UFC on ESPN 66 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

UFC on ESPN 66 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). UFC on ESPN 66 takes place at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo..

In the headliner, Ian Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a showdown between welterweight rising stars. In the co-feature, Zhang Mingyang (18-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is a heavy favorite to spoil the retirement fight for Anthony Smith (38-21 MMA, 13-11 UFC) in front of his home fans.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and 9 p.m. p.m. ET for main card on ESPN2/ESPN+.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

UFC on ESPN 66 lineup

MAIN CARD (ESPN2, 9 p.m. ET)

  • Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
  • Zhang Mingyang vs. Anthony Smith
  • Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama
  • Abus Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Randy Brown def. Nicolas Dalby via KO (punch) – Round 2, 1:39
  • Ikram Aliskerov def. Andre Muniz via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:54

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

  • Matt Schnell def. Jimmy Flick via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Evan Elder def. Gauge Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Chris Gutierrez def. John Castaneda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Da’Mon Blackshear def. Heili Alateng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Malcolm Wellmaker def. Cameron Saaiman via KO (punch) – Round 1, 1:59
  • Jaqueline Amorim def. Polyana Viana via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:49
  • Timmy Cuamba def. Roberto Romero via TKO (flying knee) – Round 2, 3:55
  • Joselyne Edwards def. Chelsea Chandler via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:31

Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama

Round 1 – Chikadze being very agressive here. Chikadze kicking and moving. Onama with a right hand. Big leg kicks by Chikadze. Onama is chasing Chikadze, but unable to find him. Oh! Chikadze wobbled by Onama. Onama upping the pressure. Jab and then a one, two by Onama. Chikadze wobbles Onama! He’s on the hunt. Onama clinches Chikadze and gets him down to the ground. Onama working from guard. Short shots by Onama. He controls for a about 20 second s until the bell. Close round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Chikadze.

Round 2 – Onama loks to be fully recovered. Good right hand by Onama. Similar dynamic here: Chikadze counters, while Onama looks to press. Leg kicks by Chikadze. Onama shoots and gets the takedown! Chikadze trying to wall walk, but Onama all over him. Onama gets side control on Chikadze. Nice ground-and-pound by Onama. Two minutes left. Onama now in half guard. Good cobtrol here by Onama, but not a ton of damage so far. Onama almost gets the back of Chikadze! He goes back to half guard. Final minute. Chikadze recovers guard. Chikadze gets up, but too late, the bell rings almost immediately.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Onama.

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  • Records: Chikadze (15-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC), Onama (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
  • Division: Featherweight
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Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira

Round 1 – Magomedov walking down Pereira here. A couple of front kicks lands for Magomedov. Pereira backing up a lot. Magomedov wobbles Pereira! Magomedov is chasing him. Big takedown by Magomedov. Perira gets up, but is being controlled against the fence by Magomedov. Magomedov lets him off the hook. 90 seconds left. Big shot by Magomedov. Pereira is not throwing much. Very odd. Magomedov stalking Pereira. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Magomedov.

Round 2 – Again, Pereira backing up here while Magomedov presses. Front kick by Magomedov. Big knee by Pereira as Magomedov went for the takedown. Magomedov tries to press Pereira against the fence, but Pereira breaks free. Pereira doing a lot better this round. Jabs by both. The crowd is booing. Not a ton going on. Solid jab by Pereira. Both guys throwing little and landing even less. The crowd is not happy. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Magomedov.

Round 3 – Pereira comes out pressing. Neither guy is landing here. Jabs by Pereira. Magomedov connects with a right hand. Oh! Nice knee by Pereira as Magomedov went for a takedown. Body shot by Magomedov. Clean right hand connects for Magomedov. Oh! Another right hand but this time it wobbles Pereira! Pereira lookes recovered and now he’s walking down a tired Magomedov with jabs. Magomedov shoots and Pereira stuffs it. Bog left by Magomedov. Pereira is wobbly and exhausted. Nice two punch combo by Pereira. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Magomedov. Overall 30-27, Magomedov.

