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After last week's stacked PPV that was all about Jorge Masvidal's knockout of Ben Askren, UFC returned with another fight card that looked really promising on paper.
The biggest talking point was, of course, the Octagon return of UFC Hall of Famer Uriah Faber. The main event of the show saw Germaine de Randamie take on highly-rated undefeated prospect Aspen Ladd. It was a night full of upsets, first-round knockouts and extremely technical bouts.
So let's jump right into the results then now, shall we?
UFC Fight Night 155 Results: Prelims
Mike Rodriguez def. John Allan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Andre Fili def. Sheymon Moraes via KO (head kick and punches) (3:07, Round One)
Julianna Pena def. Nicco Montano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Ryan Hall def. Darren Elkins via unanimous decision (29-28, 29.28, 30-27)
Brianna Van Buren def. Livia Souza via unanimous decision (30-27,30-27, 30-27)
Benito Lopez def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC Fight Night 155 Results: Main Card
#1. Marvin Vettori vs. Cezar Ferreira (Middleweight)
Cezar Ferreira last fought in December 2018 and lost to Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision. Marvin Vettori's last outing was against Interim Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya, which he narrowly lost via split decision.
A lot was riding on this fight for both competitors. Vettori took the first round as he connected with better strikes all throughout the round after a tentative start. Vettori scored a takedown and assumed side control before settling down to guard to finish up the round.
Vettori realised his best bet to win the fight was to take it to the ground and he did so in the second round as well, as the Italian changed levels and took Ferreira down to the mat. However, Ferreira worked his way up to his feet real quick.
They traded shots before Ferreira attempted a takedown of his own, which got stuffed by Vettori. Vettori took the second round as well on the scorecards based on the volume of strikes he landed.
Ferreira made a few desperate attempts at getting the better of Vettori in the final round, which included an unsuccessful takedown attempt and the wild swing of hands, however, Vettori held on to close out the fight in his favour.
Result: Marvin Vettori def. Cezar Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Vettori controlled the fight and dominated the proceedings to get back in the win column with relative ease. A much-needed win for the talented Middleweight.
#2. Wellington Turman vs. Karl Roberson (Middleweight)
22-year-old Brazilian Wellington Turman was on a four-fight win streak while New Jersey native Karl Roberson was looking to bounce back from his loss against Glover Teixeria.
The fight kicked off after a programming glitch courtesy of ESPN. Turman began strong by taking Roberson down. He took side control and looked to lock in the Guillotine. Roberson fought smartly, though, and tipped the scales in his favour by turning into Turman's guard. Turman kept looking for a finish as he went for an armbar but got slammed in the process. Roberson was on top now as he ended the round with ground and pound.
Turman deployed a similar strategy in the second round as he wrapped his arms around Roberson with the body lock and looked for a takedown. He took Roberson down to the mat with two minutes to go and controlled his positions really well to win the second round.
Turman executed another takedown to begin round three and that seemed like it would have been enough to get him the win if he had managed to hold on. However, Roberson was resilient tonight. He powered his way out of a rear-naked choke and an armbar to get on top of Turman. Roberson landed three big shots from the top before seeing out the round in a strong position. The finish is what convinced the judges to score the fight in favour of Roberson.
Result: Karl Roberson def. Wellington Turman via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Turman may feel hard done by the loss as it could have gone anyway. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, it the judges gave Roberson a big win.
#3. Josh Emmett vs. Mirsad Bektic (Featherweight)
Josh Emmett and Mirsad Bektic came into the next fight of the night with the intention to break move up the rankings as they stood at #9 and #12 respectively. The Featherweight contest didn't l even make it out of the first round as Josh Emmett notched up an emphatic first-round finish.
Both fighters looked to land haymakers but none of them connected as three minutes of the fight went by. Emmett mixed it up with low kicks and shots to the body. He fired off an overhand right and began exchanging blows with Bekctic in the centre of the Octagon.
Emmett connected with a jab that sent Bektic down. Emmett pushed forward and connected with short punches. Bektic ate a short punch below his armpit after which, Emmett swarmed on him to end the fight with a few additional strikes.
Result: Josh Emmett def. Mirsab Bektic via TKO (Punches) (4:25, Round One)
This was Emmett's second win on the trot and should be enough to warrant him a top-10 fighter for his next Octagon appearance.
#4. Ricky Simon vs. Uriah Faber (Bantamweight)
The Octagon comeback of Uriah Faber in front of his hometown fans lasted for merely 46 seconds. The California Kid showed no signs of ring rust as he wrapped things up quickly against Ricky Simon.
Faber kicked off the fight with an overhand right which was countered with a left hook by Simon. Faber attempted another massive overhand right and this time, he landed flush. Simon was flattened by its impact and all that Faber had to do was to apply the finishing touches before the referee stepped in to put Simon out of his misery.
Result: Uriah Faber def. Ricky Simon via TKO (Punches) (0:46, Round One)
Now that's a return for the ages. Getting a first-round knockout in front of his beloved hometown fans - Faber couldn't have asked for a better script for his first fight in nearly three years. At 40 years old, Faber may still have enough juice left in the gas tank to make one last run for the Bantamweight title.
#5. Aspen Ladd vs. Germaine De Randamie Women's Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night 155 ended with a short yet brutal upset as Germaine De Randamie knocked out Aspen Ladd in just 16 seconds in the main event.
Ladd stuck to her usual gameplan of being the aggressor from the get-go with the aim to take the fight to the ground. However, De Randamie was prepared for the onslaught and connected with a solid right cross. Ladd's knees gave up and Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight even before De Randamie could follow up with some ground and pound.
Result: Germaine De Randamie def. Aspen Ladd via TKO (Punch) (0:16, Round One)
Herb Dean's early stoppage has come under heavy criticism in the aftermath of the fight as Ladd seemed conscious right after the fight was ended.
De Randamie, who is recognized as the first-ever UFC Women's Featherweight Champion, said that it was a good call from Dean. Of course, she did. The Iron Lady brought up her fifth straight win while this was Aspen Ladd's first pro-MMA loss. A tough one to digest for the highly-rated 24-year-old considering the questionable stoppage.
Nonetheless, De Randamie vs. Nunes now seems like the logical fight to book for the 135lbs strap.
