Demian Maia picked up a submission victory over Ben Askren in the main event of UFC Fight Night 162, locking up a third round rear-naked choke.
The event aired live on ESPN+ from Singapore.
Maia, a former UFC welterweight title contender, earned his 22nd career victory inside the Octagon. That ranks second-most in the history of the promotion.
Demian Maia Post-Fight Interview
Askren, meanwhile, a former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion, fell to just 1-2 in the UFC. He was knocked out earlier this year by Jorge Masvidal.
“There’s a reason why he’s the best grappler in the division, possibly in MMA history.” @BenAskren reflects after his submission loss at #UFCSingapore pic.twitter.com/S8bYou6Zum
— UFC (@ufc) October 26, 2019
Stevie Ray and Beneil Dariush picked up wins in the lightweight division. Ray earned a majority decision over Michael Johnson and Dariuh submitted Frank Camacho.
Textbook ?@BeneilDariush gets the takedown, puts his hooks in and sinks in the RNC! #UFCSingapore pic.twitter.com/FHCxrJNHHr
— UFC (@ufc) October 26, 2019
Stevie Ray Post-Fight Interview
Ciryl Gane locked in a heel hook on Don’tale Mayes and Muslim Salikhov topped Laureano Staropoli.
Randa Markos, Sergei Pavlovich and Loma Lookboonmee were among the prelim winners.
The “Fight of the Night” went to Maia and Askren, with Dariush and Gane earning “Performance of the Night” bonuses. All four fighters received an additional $50,000.
The @ToyoTires FOTN was your main event!@DemianMaia ? @BenAskren take home an extra $50k ? pic.twitter.com/rslBqKZUz0
— UFC (@ufc) October 26, 2019
Who’s taking home an extra $50k?!@Ciryl_Gane & @BeneilDariush earn the #UFCSingapore POTN bonuses ? pic.twitter.com/F1RUBnFEUM
— UFC (@ufc) October 26, 2019
The next UFC card will be next Saturday when the promotion heads to New York City and Madison Square Garden for UFC 244 featuring Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal in the main event. Diaz has been cleared of any issues with his drug testing.
UFC Fight Night 162: Maia Vs. Askren Results
Demian Maia def. Ben Askren via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:54 of Round 3
Stevie Ray def. Michael Johnson via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Beneil Dariush def. Frank Camacho via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:02 of Round 1
Ciryl Gane def. Don’tale Mayes via submission (heel hook) at 4:46 of Round 3
Muslim Salikhov def. Laureano Staropoli via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
Randa Markos def. Ashley Yoder via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Rafael Fiziev df. Alex White via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Movsar Evloev def. Enrique Barzola via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Sergei Pavlovich def. Maurice Greene via TKO (strikes) at 2:11 of Round 1
Loma Lookboonmee def. Aleksandra Albu via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Raphael Pessoa Nunes def. Jeff Hughes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)