UFC Vegas 99 results: Sooo … About last night | Hernandez vs. Pereira

Final evening (Sat., Oct. 19, 2024), Final Preventing Championship (UFC) remained inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 99. The primary card was truly slightly stronger than common, that includes a trio of bouts that concerned at the very least one ranked fighter. Sadly, the complete battle card was a little bit of slog with comparatively few finishes all through, however the promise of violence between Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez helped battle followers make it to the end line.

Let’s have a look again over at UFC Vegas 99’s finest performances and strategies:

A Mauling Win

Anthony Hernandez scored his sixth consecutive UFC victory final evening, pummeling Michel Pereira for the majority of 5 rounds earlier than referee Herb Dean intervened with a last-second mercy stoppage. “Demolidor” has been viciously efficient since transferring to 185-pounds, however “Fluffy” handled him like every of his previous opponents, forcing him right into a relentless cycle of takedowns, transitions, and punishment.

Actually, Pereira had virtually no good moments after the primary minute. There was a strong guillotine try and a good knee — that’s it in 20-some minutes of fight after his early flurry. Hernandez was that dominant, setting a number of quantity data over the course of 5 rounds. Actually, this battle felt over halfway by way of spherical two. “Fluffy” was simply that zoned in and in charge of his opponent.

Hopefully, it’s the sort of win that will get him a a lot deserved alternative in opposition to a extremely ranked foe. Perhaps it’s too loopy of a soar, however I’d like to see him battle Nassourdine Imavov or Caio Borralho subsequent. Any such win deserves to be rewarded!

Cardio Is EVERYTHING!

Kyler Phillips is a good technical fighter. His motion is classy, and he appears to time a head kick cleanly in nearly each battle. His wrestling is rock strong, and he’s been doing jiu-jitsu since he was a toddler. Rob Font, comparatively, has a really bread-and-butter MMA sport relying virtually completely on the 1-2 and clubbing shut vary punches.

But, Font gained as a result of on the finish of the day, it’s all about tempo.

Phillips gained the primary spherical simply, controlling most likely 4 minutes from prime place. When he returned to his toes, he was slightly drained although, so Font pushed the pedal to the ground and landed some good photographs. In early spherical two, Font additionally started to regulate the pinnacle of his opponent along with his lead hand, a process made simpler as Phillips slowed a bit.

As soon as Font gained his edge, the battle was not shut. Phillips may not showcase the stunning footwork, and he couldn’t wrestle successfully for greater than second. All of the flash was gone or in gradual movement, whereas Font’s straight punches continued on the identical price unabated.

It’s all the time enjoyable to see a veteran upset the chances, however it looks like Phillips hasn’t mounted his pacing points since they first grew to become obvious in 2021. In a division like Bantamweight, that apparent of a flaw won’t ever fly on the elite stage.

Internal G Will get It Achieved

Charles Johnson vs. Sumudaerji was an ideal Flyweight battle.

The primary spherical was a technical kickboxing affair, as Johnson pressed his foot to the gasoline within the face of Sumudaerji’s vary and counters. He couldn’t drag the striker to the ground, nonetheless. Sumudaerji’s takedown protection regarded a lot improved, however the putting was very aggressive.

The second spherical was one of many yr’s finest. Simply as momentum gave the impression to be slipping away from him, Johnson floored Sumudaerji with a flurry and practically pressured the end. When the referee gave the Chinese language Flyweight an opportunity to battle on, he practically locked up a triangle choke! The try reversed Johnson onto backside, inflicting a mad scramble that continued even on the battle with wild trades. Regardless of the knockdown, Sumudaerji rebounded nicely within the third as nicely, stuffing most of his opponents photographs and touchdown cleanly.

The judges awarded Johnson the choice, his fourth victory of the yr. “Internal G” is absolutely coming into his personal, and he actually deserves a ranked opponent subsequent.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD!

Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda completely delivered the brutal grindfest that all of us anticipated and hoped for.

For as soon as, Elkins was not the primary man to bleed. He landed a pleasant overhand early, mixed it with a takedown, then scored with glancing elbows. Nothing appeared that extreme, however Pineda emerged from the alternate with gigantic gashes over each eyes! There was nonetheless loads battle left in “The Pit,” nonetheless, who used his guillotine choke to achieve prime place and slice up “The Injury” in type.

By spherical two, each males had been already battling fatigue after the chaotic begin. In traditional Elkins style, the wrestler continued to slug and drive for takedowns. Pineda went again to the guillotine, however Elkins confirmed off his masterful protection in escaping deep strangles repeatedly and utilizing the transitions to determine prime management.

It was a extremely enjoyable battle between veterans, however Elkins clearly picked up the latter two rounds by out-hustling her peer and dropping some brutal elbows. Pineda introduced his retirement after the defeat, and we’ll see if that sticks. In that case, he was an extremely constant motion fighter for a really very long time and deserves his flowers.

As for Elkins, he’s quietly gained three of 4 at 40 years of age. He might not be at his peak anymore, however the interior canine continues to be thriving.

Extra Ideas

Joselyne Edwards defeats Tamires Vidal through third-round rear bare choke: Apart from lacking weight for the third time, Edwards regarded good right here! The Panamanian expertise is accustomed to foes making an attempt to relentlessly wrestle right here, however she was allowed to strike right here. Consequently, her jab and distance putting had been on level, and he or she beat up Vidal for giant parts of the battle. When Vidal actually tried to pressure the grappling concern within the third, Edwards was capable of soar the again and rating the end simply earlier than the bell. On the entire, Edwards COULD be an fascinating Bantamweight prospect (of which there are few). Her kickboxing sport and energy undoubtedly stand out. Sadly, her incapability to make weight and traditionally poor grappling proceed to carry her again, even when final evening was a strong bounce again.

Austen Lane defeats Robelis Despaigne through unanimous resolution: After beginning his UFC profession 0-2 (1) with two brutal knockout defeats, Lane deserves props for not getting murdered by his gigantic opponent right here. He successfully wore out and wrestled the Cuban knockout artist, avoiding buying and selling with Despaigne till his foe was lifeless drained. Talking of, Despaigne actually wants loads of time at an actual MMA camp if he’s to utilize his bodily belongings and knockout energy in opposition to anybody even half-decent.

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