Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya via second-round TKO (punches) at 0:30

That was just an incredible and shocking victory for the French middleweight contender. Imavov has officially arrived.

A pair of outside leg kicks instantly land in succession for Adesanya. Imavov launches with a big right hand that stuns Adesanya! He follows up and it's over! Holy — WOW. I don't even know. Massive, massive win for Imavov.

Here we go. It feels weird to see a non-title Adesanya fight again, but we're here. Imavov attacks the leg early before taking a kick in return. Adesanya snaps a leg kick inside. Adesanya touches Imavov with a right hand in tight. He's starting to throw out head kicks early. Imavov lunges in for a takedown that's defended. Adesanya punches into a near-clinch that Imavov gives up on. Nice jab from Adesanya. Adesanya lands with an outside leg kick. They trade knees in a brief clinch tie-up. Imavov surprises Adesanya with a big uppercut! He goes for another takedown, pressing Adesanya to the cage. They disengage, and Adesanya lands a high kick under the arm pit before the round ends.

10-9 Adesanya

Michael Page def. Shara Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 20-27, 29-28)

That's the first loss in the career of Magomedov and a successful middleweight return for "MVP."

"Bullet" needs the kill here. Page snaps Magomedov's head early with a stiff jab. They trade some leg kicks. Body kick for Magomedov. Page lands a right hand on Magomedov as he leaps in. Page attacks with a 1-2. Left hook from Page sneaks around the guard. Huge flying knee from Page connects, leading to a tie-up against the cage. They trade knees a bit before the break. Magomedov sneaks a left hand in when Page gets close. Page spins and falls to his back, and throws an up-kick heel to the chin of Magomedov. Well, let's see how the judges score it after that first fight of the night.

10-9 Page (30-27 Page)

Page snaps a jumping front kick to Magomedov early into Round 2 before bursting at Magomedov with that big right hand. This is just the experience coming into play here. Magomedov snaps a leg kick. They clinch up briefly, giving Magomedov a body kick. The overhand right lands again for Page. A flying knee and elbow get through for Page. Nice jab to the body from Page. Magomedov attacks with kicks to the midsection. A step-in elbow lands for Page. Magomedov closes the distance, allowing Page to latch on a body lock. Two in the books for "MVP."

10-9 Page (20-18 Page)

Page instantly takes control of the center as they snap kicks at each other. Despite his age, Page is still so fast and light on his feet. Page glides in with his jab. Page lunges in with a right hand and pushes Magomedov over. He punches in again, almost giving up his neck to Magomedov as they tie up briefly. They trade inside low kicks. Page strikes to the body with a right straight. Another long right-hand lands for Page. Magomedov just hasn't been able to find the range yet. With 10 seconds left, Page lands a sneaky spinning heel kick to the chin. Vintage "MVP" in the first.

10-9 Page

Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision (30-27 All)

Rozenstruik can have this kind of effect on opponents sometimes, it seems. Overall, Pavlovich returns to the win column after back-to-back losses to Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov.

Pavlovich jabs his way in and out of the pocket. A wild flurry sees both land left hooks. They are few and far between, though. Pavlovich lands a very hard left hand right into a body lock takedown. Here we go again. This is going to be the end of the fight. This has been an ultra-smart, safe approach from Pavlovich, but that doesn't mean we have to like it, folks. Rozenstruik slowly works his way up with 30 seconds left and gets tagged. Rozenstruik leaps in looking for the knockout, but can't find it.

10-9 Pavlovich (30-27 Pavlovich)

The first minute is largely a staring contest. Rozenstruik is trying to find any bit of offense. Pavlovich searches with a left hook but can't connect. A nice jab from Pavlovich lands. Rozenstruik catches Pavlovich with a left coming in. A jab from Rozenstruik lands. Referee Mark Smith asks for more activity. A thumping right from Pavlovich lands when they exchange, sitting Rozenstruik down. It's back to half-guard. Very minimal ground shots from Pavlovich. He just stayed busy, bleeding out the clock.

