UFC on ESPN 2 took place from the Wells Fargo Center tonight (Sat. March 30, 2019) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the main event of the night, one of the better striker match-ups took place. Edson Barboza faced former World Series Of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje.
Also, David Branch and Jack Hermansson co-main evented. Featherweights Josh Emmett and Michael Johnson also clashed on the main card. The promotion compiled a tremendous fight card for fans tonight. Check out the UFC Philadelphia results here below:
Main Card:
Lightweight: Justin Gaethje def. Edson Barboza via R1 KO (punch, 2:30)
- Middleweight: Jack Hermansson def. David Branch via R1 submission (guillotine, 0:49)
- Featherweight: Josh Emmett def. Michael Johnson via R3 KO (punch, 4:14)
- Women’s strawweight: Michelle Waterson def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Light heavyweight: Paul Craig def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via R3 submission (triangle choke, 4:20)
- Featherweight: Sodiq Yusuff def. Sheymon Moraes via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Preliminary Card:
- Women’s strawweight: Marina Rodriguez def. Jessica Aguilar via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)
- Lightweight: Desmond Green def. Ross Pearson via R1 TKO (punches, 2:52)
- Featherweight: Kevin Aguilar def. Enrique Barzola via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Middleweight: Kevin Holland def. Gerald Meerschaert via split decision (29-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Preliminary Card:
- Catchweight (137 pounds): Casey Kenney def. Ray Borg via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Women’s flyweight: Maryna Moroz def. Sabina Mazo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Bantamweight: Alex Perez def. Mark De La Rosa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)