Who won the UFC fight last night (18th June 2022)?

UFC Austin: Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett [Photo credit: @ufc on Twitter]

Josh Emmett scored a massive statement win against Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Austin.

The bout was a battle of quality vs. quantity as Emmett's power shots carried him to a split decision win. Judges Sal D’Amato and Chris Lee each scored the contest 48-47 for Emmett, while Doug Crosby had it 48-47 for Kattar, who clearly outlanded Emmett in the final two rounds.

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The victory extended Emmett's streak to five consecutive wins as he now finds himself inching closer to the featherweight title picture.

In the co-main event, Kevin Holland continued to build momentum as he earned his second finish in a row against Tim Means. 'Trailblazer' found an opening to sink in a D'Arce choke and forced Means to tap out at the 1:28 mark of the second round.

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Middleweight standout Joaquin Buckley turned in a spectacular performance against Chechnya's Albert Duraev. 'New Mansa' bludgeoned Duraev with strikes, leaving his opponent's left eye shut by the end of the second round.

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After a thorough inspection, the cageside physician called for the stoppage, earning Buckley the TKO win. 'New Mansa' has now won three in a row.

Damir Ismagulov eked out a split decision victory over Guram Kutateladze. The Kazakh fighter bolstered his standing as he is now on a 19-fight unbeaten streak.

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In the middleweight division, Gregory Rodrigues made short work of Julian Marquez. The Brazilian looked impressive as he earned his third UFC victory.

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The main card curtain-jerker featured a high-octane bantamweight bout between rising star Adrian Yanez and veteran Tony Kelley. The 28-year-old knocked Kelley out in round one to pick up his fifth win in a row.

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett full card results

Main Card

Josh Emmett def. Calvin Kattar via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Kevin Holland def. Tim Means via submission [D'Arce choke] (1:28 of Round 2)

Joaquin Buckley def. Albert Duraev via TKO (5:00 of Round 2)

Damir Ismagulov def. Guram Kutateladze via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Gregory Rodrigues def. Julian Marquez via KO (3:18 of Round 1)

Adrian Yanez def. Tony Kelley via TKO (3:49 of Round 1)

Preliminary Card

Natalia Silva def. Jasmine Jasudavicius via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Jeremiah Wells def. Court McGee via KO (1:34 of Round 1)

Ricardo Ramos def. Danny Chavez via KO (1:12 of Round 1)

Maria Oliveira def. Gloria de Paula via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cody Stamann def. Eddie Wineland via TKO (0:59 of Round 1)

Phil Hawes def. Deron Winn via TKO (4:25 of Round 2)

Roman Dolidze def. Kyle Daukaus via KO (1:13 of Round 1)