  • Result: Abus Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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  • Records: Magomedov (28-6-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Pereira (31-13 MMA, 9-4 UFC)
  • Division: Middleweight
  • Referee: Nick Berens

Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby

Round 1 – Brown takes the center of the octagon. Jabs by Brown. Both fighters being very tentative here, as they warm up to the fight. Leg kicks by Dalby. Dalby with another leg kick. Oh! Huge shot lands for Brown! Dalby smiles. More leg kicks from Dalby. Nice combo by Brown. Oh! Huge shots by Brown. Brown is being a sniper out there. Two minutes left. Dalby’s nose is completely broken. Oh! Dalby drops Brown! Dalby on top now and in half guard. One minute left. Dalby is bleeding a ton from his nose. Good control by Dalby. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Brown.

Round 2 – Dalby comes out pressuring. Brown sticking and moving on Dalby. Brown looking good! Jabs by Brown! Oh! Huge shot by Dalby! Brown is wobbled! Dalby going in for the kill. What a counter by Brown! Dalby on wobbly legs. Oh! Huge left knockos out Dalby! What a finish by Brown!

  • Result: Randy Brown def. Nicolas Dalby via KO (punch) – Round 2, 1:39
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  • Records: Brown (20-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC), Dalby (23-6-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC)
  • Division: Welterweight
  • Referee: Keith Peterson

Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andre Muniz

Round 1 – Leg kicks by Muniz. Aliskerov with some leg kicks of his own. Big right for Aliskerov, as he walks down Muniz. Body kick for Aliskerov and then a leg kick. Big left lands for Aliskerov. Aliskerov presses Muniz against the cage. Muniz breaks free, attemps a takedown of his own, and comes up short. Back to striking. Leg kick by Aliskerov. Now a big left for Aliskerov. Final minute. Aliskerov with a body shot. Muniz with a left of his own. Oh! Aliskerov drops Muniz with a left! Aliskerov jumps on him! Aliskerov is raining ground-and-pound! It’s over!

Jimmy Flick vs. Matt Schnell

Round 1 – Leg kick by Flick, but Schnell answers back with a quick combo. Oh, Flick with three left hooks! Flick shoots and Schnell stuffs it. Not for long though, after pressing him against the cage, Flick gets the takedown. Flick working from side control now. Schnell recovers guard and threatens with a triangle choke! Flick gets out and moves to half guard. Great control here by Flick, but little damage being done. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Flick.

Round 2 – Flick with an immediate takedown! Flick advances to half guard. He’s all over Schnell. Flick setting up the arm-traingle. Schnell gets free. Schnell now threatens with an ommoplata! Flick gets out! Schnell ends on top and lands some shots. Crazy sequence. Upkick by Flick! More shots by Schnell from top! Flick goes for the guillotine! Schnell gets out! This fight is turning up! More shots by Schnell, as Flick holds his leg and lookks for a takedown. Guillotine attempt by Schnell! Flick is bledding bad! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Schnell.

Round 3 – Again, Flick shoots for an early takedown and gets it. Schnell pushes him off! Flick looks tired. Back to striking. Flick shoots again and Schnell puts him in a guillotine! Flick semi gets out, at least not threatening anymore. Flick reverses the position and gets Schnell against the cage. Fun fight here. Knee to the body by Flick as he presses Schnell against the cage. Flick working hard for the takedown, but unable to get it. Flick gets the takedown, but gets trapped in a guillotine choke. Schnell uses the guillotine and ends on top. Schnell gets the back of Flick and sinks in a rear-naked choke! Flick defending well and gets out! The bell rings and Schnell ends with back control.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Schnell. Overall 29-28, Schnell.

  • Result: Matt Schnell def. Jimmy Flick via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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  • Records: Schnell (17-9 MMA, 7-7 UFC), Flick (17-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
  • Division: Flyweight
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
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Evan Elder vs. Gauge Young

Round 1 – Elder is swining big right now! Oh, nice connection by Elder. Elder looks for a takedown, but comes up short. They trade jabs. Leg kick by Young. Very competitive fight here. An accidental eye poke from Young pauses the fight. After a few seconds, it resumes. Solid body kick by Elder. Elder landing the bigger shots here. More nasty leg kicks by Elder. Another big leg kick from Elder. Another one. He packs tons of power in those kicks. Oh! Three consecutive nasty body kicks land by Elder! The bellr rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Elder.

Round 2 – Young with some nice shots here. Elder’s output seems to be dropping. Body shot by Young. Young doing much better here. Nice counter by Elder! And a body shot by Elder. Elder shoots and gets stuffed. Young still in it despite being down. Elder coasting here, staying up on the scores, but not really looking to finish. Leg kicks by Elder. Nasty, nasty leg kicks by Elder. Jab by Young. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Elder.

