ELMONT, N.Y. – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ABC 3 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT).
UFC on ABC 3 takes place at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.
In the main event, former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) takes on Yair Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in a key fight at 145 pounds. In the co-feature, Amanda Lemos (11-2-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) meets Michelle Waterson (18-9 MMA, 6-5 UFC) in a women’s flyweight bout. In addition, former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (19-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) makes the drop to flyweight for the first time to take on Lauren Murphy (15-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC).
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN/ESPN+ and 2 p.m. ET for the main card on ABC/ESPN+.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC on ABC 3 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporter Nolan King (@mma_kings) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
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