JEREMY STEPHENS SECURED A HUGE win at UFC Orlando by knocking out Josh Emmett in the first round. Stephens survived an early knockdown and came back strongly to secure the win.
Stephens secured a huge win at the event
Although there was some confusion regarding a potential illegal knee from Stephens towards the end of the fight, it did not impact the decision. In the co-main event of the night, Jessica Andrade got the better of Tecia Torres. Andrade improved her standing in the Strawweight division by picking up a unanimous decision victory.
Ilir Latifi gave a strong performance against OSP and went home with a first-round submission victory via guillotine. Elsewhere, on the main card, Max Griffin managed to derail the momentum of Mike Perry via a unanimous decision win.
Brian Kelleher’s win over Renan Barao was the highlight of the undercard. The fight was an all-out brawl and Kelleher’s win added the upset factor as well.
Main card
Jeremy Stephens def. Josh Emmett via second-round KO (1:35)
Jessica Andrade def. Tecia Torres via unanimous decision
Ilir Latifi def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine) (R1, 3:48)
Max Griffin def. Mike Perry via unanimous decision
Undercard
Brian Kelleher def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Marion Renau def. Sara McMann via submission (triangle choke) (R2, 3:40)
Angela Hill def. Maryna Moroz via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Alan Jouban def. Ben Saunders via second-round TKO (2:38)
Sam Alvey def. Marcin Parchnio via first-round TKO (4:23)
Rani Yahya def. Russell Sloane via submission (head and arm choke) (3rd, 2:32)
Alex Perez defeaed Eric Shelton via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Manny Bermudez vs. Albert Morales via submission (guillotine choke) (R2, 2:33)