Kape vs Almabayev updates, results of every fight

UFC Fight Night 253 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). UFC Fight Night 253 (ESPN+) takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Flyweights Manel Kape (20-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Asu Almabayev (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) headline the show. In the co-feature, Cody Brundage (10-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC) takes on Julian Marquez (9-5 MMA, 3-4 UFC) at middleweight.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+ and 7 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

UFC Fight Night 253 lineup

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

• Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev
• Cody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez
• Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics
• Hyder Amil def. William Gomis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow via KO (punches) – Round 1, 3:10

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4:30 p.m. ET)

• Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane via KO (right hook) – Round 2, 0:39
• Chepe Mariscal def. Ricardo Ramos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Ramazonbek Temirov def. Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics

Round 1 – Big leg kick by Ribovics. Ribovics chasing down Haqparast here. Big right hand by Haqparast! Solid combo by Ribovics! Big leg kick by Ribovics. Haqparast with a giant left hand! Ribovics is bleeding from his lip. Three minutes left. More leg kicks by Ribovics. Another clean left connects for Haqparast! Haqparast having success with liver kicks. He’s landed a couple. Final minute. Haqparast looking crisp! Quick combo connects for Ribovics. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Haqparast.

Round 2 – Haqparast pressuring Ribovics. Both guys are connecting, but Haqparast with the harder and cleaner shots. Haqparast’s left hand is on point. Man, what a pace here. Haqparast with crazy pressure and precision. Great chin on Ribovics. Oh! Clean combo by Ribovics! Ribovics with some nasty shots here. He’s marching foward. It seems Haqparast’s pace is slowing down, while Ribovics is picking up. Big left for Haqparast! Another left by Haqparast! And a big shot by Ribovics! The bell rings. What a round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Ribovics.

Round 3 – Ribovics back to chasing and putting on the pressure on Haqparast. Insane pace by Ribovics! Oh! Ribovics with a big left hand. Endless output by Ribovics. Haqparast is still firing back, but he seems more tired. Oh! Nasty shot by Ribovics! And a knee by Ribovics! Haqparast’ is busted up. We’re halfway through this round. Haqparast shoots and gets Ribovics down to the ground. Ribovics working his way back up, but Haqparast holding him down. Ribovics gets back up! Quick combo for Ribovics. Haqparast shoots and Ribovics stuffs the takedown. Both throwing heat in this final stretch! Ribovics with a headkick! Haqparast is wobbles and the bell rings. Insane fight.

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

Result:
Recap:
Photos:
Records: Haqparast (17-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), Ribovics (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jason Herzog
Judging:

Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis

Round 1 – Amil comes out pressuring Gomis here, looking to cut the distance. Amil presses Gomis against the cage. Gomis breaks free. Amil back to chasing Gomis. Good right bby Amil. They clinch and Gomis presses Amil against the cage. Good knees to the leg by Gomis. Amil reverses the position and he controls Gomis against the cage. Gomis breaks free. Hard leg kick by Gomis. Another one. They clinch and Gomis presses Amil against the cage. Nice knee by Gomis in the break. Back to striking. Good pressure by Amil, who clinches Gomis against the fence again. Final minute. Oh! Spinning attack by Gomis. Another one! Good left hook by Amil! These two are swining. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Gomis.

Round 2 – Amil with crazy pressure here, but Gomis is dealing with it well. Oh! Nasty counter by Gomis. Amil is looking a bit sluggish. Big left hand lands for Gomis! Spinning back kick lands on the thigh for Gomis. Amil with a solid right hand. Amil continuing to walk down Gomis. Right hook lands for Gomis. We’re halfway through the round. Jabs by Gomis. Right hand lands for Amil. Crazy pressure here by Amil. Solid combo connects for Amil. Gomis is connecting, but Amil remains unfazed. What a pace from Amil, who presses Gomis against the cage. Amil controls until the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Amil.

Round 3 – Amil is all over Gomis from the start. Insane pressure from Amil. Gomis is firing back, but Amil is taking the shots and moving foward. Clean combo connects for Amil. Big left lands for Gomis. Amil making this fight as dirsty as it can be. Gomis is fading due to the pace and pressure of Amil. Amil scores a takedown! Shots from Amil from top. Gomis gets back to his feet, but is being chased by Amil. What a fight here! More shots from Amil! Amil chasing Gomis. The bell rings.

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

Result: Hyder Amil def. William Gomis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Recap:
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Amil (11-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Gomis (14-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Judging:

Danny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson

Round 1 – Both fighters a bit hesitant here with Barlow on the inside and Patterson on the outside. Big shot connects for Barlow. Inside leg kick from Barlow. Another leg kick from Barlow. Oh! Big shots by Barlow. Riht hand lands for Patterson. Jab by Barlow. Barlow comes in reckless and Pattersonhits him with a massive counter! Barlow is hurt. He goes down! Patterson all over him. It’s over!