10-9 Pavlovich (20-18 Pavlovich)

A nice inside low kick for Rozenstruik opens the action. Pavlovich returns one of his own. A big overhand right lands for Pavlovich, getting his opponent's attention. Pavlovich launches in with a two-punch combo, just missing. They trade jabs and another overhand right sneaks through for Pavlovich. A hard stiff left hands is followed by another overhand right for Pavlovich. Another right hand heat-seeks its way to Rozenstruik's dome, whiffing barely as the momentum of Pavlovich pushes him over. Pavlovich now works from the top in half guard. Short Pavlovich punches close the opening round.

10-9 Pavlovich

Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28 All)

That's three straight to start Oliveira's UFC run. He said in his post-fight interview he battled through a rib injury.

Oliveira continues to apply the pressure and throws Nurmagomedov off balance with his flurries. Nurmagomedov falls when kicking, giving Oliveira control while Nurmagomedov holds the leg. Oliveira locks on a d'arce choke once Nurmagomedov lets go of the leg. It's more just to hold rather than submit, as Oliveira lets go to land some short elbows. Oliveira dishes to the body as Nurmagomedov goes back to attacking for the leg. An opening allows for a stand-up. They both look tired now. Oliveira hurls some standing hammerfists and looping arm punches. A leg kick from Oliveira spins Nurmagomedov into a back fist. These dudes look like whacky flailing inflatable tube men now. Nurmagomedov shoots in for one more Hail Mary takedown that's defended.

10-9 Oliveira (29-28 Oliveira)

Oliveira works the calf kick early this time. A heavy head kick lands for Nurmagomedov then he takes a hook in return. An overswing from Oliveira results in a Nurmagomedov shot. They move toward the cage, battling for underhooks until the break. Oliveira presses back in and gets his takedown, landing in full guard near the cage for Nurmagomedov to wall walk. Oliveira crashes in and starts to unleash punches. Nurmagomedov tries to kick his way out before bursting into a takedown attempt. He holds the bodylock from behind as they near the cage. Oliveira starts unloading a multi-punch combo with a kick at the end. Nurmagomedov appears to be slowing. Oliveira wildly rips the body and keeps on coming. Horn sounds.

10-9 Oliveira (19-19)

A strong body kick lands for Nurmagomedov to start. He nearly lands a question mark kick to follow. Hard calf kick and a spinning back kick to the body for Nurmagomedov. He's chopping the leg hard as another calf kick lands. A nice one-two from Nurmagomedov. Oliveira nearly gives up the neck. A spinning back elbow from Nurmagomedov leads to a successful but brief takedown. Oliveira takes control in the clinch, holding an underhook. Nurmagomedov throws up a high kick on the exit. An eye poke to Nurmagomedov pauses the action. The fight restarts and another big kick connects to Oliveira. An accidental head clash and punch drops Oliveira until he lands a takedown. They work from guard with Nurmagomedov on bottom. Nurmagomedov teases an armbar and flips out of the position to give up his back against the cage. Oliveira looks for a big throw before the round ends, but can't quite get it.

10-9 Nurmagomedov

Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis via unanimous decision (30-27 A)

Ziam has really come into his own, and he makes it five straight wins after turning back Davis.

Huge straight right stings Ziam out the gate. He fires back with a knee before shooting in on a single-leg. He gets it. I still have no clue how Ziam's knee isn't completely shredded. Ziam's ground and pound is minimal as they try and find strong control positions. Ziam takes half-guard briefly until Davis butterflies to guard and to the feet. Ziam jabs and launches a left hook and elbow behind it. Davis is met with a blast double attempt, but he defends. Ziam switches to a single against the cage and gets it. Davis starts to look for another heel hook, using it to take top control and land some elbows. Now Ziam is leaking from a cut. Those men painted the canvas. Horn sounds.

10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)

Davis initiates the start of the round with massive punches, rushing Ziam into the cage. They battle for position with over-unders. Davis nearly gets a trip takedown, re-taking control. Ziam lowers the head of Davis to land a brief knee. Davis is cut bad around his ear. Ziam picks him up high and walks to the center for a takedown. Davis starts attacking a heel hook and turns it into a calf-slicer! Oh my God, that man is leaking serious plasma. All while holding the leg and knee in the nastiest-looking position. Oh, those ligaments cannot feel good. This is wild. Ziam escapes but Davis lands on top in mount — a wet, bloody mount. Ziam slips off and lands punches atop Davis. The blood appears to be hindering Davis' vision. Vicious elbows from Ziam connect before the round ends, and Davis slowly returns to his corner.

