The world’s most famous mixed martial arts promotion is hosting another exciting night of fights this Saturday. Now fight fans can take a look at the latest bout to grace the octagon for the night.
UFC 229 is taking place within the illustrious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Conor McGregor will be making his massive octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title.
In the next FS1 featured live broadcast preliminary card, Sergio Pettis and Jussier Formiga are now throwing down for the Las Vegas crowd. Check out the UFC results from the bout down below.
Pettis fired off with a furry with the firt round. However, Formiga managed to get his opponent to the canvas and get off some tough ground and pound. This will be a tough five minutes for the judges.
Formiga managed to get his opponent to the canvas early in the second round as well. This time around, the fighter managed to maintain a dominant position and deal some damage throughout the round.
Formiga got the back of his opponent in the final round. However, Pettis managed to stay on his feet. Having held a bodylock, Formiga remained on his opponent’s back for much of the round. This one has gone the distance.
UFC Results: Jussier Formiga def. Sergio Pettis via unanimous decision
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