UFC Fight Night 249: Live Coverage and Results
Get ready for an exciting night of MMA action at UFC Fight Night 249! The event will take place on Saturday, with live coverage and official results starting at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). UFC Fight Night 249 will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
In the main event rematch, women’s strawweight contenders Mackenzie Dern (15-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) and Amanda Ribas (12-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) will face off. The co-feature bout will see Carlston Harris (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) take on Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC) in the welterweight division.
Don’t miss out on our round-by-round updates and official results starting at approximately 4 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and 7 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+. Enjoy the fights!
Carlston Harris vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio – Round by Round Updates
Round 1 – The fighters start with a feel-out process, with Ponzinibbio applying forward pressure. Harris lands some clean shots, including a left that rocks Ponzinibbio. Harris continues to land strikes, rocking Ponzinibbio multiple times. Harris floors Ponzinibbio towards the end of the round, but Ponzinibbio survives.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Harris.
Round 2 – Ponzinibbio recovers and starts the round cautiously. Harris continues to land shots, with Ponzinibbio defending well. Harris clips Ponzinibbio again, showcasing his striking prowess.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Harris.
Round 3 –
Result:
Recap:
Photos: UFC Fight Night 249: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Harris (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Ponzinibbio (29-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Judging:
Expert Prediction for UFC Fight Night 249 Main Event
Check out our expert prediction video for the main event:
UFC Fight Night 249 Main Card Lineup
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
- Carlston Harris vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
- Cesar Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:16
- Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis via TKO (head kick) – Round 3, 4:59
- Christian Rodriguez def. Austin Bashi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Punahele Soriano def. Uros Medic via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:31
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)
- Felipe Bunes def. Jose Johnson via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:04
- Marco Tulio def. Ihor Potieria via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:04
- Thiago Moises def. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jacobe Smith def. Preston Parsons via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:13
- Ernesta Kareckaite def. Nicolle Caliari via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Bruno Lopes def. Magomed Gadzhiyasulov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Fatima Kline def. Viktoriia Dudakova via TKO (elbows) – Round 2, 4:27
- Nurullo Aliev def. Joe Solecki via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Betting Odds for UFC Fight Night 249
Main Card Betting Odds
- Mackenzie Dern +160 vs. Amanda Ribas -190
- Carlston Harris +115 vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio -135
- Abdul Razak Alhassan +215 vs. Cesar Almeida -265
- Chris Curtis +185 vs. Roman Kopylov -225
- Austin Bashi -265 vs. Christian Rodriguez +215
- Uros Medic -205 vs. Punahele Soriano +170
Preliminary Card Betting Odds
- Felipe Bunes +140 vs. Jose Johnson -165
- Ihor Potieria +380 vs. Marco Tulio -500
- Thiago Moises -160 vs. Trey Ogden +135
- Preston Parsons +455 vs. Jacobe Smith -625
- Nicolle Caliari +220 vs. Ernesta Kareckaite -270
- Magomed Gadzhiyasulov -270 vs. Bruno Lopes +220
- Viktoriia Dudakova +575 vs. Fatima Kline -850
- Nurullo Aliev -750 vs. Joe Solecki +525
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