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Shahbazyan defeats Muniz in UFC 320 preliminary match recap.
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UFC 320 Preliminary Card Results and Recap

Shahbazyan wins against Muniz by TKO

Edmen Shahbazyan defeated Andre Muniz by TKO in Round 1, extending his winning streak to three fights. Shahbazyan showcased his striking skills, delivering a decisive finish near the end of the round.

  • Shahbazyan defeats Muniz by TKO
  • Win came at 4:58 of Round 1
  • Shahbazyan's third consecutive victory
  • Match's momentum shifted late in Round 1
  • Shahbazyan trains with Eric Nicksick
  • Still 27, nearing physical prime
  • Set to push for rankings

The preliminary bouts at UFC 320 delivered decisive outcomes that set the stage for the pay-per-view main card. Fighters across five weight divisions displayed striking proficiency, grappling control, and finishing ability in front of a sold-out arena and a global broadcast.[1]

Flyweight Opening Bout

Veronica Hardy used precise jab-low kick combinations and timely takedown attempts to control Brogan Walker over three rounds. Hardy secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 30-27 across all judges’ cards.[1]

Welterweight Upset

Ramiz Brahimaj stunned Austin Vanderford with a head kick early in Round 2, then transitioned to a guillotine choke at 2:24 to force a tap. The win marked Brahimaj’s third consecutive finish in the Octagon.[1]

Bantamweight Showcase

Farid Basharat remained undefeated by outstriking Chris Gutierrez in Rounds 1 and 2, then withstood a late surge to earn a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and improve to 14-0.[1]

Women’s Bantamweight Decision

Yana Santos pressed forward with leg kicks and clinch work against Macy Chiasson, who forfeited 35 percent of her purse after missing the 135-lb limit. Santos earned a unanimous decision, 29-28 on all scorecards.[2][3][1]

Welterweight Control

Punahele Soriano executed takedowns in all three rounds, maintaining top control and ground strikes to sweep the scorecards 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 over Nikolay Veretennikov.[1]

Middleweight Stoppage

Edmen Shahbazyan dropped Andre Muniz with an overhand right just before the horn, then unloaded elbows for a TKO at 4:58 of Round 1. The victory extended Shahbazyan’s stoppage streak to three under coach Eric Nicksick.[1]

Bantamweight Split Decision

Jakub Wiklacz used wrestling and sweeps to claim Rounds 1 and 3, while Patchy Mix edged Round 2. The judges rendered a split decision in favor of Wiklacz (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).[1]

Catchweight TKO

At a 153-lb catchweight, Daniel Santos landed a counter right that floored JooSang Yoo, then followed with ground-and-pound for a TKO at 0:21 of Round 2, extending his record to 4-0.[1]

Middleweight Finale

Ateba Gautier knee-struck Tre’ston Vines on a takedown attempt, then clinched and finished with elbows against the fence. The TKO at 1:41 of Round 1 marked Gautier’s third first-round stoppage this year.[4][1]

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  1. Verify all fighter records and win-loss tallies against the official UFC statistics database.
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FAQ

What was the fight's outcome?

Shahbazyan won by TKO in Round 1.

Who did Shahbazyan defeat?

He defeated Andre Muniz.

What is Shahbazyan's current winning streak?

He has won three fights in a row.