: Billed as a high-level chess match, this bantamweight clash lived up to the hype. Both fighters traded momentum for 15 minutes in a split-decision war that many analysts considered a "Fight of the Night" contender for the prelim portion. Main Card Recap

: Returning from a nearly two-year layoff, "Bulldog" Bruno Silva didn't miss a beat. He locked in a tight rear-naked choke against Tyson Nam , forcing a technical submission as Nam lost consciousness early in the second round.

The momentum from the prelims carried into the main card, where dispatched Alexandr Romanov via first-round TKO, and Merab Dvalishvili set a UFC record for most takedown attempts (49) in his win over Petr Yan . UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili Results

: In perhaps the most dramatic moment of the prelims, Davey Grant snatched victory in the final seconds against veteran Raphael Assunção . After a point deduction for a fence grab in the second round, Grant secured a rare reverse triangle choke to put Assunção to sleep with only 17 seconds left on the clock.

: Ariane Lipski delivered one of her most polished UFC performances to date. She showcased improved striking and tactical discipline to shut out JJ Aldrich on all three scorecards (30-27 x3).

The (also known as UFC Las Vegas or UFC Fight Night 221) took place on March 11, 2023, and featured a deep preliminary card filled with dramatic finishes and high-level technical displays. While the main event saw Merab Dvalishvili dominate Petr Yan via unanimous decision, the prelims set the tone with several "comeback of the year" contenders and clinical submissions. UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili Prelim Results Bantamweight Davey Grant Submission (Reverse Triangle Choke) Middleweight Josh Fremd Submission (Guillotine Choke) Bantamweight Victor Henry Decision (Split) Women's Flyweight Ariane Lipski Decision (Unanimous) Flyweight Bruno Silva Technical Submission (RNC) Welterweight Carlston Harris Decision (Unanimous) Prelim Standouts & Deep Dives