UFC made its return to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in "The Sunshine State" for the UFC Jacksonville MMA event today
UFC made its return to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in “The Sunshine State” for the UFC Jacksonville MMA event today. The event, also known as UFC on ABC 5, featured a highly anticipated main event between featherweight contenders Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. In the co-main event, rising star Maycee Barber faced off against experienced Brazilian fighter Amanda Ribas. Fans were able to watch the action-packed event live on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+.
In the opening seconds of the fight, Emmett starts off aggressively, unleashing a combination, but he struggles to land clean shots. Topuria maintains a high guard, defending against Emmett’s flurries. Emmett manages to connect with a low-high combination, while Topuria counters with a powerful right hand. Both fighters engage in intense exchanges, but neither is able to land significant strikes.
Topuria targets the body of Emmett against the fence, while Emmett responds with a 2-3 combination and Topuria counters with jabs. With two minutes remaining, Topuria effectively manages the distance and keeps his guard up.
Both fighters attempt combinations, but they fail to connect with their strikes. Topuria demonstrates solid low kicks, while Emmett tries a head kick countered by Topuria’s right hand. As the final minute approaches, Emmett delivers a low kick and an overhand right that misses the target. Topuria responds with a two-piece combination. The round ends with Topuria securing a 10-9 round victory.
Emmett comes out swinging, but he struggles to find his target. Topuria maintains his composure, utilizing low kicks and stiff jabs to keep Emmett at bay. Emmett manages a low kick, and Topuria responds with a jab, while Emmett attempts big swings. With two minutes into the round, Emmett connects with a low-high 3-2 combination. Topuria counters with a right hand and executes a double-leg takedown, transitioning to half guard. Emmett tries to stand but remains stuck on one knee with two minutes remaining.
Topuria’s well-rounded skills, including his striking accuracy and effective grappling, proved to be too much for Emmett. Topuria showcased his ability to control the fight, delivering powerful strikes and executing takedowns to secure a dominant victory. His performance demonstrated his growing potential as a rising star in the UFC.
| Bout | Decision | Winner |
| Neil Magny vs. Phil Rowe | Spilt Decision | Neil Magny |
| Randy Brown vs. Wellington Turman | Unanimous Decision | Randy Brown |
| Mateusz Rebecki vs. Loik Radzhabov | TKO | Mateusz Rebecki |
| Tabatha Ricci vs. Gillian Robertson | Unanimous Decision | Tabatha Ricci |
| Joshua Van vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov | Split Decision | Joshua Van |
| Chepe Mariscal vs. Trevor Peek | Unanimous Decision | Chepe Mariscal |
| Jack Jenkins vs. Jamall Emmers | Split Decision | Jack Jenkins |
| Sedriques Dumas vs. Cody Brundage | Unanimous Decision | Sedriques Dumas |
| Bout | Decision | Winner |
| Ilia Topuria vs. Josh Emmett | Unanimous Decision | Ilia Topuria |
| Maycee Barber vs. Amanda Ribas | TKO | Maycee Barber |
| Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa | No Contest | No winner |
| David Onama vs. Gabriel Santos | K/O | David Onama |
| Brendan Allen vs. Bruno Silva | Submission | Brendan Allen |
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Read: Emmett vs. Topuria: Featherweight Showdown Headlines UFC on ABC 5, Preview
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