All articles tagged with #unanimous decision
Mackenzie Dern controlled Gillian Robertson with relentless grappling and positional control to win a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the UFC 330 co-main event in Philadelphia, as Dern pressed with takedowns, back control, and submission threats while Robertson had limited success on the feet and in scrambles.
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight belt at UFC 330 with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry, becoming the first to win 17 consecutive octagon appearances and cementing his status as one of MMA's all‑time greats.
Dakota Ditcheva defeated Denise Kielholtz by unanimous decision at PFL New York, extending her undefeated streak but delivering a lackluster performance as Kielholtz's defense kept the bout competitive; Ditcheva showed more offense in round two but couldn’t finish, and the PFL even denied her a post-fight speech before the main event Nurmagomedov vs Colgan.
At PFL New York, Amru Magomedov extended his perfect record with a second-round KO of Angel Alvarez; Moustapha Diakhate opened the night with a first-round TKO of Darryl Walker; Lazaro Dayron edged Raufeon Stots by split decision; Sean Gauci won a unanimous decision over Allan Begosso; Tatiana Postarnakova beat Montana De La Rosa by split decision in women’s flyweight; Levan Khabalaev stopped Chamy Delva in 1:44 of Round 1; Omar El Dafrawy defeated Jonathan Piersma by unanimous decision; Montana De La Rosa also lost to Postarnakova, while the co-main Dakota Ditcheva vs. Denise Kielholtz was set for the night.
Errol Spence Jr. appears to retire again after a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Tszyu in Sydney, with judge scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111. Coming off a long layoff since a 2023 defeat to Terence Crawford, Spence fought but struggled, landing fewer punches than Tszyu (Compubox showed Tszyu landing more) and throwing 715 total. The bout reportedly paid around $15 million. Spence exits with a 28-2 record (22 KOs) and Tszyu moves to 28-3 and contends for a title, as Spence hints his comeback is likely over while Tszyu eyes another championship opportunity.
Dricus du Plessis defeated UFC middleweight champion Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night main event in Oklahoma City (50-45, 49-46, 49-46), signaling a return to title contention and setting up a potential rematch with Sean Strickland, whom he has beaten twice. Usman said he isn’t quitting and hinted at future bouts in either the 170- or 185-pound divisions.
Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by unanimous decision (120-107 on all cards) to retain the IBF and WBA light heavyweight titles in Yekaterinburg. The WBO belt wasn’t on the line, and Eifert’s status as the IBF mandatory challenger was confirmed as Bivol extended his record to 25-1, with Eifert at 13-2. The event marked Bivol’s first fight in Russia since 2021 and his return after 15 months, with the undercard featuring clear wins by Shekhov, Tukov, and Zon on DAZN.
Naoya Inoue outboxed Junto Nakatani to a unanimous decision win in their Tokyo Dome showdown, earning 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 from the judges as DAZN aired the main event and video highlights circulated.
Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (30-26 on all cards) at UFC Perth, leveraging multiple takedowns and dominant ground control while Tuivasa spent much of the bout on his back; Tuivasa was docked a point for a late foul, and the loss extends his seven-fight skid, casting doubt on his UFC future.
Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 119-109) in a main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, using a long jab and veteran movement to control the bout and cruise to a clear win on the scorecards.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision on a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas, improving to 30-0 (23 KO) and becoming the first Zuffa Boxing world champion, though he was stripped of the IBF title amid a sanctioning-body dispute. The scores were 119-106 on all cards, with Opetaia docked a point for holding in the 11th. Glanton dropped to 21-4 and fought hard, even as he was penalized for holding and a low blow. Opetaia also holds the Ring Magazine cruiserweight title and voiced interest in unifying the division, potentially facing the Ramirez-Benavidez winner.
Bo Nickal maintained his undefeated record with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Craig at UFC 309, despite boos from the crowd for the lack of action. Nickal, a former NCAA wrestling champion, focused on striking rather than takedowns, landing cleaner shots and securing a 30-27 score from all judges. The fight marked Nickal's first time going the distance in his professional MMA career, while Craig's future in the UFC is uncertain after his fifth loss in six fights.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in an eight-round unanimous decision in a boxing match that failed to live up to the hype, leaving many of the 72,000 fans in attendance disappointed. The fight, held at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, was Tyson's first sanctioned bout in nearly 20 years. Despite the pre-fight tension, the match lacked significant action, with Paul being more aggressive but inefficient, and Tyson mostly defensive. The event set a Texas record for combat sports revenue, but faced streaming issues on Netflix.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round heavyweight boxing match at AT&T Stadium. The fight, featuring 2-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves, saw Paul dominate the later rounds, earning scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 from the judges. The match was initially scheduled for July but postponed due to Tyson's health issues. This victory marks Paul's continued success in boxing, with his record now at 11-1.
Teofimo Lopez narrowly defended his WBO junior welterweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Jamaine Ortiz in a lackluster bout in Las Vegas. Despite struggling to land punches and adjust to Ortiz's movement, Lopez retained his title, though Ortiz felt he had won the fight. Lopez's victory keeps him at 20-1 overall, while Ortiz drops to 17-2-1.