Result: Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow via KO (punches) – Round 1, 3:10
Recap: Sam Patterson flattens Danny Barlow for upset opening-round finish
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Patterson (13-2-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Barlow (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran

Austen Lane vs. Mario Pinto

Round 1 – Big leg kick by Lane. Pinto answers back with his own. They trade leg kicks again. Both fighters being very cautious. Nice combo by Lane, who closes the distance and presses Pinto against the cage. Pinto breaks free. Oh! Bog right hand from Pinto wobbles Lane! Short combo by Lane and then presses Pinto against the cage. Pinto reverses Lane. They break free. Left hand from Lane drops Pinto! Lane closes the distance and presses him against the cage. Good short uppercut by Lane. Nice combo by Lane. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Lane.

Round 2 – Oh! These two come out firing! Crazy shots from Lane! Oh! Oh! Huge right hand from Pinto knocks out Lane! Incredible KO!

Result: Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane via KO (right hook) – Round 2, 0:39
Recap: UFC Fight Night 253 video: Mario Pinto debuts with vicious KO of Austen Lane
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Pinto (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Lane (13-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith

Chepe Mariscal vs. Ricardo Ramos

Round 1 – Mariscal throwing with heat. He’s walking down Ramos here. Big leg kicks from both. They clinch and get into a scramble! Ramos going for a leg lock! Mariscal scrambles out, and they’re back on the feet. Mariscal chasing here. Oh! Solid spinning attack connects for Ramos! Mariscal still pressing. Nice connection by Mariscal! Mariscal with relentless pressure. They scramble and the fight hits the ground. They’re in a 50/50 position. Mariscal scrambles out and they’re back on the feet. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Mariscal.

Round 2 – Big leg kick by Mariscal. Mariscal closes the distance and presses Ramos against the cage. Knees to the legs by Mariscal. Short right hand by Mariscal. They break. Oh! Nasty combo connects clean by Mariscal. Oh! Nasty spinning elbow by Ramos! Amazing chin by Mariscal. More shots by Mariscal. Leg kick by Mariscal. Mariscal throwing tons of oblique kicks here. Ramos looks to be fading! More shots by Mariscal! Mariscal all over Ramos! Nasty combo by Mariscal! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Mariscal.

Round 3 – Insane pressure by Mariscal. Mariscal pressing Ramos here. He gets him against the cage. Short shots by Mariscal. Good control by Mariscal. Ramos breaks free and they’re back striking. Ramos is marching foward here, he’s looking for a big shot being down on the scorecards. Big head kick almost lands for Ramos! Two minutes left. Spinning attacks from both partially land. Solid shots by Mariscal. They brawl it out in the final seconds! The bell rings.

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

Result: Chepe Mariscal def. Ricardo Ramos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Mariscal (18-6 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Ramos (17-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jason Herzog
Judging:

Lucas Almeida vs. Danny Silva

Round 1 – Leg kicks early by Almeida, who’s looking to stay at long range. Silva with a leg kick of his own. Another one. Oh! Nasty combo by Silva! Silva showing very clean and precise striking here. Almeida is not throwing much right now. Nice shot by Almeida. Silva presses Almeida against the cage. Short shots land. They break. Almeida shoots and presses Silva against the cage. Oh! Nice two-punch combo by Almeida! And a knee! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Silva.

Round 2 – Almeida comes out pressuring. Leg kick and shot to the body by Silva. Almeida with a leg kick. Silva answers back with one of his own. Nice body shot by Silva. Silva putting on the pressure on Almeida. Oh! Clean shot by Silva! A hard two-punch combo lands for Silva. Jab by Silva. Three minutes left. Almeida lands. Oh! Nasty combo snaps the head back of Almeida! Silva getting in a groove. Big right hand by Silva. Oh! Spinning elbow connects for Silva! Almeida counters. Final minute here. Leg kick by Almeida. Silva shoots and takes down Almeida in the final seconds. Almeida gets back up. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Silva.

Round 3 – Almeida looks to be slowing down. Clean jabs connect for Silva. Almeida trying to press the action here, looking to score. Nice jabs by Almeida. His confidence is high and hands are low. One, two by Almeida. We’re halfway through the round. Nice counter left by Almeida. Silva pressing here. Silva tries to take down Almeida, but comes up short. Final minute. Silva not landing much in the later part of this round. Almeida throws, but good defense by Silva. Leg kick by Almeida. One, two by Almeida. The bell rings.

