The UFC returns to Nashville, Tennessee for the sixth time and the first time since 2019 as former bantamweight title challenger Cory Sandhagen faces Rob Font in a 140-pound catchweight bout. Sandhagen was originally scheduled to face Umar Nurmagomedov, but a training camp injury forced the Dagestani fighter out and Font stepped in. Sandhagen is looking for his third straight win and a path back to the title picture while Font is looking to make it two straight after getting back in the win column against Adrian Yanez at UFC 287. Sandhagen is coming off a win against Marlon Vera at UFC San Antonio.
The co-main event will feature the undefeated Tatiana Suarez, who was successful in her return to the octagon, against former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade, who is looking to avoid her third straight loss. Suarez submitted Montana De La Rosa at UFC Vegas 70 while Andrade is coming off a knockout loss to Yan Xiaonan in her return to the division.
The main card is rounded out by a light heavyweight bout between No. 15-ranked Dustin Jacoby and Kennedy Nzechukwu. Nzechukwu is on a three-fight win streak and is looking to break into the rankings. The prelims are headlined by Billy Quarantillo and Damon Jackson, who are both looking to get back in the win column, and rounded out by a bantamweight bout between Kyler Phillips and Roani Barcelos. Another fun fight taking place on the prelims is a flyweight bout between No. 13-ranked Cody Durden and Jake Hadley. Durden is on a three-fight win streak while Hadley is looking for his third straight.
UFC Nashville live results [UPDATED]
UFC Nashville Main Card (ESPN, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT)
Cory Sandhagen vs. Rob Font
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Cory Sandhagen def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Tatiana Suarez def. Jessica Andrade via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:31
STILL UNDEFEATED!!!!!!@TatianaUFC is a problem for everyone in the division 😳 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/rf7jFTKDr8
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Dustin Jacoby vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Dustin Jacoby def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:22
FIRST ROUND FINISH FOR DUSTIN JACOBY!!!! 😳 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/Ra4ClwQusJ
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Diego Lopes def. Gavin Tucker via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:38
This armbar was NASTY by @DiegoLopesMMA 😱 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/fd3MUFUZa9
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Tanner Boser vs. Aleksa Camur
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Tanner Boser def. Aleksa Camur via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Ludovit Klein def. Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mr. Highlight 🙌
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Ludovit Klein with the UD at #UFCNashville! pic.twitter.com/uwFWBZbJyp
UFC Nashville Preliminary Card (ESPN, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT)
Kyler Phillips vs. Roani Barcelos
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Kyler Phillips def. Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeremiah Wells vs. Carlston Harris
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Carlston Harris def. Jeremiah Wells via technical submission (anaconda choke) – Round 3, 1:50
HE FLIPPED THE SCRIPT 🤯@CarlstonMMA puts him to sleep! #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/uJMTQceqMB
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Billy Quarantillo vs. Damon Jackson
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Billy Quarantillo def. Damon Jackson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Nonstop action 🤯@BillyQMMA gets the win on the scorecards! #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/wvVFdOhImK
— UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Cody Durden vs. Jake Hadley
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Cody Durden def. Jake Hadley via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
THIS. FIGHT! 🤯 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/Cew1ZtIaty
— UFC (@ufc) August 5, 2023
Sean Woodson vs. Dennis Buzukja
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Sean Woodson def. Dennis Buzukja via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ode' Osbourne vs. Assu Almabayev
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Assu Almabayev def. Ode Osbourne via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:11
What a debut for Almabayev 😳
— UFC (@ufc) August 5, 2023
Locks up the submission in round 2! #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/PiKe7ngKTp