UFC Vegas 59 was once the primary tournament in 8 years to look a 100% end price, with each and every unmarried combat at the card finishing by way of knockout or submission.
In the primary tournament, Jamahal Hill solidified his standing as a toplight heavyweight contender, scoring a high quality win towards former identify challenger Thiago Santos. ‘Candy Goals’ was once dragged into the deep waters, however nonetheless got here away with a stoppage victory within the fourth around.
The up-and-coming 31-year-old prolonged his streak to 3 wins. Previous to the development, Hill took out Jimmy Crute and Johnny Walker, each and every with first-round KOs, in back-to-back outings.
The co-main tournament noticed a resurgence of Geoff Neal, who now has two consecutive wins below his belt. He turned into the primary guy to prevent Vicente Luque after handing the Brazilian an absolute beating. ‘Handz of Metal’ advanced to 15-4 and is predicted to obtain a scores spice up within the welterweight department.
Vegas 59 additionally hosted the finale of The Final Fighter Season 30. Heavyweight Mohammed Usman earned a coveted UFC contract, defeating his Staff Julianna Pena squadmate Zac Pauga by way of KO.
Juliana Miller additionally emerged because the season’s champ within the ladies’s flyweight department. The 26-year-old prospect applied her grappling to crush Brogan Walker and protected the TKO win within the 1/3 around.
Within the heavyweight department, Serghei Spivac additionally strung in combination two immediately after placing away Augusto Sakai in around two. The Maldovan advanced to 15-3 with the victory.
In any case, a light-weight bout between Terrance McKinney and Erick Gonzalez opened the display’s leading card. McKinney, who had his momentum derailed via Drew Dober in March, bounced again with an outstanding submission win within the opening around.
UFC Vegas 59 complete card effects
Major Card
Jamahal Hill def. Thiago Santos by way of fourth-round TKO (2:31)
Geoff Neal def. Vicente Luque by way of third-round KO (2:01)
Mohammed Usman def. Zac Pauga by way of second-round KO (0:36)
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Juliana Miller def. Brogan Walker by way of third-round TKO (3:58)
Serghei Spivac def. Augusto Sakai by way of second-round TKO (3:42)
Terrance McKinney def. Erick Gonzalez by way of first-round sub (RNC) ( 2:17)
Initial Card
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sam Alvey by way of first-round KO (1:56)
Bryan Struggle def. Takashi Sato by way of first-round KO (0:44)
Cory McKenna def. Miranda Granger by way of sub (von flue choke) (R2, 1:03)
Mayra Bueno Silva def. Stephanie Egger by way of sub (armbar) (R1, 1:17)
