First, Brett Floyd (4-2) vs. Shawn Stefanelli (4-3) will start off the night. Then, Chris Vasil (3-1) faces off with Fadi Shuman (3-1) in an exciting featherweight bout. Undefeated prospect Dilshod Zaripov (2-0) intends to keep the record perfect when he takes on Miguel Junior Diaz (2-1). Following the flyweights, Canadian prospect Claudia Baril (1-0) takes on fellow undefeated prospect, Criszaida Adames (2-0).

CFFC 88 Top of the Card

Additionally, the lightweight division will pit Josh Jackson (4-2) against Longo and Weidman product Nazim Sadykhov (3-1). Focus then turns to the co main event with, Vadim Ogar (6-3) taking on former UFC fighter Darrel Horcher (13-4). Finally, the main event of the evening will feature Tycen Lynn (7-4) versus Phil Caracappa (9-1) in an key bantamweight bout.

Breaking down the card:

Brett Floyd vs. Shawn Stefanelli

At first glance, both athletes appear to have the same amount of experience. But Stefanelli may have an edge in time spent in the cage. Even though the time spent resulted in a couple of unanimous decision losses, it likely taught him to push harder and impress the judges. Consequently, he won his following bout via split decision; albeit close, it was still a lesson learned. Opposite to Stefanelli, Floyd looks to impose his ground game. Floyd rocketed onto the amateur circuit with three slick submissions. Both bantamweight fighters have a lot to earn as they both look to expand their resumes.

Chris Vasil vs. Fadi Shuman

Featherweights strap on the gloves, with young upstart Vasil looking to outwork Shuman. In spite of that, Shuman’s ground game will be key to him picking up the win at CFFC 88. Especially reflected in his experience, Shuman’s cage generalship and ground game will pose problems for Vasil. Similar to the likes of Aljamain Sterling, Shuman likes to pick up submissions quick. The American displayed this aspect of his game when he finished his last two opponents by submission within ten minutes of competing.

Dilshod Zaripov vs. Miguel Junior Diaz

Once again, the fight features an undefeated fighter by the name of Zaripov. Conversely, Diaz has a nasty rear naked choke. With one of the best coaches in the game, Ray Longo assisting the Tajikistan native, Diaz has a tall task ahead of him.

Claudia Baril vs. Criszaida Adames

Unbeaten newcomers in Baril and Adames will compete at CFFC 88. The Canadian Baril has less experience compared to Adames, who stacked up a few wins on the amateur scene. Either way, based on unbeaten records and Adames’s five fight win streak, there’s pressure to perform for their respective future careers.

Josh Jackson vs. Nazim Sadykhov

With an incredible run to start off his amateur career, the Longo and Weidman team fits well with Sadykhov’s style. Riding a three fight win streak, Sadykhov will be looking to extend it against Jackson. A finishing machine, Jackson made a name for himself quickly by taking out opponents standing or through ground work. Overall this chess match will be exciting to witness and see what athlete adjusts in real time more effectively.

Vadim Ogar vs. Darrel Horcher

After a stint in the UFC, Horcher returns to the organization that put him on the map. Facing the hardened UFC vet is the Russian lightweight Ogar. Despite this bout being a bounce back affair for both fighters, each of them have faced fierce competition. For instance, Horcher took a loss to the lightweight great Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ogar on the other hand, learned in his loss to Sodiq Yousuff. As a result, Ogar’s kickboxing has sharpened. All in all, the experience collected by legitimate contenders will assist both athletes’ futures.

CCFC 88 Tycen Lynn vs. Phil Caracappa

Caracappa started his professional career on fire, picking up eight wins before hitting a wall against Ricky Steele on Dana White’s Contender Series. Since then, the New Jersey native won his last bout via decision in August earlier this year. Trying to pick up another win, Lynn’s bantamweight journey has been rocky. However, at CFFC 88 he has the chance to redeem himself and direct his career in the right direction. Headlining the card for a reason, Caracappa and Lynn are sure to deliver the goods.

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The latest Ultimate Fighter edition wound down this week, and Friday night, the finale took place live in Las Vegas, NV. Two ultimate fighter champions would be crowned at the TUF 28 Finale, airing live on Fox Sports 1. First, however, came preliminary action, featuring a three-fight offering including the veteran Tim Means, plus Roosevelt Roberts taking on Darrell Horcher in the featured fight category.

Means, who would be entering into his 40th pro fight on the night, was tasked with taking on former Bellator fighter Ricky Rainey. A veteran of Bellator MMA best known for losing efforts against Michael Page and Chidi Njokuani, Rainey was hoping to get back in the win column after losing his UFC debut opposite Muslim Salikov.

Like Rainey, Means was coming off a loss, two in fact. 1-3 in his last four, Means had dropped fights to Alex Oliveira, Belal Muhammad, and Sergio Moraes. His lone win in that span came against Alex Garcia.

Bantamweight action kicked off the Fight Pass card, however, as relative unknowns Raoni Barcelos and Chris Gutierrez threw down. Barcelos hoped to build off a win over Kurt Holobaugh in his UFC debut, while Gutierrez, a WSOF, LFA and Bellator alum, was making his promotional debut.

Check back throughout the evening for updated results and a recap of the action!

Raoni Barcelos vs. Chris Gutierrez

Gutierrez was on the outside early against Raoni Barcelos to open the TUF 28 Finale card. Barcelos was demonstrating his power with each punch, while Gutierrez worked to land leg kicks. While his kicks connected, however, Gutierrez was mostly circling, trying to stay off the fence, and couldn’t get his hands going. In a clinch, Barcelos would dump his opponent, work from guard, but eventually he’d back off and Gutierrez would get back to his feet.

In the second, Barcelos would eat a nasty left elbow from the bottom, cutting him open. He’d have his opponent on his back within the first two minutes, and take the back as Gutierrez tried to power back to his feet. Still the biggest damage was the elbow. While he couldn’t make a submission work just then, he did later in the round, taking the back, getting one hook in, and securing a rear-naked choke!

Raoni Barcelos def. Chris Gutierrez by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:12

Tim Means vs. Ricky Rainey

Tim Means wasted no time getting back in the win column in Las Vegas on Friday night. After some early stand-up action Means scored a takedown despite Rainey grabbing the fence. He’d take Rainey down a moment later and dropped bombs on his opponent. Rainey wasn’t fight back enough for the ref’s liking as Means landed more ground and pound, and waved it off.

Tim Means def. Ricky Rainey by TKO (punches), Round 1, 1:18

Roosevelt Roberts vs. Darrell Horcher

Horcher worked the body early in the first round, and fired off an overhand right, connecting with Roberts. Roosevelt Roberts stuck to the outside, meanwhile. Horcher was able to back Roberts up to the fence, but maybe that was the wrong game plan. As the two clinched along the fence late in the round, Roberts locked in a standing guillotine. Quite the comback! He earned the tap just ten seconds before the end of the round.

Roberts called out TUF 27 winner Mike Trizano after the fight.

Roosevelt Roberts def. Darrell Horcher by submission (standing guillotine), Round 1, 4:50

TUF 28 Finale UFC Fight Pass Preliminary Results:

Roosevelt Roberts def. Darrell Horcher by submission (standing guillotine), Round 1, 4:50
Tim Means def. Ricky Rainey by TKO (punches), Round 1, 1:18
Raoni Barcelos def. Chris Gutierrez by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:12

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