Round 3 – Hard jab by Elder. Leg kicks by Elder. Elder is doing a very smart fight, but the crowd doesn’t seem to be appreciateing it. Young with some leg kicks of his own. They’re going back and forth, but Elder is landing the cleaner and harder shots. Also, Young doesn’t have an answer to Elder’s leg kicks. Nice left hook by Elder! Leg kicks, jab to the body by Elder. Young not throwing much, just chasing. Oh! Big knee to the chin by Young. They start brawling! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scored the round 10-9, Elder.

  • Result: Evan Elder def. Gauge Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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  • Records: Elder (10-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Young (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
  • Division: Lightweight
  • Referee: Nick Berens
  • Judging: Brian Puccillo, Henry Guery, Chris Lee 30-27.

John Castaneda vs. Chris Gutierrez

Round 1 – Gutierrez takes the center of the octagon and begins pressing Castaneda. Castaneda looking to fight very mobile. A couple of leg kicks land for Castaneda. Gutierrez lands one of his own. And another one! Castaneda sneaks in a nice combo. They both trade leg kicks, but Gutierrez seems to have more power. Oh, Gutierrez slips and Castaneda gets top control. Castaneda working from guard. Two minutes left. Castaneda advances to half guard. Gutierrez looking to sweep, but unable to. Good control by Castaneda. The crowd boos. Gutierrez works his wat back to the feet. Oh! Castaneda gets dropped! Gutierrez gets top control. Short elbows by Gutierrez. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gutierrez.

Round 2 – Gutierrez with immediate pressure. Hard leg kick by Gutierrez. Oh! Huge leg kick by Gutierrez drops Castaneda. Both connect here. Body kick by Gutierrez. Heavy, heavy leg kick by Gutierrez. Three minutes left. The output has slowed down a little bit here, both guys likely being cautious. Nice little combo by Castaneda. Two minutes left. Oh! Big right hand by Castaneda and then a leg kick. Castaneda growing in confidence here. Bog leg kick by Gutierrez. Jab by Gutierrez. Leg kick by Gutierrez, and again! Final minute. Oh! Knee to the chin and then a right hand by Gutierrez. It looks like it briefly stunned Castaneda. Leg kick by Gutierrez. Gutierrez taking the lead here on the feet. Castaneda bleeding a little from his nose. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gutierrez.

Round 3 – Heavy leg kicks by Gutierrez. Gutierrez clinches Castaneda and then lets him go. Likely down, Castaneda is pressing the action here, while Gutierrez looking to counter. Leg kick by Castaneda. Gutierrez looks for the takedoen and fails. Three minutes left. Nice body kick by Castaneda. Castaneda clinches Gutierrez and presses him against the cage. Foots stomps by Castaneda. Gutierrez unable to break free. Castaneda picks him up and slams him on the canvas! Two minutes left. Short, busy shots by Castaneda. Gutierrez with some shots from bottom. Castaneda advances to side control. Knee to the body by Castaneda. Final minute here. Castaneda trying to set up a guillotine. It doesn’t look tight. Gutierrez breaks free and recovers guard. Upkicks by Gutierrez. He gets back up. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Castaneda. Overall 29-28, Gutierrez.

Heili Alateng vs. Da’Mon Blackshear

Round 1 – Oh! Blackshear with a flying knee to get things started. Flashy, but it didn’t connect. Leg kicks by Blackshear, and then a solid right hand. Quick combo by Blackshear. So far, he’s getting his way. Alateng pressing, but having a tough time getting inside Blackshear’s range. Three minutes left. Big leg kick by Blackshear. Oh! A knee and then a right hand connects for Blacksheer. Alateng is really struggling here. Although not really hurt, Alateng is not connecting much and Blackshear is. More leg kicks by Blackshear. Blackshear taking his time and picking his shots. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Blackshear.

Round 2 – Clean right-hand lands for Blackshear. Beautiful combos by Blackshear! A couple of hooks land for Alateng. Again, Alateng with some solid shots. Alateng presses Blackshear against the cage. Good takedown defense by Blackshear. Three minutes left. They break free and go back to striking. Alateng with a right hand. It looks like Blackshear is slowing down a bit. Nice combo by Blackshear. Jab to the body by Blackshear. Jabs by Blackshear. Final minute. Blackshear sticking and moving here. Both trade leg kicks. Alateng moving forward, but getting outstruck just like the first round. Oh! Big shot by Blackshear just as the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Blackshear.

