Relive the electrifying night at UFC Vegas 82 with thrilling matchups, spectacular submissions, and a controversial no contest. Read all about the memorable moments in this action-packed event.
| Fight | Result | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig | Rear-naked choke submission (Allen) | 38 seconds into Round 3 |
| Michael Morales vs. Jake Matthews | Unanimous decision victory (Morales) | Judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 |
| Chase Hooper vs. Jordan Leavitt | Rear-naked choke submission (Hooper) | 2 minutes and 58 seconds into Round 1 |
| Payton Talbott vs. Nick Aguirre | Rear-naked choke finish (Talbott) | 58 seconds into Round 3 |
| Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro | TKO victory with strikes (Ribas) | 3 minutes and 53 seconds into Round 3 |
| Joanderson Brito vs. Jonathan Pearce | Ninja choke submission (Brito) | 3 minutes and 54 seconds into Round 2 |
| Jose Johnson vs. Chad Anheliger | Rear-naked choke submission (Johnson) | 4 minutes and 49 seconds into Round 3 |
| Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta | No contest | Referee error |
| Rafael Estevam vs. Charles Johnson | Unanimous decision victory (Estevam) | Judges’ decision |
Relive the thrilling moments from UFC Vegas 82 with this summary of the key fights and results.
UFC Vegas 82: A Night of Exciting Matchups
In an electrifying night at UFC Vegas 82, fight fans were treated to a series of thrilling matchups at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. From spectacular submissions to controversial no contests, the event had it all.
Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig
The main event of the evening featured a middleweight showdown between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig. In a stunning display of skill, Allen emerged victorious with a rear-naked choke submission just 38 seconds into Round 3. This win extended Allen’s winning streak to an impressive five fights.
Michael Morales vs. Jake Matthews
In the co-main event, welterweights Michael Morales and Jake Matthews went head-to-head. Morales secured a unanimous decision victory with the judges scoring it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in his favor.
Notable Results
The night was filled with incredible performances and finishes. Chase Hooper impressed with a lightning-fast rear-naked choke submission at 2 minutes and 58 seconds into the first round against Jordan Leavitt. Payton Talbott also showcased his skills with a rear-naked choke finish at 58 seconds into Round 3 against Nick Aguirre. Amanda Ribas delivered an impressive TKO victory with strikes at 3 minutes and 53 seconds into Round 3 against Luana Pinheiro.
Prelims Highlights
The prelims had their fair share of exciting moments as well. Joanderson Brito stunned the crowd with a ninja choke submission victory over Jonathan Pearce at 3 minutes and 54 seconds into Round 2. Jose Johnson showcased his skills with a rear-naked choke submission win over Chad Anheliger at 4 minutes and 49 seconds into Round 3.
Controversial No Contest
However, the night was not without controversy. Trey Ogden and Nikolas Motta’s fight was declared a no contest due to a referee error, leaving fans disappointed.
Memorable Night of MMA Action
Rafael Estevam wrapped up the prelims with a unanimous decision win over Charles Johnson, solidifying a memorable night of MMA action at UFC Vegas 82.
