It all goes down later tonight (Sat., Feb. 11, 2017) at UFC 208 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm goes for her second title in a featherweight bout opposite Germaine de Randamie. In addition to the inaugural 145-pound champion being crowned, mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Anderson Silva will make his return to the cage, former light heavyweight title challenger Glover Teixeira will try to right the ship after a knockout loss to Anthony Johnson and middleweight destroyer Ronaldo Souza will attempt to stamp his title bid for 2017.
But before the premier bouts get underway on PPV starting at 10:00 p.m. ET, UFC 208's preliminary action will go down on Fight Pass starting at 7:30 p.m. ET and FOX Sports 1 starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Find out what happened right here as the UFC 208 undercard recaps roll in real-time:
Randy Brown vs. Belal Muhammad
In the preliminary headliner of the evening, rising welterweight prospect Brown (9-2) looked to extend his UFC win streak in front of a home crowd when he took on slugger Muhammad (11-2). Having to close the gap on the longer Brown, Muhammad launched heavy front leg kicks early. Brown was unable to check any of the kicks and began to show early signs of wear and tear. Luckily for Brown, he was able to catch Muhammad early into the second round and cut Muhammad below the right eye. Despite getting poked in the eye multiple times, Muhammad was able to push through and land a huge takedown to end the frame. In Round 3, Muhammad was able to close the distance and secure a takedown along the cage. From there, Muhammad was able to control the action, take Brown's back and score big points, earning him the unanimous decision win.
If one of these would have landed...#UFC208 pic.twitter.com/Uo5nznm7Nx
— #UFC208 (@ufc) February 12, 2017
Wilson Reis vs. Ulka Sasaki
Doorstep title contender Reis (22-6) looked to win his third-straight when he took on rising Japanese prospect Sasaki (19-4-2) in a battle of flyweights. With a tremendous height and reach advantage, Sasaki was able to land some early body kicks from the outside before Reis secured a huge takedown. Sasaki started to talk trash as he snapped combinations from range and attempted fight-ending uppercuts, but was simply unable to ward off the Brazilian's wrestling. Reis started to open up on the feet to begin Round 2, landing lunging hooks and leg kicks en route to another takedown. From there, Reis worked to the back and threatened with a guillotine choke, arm triangle and neck crank, but Sasaki defended on queue. Reis continued to work in the final frame with more cage control and crisp movement, although Sasaki transitioned to the back late and landed some hard elbows to the temple. For his overall efforts, Reis walked away with the easy unanimous decision win.
These flyweights are going at it! #UFC208 pic.twitter.com/hxO91ctvlT
— #UFC208 (@ufc) February 12, 2017
Nik Lentz vs. Islam Makhachev
Former featherweight contender Lentz (27-8-2, 1 NC) looked to make it three in a row at 155 pounds when he took on rising Russian prospect Makhachev (14-1) in the first lightweight bout of the night. Makhachev pressured early along the cage before landing a a big takedown, while Lentz threatened from the bottom with a guillotine attempt. Lentz almost pushed off, but the 25-year-old stayed heavy in top position. Makhachev landed yet another takedown midway through the second round and utilized his bigger frame to work around Lentz' guard, grab his back and score points with positioning. Lentz tried to attack on the feet in the final frame, but Makhachev landed a hard body kick that slowed Lentz down and allowed the Russian to land another takedown in open space. Makhachev didn't land an outrageous amount of offense from top control, but his ability to stick to Lentz was quite impressive, which is why he walks away with the unanimous decision.
That hurt! #UFC208 pic.twitter.com/dzk5lqzeUa
— #UFC208 (@ufc) February 12, 2017
Phillipe Nover vs. Rick Glenn
In the opening FS1 bout of the evening, featherweights Nover (11-8-1) and Glenn (19-4-1) each looked to avenge a recent Octagon loss. It was Nover in the early going who landed more meaningful shots, exploding from distance and connecting on two head kicks that jolted Glenn's body. But Glenn stood in tough and delivered crisp counters, opening up Nover's left eye in the process. In Round 2, Glenn closed the gap on the feet and pressed Nover against the cage. Neither fighter landed significant damage, but Nover was able to find a home for a few knees in the clinch. It was much of the same in the third round as Glenn initiated the action along the cage to take away Nover's striking ability, although Nover offered fantastic takedown defense. In the end, Glenn's pressure and persistence was enough to win the split-decision win.
Glenn took that high-kick from @PhillipeNover like it was nothing! #UFC208 pic.twitter.com/4Lzx05NS5e
— #UFC208 (@ufc) February 12, 2017
Ryan LaFlare vs. Roan Carneiro
New York's own LaFlare (13-1) made his return to the Octagon after a 14-month absence when he took on Brazilian submission specialist Carneiro (21-11) in the lone Fight Pass bout of the evening. LaFlare pressured early with body kicks and cage control before landing a takedown, but Carneiro's defense proved resilient. Carneiro's foot got caught along the cage to begin Round 2, which allowed LaFlare to gain top control and score valuable points. After returning to the feet, LaFlare caught the Brazilian flush with a left hand and dropped him, but Carneiro was able to tie up the action from the bottom and escape. Carneiro was able to land a few shots on LaFlare in the third and open him up below the right eye, but it was simply too late. LaFlare continued to press the action, controlled the pace and did more than enough to capture the unanimous decision win.
Vicious left by @RLaflare! #UFC208 pic.twitter.com/cyY8ZbxFW8
— #UFC208 (@ufc) February 12, 2017