10-9 Ziam (20-18 Ziam)

May there be violence. Early punches are traded before Davis attempts a takedown and lands on his back in butterfly guard to sweep his way back up. Davis tries to pull guard again, but Ziam stands, landing a right straight before Davis goes to his back again. This is a surprising approach. They stand, and Ziam connects some knees in the clinch against the cage. A spinning elbow on the break lands for Ziam. Ziam jabs high then to the body. Combinations aplenty get served to Ziam as Davis seeks something positive. Clean uppercut gets through for Ziam. Davis attacks a takedown to no avail before punching into a body lock from behind for a high-amplitude takedown to get the back then takes mount. Ziam tries to burst out, transitioning to half-guard. Ziam gets to guard, and they each land a few shots before the round ends.

10-9 Ziam

Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

The win gets Naimov back in the win column after his Felipe Lima loss last year.

Naimov wastes no time in round three, breaking out a spinning wheel kick that lands to the guard. Ofli ducks down to grab for a potential takedown. Naimov capitalizes, pushing him down and getting right into mount to land massive punches and elbows. Naimov takes the back as Ofli tries to escape. Naimov can't find any chokes as Ofli defends, spinning until an opening to stand presents itself. Ofli starts to get desperate. He throws big punches against the cage, connecting to the body, but Naimov blocks the head well. In the end, he did what he needed to do.

10-9 Naimov (30-27 Naimov)

Ofli rushes in, launching a right hand into Naimov's face before giving up control against the cage. Ofli unloads a tight combination in close, and an uppercut clearly staggers Naimov. They clinch up with Ofli taking double unders. Ofli works his way to the back while seeking a takedown. Naimov breaks off and unleashes a punch combination. Ofli punches into a clinch again, but this time is taken down on a trip. Naimov works from side control. Ofli finds his way back to his feet, pinning Naimov to the cage. They jockey for position until the referee breaks them apart. A nice left straight lands for Naimov. Round ends.

10-9 Naimov (20-18 Naimov)

Naimov starts the action, trying to sneak a right hand over the guard of Ofli. Ofli's first shot makes stiff contact to the cup of Naimon. That will pause a fight every time, folks. Action resumes, and Ofli goes to the body with a pair of kicks. Naimov enters a tight clinch, landing a brutal pair of knees before they move toward the cage. Ofli lock up double underhooks. He starts to chip away with knees. Naimov reverses the position. They separate. Naimov is pawing with an illegal finger extension, but the ref doesn't see it. Nice jabs from Naimov, followed by a brutal body kick and right hand to stagger Ofli. A takedown lands, and Naimov controls from behind as Ofli starts to wall-walk back up.

10-9 Naimov

Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Peterson via first-round knockout (punch) at 3:12

Well, although it was much shorter, that was much better than the first heavyweight fight. A nice highlight for Gaziev.

The men engage early, and Gaziev lands a short elbow in the clinch before eating a big overhand left. Peterson punches to the body. A nice right hook from Peterson finds its mark. Gaziev attacks with a heavy body kick. Peterson rushes in for a single-leg and gets it briefly. Some awkward straight right-hands land for Gaziev. WOW! Out of nowhere, one big right hand plants Peterson and that's it!

Terrance McKinney def. Damir Hadzovic via first-round TKO (punches) at 2:01

McKinney is all gas and no breaks. That was the 15th of his 16 career wins he ended in Round 1.

McKinney kicks low, then high, with two head kicks out the gate. A big knee and left hook fire at Hadzovic. McKinney keeps going for the head kick, but they start exchanging wild punches. Hadzovic finds an opening for the takedown but gives up his neck for a brief guillotine. Hadzovic winds up mounted and begins taking disgusting elbows. That sounded like wood getting split. McKinney starts punching away, and that will do it! Jason Herzog calls off the action. A first-round finish for McKinney.

Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Arguably Canada's finest right now, Jasudavicius has become a potential title threat at flyweight.

