Exciting fights and surprising victories took place at UFC Vegas 89. Read about the intense matchups and unexpected outcomes in this thrilling event.
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Rose Namajunas vs. Amanda Ribas | Rose Namajunas wins by unanimous decision |
| Carl Williams vs. Justin Tafa | Carl Williams wins by unanimous decision |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs. AJ Dobson | Edmen Shahbazyan wins by knockout (Round 1, 4:43) |
| Peyton Talbott vs. Cameron Szymanski | Peyton Talbott wins by technical knockout (Round 2, 0:21) |
| Youssef Zalal vs. Billy Quarantillo | Youssef Zalal wins by rear-naked choke (Round 2, 1:50) |
| Fernando Padilla vs. Luis Pahuuelo | Fernando Padilla wins by D’Arce choke (Round 1, 2:45) |
Tonight in Las Vegas, the UFC Vegas 89 tournament showcased thrilling matchups and unexpected outcomes.
In the highly anticipated main event, the women’s strawweight division witnessed a clash between Brazil’s Rose Namajunas and former UFC women’s strawweight champion, American Amanda Ribas. The fight lasted three intense rounds, and the judges unanimously awarded the victory to Rose Namajunas.
Another significant bout took place in the heavyweight division, featuring American Carl Williams against Australia’s Justin Tafa. The fighters went the distance, impressing the crowd with their skills, but no knockouts occurred. The judges declared Carl Williams the winner by unanimous decision.
Here are the results of the main card fights:
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Rose Namajunas vs. Amanda Ribas | Rose Namajunas wins by unanimous decision |
| Carl Williams vs. Justin Tafa | Carl Williams wins by unanimous decision |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs. AJ Dobson | Edmen Shahbazyan wins by knockout (Round 1, 4:43) |
| Peyton Talbott vs. Cameron Szymanski | Peyton Talbott wins by technical knockout (Round 2, 0:21) |
| Youssef Zalal vs. Billy Quarantillo | Youssef Zalal wins by rear-naked choke (Round 2, 1:50) |
| Fernando Padilla vs. Luis Pahuuelo | Fernando Padilla wins by D’Arce choke (Round 1, 2:45) |
On the preliminary card, there were also some exciting matchups and impressive performances. Trey Ogden secured a victory over Kurt Holobaugh by unanimous decision, while Julian Erosa defeated Ricardo Ramos with a guillotine choke in the first round.
The upcoming UFC event, UFC on ESPN 54, scheduled for March 30-31, promises another thrilling women’s bout. Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot will battle for the chance to become the official contender for the flyweight division championship belt.
