UFC Edmonton: Complete Fight Card Scorecards
The Octagon roared in Edmonton as UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig brought a night of thrilling action and hard-hitting battles. From the main event to the prelims, the fight card delivered on its promise of high-octane entertainment. Here's a breakdown of the official scorecards from each fight, capturing the intensity of the competition:
Main Event: Paul Craig vs. Volkan Oezdemir
Result: Paul Craig wins by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:59 of Round 1.
Scorecards: N/A (Submission before judges could score)
This highly anticipated main event saw Craig capitalize on an early opportunity, securing a swift and decisive victory over the veteran Oezdemir.
Co-Main Event: Marc Diakiese vs. Rafael Fiziev
Result: Rafael Fiziev wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 30-27 Fiziev
- Judge 2: 30-27 Fiziev
- Judge 3: 30-27 Fiziev
The co-main event was a back-and-forth brawl with Fiziev showcasing his elite striking skills to earn a unanimous decision. Diakiese put up a tough fight, but Fiziev's consistent pressure and powerful strikes proved too much.
Other Main Card Fights:
1. Marc-André Barriault vs. Eryk Anders: Eryk Anders wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 29-28 Anders
- Judge 2: 29-28 Anders
- Judge 3: 29-28 Anders
This was a close contest with Anders edging out Barriault in a hard-fought battle.
2. Parker Porter vs. Chase Sherman: Parker Porter wins by TKO (punches) at 4:11 of Round 1.
Scorecards: N/A (TKO before judges could score)
Porter dominated Sherman in the first round, ultimately finishing the fight with a flurry of punches.
3. Dusko Todorovic vs. Bryan Battle: Dusko Todorovic wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 29-28 Todorovic
- Judge 2: 29-28 Todorovic
- Judge 3: 29-28 Todorovic
This was another close fight, with Todorovic's strong grappling and consistent pressure securing him the unanimous decision win.
Preliminary Card Fights:
1. Elise Reed vs. Gloria de Paula: Gloria de Paula wins by TKO (punches) at 1:53 of Round 3.
Scorecards: N/A (TKO before judges could score)
De Paula showcased her striking power, securing a late TKO victory over Reed.
2. A.J. Dobson vs. Mike Malott: Mike Malott wins by TKO (punches) at 1:40 of Round 2.
Scorecards: N/A (TKO before judges could score)
Malott dominated Dobson in the second round, securing a TKO finish with a series of powerful punches.
3. Fares Ziam vs. Terrance McKinney: Terrance McKinney wins by TKO (punches) at 0:36 of Round 1.
Scorecards: N/A (TKO before judges could score)
McKinney unleashed a devastating combination of punches, finishing Ziam in a flash.
4. Joseph Holmes vs. Steve Bossé: Joseph Holmes wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 30-27 Holmes
- Judge 2: 30-27 Holmes
- Judge 3: 30-27 Holmes
Holmes dominated Bossé in the striking department, securing a comfortable unanimous decision victory.
5. Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Lupita Godinez: Lupita Godinez wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 30-27 Godinez
- Judge 2: 30-27 Godinez
- Judge 3: 30-27 Godinez
Godinez put on a strong performance, utilizing her grappling and ground-and-pound to outscore Demopoulos.
6. Chad Anheliger vs. Marc-Diakiese: Chad Anheliger wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 29-28 Anheliger
- Judge 2: 29-28 Anheliger
- Judge 3: 29-28 Anheliger
Anheliger's pressure and consistent aggression proved too much for Diakiese, earning him a hard-fought unanimous decision victory.
7. Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick: Miranda Maverick wins by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 29-28 Maverick
- Judge 2: 29-28 Maverick
- Judge 3: 29-28 Maverick
Maverick showcased her strong grappling skills, securing a close unanimous decision win over Robertson.
8. Josh Parisian vs. Alan Baudot: Josh Parisian wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 30-27 Parisian
- Judge 2: 30-27 Parisian
- Judge 3: 30-27 Parisian
Parisians' strong grappling and effective striking proved too much for Baudot, resulting in a dominant unanimous decision victory.
9. Cody Durden vs. Kevin Croom: Cody Durden wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Scorecards:
- Judge 1: 30-27 Durden
- Judge 2: 30-27 Durden
- Judge 3: 30-27 Durden
Durden utilized his striking and grappling skills effectively, securing a clear unanimous decision win over Croom.
UFC Edmonton delivered an exciting night of action, with thrilling finishes, hard-fought battles, and a plethora of memorable performances. For fans eager to relive the intensity of the event, these scorecards offer a detailed look at how the night unfolded.