UFC 227 was not the only action-paced mixed martial arts event during the weekend of Aug. 3-5. There were two thrilling title fights at CES MMA 51 on Friday in Rhode Island, and Pancrase 298 on Sunday in Tokyo also played host to some exciting contests.
GOODNIGHT TRIANGLE … CES MMA 51 saw Nate Andrews defend the promotion’s lightweight title for the first time against D’Juan Owens. Early on, the challenger secured a takedown off of a right high roundhouse kick from Andrews. However, Owens offered little in the way of offense from top position in guard.