UFC Vegas 8 took no time at all to heat up as the first four fights on the preliminary card ended by submission.
The two fights that went the distance had plenty of intrigue as well. Zak Cummings thumped with a head kick at 4:59 of round three that looked like a stoppage, and two bright prospects brawled for 15 minutes straight. Review all of the best highlights from the UFC Vegas 7 prelims below.
Impa Kasanganay def. Maki Pitolo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kasangany and Pitolo exhibited power that could have ended the fight at any moment but it was ultimately the newcomer whose hand was raised in a 15-minute brawl.
WATCH OUT -- @KingImpa showing no Octagon jitters in his debut. #UFCVegas8 pic.twitter.com/Z4HsaxG0Uo
— UFC (@ufc) August 30, 2020
Zak Cummings def. Alessio Di Chirico by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Cummings just barely avoided getting a finish after dropping Di Chirico with a thumping head kick at 4:59 of round three. Di Chricio stumbled all over the Octagon after the fact and ultimately lost a decision.
AT THE HORN -- @ZakCummings STUNS Di Chirico to close the fight.
— UFC (@ufc) August 30, 2020
We're live on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/2MJVaWxDkh
-- Di Chirico was absolutely wobbled after the final horn. #UFCVegas8 pic.twitter.com/dqjJhbd2qk
— UFC (@ufc) August 30, 2020
Alex Caceres def. Austin Springer by submission via rear-naked choke (3:38, R1)
Caceres made use of superior counter-striking and lead foot position before sinking in a rear-naked choke on the mat.
GOOD NIGHT --@BruceLeeroyGlow needed less than a round to end the night.
— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2020
We're live on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/FkQua3xJC0
Sean Brady def. Christian Aguilera by technical submission via guillotine choke (1:47, R2)
Brady put in on Aguilera in the first before choking him out cold in round two.
STILL UNDEFEATED.
— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2020
If @SeanBradyMMA gets a hold of your neck, it's over.
Action is live on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/Dzl4GJ7fuH
Polyana Viana vs. Emily Whitmire
Viana made quick work of Whitmire after being taken down, snatching a tricky armbar from mount.
ABSOLUTE PRECISION
— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2020
---- @Polyana_VianaDF locks in the armbar to close in RD 1.
Watch now on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/yuzWVScWgE
Mallory Martin def. Hannah Cifers by submission via rear-naked choke (1:33, R2)
Martin survived a rough first-round in which she was nearly finished by Cifers. It was likely a 10-8 round but Martin had judges ripping up their scorecards after taking Cifers down in round two and snagging a rear-naked choke.
SHOCKWAVE -- @HannahCifersMMA trying to end it early.
— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2020
Watch now on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/NZllYJC9cV
WHAT A COMEBACK.@MalloryyMartin with resilience of an Octagon vet in her first bout!
— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2020
-- Tune in now on @ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/t6yAyDaQ0G
UFC Vegas 8 takes place from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 29. Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic will headline the card in a clash of ranked light heavyweights. Keep up with Fightful for all your fight night coverage.
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