UFC Vegas 97: Full Results and Highlights

Brady Dominates in the Main Event

UFC Vegas 97 delivered an action-packed evening in Las Vegas, highlighted by Sean Brady’s dominant performance against Gilbert Burns. Brady implemented a relentless pressure game plan, controlling the fight from start to finish and securing a unanimous decision win with scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 50-45. Burns, despite landing several strikes, struggled to match Brady’s grappling strength and strategic approach. This victory marks Brady’s second consecutive win following his only career loss to Belal Muhammad, setting him up for future high-profile matchups in the welterweight division.

Strong Performances and Rising Talents

The event showcased more than just the main event, with several fighters making significant statements. Natalia Silva defeated Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), solidifying her place as a contender in the flyweight division. Steve Garcia continued his impressive streak with a first-round TKO over Kyle Nelson, while Cody Durden displayed his grappling prowess by submitting Matt Schnell with an anaconda choke in the second round. Other standout performances included Yanal Ashmouz’s decision win over Trevor Peek and Chris Padilla’s stoppage of Rong Zhu, illustrating the depth of talent on display.

Full Results from UFC Vegas 97

Main Card:

• Welterweight: Sean Brady defeated Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 50-45)
• Flyweight: Natalia Silva defeated Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Featherweight: Steve Garcia defeated Kyle Nelson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:59
• Flyweight: Cody Durden defeated Matt Schnell via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 2, 0:29
• Lightweight: Yanal Ashmouz defeated Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card:

• Lightweight: Chris Padilla defeated Rong Zhu via TKO (doctor stoppage) – Round 2, 4:14
• Featherweight: Isaac Dulgarian defeated Brendon Marotte via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:19
• Flyweight: Andre Lima defeated Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Featherweight: Gabriel Santos defeated Yi Zha via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
• Strawweight: Jaqueline Amorim defeated Vanessa Demopoulos via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:28
• Middleweight: Andre Petroski defeated Dylan Budka via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Featherweight: Nathan Fletcher defeated Zygimantas Ramaska via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:14

This event not only highlighted established names but also introduced fans to emerging talents ready to make their mark in the UFC. Fighters like Brady, Silva, and Ashmouz displayed the skills needed to challenge for higher rankings, making UFC Fight Night 242 a memorable showcase of the promotion’s deep talent pool.

Source: MMAnytt.se

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