See the results and videos from UFC Fight Night 247: Magny vs. Prates

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Nov 10, 2024
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Updated: Dec 18, 2024

Full results at the bottom of the post

UFC Fight Night 247 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas was packed with exciting finishes and standout performances. The main event saw Carlos Prates deliver a stunning first-round knockout over veteran Neil Magny, solidifying his place among welterweight contenders. Other fighters like Reinier de Ridder and Mansur Abdul-Malik made strong statements with submission and TKO victories, while Denise Gomes and Gillian Robertson scored hard-fought decisions. Here’s the full rundown of results and whether the oddsmakers got it right.

Main Event Recap

Carlos Prates came out aggressive in the main event, scoring a knockout over Neil Magny with a powerful punch at 4:50 of the first round. Prates’ performance was a clear message to the welterweight division, bringing his record to 21-6. Magny, always a tough competitor, was caught early and now stands at 29-13.

Impressively, Henry Cejudos got the result right ahead of the fight:

Michael Bisping also had a few things to say abut the result:

Also catch the full post-fight interview with Carlos Prates below.

Co-Main Event and Other Key Fights

In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder showcased his submission skills, securing a third-round arm-triangle choke victory over Gerald Meerschaert. This win pushes de Ridder’s record to 18-2, reinforcing his reputation as one of the top submission specialists in MMA.

Gaston Bolanos scored a unanimous decision victory over Cortavious Romious in a dominant performance. With judges scoring it 30-26, 30-27, and 30-27, Bolanos showcased well-rounded striking and control, bringing his record to 8-4.

Gillian Robertson also took a unanimous decision over Luana Pinheiro, with close rounds and scores of 29-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Robertson’s grappling prowess helped secure her victory, elevating her record to 15-8.

Rising star Mansur Abdul-Malik defeated Dusko Todorovic via TKO, landing clean punches to finish the fight in just 2:44 of the first round. Abdul-Malik remains undefeated at 7-0, signaling his potential as a serious contender.

Full Main Card Results (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

Carlos Prates def. Neil Magny via KO (punch) - Round 1, 4:50
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Reinier de Ridder def. Gerald Meerschaert via Submission (arm triangle) - Round 3, 1:44
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Gaston Bolanos def. Cortavious Romious via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) - Round 3, 5:00
Did the oddsmakers get it right? X (Bolanos was not favorited)
Gillian Robertson def. Luana Pinheiro via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28) - Round 3, 5:00
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Dusko Todorovic via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:44
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔

Preliminary Card Results (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)

The preliminary card had its share of action, with several quick finishes and competitive bouts:

Denise Gomes def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) - Round 3, 5:00
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Zach Scroggin via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:15
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Charlie Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 0:51
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Da'Mon Blackshear def. Cody Stamann via Submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 4:19
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Tresean Gore def. Antonio Trocoli via Submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1, 1:23
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔
Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 1:20
Did the oddsmakers get it right? ✔

What’s Next?

The fighters of UFC Fight Night 247 left it all in the octagon, with several athletes making statements in their respective divisions. Keep an eye on Carlos Prates as he rises in the welterweight ranks, and watch for Mansur Abdul-Malik’s next bout as he aims to continue his unbeaten streak.