Bukauskas Edges Edwards by Split Decision at UFC Vegas 117
The result returns the veteran to the win column after a January loss.
Overview
- On the UFC Fight Night 276 main card at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Modestas Bukauskas beat Christian Edwards by split decision, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.
- The fight streamed on Paramount+ and marked Edwards’ UFC debut after he accepted the bout on short notice.
- The matchup was set as an impromptu catchweight after Edwards replaced Rodolfo Bellato.
- Edwards leaned on clinch control against the fence, while Bukauskas landed the sharper strikes and hurt him with right hands.
- The victory is Bukauskas’ 20th, and with oddsmakers having him a -325 favorite on FanDuel, the close call could shape their next assignments.