“UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Nogueira” took place Friday inside DU Arena in Abu Dhabi.
A heavyweight shootout between former interim champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson served as the show’s featured attraction. A featherweight fight with Clay Guida and Tatsuya Kawajiri was the co-main event.
Here are the official results from tonight’s action:
Preliminary Card:
(UFC Fight Pass 12:15AM ET/9:15AM PT)
Johnny Bedford vs. Rani Yahya No Contest (Accidental Head Butt) at 0:39 in the 1stRound
Jim Alers Defeats Alan Omer via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Andrew Craig vs. Chris Camozzi*
Thales Leites Defeats Trevor Smith via TKO (Strikes) at :45 in the 1stRound
Jared Rosholt Defeats Daniel Omielanczuk via Unanimous Decision (Scores not read)
Main Card:
(UFC Fight Pass 2PM ET/11AM PT)
Ramsey Nijem Defeats Beneil Dariush via TKO at 4:20 in the 1stRound
Ryan LaFlare Defetas John Howard via Unanimous Decision (Scores not read)
Clay Guida Defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Roy Nelson Defeats Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO (Punch) at 3:37 in the 1stRound
* – Canceled due to illness to Craig