Hernandez vs. Pereira updates of every fight

UFC Combat Night time 245 takes place Saturday, and you’ll be a part of us for dwell round-by-round protection and official outcomes starting at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). UFC Combat Night time 245 (ESPN+) takes place on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Ranked middleweights Anthony Hernandez (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Michel Pereira (31-11 MMA, 9-2 UFC) meet in the primary occasion. Within the co-feature, Rob Font (20-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC) takes on Kyler Phillips (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) at bantamweight.

Comply with together with our round-by-round updates and official outcomes starting at roughly 4 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and seven p.m. ET for the primary card on ESPN+.

Benefit from the fights, everybody.

UFC Combat Night time 245 lineup

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira
Rob Font vs. Kyler Phillips
Charles Johnson vs. Su Mudaerji
Jake Hadley vs. Cameron Smotherman
Darren Elkins def. Daniel Pineda by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)

Asu Almabayev def. Matheus Nicolau by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Joselyne Edwards def. Tamires Vidal by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 4:33
Elise Reed def. Jessica Penne by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Melissa Martinez def. Alice Ardelean by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Austen Lane def. Robelis Despaigne by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Jake Hadley vs. Cameron Smotherman

Spherical 1 –

Outcome:Recap:Photographs:Information: Hadley (11-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Smotherman (11-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC)Division: BantamweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee:Judging:

Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda

Spherical 1 – Oh! Spining again kick to the physique by Pineda. Elkins with a proper hook and a takedown of Pinea. Pineda snatches a guillotine choke! It’s tight! Elkins rolls to his again, he’s mounted, he will get prime place once more, and he’s out! Elkins working from guard. Large elbow by Elkins. Pineda is bleeding from his proper eyebrow. Pineda will get one other guillotine! It appears tight! Elkins will get out, however Pineda is now on prime with a minute and a half remaining. Large shot by Pineda. They cramble and Pineda ends on prime. Elkins provides up his again. Now again to mount. Elbows from Pineda. Large nasty elboes from Pineda. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Pineda.

Spherical 2 – Large leg kick by Pineda drops Elkins. They each commerce large hooks. Righthand lands clear by Pineda. Oh! Pineda tags up Elkins.Quick uppercuts from the clinch by Elkins. Again to placing at vary. Elkins shoots and takes down Pineda. Elkins working from half guard. Pinerda works his method again to his toes and creates area. Two minutes left. Good left hook lands for Pineda. One, two lands for Elkins. Elkins shoots and will get caught in one other guillotine. Elkins will get out and ends in guard. One minute left. Elkins with some nasty elbows from prime! Pineda’s face is a multitude. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Elkins.

Spherical 3 – Elkins shoots for an early take down and Pineda stuffs it. Large shot by Elkins. Elkins shoots and once more, scrambles with Pineda and ends on backside. They hit one other scramble they usually find yourself again on their toes. Elkins shoots and Pineda stuff it once more, Again to placing. Leg kick by Pineda drops Elkins. They’re each exhausted. Elkins shoots and presses Pineda in opposition to the cage. Knees to the legs by Elkins. Pineda will get out they usually’re again within the middle of the cage. Hug elg kick by Pineda drops Elkins once more. He goes for the guillotine, however Elkins will get out and neds on prime. Pineda’s face is a multitude. Elkins controls Pineda in a Khabib-like postion till the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Elkins. Total 29-28, Elkins.

Outcome: Darren Elkins def. Daniel Pineda by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Elkins (29-11 MMA, 19-10 UFC), Pineda (28-17 MMA, 5-8 UFC)Division: FeatherweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Herb DeanJudging:

Asu Almabayev vs. Matheus Nicolau

Spherical 1 – A few leg kicks join early for Almabayev. Each fighters very tentative, testing one another out. Leg kick after which a physique kick by Almabayev. Not a lot occurring right here. Almabayev almsot connects with a spinning wheel kick. Jab to the physique by Nicolau, his first official strike of the spherical. One minute left. Leg kick by Almabayev. Physique kick by Almabayev. Nothing a lot goes down. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Almabayev.

