, but Eye fires up and this time manages to take Barber to the mat. Eye stays top heavy in half guard, but can’t make easy progress with Barber against the fence. The eye lands a few elbows to the body before the round ends. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Eye.
Round 3 – Barber comes out firing kicks to start the final round. Inside leg kick lands as Okoto tries for a dropkick. A body kick follows from Barber. The two trade punches and then Barber goes up high with a kick. Barber charges forward with a jab, but Eye easily changes levels for a clinch and takes her to the fence. Barber is quick to break free this time and punches on the way out. Barber goes to throw again, and the Eye doubles in the clinch. Once again, Barber is quickly freed and they return to the center. A nice exchange of punches ensues, landing cleanly with the eyes. Barber then lands a nice right hand moments later. Barber misses a shot with a question mark. Barber lands a pair of front kicks as Eye lands a right hand in response. Eye tries to lunge forward in the clinch, but eats some counter punches from Barber. The Eye sticks with him, though, and keeps Barber against the fence for a moment. Eye backs away and Barber lands some clean punches. Eye shoots but is stuffed by Barber. They return to their feet in a clinch where the fight ends. MMA Junkie scores the final round 10-9 to Barber, giving her the fight 29-28.
Result: Maycee Barber def Jessica Eye via decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)Summary: Former UFC title contender Jessica Eye retires after UFC 276 loss to Maycee BarberPictures: Maycee Barber defeats Jessica Eye at UFC 276: Best photosRecords: Maycee Barber (11-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), Jessica Eye (15-11 MMA, 5-10 UFC)division: Women’s FlyweightBroadcasting: ESPN+Referee: Jason HerzogJudging: Sal D’Amato (29-28), Ron McCarthy (29-28), Adalaide Bird (30-27)
Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz
Round 1 – No glove contact here and Munitz starts the action with a high kick. Moments later he lands a hard kick to the body as Hall circles the outside. Muniz looks for a left hand but Hall dodges and they reset. There was a shot on the left for Munitz. Hall is hesitant in his attack and Munitz throws another punch. Muniz rushes forward with punches and then goes down for a single leg, taking the fight to the canvas with relative ease. Muniz starts working from half guard, trying to isolate the arm. Hall defends well and returns to full guard. Muniz lands some uppercuts as Hall tries to catch him to limit the damage. Muniz then goes to side control, threatens a kimrua but goes up. He then goes for a triangle but Hall dodges and they go back to their feet for a moment. Muniz quickly takes the fight back to the ground, but this time he ends up on Hall’s back and starts looking for more submissions. Hall defends but eats a few punches until the horn sounds. MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Muniz.
Round 2 – Muniz starts with a left head kick and Hall fires off the same technique with his right leg in response. Muniz lands some punches as Hall walks away. Muniz looks for a single leg takedown but is shaken off easily by Hall. Spinning kick by Muniz misses and then he looks for a leg but Hall defends again. They stay pinned against the fence and Muniz hits a trip to take the fight to the ground. Muniz lands uppercuts in guard as Hall covers. Muniz smoothly moves to full mount and continues to land strikes. Hall tries to push away using the cage but can’t change position. Hall turns and turns his back. Muniz lands some short punches as he calmly looks for a submission opening. There’s no rush for Munitz here, and Hall shows no urgency to improve his position. Muniz goes for the arm, but Hall escapes and quickly gets to his feet, and rains punches until the horn goes around. Nice end to the round for Hall in the final seconds, but this one still belongs to Muniz, 10-9.
Round 3 – Muniz slaps a leg kick to start the final round and a head kick moments after. Hall just misses with a front kick and a kick that follows. Muniz charges forward with two punches and trades for a takedown and the fight goes back to the mat. Muniz starts working from half guard with strikes. Muniz goes for side control, but Hall blocks the mount attempt. Hall then turns and turns his back. Muniz levels him momentarily, but Hall manages to reverse to a sit-up and Muniz goes for the back choke. Hall defends and Munitz goes for punches. Hall finds enough room to find a way to stand up, but Muniz hangs onto his back and they both fall back to the ground. Moments later, Hall manages to reverse his position, but is unable to land any offense before the end of the round. MMA Junkie scores the final round 10-9 to Muniz, giving him the fight 30-27.
Result: Andre Muniz defeated Uriah Hall via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Pictures: Andre Muniz defeated Uriah Hall at UFC 276: HighlightsRecords: Uriah Hall (17-11 MMA, 10-9 UFC), Andre Muniz (23-4 MMA, 5-0 UFC)division: Average weightBroadcasting: ESPN+Referee: Herb DeanJudging: Derek Cleary (30-27), Anthony Maness (30-27), Yunichiro Kamijo (30-27)
Dricus Du Plessis vs Brad Tavares
Round 1 – They touch gloves and start sizing each other up in the center of the cage. Du Plessis starts with a body kick and a leg kick that misses. Moments later, he charges forward with a combination, but Tavares slips back. Du Plessis lands another punch but is countered well by Tavares. Du Plessis may have been hurt right now and was looking for a takedown. Tavares kept the fight standing and they moved to the fence in the clinch. Du Plessis tried to throw Tavares to the ground but it was reversed well. Tavares tries to secure top position, but Du Plessis is active and works his way back to his feet moments later. They stay on their feet for a moment before returning to the center. Du Plessis lands a kick and Tavares fires one of his own. Du Plessis unleashes a combination but is countered again by Tavares. Du Plessis is injured and gets to grips. He lands some knees to…
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