Result
Modestas BukauskasDecision (split)
MethodDecision (split)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeKerry Hatley
Details(28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+7Modestas Bukauskas (1703 → 1710)-9Christian Edwards (1577 → 1568)
DateMay 16, 2026
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMeta APEX
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
The Baltic Gladiator | 21-7-0Modestas Bukauskas
L
Pain | 9-5-0Christian Edwards
Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards
Method :Decision (split)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Kerry Hatley
Details :(28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
Modestas Bukauskas
Elo1724Good
3Y trend1650 → 1724
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (split)
Christian Edwards
Elo1593Solid
3Y trend1545 → 1593
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Modestas Bukauskas won this fight by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Modestas Bukauskas and Christian Edwards across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Modestas BukauskasChristian Edwards
Elo edge
Modestas Bukauskas1724+14 last move
Christian Edwards1593+25 last move
Why they are ranked here
Modestas Bukauskas#21 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1724 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Raffael Cerqueira (rated 1685 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Nikita Krylov (rated 1687 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +35 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #20 Khabib Nabiev, 1 ahead of #22 Phil Davis.
Christian Edwards#112 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1593 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jake Collier (rated 1569 at the time): +31.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Ben Parrish (rated 1500 at the time): -38.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +48 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #111 Tuco Tokkos, 0 ahead of #113 Osama Elsaidy.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Modestas BukauskasvsChristian Edwards
Control time
2:15vs4:22
Total strikes
52vs51
Sig. strikes
36vs36
Finishing profile
Modestas BukauskasKO/TKO leads 57% of wins
Christian EdwardsKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Common opponents
Rodolfo BellatoModestas Bukauskas: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 16, 2026Christian Edwards: win · TKO (Punches) · Sep 26, 2026
Round stats
Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ALLEN VS COSTA. Modestas Bukauskas defeated Christian Edwards by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards quick answers
Who won Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards?
Modestas Bukauskas won Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards on?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ALLEN VS COSTA.
What are the records for Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards?
Modestas Bukauskas enters with a 21-7-0 record and Christian Edwards enters with a 9-5-0 record.
What division is Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Christian Edwards is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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