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USA Today
04-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ramazonbek Temirov calls out Kai Kara-France, Brandon Moreno and more after UFC Fight Night 253
LAS VEGAS – Ramazan Temirov beat Charles Johnson with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Temirov, who held off a third-round Johnson rally to pick up his 11th straight win. Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson Result: Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Temirov (19-2-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Johnson (17-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC) Key stats: Johnson won the overall striking battle 87-59. Temirov on the fight's key moment 'I couldn't show the best performance of my career, but I was prepared for three rounds. I'm always prepared for all of my fights. This opponent was a little uncomfortable for me, and I was missing with some of my punches. I could drop him down, but I couldn't knock him out. His style was a little uncomfortable for me. He was doing a good job slipping away from my punches.' Ramazan Temirov beats Charles Johnson by unanimous decision 🇺🇿 Watch our #UFCVegas103 prelims LIVE NOW on @UFCFightPass 📺 — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 1, 2025 Temirov on a goal to get to the top 15 'I'm happy about my performance. He was a tough fighter, and I hope I'm in the top 15 now (after the win). I felt that every time when I was punching him, I was winning all the rounds.' Temirov on what he wants next 'I'm going to be ready for the next one around summertime. I don't care who's going to be in front of me, it can be top five, top 10 , but I wouldl love to fight against top guys because it's going to make me become a champion as soon as possible. … I want to fight against top five guys like Kai Kara-France and Brandon Moreno because they fight standing. I'd love to fight standing – I enjoy it.' To hear more from Temirov, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 253. Gallery UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas View 105 photos
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC Fight Night 253: Official scorecards from Las Vegas
Check out the official scorecards from all 10 bouts at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) ramazonbek-temirov-ufc-fight-night-253-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email charles-johnson-ufc-fight-night-253-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email charles-johnson-vs-ramazonbek-temirov-ufc-fight-night-253-faceoff Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson, UFC Fight Night 253 Scorecard Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
UFC Fight Night 253: Best photos from Las Vegas
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) (Gallery will update throughout the event.) UFC Fight Night 253 Octagon (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email UFC Fight Night 253 Octagon 5 (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email UFC Fight Night 253 Octagon 2 (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email UFC Fight Night 253 Octagon 3 (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email ramazonbek-temirov-ufc-fight-night-253-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email charles-johnson-ufc-fight-night-253-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email charles-johnson-vs-ramazonbek-temirov-ufc-fight-night-253-faceoff Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Ramazan Temirov 3 UFC Fight Night 253 Hand Wrap (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email UFC Fight Night: Johnson v Temirov LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: (L-R) Charles Johnson kicks Ramazan Temirov of Uzbekistan in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: (L-R) Charles Johnson kicks Ramazan Temirov of Uzbekistan in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Merab Dvalishvili, UFC Fight Night 253 Crowd (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Jamahal Hill, UFC Fight Night 253 Crowd (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email UFC Fight Night: Johnson v Temirov LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: (R-L) Ramazan Temirov of Uzbekistan punches Charles Johnson in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: (R-L) Ramazan Temirov of Uzbekistan punches Charles Johnson in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson, UFC Fight Night 253 Scorecard Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email JJ Aldrich UFC Fight Night 253 Hand Wrap (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Andrea Lee UFC Fight Night 253 Hand Wrap (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Lucas Almeida 2 UFC Fight Night 253 Hand Wrap (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Cub Swanson, Danny Silva UFC Fight Night 253 Hand Wrap (via UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
