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Ivan Erslan Defeats Tuco Tokkos by Unanimous Decision at UFC Vegas 117

The result was his first UFC win.

Overview

  • Ivan Erslan earned a three-round decision with 29-28 scores on all three judges’ cards in a light heavyweight bout.
  • A chaotic opening frame saw Tuco Tokkos stun Erslan with a sharp counter before both men traded heavy shots.
  • Erslan pulled ahead by stuffing repeated shots, scoring his own takedowns, and controlling long stretches from top position.
  • Tokkos showed notable durability and kept pursuing takedowns even as he absorbed clean punches.
  • After the fight, Erslan said he wants to face Ibo Aslan at the UFC Belgrade event on August 1.