On a weekend low on MMA action, the fledgling United Fight League returned with UFL 5, boasting a bantamweight title fight, a team versus team format, and four very familiar names in the top two fights of the evening.
In the main event, a pair of former UFC talents face off, as UFL bantamweight champ Hunter Azure puts his title on the line against Vince Morales. The bout is also the final fight of the five-match Team Phoenix vs. Team Vegas, with Azure and Morales the captains of their respective teams, under coaches Henry Cejudo and Frank Mir.
A $50,000 bonus goes to the fighters on the winning team, not to mention bragging rights. The night’s co-headliner, meanwhile, sees another pair of UFC veterans face off as Sheymon Moraes takes on TJ Brown.
Where to Watch UFL 5
The United Fight League set up shop at the Gila River Hotels & Casinos in Chandler, Arizona on Friday, August 30, 2024 for UFL 5; the card streams live on Rumble. Full results from the event can be found below.
UFL 5: Phoenix vs. Vegas Results
Main Card
Phoenix vs. Vegas: Vince Morales def. Hunter Azure (c) by submission (modified D’arce choke), Round 3, 4:06 – for the UFL bantamweight championship
Phoenix vs. Vegas: Sheymon Moraes def. TJ Brown by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Phoenix vs. Vegas: Trent Miller def. Marcus Nash by KO, Round 1, 1:59
Phoenix vs. Vegas: Ray Waters def. William Gibson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Phoenix vs. Vegas: Jackson Santa Cruz def. Anvar Boynazarov by submission (short choke), Round 1, 2:17
Preliminary Card
Yevgeni Shinkarevsku def. Richard Mahan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Desmond Manabat def. Angel Atoigue by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kaleo Meheula def. Cris Mims by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 2:54
Team Vegas wins the $50,000 bonus for winning the team versus team showdown over Team Phoenix.