Spherical 2 – Oh! Large knee to the physique by Almabayev as Nicolau tried to take him down. Again to placing. Almabayev pressuring Nicolau much more on this spherical, however nonetheless very low output from each. Not a lot occurring. Leg kick by Nicolau after which Almabayev connects with considered one of his personal. Three minutes left. Almabayev shoots for a takedown and presses Nicolau agaisnt the cage. Almabayev working laborious for the takedown. Nicolau with some strong elbows. Oh! Almabayev will get caughtin a guillotine! It appears tight! Almabayev rolls over and will get out they usually’re again to placing. The bell rings not lengthy after.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Nicolau.

Spherical 3 – Leg kick by Almabayev. Oh! Almabayev drops Nicolau! He jumps on him and will get mount! Photographs from Almabayev! Nicolau goes for a leg lock, however Almabayev defends effectively and will get laborious guard. Some pictures right here and there by Almabayev. Nicolau appears to have recovered. Good management by Almabayev. Two minutes left. Almabayev not doing a lot injury right here, however controlling Nicolau. Almabayev rides the remaining of the struggle on to, nit a lot furtehr injury carried out.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Almabayev. Total 29-28, Almabayev.

Outcome: Asu Almabayev def. Matheus Nicolau by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Almabayev (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Nicolau (19-6-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC)Division: FlyweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Keith PetersonJudging: Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, Brian Puccillo 29-28.

Brad Katona vs. Jean Matsumoto

Spherical 1 – Leg kicks join for Katona. Oh! Large pictures by Matsumoto. He’s timing Katona’s inside leg kicks and countering with hooks. Once more! Matsumoto trying sharp. Katona presses Matsumoto in opposition to the cage and is on the lookout for a takedown. Matsumoto breaks free! We’re midway by means of the spherical. Oh! Nasty standing elbow by Katona rocks Matsumoto! It appears like Matsumoto has recovered. They’re buying and selling large pictures. Matsumoto presses Katona in opposition to the cage. Matsumoto eats a couple of large elbows. Katona reverses the place. They’re again to placing. Matsumoto shoots for a takedown, fails, however presses Katona in opposition to the cage. One other elbow from the clinch by Katona! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Katona.

Spherical 2 – They commerce leg kicks. Man, this can be a very strong struggle. Large proper hook lands for Matsumoto. Matsumoto closes the space, takes a knee to the physique, after which will get reversed in opposition to the cage by Katona. Katona lets him free. Nasty elbow from Katona. Matsumoto is bleeding from his proper eyebrow. Large pictures from each within the pocket! Katona shoots and tries to takedown Matsumoto, however fails. The struggle continues on the toes. Two minutes left. Oh! Large proper hook lands for Matsumoto! Leg kick by Matsumoto. Katona now bleeding from his proper eyebrow. Matsumoto shoots for a takedown, however finally ends up urgent Katona in opposition to the cage. Knee to the physique by Katona, Katona reverses. Matsumoto goes for a guillotine within the remaining second, however the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Matsumoto.

Spherical 3 – Large one, two snaps Katona’s head again. And a giant physique kick by Matsumoto. Katona shoots and partly takes down Matsumoto in opposition to the cage. Matsumoto will get again to his toes, however is being presses in opposition to the cage. Katona working laborious for the takedown, however unable to get down Matsumoto. Katona nonetheless urgent Matsumoto in opposition to the cage. They break away. Proper hook connects for Matsumoto. Jab by Matsumoto. Leg kick by Matsumoto. Two minutes left. Staright proper lands for Katona. What a struggle! One, two lands for Katona! He now presses Matsumoto in opposition to the cage. Last minute of the struggle. Matsumoto reverses the positon. He takes down Katona. Katona revsres the place and takes down Matsumoto within the remaining seconds. The bell rings. Insane struggle.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Katona. Total 29-28, Katona.

Outcome: Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Matsumoto (16-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Katona (16-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC)Division: BantamweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Mark SmithJudging: Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy 29-28.

