Overview

• Miller secured his deal with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Jimmy Drago, while Susurkaev delivered the episode’s only finish with a precise stomach-to-liver kick TKO of Murtaza Talha.
• White admonished most other contestants as unprepared, warning fighters to cancel their flights if they fail to meet his high performance standards.
• Several unanimous-decision winners—including Ilian Bouafia, Yuri Panferov and Radley Da Silva—were passed over for contracts despite winning their bouts.
• The UFC president condemned Neemias Santana’s deliberate headbutt early in his fight with Ilian Bouafia as outdated conduct that hurt prospects’ chances.
• According to reports, UFC matchmakers are eyeing Susurkaev for a debut at UFC 319 on just four days’ notice, though no official bout confirmation has been announced.