Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Curtis Blaydes vs Oleksiy Oliynik
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Blaydes announced his arrival in the UFC Heavyweight Division by finishing wily veteran Oleksiy Oliynik.
Blaydes was the better fighter throughout, cutting Oliynik before the doctor stepped in and called off the bout. Perhaps a Ngannou rematch looms in the future for Curtis Blaydes.
Result: Curtis Blaydes def. Oleksiy Oliynik via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) (Round 2, 1:56)
Ricardo Ramos vs Aiemann Zahabi
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Firas Zahabi’s younger brother Aiemann Zahabi ended up on the wrong end of a vicious spinning back elbow KO.
The previously undefeated fighter walked right into the strike as Ricardo Ramos made a huge statement with the knockout victory.
Result: Ricardo Ramos def. Aiemann Zahabi via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) (Round 3, 1:58)