UFC Vegas 87: Rozenstruik Dominates Gaziev, Erceg and Nurmagomedov Impress

Read about the thrilling UFC Vegas 87 event where Jairzinho Rozenstruik dominated Shamil Gaziev. Steve Erceg and Umar Nurmagomedov also impressed with their performances. Check out the full results and highlights here.

The UFC Fight night in Vegas just concluded with an electrifying main event. Jairzinho Rozenstruik showcased his heavyweight ambitions by defeating Shamil Gaziev in a thrilling affair. This win solidifies Rozenstruik’s position as a gatekeeper in the heavyweight division, while handing Gaziev his first career loss.

Flyweight Division

In the flyweight division, Steve Erceg made a statement by knocking out Matt Schnell with a devastating left hook in the second round. This victory solidifies Erceg’s position in the flyweight rankings and sets him up for a potential top-10 matchup.

Bantamweight Division

Umar Nurmagomedov continued his impressive run towards a bantamweight title shot with a dominant display against Bekzat Almakhan. Nurmagomedov showcased his superior wrestling skills, controlling the fight on the ground and earning a clear unanimous decision victory.

Light Heavyweight Division

Vitor Petrino and Tyson Pedro engaged in a strategic battle in the light heavyweight co-main event. Petrino’s tactical approach and experience led him to a unanimous decision victory, while it was a disappointing end to Pedro’s career.

Main Event

The main event featured a clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. Despite a strong start from Gaziev, Rozenstruik weathered the storm and used his experience to control the fight. The referee stopped the fight in the fourth round due to vision issues reported by Gaziev’s corner, resulting in a TKO victory for Rozenstruik.

For more details on the UFC Vegas 87 results, please refer to the table below: