UFC Fight Night 243 was held on Saturday at the Accor Arena in Paris, featuring a lineup of exciting fights. MMA Junkie provided comprehensive round-by-round coverage and official results for the event.
In the main event, Renato Moicano faced off against French lightweight star Benoit Saint Denis. Moicano won by TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage at the end of Round 2 after Saint Denis suffered severe swelling around his right eye.
The co-main event saw Brendan Allen go against Nassourdine Imavov in a middleweight bout. Imavov earned a unanimous decision victory after three closely contested rounds.
Here are the main card results:
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET)
– Renato Moicano def. Benoit Saint Denis via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
– Nassourdine Imavov def. Brendan Allen via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
– William Gomis def. Joanderson Brito via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
– Bryan Battle def. Kevin Jousset via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:47
– Morgan Charriere def. Gabriel Miranda via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 0:27
– Fares Ziam def. Matt Frevola via knockout (knee) – Round 3, 2:59
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, noon ET)
– Ion Cutelaba def. Ivan Erslan via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
– Oumar Sy def. Da Woon Jung via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Ludovit Klein def. Roosevelt Roberts via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
– Taylor Lapilus def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Ailin Perez def. Darya Zheleznyakova via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:52
– Daniel Barez def. Victor Altamirano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
– Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Nora Cornolle via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
– Chris Duncan def. Bolaji Oki via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:34
The event showcased numerous memorable performances, with fighters displaying skill and determination. Overall, it was an entertaining night filled with significant outcomes for many fighters in their respective divisions.