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UFC on ESPN+ 15 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT).

The event takes place at Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China. The main card streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN.

In the main event, women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade (20-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) puts her title on the line for the first time against challenger Weili Zhang (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who fights in front of her home fans in China. In the co-feature, China’s Li Jingliang (16-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) takes on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (21-5 MMA, 7-1 UFC) at welteweight.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 3 a.m. ET for the ESPN prelims and 6 a.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.

To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC on ESPN+ 15 discussion thread.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Current fight

Da Un Jung vs. Khadis Ibragimov

Round 1 – Jung pawing out a jab as he stands firm on planted feet. Ibragimov studies from range and then leaps forward with a combination. Jung misses on a huge reply. Ibragimov keeps going, and he’s just rifling off punches. Jung covering well, but some are getting through. Still, not enough landing clean, and Ibragimov has to pull back after a crazy long stretch of punches. We start again. Jung a little lighter on his feet now. He’s got some redness on his left eye. Jung landing a bit with his strikes, as well, and Ibragimov’s nose shows the wear. Still, it’s Ibragimov who is pushing. He throws out another wold flurry. Ibragimov headhunting with some success. He does seem in real danger of punching himself out. Ibragimov changes levels and looks for the takedown. Jung defends well and sneaks in a few knees, so Ibragimov backs to the center. Big punches from both in the closing seconds. Ibragimov is clearly tiring. He’s also bleeding quite a bit down the center of his face. Round ends, and MMA Junkie gives it to Ibragimov, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ibragimov moving forward, but it’s Jung who looks much fresher here. Ibragimov sporting a cut near the corner of the left eye. Blood starts to flow quickly. Jung is firing the jab. He’s clearly got more energy than his opponent. He’s starting to set up his punches. Ibragimov digs deep with a few big strikes. Power still there, but he’s going to be limited on how many he can throw. Ibragimov is exhausted. He’s trying to stay busy, but Jung is the one controlling the action. Ibragimov changes levels, and he backs his opponent to the fence. Jung defends with ease. Quick move to the floor, but Jung is right back to his feet. He switches out, but Ibragimov continues to press forward, keeping the clinch engaged. Jung tries to grab a kimura, falling to the canvas. He ends up on his back. Round ends there. MMA Junkie gives the round to Jung, 10-9.

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Records: Khadis Ibragimov (8-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Da Un Jung (11-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Leon Roberts
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Results

Karol Rosa vs. Lara Procopio

Round 1 – No waste of time engaging, and the two trade punches and kicks in the center to start. Procopio using some low kicks to chop the legs, but Rosa throwing out a sharp jab. Procopio looks to change levels, but it’s not there. Right hand lands clean for Rosa. Nonstop work from both. Rosa getting the best of it to start. Another right lands clean for Rosa, and Procopio briefly wobbled. Rosa chopping the legs a bit, as well. Procopio having some moments, but Rosa is scoring with the bigger shots. Procopio not backing down, and she again teases a little takedown, but it’s not there. Nonstop work from both. Procopio is starting to find her range a bit more often in the latter stages. Rosa comfortable in the pocket, but she is hittable, as well. Both remain busy all the way through. Procopio pushes the action to the cage, and we finish there. MMA Junkie gives the first to Rosa, 10-9.

Round 2 – Pace again quick to start, and both women are happy to trade hands. Procopio again looks to change levels, but she doesn’t get very far on the attempt. Procopio is having moments with her strikes, but she’s taking damage in reply, as well. It’s a good pace, with the action nonstop, but there’s not a ton of variation in the strategies. Procopio again shoots, and this time she’s in on the legs, but Rosa’s sprawls and pulls free. Procopio lands a crisp right, and a left follows. Rosa shakes it off and fires back. Procopio falls back pretty willingly to the floor. Rosa doesn’t want any of it. Procopio forced to stand, and she goes right back to firing big punches. It’s relentless with the pace. Some good moments from Procopio, but MMA Junkie leans again toward Rosa, 10-9.

Round 3 – Pace still very high to start the third. Score could be tied, so both women pressing. Rosa lands with a big right, and Procopio hits the deck. Rosa follows briefly but decides to back away. Procopio is brought back to her feet. She seems to finally have lost a step. Procopio looks a bit frustrated, but she marches on. Rosa scores with another big right. Brief Thai clinch for Rosa. She’s cruising right now. Procopio fading just a bit, taking some deep breaths. Rosa with another knee inside. To her credit, Procopio is still looking to fire back. Still, Rosa is marching her down. Late shot from Procopio, but Rosa able to sprawl out and pull free. Another takedown attempt from Procopio, but it’s not there. Rosa with another perfect sprawl. The finish with more punches and kicks on the feet. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Rosa, 10-9, awarding her the fight 30-27. Could see some closer scores.

Result: Karol Rosa def. Lara Procopio via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Records: Lara Procopio (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Karol Rosa (12-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Thomas Fann
Judging: Albert Shen (28-29, giving Procopio rounds 1 and 2), Howard Hughes (30-27), Garth Harriman (29-28, giving Rosa rounds 2 and 3)

Heili Alateng vs. Danaa Batgerel

Round 1 – Batgerel with a low kick to start. He’s on the outside and circling right. Alateng with a right hand, and the Chinese crowd loudly roars for his effort. Batgerel busier early, but Alateng looks very composed. Batgerel with a few jabs up the middle. Quick right scores for Alateng. Batgerel shows no effect. He’s comfortable on the outside. Right hand again slips in for Alateng. He’s having success when he throws. Batgerel the busier man, but Alateng seems to be finding the biggest shots, even though he’s a little conservative with his offense. Right hand scores for Alateng. Batgerel wobbles slightly in the final minute. Batgerel shakes it off and again fires punches in a flurry. Batgerel with some blood on the bridge of the nose. Round ends, and MMA Junkie leans toward Alateng, 10-9.