Jasudavicius hits to the body with a right straight. Bueno Silva attacks in aggressively, just winging hooks in tight. Jasudavicius wears them well, keeping her distance with front kicks to the body. They trade elbows in close. Both land big left hooks. Jasudavicius walks backward, taking a body kick but delivering back. Then a big well-time takedown into half-guard for Jasudavicius. Bueno Silva sneakily attacked with a shoulder lock that looked uncomfortable but wasn't a real submission threat. Jasudavicius transitions to mount, locking on an arm-triangle choke. She gives it up, and Bueno Silva gives up her back. Jasudavicius just keeps punching whether to the face or body of her opponent. This has been a much more dominant round. Overall, an impressive performance against a former title challenger.

10-9 Jasudavicius (30-27 Jasudavicius)

Bueno Silva is showing some nasty swelling above her left eye. She catches a kick early but can't capitalize on anything with it. They trade punches. Another rip to the body leads Jasudavicius into a near-guillotine. A nice right-hand touches Jasudavicius' chin. Bueno Silva ties up the clinch briefly to land a hard knee to the body. She rips with a hook to the body again. Jabs from Bueno Silva start connecting. Jasudavicius teases a takedown and turns it into a front kick. Bueno Silva presses in and lands a nice elbow. They clinch, and Jasudavicius lands a knee and elbow on the exit. Bueno Silva stabs with a front kick that almost gets countered to a takedown. Jasudavicius finds one right after anyway, landing them in half-guard. Bueno Silva started complaining to the referee about something. Jasudavicius lands punches while defending a leglock attempt. Jasudavicius just kind of stands to get out of it and pepper shots until the horn. Relatively close, but a strong ending for the Canadian.

10-9 Jasudavicius (20-18 Jasudavicius)

Bueno Silva takes the center as soon as the fight starts. They trade low kicks. Bueno Silva stabs with a kick to the body. Jasudavicius starts attacking up high, landing right hands. Jasudavicius teases a takedown but backs away after nearly getting caught in a Thai clinch. Bueno Silva attacks into a brief clinch. Some jabs start getting through from Jasudavicius as he fights off the back foot. A stinging right straight lands for Bueno Silva. Bueno Silva rips to the body, forcing a Jasudavicius takedown. Bueno Silva jumps on the neck for a guillotine! Jasudavicius might be in trouble. Nope. Some slow hand-fighting leads to the let-go, and Jasudavicius works from guard, seeking punches. Jasudavicius passes out and gets right into a crucifix. That was way too easy. 1:30 left to work, and elbows start coming. Bueno Silva nicely swivels the hips out and escapes. Jasudavicius maintains atop her, and they wind up in half guard with Bueno Silva on the bottom. Bueno Silva nearly headlock sweeps Jasudavicius into an armbar. Instead, she almost gets Jasudavicius in a leg lock, but the round's time expires.

10-9 Jasudavicius

Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander via second-round TKO (punches) at 4:22

A nice uptick in action from the featherweights, and a promotional debut win for Grad.

Grad starts the round with another takedown attempt but fails. Some massive leg kicks stagger Grad as he starts eating punches. Grad sneaks an elbow in during an exchange and takes another leg kick. Solid right hand from Grad over the top. Grad takes a front kick to the body but catches, lading a punch and getting Alexander to the ground. He takes control from the top, working from mount to the back and just scrambling on top of Alexander. Grad starts dropping bombs as they transition to half-guard. Grad moves to mount and a nasty elbow lands. Alexander starts taking an onslaught of elbows and punches, seemingly hopeless as a minute remains in the round. He's covering up as the elbows rain down, and the referee steps in! Nice rally to get the TKO win for Grad.

Grad presses the action immediately, taking a trio of leg kicks before shooting in on a takedown. The shot fails, but he clinches up to get reversed against the cage. They move away from the cage and break. A big flying knee from Alexander nearly lands. A nice overhand right and inside left catch Alexander. Grad gets ahold of Alexander with a body lock from behind. There was a pretty blatant fence grab from Alexander as they moved from the cage. Grad pulled the leg for a single, circling around Alexander before falling and giving up position. Alexander starts to work from the top position until Grad bursts up to hit a brief takedown, falling back to his back. Alexander now does the fun, little kick the legs to a downed opponent thing. Grad stands, bursting into another takedown attempt against the cage. Alexander is on the defensive, thumping at the side of Grad's head. The round ends with Grad in pursuit of the leg.

10-9 Alexander