Joselyne Edwards vs. Tamires Vidal

Spherical 1 – Large leg kicks by Vidal. Edwards solutions again along with her personal leg kicks. Vidal closes the space and presses Edwards in opposition to the cage. Quick pictures to the pinnacle and physique by Edwards. Edwards reverses the place and presses Vidal in opposition to the cage. They break away and return to the middle of the cage. Oh! Large pictures by Edwards! Edwards is rising in confidence. She’s touchdown large on Vidal! Oh! Spinning again fist by Edwards! Vidal connects with a proper, however Edwards solutions again with a combo that ends with a physique kick. Nice chin on Vidal! Edwards shoots and will get the takedown. She takes the again of Vidal and the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards.

Spherical 2 – Large leg kick by Vidal. Arduous physique kick by Edwards. They commerce laborious leg kicks. They’re each touchdown right here, however Edwards appears to be touchdown the cleaner and tougher pictures. Vidal closes the space and presses Edwards in opposition to the cage. Knees to the legs by Vidal. Primarily simply management right here by Vidal. Two minutes left. They separate and Vidal connects with a leg kick! Edwards instantly takes down Vidal. She’s in half guard. Elbow by Edwards! One minute left. Extra pictures by Edwards. Edwards maintains prime management until the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards.

Spherical 3 – Edwards comes out aggressive! A number of leg kicks and entrance kicks to the physique join for her. Stable combo by Edwards that ends with a physique kick. Vidal makes an attempt a spinning again fist and will get taken down by Edwards. Edwards working from half guard. Three minutes left. Elbows land for Edwards. Extra pictures by Edwards. Now Vidal going for a heel hook! They’re in a 50-50 place. Edwards will get out and lands large pictures! She now takes the again of Vidal with a minute left. Edwards going for the rear-naked choke! There’s the faucet!

Outcome: Joselyne Edwards def. Tamires Vidal by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 4:33Photos: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Edwards (14-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC), Vidal (7-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC)Division: Ladies’s bantamweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Herb Dean

Jessica Penne vs. Elise Reed

Spherical 1 – Leg kick by Reed. Penne tries to press Reed in opposition to the cage, however unable to. One other leg kick by Reed. Penne transferring ahead, seeking to shut the space on Reed. Penne rushes in and presses Reed in opposition to the cage. Quick pictures right here by Reed. Reed defends and creates separation. Oh! Physique kick by Reed, however Penne makes use of that to take her down for a second. Reed is again up, however being pressed in opposition to the cage. Quick pictures by Reed. Not a lot occurring from Penne’s aspect. Knee to the physique by Penne. One minute left. They get separated with a couple of seconds left. Not a lot occurs earlier than the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Penne.

Spherical 2 – One, two by Penne, as she closes the space. Large proper by Reed after which a tough leg kick. Stiff jab by Reed. One other jab by Reed. Penne clinches Reed in opposition to the cage. Reed breaks method and stuns Penne with a left! Leg kick by Reed after which a jab. They broth commerce leg kicks and proper arms. We’re midway by means of the spherical. Jabs by Reed. Reed is getting in a great rythm right here. Extra jabs by Reed. Oh! Nasty combo by Reed! Penne is bleeding from her nostril. Last minute. Penne now eats a giant proper hand. Reed has Penne in opposition to the cage. She lets her free. Nasty combo by Reed to finish the spherical right here.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Reed.

Spherical 3 – Entrance kick by Reed, adopted by a fast punch combo. Penne fakes a takedown and lands a proper hand. One, two by Reed. Penne’s face is busted up a bit. Jabs by Reed. Reed stuffs a takedown and fires again with a combo. Penne’s grappling isn’t as efficient right here. They briefly clinch and Reed lands an elbow to the pinnacle. We’re midway by means of the spherical. Good proper hand by Penne, however an excellent higher proper by Reed. Reed is selecting aside Penne right here. Jabs by Reed. Penne’s proper eye is badly swollen. Reed selecting aside Penne with the jab. Increasingly more jabs join for Reed. Last 30 seconds. Reed is touchdown at will right here. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Reed. Total 29-28, Reed.

