UFC on ESPN 71 Features Taira vs Park Flyweight Headliner in Las Vegas

UFC on ESPN 71 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas featuring 12 bouts, including a flyweight headliner between Tatsuro Taira and short-notice replacement HyunSung Park. Andrey Pulyaev secured his first UFC win with a TKO stoppage over Nick Klein in the middleweight preliminaries, overcoming an initial round loss to finish the fight decisively in the second round. Fans could follow live round-by-round updates and official results on ESPN and ESPN+, with post-fight interviews available to hear from all the event's winners. Pulyaev's victory marked a rebound after a unanimous decision loss in his UFC debut and continued his momentum following a five-fight winning streak prior to that. The event provided a platform for fighters from Dana White's Contender Series and showcased competitive matchups throughout the card. Comprehensive coverage and backstage content helped fans stay connected to the action and fighters' perspectives.