Round 3 – It looks like Blackshear got a second wind, he’s being a little more active here. Leg kick by Alateng. Blackshear showing amazing defense in this fight, looking very smooth on the feet. Knee to the chin by Blackshear! Alateng is finally showing some damage after taking many shots. Jab to the body and head by Blackshear. More jabs by Blackshear. Alateng has no plan B here, just doing the same pressing he’s been doing all fight. Blackshear picking apart Alateng. Alateng swining wild in the final seconds here. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Blackshear. Overall 30-27, Blackshear.

  • Result: Da’Mon Blackshear def. Heili Alateng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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  • Records: Blackshear (17-7-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC), Alateng (17-10-2 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC)
  • Division: Bantamweight
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Judging: Chris Lee, Eric Colon 30-27. Derek Cleary 29-28.

Cameron Saaiman vs. Malcolm Wellmaker

Round 1 – Several leg kicks landing for Saaiman here early. Wellmaker chasing and staying calm. More leg kicks by Saaiman. Big leg kick by Saaiman. Oh! Huge right hand by Wellmaker drops Saaiman! It’s over!

Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana Viana

Round 1 – Amorim shoots early and gets the takedown! Amorim advances to side control. Amorim looking to set up a kimura! Viana escapes. Amorim all over Viana. Short shots by Amorim. Amorim gets mount! Short shots by Amorim. Viana scrambles out and gets side control, still on bottom though. Amorim now gets the back of Viana. The bell rings

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Amorim.

Round 2 – Amorim shoots again and takes down Viana. Easy work for Amorim. Amorim now in side control. Short shots here and there by Amorim. The crowd is booing. Amorim gets the back of Viana and locks in the body triangle! Amorim locks the rear-naked choke! It’s tight! Viana taps.

  • Result: Jaqueline Amorim def. Polyana Viana via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:49
  • Recap: Jaqueline Amorim wraps up, taps Polyana Viana
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  • Records: Amorim (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Viana (13-8 MMA, 4-7 UFC)
  • Division: Women’s strawweight
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta

Timmy Cuamba vs. Roberto Romero

Round 1 – Romero takes the center of the cage. They both trade hard leg kicks. Cuamba closes the distance and looks to press Romero against the cage, but gets reversed and put against the cage. Short shots by Romero. Good control here by Romero. Cuamba lands a low blow, the fight is paused, and it resumes a few seconds after. No point taken. Clean combo by Romero. Two minutes left. Leg kick by Romero. Cuamba with a right hand. Cuamba shoots, looks to takedown Romero and comes up short. More leg kicks by Romero. Romero bleeding from his forehead, head. Both connect here! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Romero.

Round 2 – Romero back to pressing, and Cuamba looking to counter. Oh! Hard body kick by Romero. He’s had tons of success with his kicks. Cuamba shoots, lifts Romero and slams him down! Romero right back up though and the fight resumes on the feet. Good pressure by Romero. Romero closes the distance and presses Cuamba against the cage. Cuamba gets free. Jabs by Cuamba. Body kick by Romero. Two minutes left. Clean combo by Cuamba! Romero is bleeding from his forehead! Oh! Romero eats a huge head kick! Cuamba chasing. Oh! Big flying knee drops Romero. The fight is over!

  • Result: Timmy Cuamba def. Roberto Romero via TKO (flying knee) – Round 2, 3:55
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  • Records: Cuamba (9-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Romero (8-5-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
  • Division: Featherweight
  • Referee: Nick Berens

Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards

Round 1 – Edwards takes the center of the octagon. Edwards walking down Chandler here with a kick-heavy attack. Kicks to the body and legs by Edwards. Chandler clinches Edwards, but ends up getting taken down. Top control by Edwards. Edwards lets Chandler back up. Oh! Big kick to the body by Edwards and then a hard right! Oh! Big shot by Edwards! Chandler goes down! It’s over!

  • Result: Joselyne Edwards def. Chelsea Chandler via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:31
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  • Records: Edwards (15-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC), Chandler (6-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
  • Division: Women’s bantamweight
  • Referee: Zach Teiberis

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