Uncrowned is providing real-time coverage for the Efe Ajagba versus Charles Martin boxing event, including ongoing score updates, round-by-round breakdowns, significant moments, fighter entrances, and scheduled times for the Zuffa Boxing 3 lineup this Sunday evening at the Meta Apex venue in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main attraction of Zuffa Boxing 3 features a bout between heavyweights Efe Ajagba and Charles Martin.
Ajagba, with a professional record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, including 14 knockouts, last competed in May, where his match against Martin Bakole concluded in a majority draw. This outcome sparked debate, with many believing Ajagba deserved the win after their ten-round contest. His sole professional loss came from a unanimous decision against Frank Sanchez over ten rounds in October 2021.
Martin, who holds a record of 30 victories, 4 defeats, and 1 draw, with 27 knockouts, and is a former IBF heavyweight titleholder, returns to the ring this Sunday after a break of fifteen months. His most recent appearance saw him secure a first-round knockout victory over Matthew McKinney in November 2024. Before that, Martin suffered a decisive unanimous decision loss against Jared Anderson.
Preliminary matches for the Ajagba versus Martin event are scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Paramount+. The primary card is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET, with the featured fighters anticipated to make their entrances to the ring near 11 p.m. ET.
Stay updated on every moment of the event with Uncrowned’s real-time outcomes and detailed commentary for the main card provided underneath.
Primary Bouts (9 p.m. ET, Streaming on Paramount+)
Heavyweight Division: Efe Ajagba against Charles Martin
Light Heavyweight Division: Umar Dzambekov against Ahmed Elbiali
Lightweight Division: Abel Mejia against Jaybrio Pe Benito
Preliminary Fights (6 p.m. ET, Streaming on Paramount+)
Super Welterweight Division: Leo Ruiz faces Casey James Streeter
Middleweight Division: Mark Beuke triumphed over Antonio Woods by split decision (scores: 77-75, 75-77, 77-75)
Lightweight Division: Oswaldo Molina secured a unanimous decision victory against Joshua Clark (scores: 60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Super Bantamweight Division: Emiliano Alvarado defeated Devin Gantt via technical knockout in the fourth round | Watch video
Lightweight Division: Dariial Kuchmenov earned a technical knockout win over Jorge Lagunas in the fourth round | Watch video
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A TREMENDOUS right hand from Pe Benito sends Mejia to the canvas early in the second round. Mejia manages to rise, but the bout is stopped! A powerful showing by Jaybrio Pe Benito.
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Mejia initiates the second round with a flurry of quick punches. Early exchanges see both fighters actively engaged. Mejia showcases impressive sequence punching. A powerful right hand from Pe Benito connects during an exchange, causing Mejia’s knees to buckle—this marks the most forceful blow within the initial four minutes of fighting in Las Vegas. Both competitors landed simultaneous right hands. Mejia counters with a sharp jab, forcing Benito backward with a hook, then follows with strikes to the body and a couple of rights to the head. Mejia visibly steps up his intensity and punch output this round. Pe Benito lands some clean blows, and Mejia immediately fires back. Mejia connects with a counter-punch and then a jab. A left hook from Pe Benito lands, and MEJIA IS KNOCKED DOWN! Despite Mejia having a strong two-minute period in that round, the knockdown and the second-most powerful punch of the round were both credited to Pe Benito. What an exceptional round!
10-8 for Pe Benito, making it 20-17 for Pe Benito
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The third major event of Zuffa Boxing has commenced at the Meta Apex.
Benito showed effective offense early on. His aggressive forward movement enabled him to keep Mejia on the defensive and connect successfully with a right hand to the body. They exchanged punches frequently during the second minute, with both having moments of success. Mejia landed a clean one-two combination. Benito responded with an inside combination. A right hand from Benito snapped Mejia’s head back. Benito then landed a left hook in an exchange. Mejia also scored with a left hook. The first three minutes saw a balanced exchange of action.
10-9 in favor of Pe Benito
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The main card action kicks off with an eight-round lightweight contest featuring the undefeated fighters Abel Mejia (10 wins, 0 losses, 7 KOs) and Jaybrio Pe Benito (6 wins, 0 losses, 4 KOs).
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1. Lightweight category: Abel Mejia faces Jaybrio Pe Benito
2. Light heavyweight category: Umar Dzambekov faces Ahmed Elbiali
3. Heavyweight category: Efe Ajagba faces Charles Martin
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Concluding the preliminary matches is an eight-round middleweight contest featuring Leo Ruiz (with a record of 16 wins, 1 loss, and 8 KOs) and Casey James Streeter (with a record of 15 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws, and 6 KOs).
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Judges’ tallies (77-75, 75-77, 77-75)
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Antonio Woods, with a record of 14 wins, 1 loss, and 12 KOs, is set to challenge Mark Beuke, who holds 12 wins, 3 losses, and 7 KOs, in an eight-round contest within the middleweight division.
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Oswaldo Molina secured a decisive unanimous decision victory, with scores of 60-54 across all three cards, against Joshua Clark.
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