Main Card
Jacare Souza defeated Derek Brunson via KO in round 1. Lasting a few more minutes than the previous m atch, Brunson unleashed punches that put Jacare on high alert. But Brunson got too comfortable and gave Jacare the time and room to capitalize. Jacare surprised everyone with a head kick knockout win over Brunson. Instead of relying on his striking and the ground game, Jacare ‘s head kick did the job.
SPOILER IN CHARLOTTE! 🐊@JacareMMA #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/2wuNlh5lTY
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018
Andre Fili defeated Dennis Bermudez via split decision. Fili took some time to open up but once he did, he had takedowns after takedowns against a superior wrestler. With three wins our of his last four and defeating a ranked fighter, Fili could break into the #15 rankings.
By split decision… ANDRE 'TOUCHY' FILI!@TouchyFili #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/Qpk2Ohstam
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018
Gregor Gillespie defeated Jordan Rinaldi via TKO in round 1. Getting his 9th win tonight, Gregor Gillespie gave no room for Rinaldi as he put on relentless pressure right from the start. The moment he got control over the back, Gillespie proved why he was the heavily favored in this fight.
.@gregor_the_gift just spoiled the homecoming of Jordan Rinaldi in epic fashion. Good grief! #UFCCharlotte https://t.co/Xmxdixa7HA
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) January 28, 2018
Drew Dober defeated Frank Camacho via unanimous decision. In what seemed liked a very close fight, dober who clearly won the second round, did very little to get ahead in the judges scorecards for the final round.
A big trip by @CrankEffect highlights round one. #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/Hfzr7vJN23
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018
Preliminary Card Results
Cory Sandhagen defeated Austin Arnett via TKO in round 2.
No jitters.
@Cors_Life has showed some beautiful combos so far. #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/TnHkGeGcfw
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Living up to the hype tonight!
@Cors_Life shines in his UFC debut. #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/r3PLOAYypd
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Niko Price defeated George Sullivan via submission in round 2.
A HUGE right by @NikoHybridPrice! 👊💥 #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/dgfjCiKNbY
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Adding this directly to the highlight reel.@NikoHybridPrice #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/qR0X4IiDzD
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Vinc Pichel defeated Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision.
One 👊… Two 👊…@NettoBJJ #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/EXOMDARSgO
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Ji Yeon Kim defeated Justine Kish via split decision.
HEATING UP! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/oJHTdxSJHf
— UFC (@ufc) January 27, 2018
Randa Markos defeated Juliana Lima via unanimous decision.
.@RandaMMA gets her fourth UFC win by defeating Juliana Lima by unanimous decision! #UFCCharlotte https://t.co/ed1EcCth6Y
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) January 27, 2018
Katlyn Chookagian defeated Mara Romero Borella via unanimous decision.
What did you think of @BlondeFighter in her UFC flyweight debut? #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/UdIJHtwKS2
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018
Mirsad Bektic defeated Godofredo Castro via KO in round 1.
🍿 🍿 🍿
Buckle up for a good one. #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/OiYT4b2pk3
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018
Bobby Green defeated Erik Koch via unanimous decision.
Flashing the power. 💪@NewBreed04 #UFCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/LxeHTTmIoc
— UFC (@ufc) January 28, 2018