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

Result: Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Silva (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Almeida (15-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Beltran
Judging:

JJ Aldrich vs. Andrea Lee

Round 1 – Aldrich comes out putting on the pressure on Lee. Lee getting her kicks going early. Leg kick by Lee. A right hand connects by Lee and then a leg kick. Aldrich shoots for a takedown just a little before the halfway mark of the round and gets it! Lee scrambles and gets back to her feet. Nice one, two by Aldrich. Straight left lands for Aldrich. Oh! Nice one, two by Aldrich knocks down Lee. She gets up and seems to be fine. Lee shoots, fails to get a takedown and eats a knee in the process. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Aldrich.

Round 2 – Lee is pressuring a little more here, but so far indefective with her strikes. Nice one, two by Aldrich. Aldrich staying patient here, but landing the cleaner shots. Leg kick lands by Lee. Very low output here. They trade leg kicks. Nice body kick by Lee! Two solid right hands connect for Aldrich. She’s clearly landing the harder and cleaner shots. Lee shoots and Aldrich stuffs the takedown. She reverses Lee and presses her against the cage. They break free. The bell rings shortly after.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Aldrich.

Round 3 –  Lee comes out a little more aggressive, likely being two rounds down. Nice jab by Aldrich. Lee’s face is showing damage, her nose is busted up. One, two by Aldrich. Solid jab by Aldrich. Lee shoots, presses Aldrich against the cage, but gets reverses, and now she’s being controlled on the cage. Aldrich lets her loose and back to striking. Jab to the body by Lee. Lee shoots and again fails on the takedown. She now presses Aldrich against the cage. They break free. Aldrich soots and gets the takedown on Lee, but gets caught in a guillotine! Aldrich breaks free. Lee pressing Aldrich against the cage now. Aldrich reverses. The bell rings.

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

Result: JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Aldrich (14-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC), Lee (13-11 MMA, 5-9 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Judging:

Charles Johnson vs. Ramazan Temirov

Round 1 – Johnson pressing the action here, but neither throwing much so far. Oh! Temirov with a right hand that hands clean. Quick combo lands for Temirov.  Leg kick by Johnson. Man, Temirov is throwing heat! Temirov is pressing the action. Temirov catches a kick and connects a right on Johnson. Front kick to the face by Johnson. We’re halfway through the round. Right hand connects for Temirov. So far Temirov with the biggest shots of the fight. Johnson having a tough time connecting on Temirov. Johnson pressing the action here. Nice connection by Johnson to finish off the round! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Temirov.

Round 2 – Johnson marching forward here. He closes the distance and presses Temirov against the cage. Unable to get a takedown, they break and go back to striking. Johnson with better defense in this round. Temirov throwing a little less in this round. Temirov with a body shot. Johnson chasing here, but not throwing much. Nice counter right by Temirov. And Johnson with a counter of his own! Johnson presses Temirov against the cage and begins working the takedown. Nice elbow by Johnson on the break! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Johnson.

Round 3 – Final round here. Johnson back on the accelerator here, pressing Temirov. Nice combo by Johnson. Solid jab by Temirov. Temirov shoots and gets a takedown, but Johnson gets back to his feet almost immediately. Temirov looks tired. Johnson pressing the action here. Three minutes left. The tide has shifted dramatically here, Johnson clearly on his game. Nice combo by Johnson. Leg kick by Johnson. Temirov with a counter right hand. Nasty body shots by Johnson and then an uppercut. Johnson shoots for a takedown, comes up short, but ends up pressing Temirov against the cage. Punches to the thigh by Johnson. They break. Johnson ties him up against the cage. Temirov reverses. The bell rings.

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

Result: Ramazonbek Temirov def. Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Temirov (19-2-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Johnson (17-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Jason Herzog
Judging:

UFC Fight Night 253 final faceoffs

UFC Fight Night 253 main card betting odds

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

• Manel Kape -220 vs. Asu Almabayev +180
• Cody Brundage -105 vs. Julian Marquez -115
• Nasrat Haqparast +215 vs. Esteban Ribovics -265
• Hyder Amil +185 vs. William Gomis -225
• Danny Barlow -280 vs. Sam Patterson +225

UFC Fight Night 253 prelim betting odds

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4:30 p.m. ET)

• Austen Lane +410 vs. Mario Pinto -550
• Chepe Mariscal -395 vs. Ricardo Ramos +310
• JJ Aldrich -200 vs. Andrea Lee +165
• Lucas Almeida +205 vs. Danny Silva -250
• Charles Johnson -130 vs. Ramazan Temirov +110