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LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 189 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT).
UFC Fight Night 189 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card streams on ESPN+.
In the main event, Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) takes on Augusto Sakai (15-2-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in a heavyweight bout. In the co-feature, Walt Harris (13-9 MMA, 6-8 UFC) meets Marcin Tybura (21-6 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in another heavyweight fight.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 4 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and 7 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC Fight Night 189 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
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Jordan Leavitt vs. Claudio Puelles
Round 1 – Leavitt takes the center, and the two start to trade low kicks. Leavitt with an early warnign for having his fingers out as he keeps his guard high. Leavitt changes levels and shoots from distance, though Puelles rolls with him. Puelles has the dominant position, but Leavitt continues to press forward and adjust looking to trade spots. Leavitt briefly grabs a leg and scrambles to top, but Puelles shifts, as well, and moves to his feet. Leavitt stays right and drops, netting a takedown, though Puelles again wastes little time in getting back to his feet. Leavitt working from the clinch and controls the body. He scores a trip, but again, he’s not able to keep the fight on the floor. Two minutes left. Puelles still trying to create some space, and he finally does pull away. They go back to trading low kicks. Puelles with a surprising takedown attempt. He gets inside and drives the action to the canvas. Leavitt looking to control the neck. He turns to a rubber guard. Puelles tries to posture and strike, but Leavitt moves the legs up, and Puelles has to focus on defense. Leavitt with a few hammerfists from his back before the bell. Round ends, and MMA Junkie gives it to Leavitt, 10-9.
Round 2 –
BetMGM Odds: Leavitt -200, Puelles +170
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Records: Jordan Leavitt (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Claudio Puelles (9-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Sean Woodson vs. Youssef Zalal
Round 1 –
BetMGM Odds: Woodson -165, Zalal +140
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Records: Sean Woodson (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Youssef Zalal (10-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Manon Fiorot vs. Tabatha Ricci
Round 1 –
BetMGM Odds: Fiorot -550, Ricci +400
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Records: Manon Fiorot (6-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Tabatha Ricci (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
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Mason Jones vs. Alan Patrick
Round 1 –
BetMGM Odds: Jones -300, Patrick +240
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Records: Mason Jones (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Alan Patrick (15-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Makwan Amirkhani vs. Kamuela Kirk
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BetMGM Odds: Amirkhani -200, Kirk +160
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Records: Makwan Amirkhani (16-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC), Kamuela Kirk (11-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Muslim Salikhov vs. Francisco Trinaldo
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BetMGM Odds: Salikhov -250, Trinaldo +200
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Records: Muslim Salikhov (17-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Francisco Trinaldo (26-7 MMA, 16-6 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
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Tanner Boser vs. Ilir Latifi
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BetMGM Odds: Boser -200, Latifi +165
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Records: Tanner Boser (19-7-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Ilir Latifi (14-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
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Montana De La Rosa vs. Ariane Lipski
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BetMGM Odds: De La Rosa -250, Lipski +210
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Records: Montana De La Rosa (11-6-1 MMA, 4-2-1 UFC), Ariane Lipski (13-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Antonio Arroyo vs. Tom Breese
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BetMGM Odds: Breese -250, Arroyo +200
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Records: Antonio Arroyo (9-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC), Tom Breese (12-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Gregory Rodrigues vs. Dusko Todorovic
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BetMGM Odds: Todorovic -135, Rodrigues +110
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Records: Gregory Rodrigues (9-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Dusko Todorovic (10-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
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Miguel Baeza vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
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BetMGM Odds: Baeza -120, Ponzinibbio +100
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Records: Miguel Baeza (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Santiago Ponzinibbio (27-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
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Roman Dolidze vs. Laureano Staropoli
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BetMGM Odds: Dolidze -140, Staropoli +115
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Records: Roman Dolidze (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Laureano Staropoli (9-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Walt Harris vs. Marcin Tybura
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BetMGM Odds: Tybura -175, Harris +145
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Records: Walt Harris (13-9 MMA, 6-8 UFC), Marcin Tybura (21-6 MMA, 8-5 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Augusto Sakai
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BetMGM Odds: Rozenstruik -125, Sakai -105
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Records: Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC), Augusto Sakai (15-2-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
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