The UFC League

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GRASSO OUTSTRIKES HOLM IN FIRST TITLE DEFENSE, DERN EMERGES AS TOP CONTENDER HEADING INTO REGULAR SEASON FINALE

UFC Women's Champion Alexa Grasso (2-0, 7pts) successfully defended her title against former champion Holly Holm (1-1, 4pts) in an action-packed main event at The Sphere in Las Vegas. In a striking masterclass, Grasso landed 171 of 359 total strikes and dominated the exchanges, earning 49-46 scorecards across all three judges.

Mackenzie Dern (2-0, 6pts) continued her impressive run, outgrappling Olympic judoka Kayla Harrison (1-1, 3pts). Dern's superior striking accuracy (111 of 136) and ground control earned her second straight victory. The split decision win sets up a championship clash with Grasso in the regular season finale, with the winner securing the #1 playoff seed. This will be their first meeting since the Qualifier's Cup semifinals, where Grasso scored a knockout in the second round.

Former champion Ronda Rousey (1-1, 3pts) rebounded from her title loss with a commanding decision over Valentina Shevchenko (0-2). Rousey showcased her evolved game, landing 71 strikes while securing 4 takedowns and maintaining control for over 5 minutes.

Jessica Andrade (1-1, 3pts) notched her first win of the season against Michelle Waterson (0-2), utilizing an aggressive gameplan with 68 strikes and 3 successful takedowns for a clean sweep on the scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Standings after Week 2:

Alexa Grasso (c) 2-0 7pts
Mackenzie Dern 2-0 6pts
Holly Holm 1-1 4pts
Kayla Harrison 1-1 3pts
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Ronda Rousey 1-1 3pts
Jessica Andrade 1-1 3pts
Valentina Shevchenko 0-2 0pts
Michelle Waterson 0-2 0pts

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SEASON 2 PLAYOFF RACE COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE

The UFC League Season 2 reaches its dramatic conclusion at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with every fight on the card carrying playoff implications in what promises to be an unforgettable night of action.

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASH OF UNDEFEATEDS

UFC Women's Champion Alexa Grasso (2-0, 7pts) defends her title against Mackenzie Dern (2-0, 6pts) in a high-stakes rematch from the Qualifier's Cup semifinals. In their first encounter, Grasso's superior striking earned her a second-round knockout victory. However, Dern has looked unstoppable since entering Season 2, dominating both Michelle Waterson and Kayla Harrison en route to her title shot.

The champion has maintained her striking excellence, dispatching Ronda Rousey via fourth-round KO to claim the title and outpointing Holly Holm in a masterful striking display to retain. Meanwhile, Dern's grappling-heavy approach has evolved, showing improved striking while maintaining her submission threat.

With both fighters undefeated in Season 2 and playoff spots secured, this championship bout not only determines the title holder but also grants the winner a crucial #1 seed heading into the playoffs. Dern seeks revenge for her Qualifier's Cup exit, while Grasso aims to prove her first victory was no fluke.

WIN OR GO HOME!

Holly Holm (1-1, 4pts) meets Kayla Harrison (1-1, 3pts) in a high-stakes co-main event. After their Week 2 setbacks, both fighters need a victory to secure a playoff spot. A draw would leave both vulnerable to being overtaken.

Former champion Ronda Rousey (1-1, 3pts) faces Jessica Andrade (1-1, 3pts) in another must-win matchup. Like the co-main event, a draw could prove disastrous for both fighters' playoff hopes.

LAST CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION

Valentina Shevchenko (0-2) and Michelle Waterson (0-2) are hoping to clinch their first win of the season, but they also face an improbable but mathematically possible path to the playoffs. A first-round finish would earn the winner 6 points (3 for win, 3 bonus), potentially enough to steal a playoff spot if both main card matches end in draws.

SEASON 2, WEEK 3 CARD

Alexa Grasso (c) (2-0, 7pts) vs. Mackenzie Dern (2-0, 6pts) - UFC Women's Championship
Holly Holm (1-1, 4pts) vs. Kayla Harrison (1-1, 3pts)
Ronda Rousey (1-1, 3pts) vs. Jessica Andrade (1-1, 3pts)
Valentina Shevchenko (0-2, 0pts) vs. Michelle Waterson (0-2, 0pts)

PLAYOFF SCENARIOS

Grasso and Dern have clinched; winner gets #1 seed
Winners of Holm/Harrison and Rousey/Andrade clinch playoff berth
If both matches draw, Shevchenko or Waterson could claim a spot with Round 1 finish
Early-round finishes could factor into seeding tiebreakers

With every fighter still mathematically alive and four playoff spots up for grabs, Week 3 promises to deliver one of the most dramatic nights in UFC League history.

[johnstone1987]

Been meaning to ask since I haven't followed this in a tiny bit how do the Points work?

[RayLenearl]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnstone1987

Been meaning to ask since I haven't followed this in a tiny bit how do the Points work?

Win = 3pts
Loss = 0pts
Draw = 1pt

Bonus Points For Stoppages (KO/TKO/Submission)

Round 1: 3pts
Round 2: 2pts
Rounds 3-5: 1pt

For example, a win by 1st round KO is 6pts (3 for the win, 3 for the 1st round finish)

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UFC League Season 2 - Week 3 Card

Alexa Grasso (c) (2-0, 7pts) vs. Mackenzie Dern (2-0, 6pts) - UFC Women's Championship
Holly Holm (1-1, 4pts) vs. Kayla Harrison (1-1, 3pts)
Ronda Rousey (1-1, 3pts) vs. Jessica Andrade (1-1, 3pts)
Valentina Shevchenko (0-2, 0pts) vs. Michelle Waterson (0-2, 0pts)

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Mackenzie Dern (3-0, 10pts) submitted Alexa Grasso (2-1, 7pts) with an arm-bar at 4:23 of round three to capture the UFC League championship and continue her perfect season. The victory, which avenged her Qualifier's Cup loss to Grasso, secured Dern the #1 playoff seed. With the loss, Grass falls to the #4 seed, which sets up a rematch in the first round.

Holly Holm (2-1, 8pts) showcased her striking prowess with a quick third-round TKO of Kayla Harrison (1-2, 3pts) at just 26 seconds into the frame. The former champion's second finish of the season earned her the #3 playoff seed.

Ronda Rousey (2-1, 9pts) made a statement in her quest to reclaim the title, submitting Jessica Andrade (1-2, 3pts) late in the first round. The former champion's maximum-point victory vaulted her into the #2 seed.

Valentina Shevchenko (1-2, 3pts) dominated Michelle Waterson all three rounds to earn her first victory of the season, but the decision win wasn't enough to keep her playoff hopes alive.

Performance Bonuses:

Fight of the Night: Dern vs. Grasso
Performance of the Night: Dern (Submission)
Knockout of the Night: Holm

Final Regular Season Standings:

#1 Mackenzie Dern 3-0, 10pts
#2 Ronda Rousey 2-1, 9pts
#3 Holly Holm 2-1, 8pts
#4 Alexa Grasso 2-1, 7pts
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#5 Kayla Harrison 1-2, 3pts
#6 Jessica Andrade 1-2, 3pts
#7 Valentina Shevchenko 1-2, 3pts
#8 Michelle Waterson 0-3, 0pts

Playoff Matchups:

#1 Dern (c) vs. #4 Grasso (UFC Women's Championship)
#2 Rousey vs. #3 Holm

The semifinals promise high drama as Dern and Grasso meet in an immediate rematch, while former champions Rousey and Holm renew their rivalry.