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February proved to be a standout month for Canadian talent across the big-time promotions. Ten fighters appeared on the world stage this month, with more than a dozen taking part overall.
UFC Fight Night 200 – Las Vegas – Feb. 5
TV: TSN
145 lbs – Hakeem Dawodu defeats Michael Trizano by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
185 lbs – Chidi Njokuani defeats Marc-Andre Barriault by KO (Punches) in Round 1, 0:15
135 lbs – Alexis Davis defeats Julija Stoliarenko by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
125 lbs – Malcolm Gordon defeats Denys Bodnar by TKO (Arm Injury) in Round 1, 1:22
Combat at the Space – New York – Feb. 5
TV:
265 lbs – Mike Curiel defeats Wuillmer Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) *Amateur
ONE Championship – Singapore – Feb. 11
TV:
145 lbs – (C)Bibiano Fernandes (24-4) vs. John Lineker (34-9) *Canceled*
***Featherweight Title Fight
265 lbs – Dustin Joynson defeats Hugo Cunha by Split Decision
Showtime FC 1 – Florida – February 11
TV:
155 lbs – Ramil Kamilov submits Turner Williams by Arm-Triangle Choke in Round 1
XOC 3 – Spain – February 12
TV:
155 lbs – Claire Dubois (1-1) vs. Maria Santos (1-1) *Canceled*
Ring of Combat 75 – Atlantic City – Feb. 18
TV:
145 lbs – Nate Small (1-1) vs. John Caldone (1-0)
UFC Fight Night 201 – Las Vegas – Feb. 19
TV: TSN
125 lbs – Chad Anheliger (11-5) vs. Jesse Strader (5-2)
115 lbs – Diana Belbita (14-6) vs. Gloria De Paula (5-4)
Bellator 274 – Connecticut – Feb. 19
TV: YouTube
155 lbs – Mandel Nallo (8-1) vs. Nick Browne (12-1)
Cupids Knockouts 2022 – West Virginia – Feb. 19
TV:
145 lbs – Nayimi Ferdaws (3-0) vs. Tijuan McCray-Turner (3-1) *Amateur
LFA 125 – Niagara Falls – Feb. 25
TV: UFC Fight Pass
115 lbs – Ashley Nichols (3-3) vs. Hilarie Rose (5-3)
125 lbs – Alex Moher (2-1) vs. Anthony Pilot (0-1) *Amateur
155 lbs – Brett Ozinga (1-0) vs. Austin Ross (1-0) *Amateur
UFC Fight Night 202 – Las Vegas – Feb. 26
TV: TSN
185 lbs – Misha Cirkunov (15-7) vs. Makhmud Muradov (25-7)
