On the UFC 216 preliminary bouts, we saw Cody Stamann rally back from early adversity to pick up a split decision over Tom Duquesnoy. Lando Vannata and Bobby Green put on a candidate for Fight of the Year, as the lightweights drew even in an instant classic. Poliana Botelho came through in her UFC debut as she earned a unanimous decision victory over Pearl Gonzalez. The televised prelims were kicked off with Matt Schnell picking up a unanimous decision victory over Marco Beltran in a spirited affair.
UFC 216 prelim results & highlights: Green, Vannata battle to draw in FOTY candidate
