Check out the full results and highlights of UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos. Vicente Luque faces Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight showdown. Cub Swanson takes on Hakeem Dawodu in the co-main event. Get all the details here!
The highly anticipated UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos took place at the APEX facility in Las Vegas on August 12th. The event featured a thrilling welterweight matchup between former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and the #10 ranked Vicente Luque. Let’s dive into the results and highlights of this action-packed card.
In the main event, Vicente Luque faced off against Rafael dos Anjos in a battle for welterweight supremacy. Luque, who had been sidelined for a year due to a medical suspension, returned to the octagon with a vengeance. Despite concerns about his health, Luque put on a dominant performance, showcasing his brutal striking and ground game. After five intense rounds, Luque emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win.
The co-main event featured a clash between two seasoned veterans in the featherweight division. Cub Swanson and Hakeem Dawodu put on a striking clinic, exchanging blows in a standup war. Both fighters displayed incredible skill and heart, but it was Swanson who came out on top with a unanimous decision victory.
Another highlight of the night was the light heavyweight bout between Khalil Rountree and Chris Daukaus. Rountree, riding a three-fight winning streak, faced off against Daukaus, who had suffered three consecutive knockout losses. Despite the odds, Daukaus showed tremendous resilience and knocked out Rountree in the first round, proving that he still has what it takes to compete at a high level.
Other notable results from the event include Iasmin Lucindom’s submission victory over Polyana Viana, AJ Dobson’s unanimous decision win against Tafon Nchukwi, and Marcus McGhee’s stunning knockout of JP Buys. The night was filled with thrilling finishes and impressive performances.
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos delivered an unforgettable night of action, showcasing the talent and determination of the fighters. Fans were treated to a display of skill, heart, and resilience. This event solidified the status of Luque as a top contender in the welterweight division and proved that dos Anjos still has what it takes to hang with the best at 170 pounds.
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos – Full Results
| Fight | Result | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Vicente Luque def. Rafael dos Anjos | Unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2) | Welterweight |
| Cub Swanson def. Hakeem Dawodu | Unanimous decision (29-28 x3) | Featherweight |
| Khalil Rountree def. Chris Daukaus | TKO at 2:40 of round 1 | Light Heavyweight |
| Iasmin Lucindom def. Polyana Viana | Submission (Arm triangle) at 3:42 of round 2 | Strawweight |
| AJ Dobson def. Tafon Nchukwi | Unanimous decision (29-28 x3) | Middleweight |
| Josh Fremd def. Jamie Pickett | Unanimous decision (30-27 x3) | Middleweight |
| Marcus McGhee def. JP Buys | KO at 2:19 of round 1 | Bantamweight |
| Terrance McKinney def. Mike Breeden | TKO at 1:25 of round 1 | Lightweight |
| Isaac Dulgarian def. Francis Marshall | TKO at 4:48 of round 1 | Featherweight |
| Martin Buday def. Josh Parisian | Submission (Kimura) at 4:11 of round 1 | Heavyweight |
| Jaqueline Amorim def. Montserrat Ruiz | TKO at 3:34 of round 3 | Strawweight |
| Da’Mon Blackshear def. Jose Johnson | Submission (Twister) at 3:47 of round 1 | Bantamweight |
| Luana Santos def. Juliana Miller | TKO at 3:41 of round 1 | (W) Flyweight |
Key Points
- Vicente Luque defeats Rafael dos Anjos in a thrilling welterweight matchup
- Cub Swanson emerges victorious in a striking war against Hakeem Dawodu
- Chris Daukaus knocks out Khalil Rountree in the first round
- Iasmin Lucindom submits Polyana Viana with an arm triangle choke
- Marcus McGhee delivers a devastating knockout against JP Buys
