Sports

UFC Fight Night 167 Results: Jan Blachowicz Wins, Calls Out Jon Jones

With UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones present, Jan Blachowicz made a bold move.

Blachowicz went right after Corey Anderson Saturday night, thrilling the New Mexico crowd with a first round knockout.

The light heavyweight bout served as the main event to UFC Fight Night 167 from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It was the second UFC card in New Mexico and first since 2014.

Jones, a native of the state, was present as Blachowicz avenged a 2015 decision loss to Anderson.

Diego Sanchez claimed a disqualification victory over Michel Pereira. The bout was stopped in the third round in favor of Sanchez.

Montana De La Rosa downed Mara Romero Borella in a female flyweight contest. De La Rosa earned a decision, sweeping all three scorecards and all three rounds.

Borg, Vannata With Victories

A lightweight contest between Brok Weaver and Kazula Vargas was stopped in the first round. Vargas landed an illegal knee on Weaver, giving him the victory.

Ray Borg, who missed weight, defeated Rogerio Bontorin via decision. Lando Vannata scored a decision over Yancy Medeiros to open the main card.

Debut Win For Rodriguez

On the early prelims, Daniel Rodriguez claimed a second round submission victory over Tim Means. Rodriguez locked up a standing guillotine to earn the win.

John Dodson got back on track with a third round finish of Nathaniel Wood at bantamweight. Scott Holtzman downed veteran Jim Miller to conclude a string of four consecutive decisions.

Devin Clark, Merab Dvalishvili and Macy Chiasson also won via decision. Raulian Paiva kicked off the night with a second round knockout of Mark De La Rosa.

UFC Fight Night 167: Anderson Vs. Blachowicz Results

Jan Blachowicz def. Corey Anderson via KO (strike) at 3:08 of Round 1

Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira via DQ (illegal knee) at 3:09 of Round 3

Montana De La Rosa def. Mara Romero Borella via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Brok Weaver def. Kazula Vargas via DQ (illegal knee) at 4:02 of Round 1

Ray Borg def. Rogerio Bontorin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)

Lando Vannata def. Yancy Medeiros via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Rodriguez def. Tim Means via submission (standing guillotine choke) at 3:37 of Round 2

John Dodson def. Nathaniel Wood via TKO (strikes) at :16 of Round 3

Scott Holtzman def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Devin Clark def. Dequan Townsend via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Merab Dvalishvili def. Casey Kenney via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 29-28)

Macy Chiasson def. Shanna Young via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Raulian Paiva def. Mark De La Rosa via KO (strike) at 4:42 of Round 2

Dana Becker

The world of MMA is one of the few sports that brings together people from all walks of life. I try my best to tell those stories and also present breaking news to the masses.

Recent Posts

Katy Perry Reveals ‘Biggest Lie’ In The Music Industry

Katy Perry says she is getting some new inspiration these days. She said in an interview…

1 day ago

Taylor Swift Slammed By Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant For Her ‘Disappointing’ Music

The singer Taylor Swift is being blasted by the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, who…

2 days ago

Former ‘NCIS’ Star Lucas Black Reveals Why He Puts God And Family Ahead Of Hollywood Glory

The actor Lucas Black, who is best known for starring in "NCIS" and "NCIS: New…

2 days ago

How Much Are the Members of KISS Worth?

Since being founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley back in 1973, KISS has been…

2 days ago

Carol Burnett Gets Huge Surprise From Bradley Cooper For Her 91st Birthday

The legendary star Carol Burnett is set to turn 91 tomorrow, and we previously reported…

2 days ago

Candace Cameron Bure Reveals Inspiring Lesson The Late Bob Saget Taught Her

It's been two years since the former "Full House" star Bob Saget passed away suddenly…

2 days ago