
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 258 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
In the main event, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) takes on challenger Gilbert Burns (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). In the co-feature, Maycee Barber (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) meets Alexa Grasso (12-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) in a fight between women’s flyweight contenders.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN, and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 258 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
Gabe Green vs. Phil Rowe
Round 1 – Rowe with a few early low kicks from range, but Green presses forward and answers with a few of his own while holding the center. Rowe shifting laterally on the outside and laces in a few straight punches. Green looking to return those, as well, but Rowe getting the best of the early exchanges. Rowe high kick blocked. Green moves inside and clinches and is able to gets an outside trip to the floor. However, Rowe laces a leg and postures up, hitting a beautiful sweep to top position. Green trying to scramble underneath, but Rowe is able to spin and maintain top position. Green tries to grab a leg, but Rowe spins through it and tries to switch to a triangle. Green scrambles up to the feet, and he locks in a standing arm-triangle for slamming it to the canvas. Rowe trapped briefly but is able to get free and stand, and they finish in the clinch. MMA Junkie gives the first to Rowe, 10-9.
Round 2 – Green comes out jabbing and then hits a low kick that sweeps Rowe to the canvas. Rowe scrambles up quickly, but Green is unleashing big punches. Aggression early from Green, but he lands low with a kick up the middle, and we take a break. Rowe takes a moment to collect himself, and we carry on. Green out quickly again on the restart, and he’s teeing off with punches. Straights and uppercuts land. Rowe has to slide out to get away from the aggression. Green goes to the body but lands clean to the cup again. Referee Mark Smith calls time again, and he issues a stern warning. Green again leaps forward with punches on the restart. Combinations landing. Rowe doing his best to swing back and launches a flying knee. Rowe clinches a bit and slows things down. They break, and Rowe lands a nice right hand. He doesn’t follow though. Green slowing a bit, but momentum is on his side. He lands a low kick, and then he follows with punches. Rowe wants a takedown, but it’s not there. Green with another low kick that sends Rowe to the canvas. Green follows, and again able to scramble to top in the final seconds. MMA Junkie gives the round to Green, 10-9.
Round 3 – Green lands a low kick early, and Rowe visibly limping. Green tries to follow with punches, but Rowe able to grab him and trip him to the canvas. Rowe wants to posture, but Green grabs the legs and creates a scramble. He wants to sweep, but Rowe is able to drive him back to the canvas and maintain top position. Green continues to look for options underneath. Rowe not doing a ton in terms of offense, but he’s keeping the dominant position as time winds down. Two minutes remain. Green desperate to get up, but Rowe advances to mount. Still, Green keeps moving and with a little less tha 90 seconds, he gets up and separates. Green the aggressor here, and his corner tells him to attacj the legs. He does, and another stiff kick sends Rowe to the canvas. Green goes to get on top, but Rowe able to sweep up to his feet. Less than 30 seconds. Rowe wants a takedown, but it’s not there. He dives again, but Green sprawls and punches the body. Back-and-forth final round, but MMA Junkie gives it Green, 10-9, and awards him the fight 29-28.
Result: Gabe Green def. Phil Rowe via (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Records: Gabe Green (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Phil Rowe (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
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Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez
Round 1 – They engage quickly, and Gutierrez able to establish the center. He’s looking to press, but Ewell stomping at the legs a bit to keep his opponent away. Ewell light on his feet and thinks takedown, nearly ducking into a kick. Both men looking for options but not overcommitting. Ewell with a nice left hand that scores. Gutierrez launches into an Imanari roll but comes up short. Gutierrez the one pressing the action, but Ewell is letting his hands go a little more frequently. Ewell with a nice left hand to the body. Gutierrez looks comfortable as the hold the center, but he’s just not throwing often enough. He does leap forward with punches that miss, and they move into the clinch. Nothing there, so they break and reset. Again, it’s Ewell who’s a little quicker with the strike. Final seconds, and Gutierrez lands a high kick. Ewell is hurt, and Gutierrez swarms. Bell sounds, and Ewell staggers back to his corner. MMA Junkie gives it to Gutierrez, 10-9.
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Records: Andre Ewell (17-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Chris Gutierrez (15-3-2 MMA, 3-1-1 UFC)
Division: 140-pound catchweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Mallory Martin vs. Polyana Viana
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Records: Mallory Martin (7-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Polyana Viana (11-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Mark Smith
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Dhiego Lima vs. Belal Muhammad
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Records: Dhiego Lima (15-7 MMA, 4-5 UFC), Belal Muhammad (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Herb Dean
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Anthony Hernandez vs. Rodolfo Vieira
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Records: Anthony Hernandez (7-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Rodolfo Vieira (7-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Julian Marquez vs. Maki Pitolo
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Records: Julian Marquez (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Maki Pitolo (13-7 MMA, 1-3 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Brian Kelleher vs. Ricky Simon
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Records: Brian Kelleher (22-11 MMA, 6-4 UFC), Ricky Simon (17-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
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Kelvin Gastelum vs. Ian Heinisch
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Records: Kelvin Gastelum (16-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), Ian Heinisch (14-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Mark Smith
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Maycee Barber vs. Alexa Grasso
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Records: Maycee Barber (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Alexa Grasso (12-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
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Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns
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Records: Kamaru Usman (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC), Gilbert Burns (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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