Author: Chandra Moulee Das
Bantamweight – Cory Sandhagen (USA) VS Rob Font (Puerto Rico)
A clean sweep for @CorySandhagen 👏 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/DDBKXUDiok
– UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
In an exciting fight at UFC Nashville, Cory Sandhagen demonstrated his prowess against Rob Font, who stepped in at short notice. Despite Sandhagen’s dominant performance, his wrestling-centric approach was not well received by the crowd at the Bridgestone Arena.
The crowd’s dissatisfaction was evident with their booing and even UFC president Dana White walked out during the fourth round, apparently unimpressed with the way the fight was going. In his post-fight comments, Sandhagen revealed a triceps injury in the opening round, which influenced his wrestling strategy. Although his tactics were effective, earning him a unanimous score of 50-45, they didn’t resonate with the spectators.
Women’s strawweight – Jessica ANDRADE (BRAZIL) VS Tatiana Suarez (USA)
STILL UNDEFEATED!!!!!!@TatianaUFC is a problem for everyone in the division 😳 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/rf7jFTKDr8
– UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
The co-main event of UFC Nashville saw the triumphant return of Tatiana Suarez after an injury break, earning her second victory. Facing former champion Julianna Andrade, Suarez showed off her skills, winning via guillotine choke at 1:31 of the 2nd round. This achievement could pave the way for a possible title opportunity.
Featherweight Fight – Diego LOPES (BRAZIL) VS Gavin Tucker (Canada)
DIEGO LOPES IS FOR REAL!!!!! 🤯 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/Y9vEW8tNF7
– UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
🇧🇷 @DiegoLopesMMA is ecstatic after that submission! #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/PMcR9PrI4t
– UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023
Diego Lopes left an indestructible impression at the Bridgestone Arena, securing a masterful submission victory over Gavin Tucker. The crowd was on its feet when Lopes executed a perfect combination of triangle and armbar, ending the fight at 1:38 of the first round.
Heavyweight fight – Tanner Boser (Canada) VS Aleksa Camur (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Tanner Boser showed his resilience in the lightweight division, winning a unanimous decision over Aleksa Camur. This victory increased Boser’s record in the octagon to 5-5, marking his return after consecutive defeats to Rodrigo Nascimento and Ion Cutelaba. Both fighters entered the cage on the back of recent defeats, which added a special touch to the bout and kept the fans on their toes.