Outcome: Elise Reed def. Jessica Penne by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Reed (8-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC), Penne (14-9 MMA, 3-6 UFC)Division: Ladies’s strawweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Chris TognoniJudging: Adalaide Byrd, Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy 29-28.

Alice Ardelean vs. Melissa Martinez

Spherical 1 – Martinez sticking and transferring early on. Good leg kicks by Martinez. And a clear left hand connects for Martinez! Tons of motion from Martinez. We’re midway by means of the spherical. Ardelean unable to catch Martinez right here. Entrance kick by Martinez. Not a lot occurring right here. Martinez on the run. They each commerce leg kicks. Head kick virtually lands by Maryinez. Good combo by Martinez. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Martinez.

Spherical 2 – A double jab by Ardelean. Good counter proper by Martinez. One, two by Ardelean! Ardelean making an attempt to chop the space, however Martinez with nice motion backing away. Ardelean is now connecting much more. Three minutes left. Martinez with a clear counter. Proper-hand lands for Martinez. Leg kick by Ardelean. They each join in a fast trade. Large left by Martinez after which she stuffs a takedown from Ardelean. Proper hand lands for Ardelean. Axe kick by Martinez! Ardelean presses her in opposition to the cage, The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Martinez.

Spherical 3 – Nice counter by Martinez. The sport plan remains to be the identical: Stick and transfer. Jabs join by Ardelean, after which a leg kick. Clear combo by Martinez. Ardelean closes the space with a combo and presses Martinez in opposition to the cage. Ardelean is bleeding badly from her proper eyebrow. Martinez frames out and escapes. Oh! A kick folds Ardelean! Referee Keith Peterson halts the motion, considering it was a low blow. Upon watching the replay, it was authorized and the struggle resumes. Not a lot goes on for the subsequent minute.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Martinez. Total 30-27, Martinez.

Outcome: Melissa Martinez def. Alice Ardelean by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Martinez (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Ardelean (9-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC)Division: Ladies’s strawweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Keith PetersonJudging: Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, Tony Weeks 30-27.

Robelis Despaigne vs. Austen Lane

Spherical 1 – A kick from Despaigne will get caught and will get taken down right here within the first trade. Despaigne recovers guard. Some brief pictures right here and there by Lane. An americana try by Despaigne from backside, however nothing tight and Lane will get out. We’re midway by means of the spherical. Despaigne will get his again to the fence and wall crawls again to his toes. Lane urgent and controlling Despaigne in opposition to the cage. Nasty elbows join for Despaigne. Lane nonetheless urgent Despaigne. Lane secures the takedown! One minute left. Lane locks an arm triangle! Despaigne will get out! Elbows from backside by Despaigne. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Lane.

Spherical 2 – Stiff jab lands for Despaigne. Large swings from each, however neither join. Leg kick by Lane, and once more. Despaigne together with his personal leg kick. One, two connects for Despaigne. Not a lot occurring: Despaigne controls the middle and Lane circles on the skin. Lane presses Despaigne in opposition to the cage. Despaigne defending effectively, shakes off Lane. Large leg kick by Despaigne, however Lane solutions again with considered one of his personal. Large proper hook after which a jab by Despaigne! One minute left. Leg kick by Despaigne. Lane explodes, closes the space and takes down Despaigne. Proper to mount! Lane doesn’t do a lot with the place. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Despaigne.

Spherical 3 – Stiff jab lands by Despaigne. Identical dynamic as earlier rounds, Despaigne within the middle of the octagon, strolling down Lane. Lane closes the space and presses Despaigne in opposition to the cage. Oh! A number of nasty elbows join for Despaigne. Lane will get the takedown shortly after. We’re midway by means of the spherical. Lane preserving busy with brief pictures, however not a lot injury being carried out. Despaigne not even making an attempt to brush of get again to his toes. Full management right here by Lane. He will get mount! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Lane. Total 29-28, Lane.

Outcome: Austen Lane def. Robelis Despaigne by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photographs: UFC Combat Night time 245: Greatest photographs from Las VegasInformation: Lane (13-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Despaigne (5-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)Division: HeavyweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Mark SmithJudging: Adalaide Byrd, Junichiro Kamijo, Brian Puccillo 29-28.