Round 2 – Batgerel again sets up on the outside and looks to fire combinations. Alateng keeping his hands high in the center, defending well and picking his shots. Batgerel scores with a right hand over the top. He continues to press forward. Left hand lands. Batgerel pressing a little bit more right now. Left hand scores clean. Alateng unfazed, but he’s taking some damage now. Batgerel with a low kick. High kick is blocked by Alateng. Batgerel is staying very busy. He walks into a right hand but appears to be OK. They move into the clinch, but they break very quickly. Both men content to work on the feet. Slick little takedown from Batgerel, but Alateng is right back to his feet. Batgerel has some swelling underneath the left eye, but MMA Junkie gives him the round, 10-9.

Round 3 – They waste little time getting things started in the third. Batgerel’s face showing the damage he’s taken, but he’s staying busy with movement and punches. Alateng seems comfortable in the pocket and isn’t backing down. Pace remains high. Crisp left lands for Batgerel. Alateng finally decides to look for a takedown. Batgerel defends well and fires in a knee, but Alateng stays with the takedown. He keeps pushing forward and gets the fight to the floor. Alateng in side control as they move to the canvas. Batgerel turns and moves to his knees, exposing his back in an attempt to rise. Batgerel fires back elbows as he tries to escape. Alateng keeping the body wrapped and trying to get another takedown. Batgerel staying busy with the elbows and punches while he tries to defend. He can’t quite pull free, and Alateng gets the fight to the floor. They exchange punches on the floor, where the round ends. MMA Junkie gives Alateng the final round with his grappling work, awarding him the fight 29-28.

Result: Heili Alateng def. Danaa Batgerel via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Records: Heili Alateng (13-7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Danaa Batgerel (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Steve Perceval
Judging: Mark Craig (29-27, giving Alateng rounds 1 and 3), Evan Field (29-27, giving Alateng rounds 1 and 3), Barry Foley (29-27, giving Alateng rounds 1 and 3)

Damir Ismagulov vs. Thiago Moises

Round 1 – Both men light on the feet to start. Quick strikes from each. Ismagulov the longer fighter and looking to counter in the early going. Moises with a nice right hand up top as they trade punches. Ismagulov holding the center. He lands a nice kick to the legs, but Moises answers in kind. Ismagulov doing a good job of stringing punches together. Moises moving well but settling for single blows. Chopping low kick for Ismagulov. He’s settling in right now and looks very comfortable. Ismagulov starting to set the pace a bit. Kicks adding up for Ismagulov, as he attacks the leg and body. He’s really digging with those shots. Crisp combination of punches sits Moises down on the canvas. Ismagulov tries to rush forward, but Moises recovers well and hangs on to the bell. MMA Junkie gives the first to Ismagulov, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ismagulov starts again as the busier man. Moises not backing down, and he’s firing some right hands in reply. That said, the speed and reach on Ismagulov making it a little difficult for Moises to get going. Moises changes levels and grabs a leg. Ismagulov backs his way to the cage, defending well up against the fence. Moises continues to work well and chase the takedown, but Ismagulov slips free and turns to the outside. Great defense. Ismagulov thinks takedown for a bit, but it’s not really there. Moises fires off a big shot that misses. It’s clear he’s got some real power, but Ismagulov moving well and showing great movement. Ismagulov changes levels in the final minute. Takedown not there, so he backs away. He slips a right and lands a nice combination. Round ends on the feet, and MMA Junkie gives it again to Ismagulov, 10-9.

Round 3 – Ismagulov brimming with confidence. He’s firing strikes from all angles. Ismagulov’s speed and movement really the key to his success right now. Moises not backing down and trying to get something going. He changes levels and shoots from range, but Ismagulov defends it with ease. Ismagulov with a nice right hand up the middle. Jumping kick blocked, but Ismagulov is feeling the flow. Moises with a nice front kick up the middle, but Ismagulov unconcerned. Ismagulov briefly grabs the leg, but he doesn’t really commit. Moises trying to load up on something, but he just can’t get in range. Ismagulov is just too slick tonight. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Ismagulov, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-27.

Result: Damir Ismagulov def. Thiago Moises via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Damir Ismagulov (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Thiago Moises (12-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN
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Su Mudaerji vs. Andre Soukhamthath

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Records: Su Mudaerji (11-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Andre Soukhamthath (13-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
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Jun Yong Park vs. Anthony Hernandez

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Records: Anthony Hernandez (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Jun Yong Park (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
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Wu Yanan vs. Mizuki Inoue

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Records: Mizuki Inoue (13-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Wu Yanan (10-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
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Song Kenan vs. Derrick Krantz

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Records: Song Kenan (14-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Derrick Krantz (24-11 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
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Kai Kara-France vs. Mark De La Rosa

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Records: Mark De La Rosa (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Kai Kara-France (19-7 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
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Li Jingliang vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

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Records: Li Jingliang (16-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC), Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (21-5 MMA, 7-1 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Rankings: Zaleski honorable mention
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Jessica Andrade vs. Weili Zhang

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Records: Jessica Andrade (20-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC), Weili Zhang (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Rankings: Andrade No. 1, No. 4 pound-for-pound; Zhang No. 8
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