Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, with a breakdown of the the first UFC PPV (pay-per-view) event of 2023; UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs Hill’ & ‘Figueiredo vs Moreno 4’ — a 15-bout card which took place from the Jeunesse Arena from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was UFC’s first event in Brazil since UFC 239 in May 2019.
The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform in our BE Presents Podcast Network.
For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!
Here’s a look at what transpired…
Overall, this massive 15-bout card saw five exciting first round finishes, seven thrilling KO/TKO’s, three sweet subs, and five hard-fought decisions, one split. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included — POTN: Ismael Bonfim and Jailton Almeida. FOTN: Jamahal Hill vs. Glover Teixeira.
UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs Hill’ & ‘Figueiredo vs Moreno 4’ fight card, updated records & full results from the event —
ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. JAN. 21
At 0:33 – 15. UFC Vacant LHW Title Bout – Jamahal Hill (12-1) DEF. Glover Teixeira (33-9) — via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
At 15:29 – 14. UFC Flyweight Title Bout – Brandon Moreno (21-6) DEF. Deiveson Figueiredo (21-3) — via TKO [doctor stoppage] at 5:00 of Round 3
At 24:18 – 13. Gilbert Burns (21-5) DEF. Neil Magny (27-10) — via submission [arm-triangle choke] at 4:15 of Round 1
At 29:34 – 12. Jéssica Andrade (24-9) DEF. Lauren Murphy (16-6) — via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
At 39:32 – 11. Johnny Walker (20-7) DEF. Paul Craig (16-6) — via TKO (strikes) at 2:16 of Round 1
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At 43:17 – 10. Ihor Potieria (19-3) DEF. Mauricio Rua (27-14) — via TKO [strikes] at 4:05 of Round 1
At 48:29 – 9. Brunno Ferreira (10-0) DEF. Gregory Rodrigues (13-5) — via KO [left hand] at 4:13 of Round 1
At 50:22 – 8. Thiago Moisés (17-6) DEF. Melquizael Costa (19-6) — via submission [rear-naked choke] at 4:05 of Round 2
At 51:29 – 7. Gabriel Bonfim (14-0) DEF. Mounir Lazzez (11-3) — via submission [guillotine choke] at 0:49 of Round 1
UFC FIGHTPASS/ESPN+ EARLY PRELIMS
At 53:45 – 6. Jailton Almeida (18-2) DEF. Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-8) — via TKO [strikes] at 2:56 of Round 2
At 56:29 – 5. Cody Stamann (21-5) DEF. Luan Lacerda (12-2) — via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
At 59:33 – 4. Ismael Bonfim (19-3) DEF. Terrance McKinney (13-5) — via KO [flying knee] at 2:17 of Round 2
At 1:02:11 – 3. Nicolas Dalby (21-4) DEF. Warlley Alves (14-6) — via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
At 1:04:16 – 2. Josiane Nunes (10-1) DEF. Zarah Fairn (6-5) — via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
At 1:07:06 – 1. Daniel Marcos (14-0) DEF. Saimon Oliveira (18-5) — via KO [strikes] at 2:18 of Round 2
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Join us again for another episode of the ‘6th Round’ in two weeks time. Zane will be back with Eddie to give you hot takes, possible next fights and reactions for the overall event when we review the UFC Vegas 68, aka: UFC SEOUL: ‘Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivak’ Fight Night event next month, Saturday, February 4, 2023!
You know what that means, folks? An all new episode of The MMA Depressed-us will be coming your way on Thursday, January 26th… so be sure to tune in and join Zane, Connor & Phil for some laughs when we delve into the MMA Archives on this non-event week.
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