UFC Atlanta Prelims Results Knockouts Decisions and NC – Full Recap
Get a complete breakdown of UFC Atlanta preliminary fight results winners methods and highlights Full recap of knockouts decisions and the controversial no contest ending
UFC Atlanta’s preliminary card delivered a mix of brutal knockouts decisive decisions and controversial moments From lightning fast finishes to technical showdowns here is everything that happened on the prelims .
Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato — No Contest Illegal Up Kick Round 1
The light heavyweight bout ended in chaos At the final second of Round 1 Paul Craig landed an up kick that rendered Bellato unconscious However the referee deemed it illegal resulting in a no contest at 459 of the opening round The result sparked heated discussions around rule enforcement and fight safety .
Michael Chiesa def Court McGee — Unanimous Decision 30–27 30–27 29–28
Veteran welterweight Michael Chiesa returned to form with a tactical and dominant three round performance against Court McGee He utilized superior grappling and octagon control to earn a clean unanimous decision .
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Malcolm Wellmaker def Kris Moutinho — KO Right Hook Round 1 237
One of the night’s most explosive moments came courtesy of Malcolm Wellmaker who delivered a vicious right hook in the first round to finish Kris Moutinho at 237 A true knockout of the night contender .
Jose Ochoa def Cody Durden — TKO Punches Round 2 011
Ochoa wasted no time in Round 2 After a competitive first round he came out aggressive and finished Durden with a barrage of punches just 11 seconds in A fast and emphatic victory for the rising contender .
Ricky Simon def Cameron Smotherman — Unanimous Decision 30–27 30–27 29–28
Ricky Simon displayed clean boxing and pressure throughout his bantamweight contest with Cameron Smotherman All three judges awarded him the fight showcasing his dominance over three rounds .
Philip Rowe def Ange Loosa — TKO Punches Round 3 402
Philip Rowe put on a gritty performance in a back and forth welterweight clash In Round 3 he overwhelmed Loosa with ground and pound forcing a referee stoppage with under a minute left in the fight .
Vanessa Demopoulos def Jamey Lyn Horth — Unanimous Decision 30–27
In the women’s flyweight division Demopoulos used effective grappling and cage control to outscore Horth across three rounds All judges agreed with a 30–27 sweep .
Summary Table
| Bout | Result | Method Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato | No Contest | Illegal up kick End R1 |
| Michael Chiesa vs Court McGee | Chiesa wins | UD 30 27 30 27 29 28 |
| Malcolm Wellmaker vs Kris Moutinho | Wellmaker wins | KO R1 237 |
| Cody Durden vs Jose Ochoa | Ochoa wins | TKO R2 011 |
| Ricky Simon vs Cameron Smotherman | Simon wins | UD 30 27 30 27 29 28 |
| Philip Rowe vs Ange Loosa | Rowe wins | TKO R3 402 |
| Jamey Lyn Horth vs Vanessa Demopoulos | Demopoulos wins | UD 30 27 |
Highlights and Notable Moments
- Wellmaker’s highlight reel KO brought early fireworks and established him as a fighter to watch .
- Jose Ochoa’s rapid fire TKO showed his explosive finishing ability needing just 11 seconds of Round 2 .
- The no contest in Craig vs Bellato drew debate over officiating consistency and fighter safety .
- Veteran performances from Chiesa Simon and Demopoulos underscored the value of experience and technical sharpness .
What This Means
The prelims served up thrilling finishes and dramatic moments setting the tone for a stacked main card The controversial no contest and emphatic knockouts suggest UFC Atlanta could be one of the most talked about Fight Nights of the year .
Up Next
Don’t miss our main card breakdown including fan favorite showdowns like Usman vs Buckley and Namajunas vs Maverick — full recap coming soon .