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UFC Nashville Results: Sandhagen gets dominant win, Suarez submits Andrade

By LockerRoom Team August 6, 2023

UFC returned with UFC Nashville today and the event saw plenty of action.

In the main event, Cory Sandhagen got a comfortable victory over Rob Font who had taken the fight on short notice. Sandhagen relied on his wrestling to outclass Font throughout the fight and steered successfully to a victory. The judges scored the fight 50-45 in favour of Cory to underline the dominance of the winner.

In the co-main event, Tatiana Suarez submitted former champion Jessica Andrade to move further in the UFC Rankings. Suarez, who was pushing for a submission from the first round itself, finally secured the same in the second round.

After the win, Suarez noted that she wanted to showcase her well-rounded game. She also addressed that she is going for the UFC Titles in two weight divisions.

Other results on the card

Dustin Jacoby asserted his dominance early, securing a TKO victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu with a barrage of strikes just 1 minute and 22 seconds into the first round.

Diego Lopes exhibited his grappling prowess, swiftly submitting Gavin Tucker with an armbar at the 1-minute and 38-second mark of the opening round. The intensity continued as Tanner Boser displayed remarkable stamina and technique, earning a unanimous decision victory over Aleksa Camur with all three judges scoring the contest 30-27 in his favor.

Ludovit Klein engaged in a closely contested battle, ultimately emerging triumphant against Ignacio Bahamondes with a unanimous decision victory (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Kyler Phillips secured a unanimous decision victory over Raoni Barcelos (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Carlston Harris finished Jeremiah Wells with an anaconda choke at 1 minute and 50 seconds into the third round. Billy Quarantillo's strategic approach earned him a unanimous decision win over Damon Jackson (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

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Cody Durden showcased his dominance, securing a unanimous decision victory over Jake Hadley with all three judges scoring the contest 30-27. Sean Woodson displayed precision and control, securing a unanimous decision win over Dennis Buzukja (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Assu Almabayev impressed with his grappling skills, achieving victory over Ode’ Osbourne via a rear-naked choke at 3 minutes and 11 seconds into the second round.

UFC Nashville Results

  • Cory Sandhagen def. Rob Font via unanimous Decision
  • Tatiana Suarez def. Jessica Andrade via Second-Round Submission
  • Dustin Jacoby def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via First Round TKO
  • Diego Lopes def. Gavin Tucker via First-Round Submission
  • Tanner Boser def. Aleksa Camur via unanimous decision
  • Ludovit Klein def. Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision

Prelims

  • Kyler Phillips def. Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision
  • Carlston Harris def. Jeremiah Wells via Third Round Submission  
  • Billy Quarantillo def. Damon Jackson via unanimous decision
  • Cody Durden def. Jake Hadley via unanimous decision
  • Sean Woodson def. Dennis Buzukja via unanimous decision
  • Assu Almabayev def. Ode Osbourne via Second-Round Submission

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