UFC Vegas 59 was the primary occasion in eight years to see a 100% end charge, with each single struggle on the cardboard ending through knockout or submission.
In the primary occasion, Jamahal Hill solidified his standing as a toplight heavyweight contender, scoring a top quality win towards former title challenger Thiago Santos. ‘Candy Goals’ was dragged into the deep waters, however nonetheless got here away with a stoppage victory within the fourth spherical.
The up-and-coming 31-year-old prolonged his streak to 3 wins. Previous to the occasion, Hill took out Jimmy Crute and Johnny Walker, every with first-round KOs, in back-to-back outings.
The co-main occasion noticed a resurgence of Geoff Neal, who now has two consecutive wins beneath his belt. He turned the primary man to cease Vicente Luque after handing the Brazilian an absolute beating. ‘Handz of Metal’ improved to 15-4 and is anticipated to obtain a rankings enhance within the welterweight division.
Vegas 59 additionally hosted the finale of The Final Fighter Season 30. Heavyweight Mohammed Usman earned a coveted UFC contract, defeating his Group Julianna Pena squadmate Zac Pauga through KO.
Juliana Miller additionally emerged because the season’s champ within the girls’s flyweight division. The 26-year-old prospect utilized her grappling to overwhelm Brogan Walker and safe the TKO win within the third spherical.
Within the heavyweight division, Serghei Spivac additionally strung collectively two straight after placing away Augusto Sakai in spherical two. The Maldovan improved to 15-3 with the victory.
Lastly, a light-weight bout between Terrance McKinney and Erick Gonzalez opened the present’s most important card. McKinney, who had his momentum derailed by Drew Dober in March, bounced again with a formidable submission win within the opening spherical.
UFC Vegas 59 full card outcomes
Foremost Card
Jamahal Hill def. Thiago Santos through fourth-round TKO (2:31)
Geoff Neal def. Vicente Luque through third-round KO (2:01)
Mohammed Usman def. Zac Pauga through second-round KO (0:36)
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Juliana Miller def. Brogan Walker through third-round TKO (3:58)
Serghei Spivac def. Augusto Sakai through second-round TKO (3:42)
Terrance McKinney def. Erick Gonzalez through first-round sub (RNC) ( 2:17)
Preliminary Card
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sam Alvey through first-round KO (1:56)
Bryan Battle def. Takashi Sato through first-round KO (0:44)
Cory McKenna def. Miranda Granger through sub (von flue choke) (R2, 1:03)
Mayra Bueno Silva def. Stephanie Egger through sub (armbar) (R1, 1:17)
