Marvin Vettori has officially entered the middleweight elite with a win over Jack Hermansson at UFC Vegas 16.
Vettori and Hermansson engage in a Fight of the Night candidate, Jamal Haill finishes in Ovince Saint Preux and more. Take a look below for all your UFC Vegas 16 highlights.
Marvin Vettori def. Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
Vettori (no. 13) made the most of his short-notice opportunity and snatched the ranking of Hermansson (no. 4). "The Italian Dream" dropped Hermansson badly in round one. Hermansson's pressure closed the gap between rounds three and five; however, it was Vettori who took the decision. The five-round war set the record for most significant strikes thrown in a UFC middleweight bout. Afterwards, Vettori called out Paulo Costa.
DROPPED HIM --
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
---- @MarvinVettori has Hermansson reeling early! #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/ltfBLyq1Jd
2️⃣0️⃣ minutes in.
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
How are you scoring it so far? -- #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/98iFVyLeBy
All 2️⃣5️⃣ minutes! Who won? #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/UqUpwZFfRE
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
Welcome to the Top 5️⃣!
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
---- @MarvinVettori is the face of Italian MMA. #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/2agixOR6F2
Most significant strikes in a middleweight bout... EVER.
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
What a fight tonight from the UFC APEX -- #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/u6WRY1sjjo
Marvin is PUMPED -- #UFCVegas16
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
*NSFW* pic.twitter.com/Ehikc1rVIe
Jamahal Hill def. Ovince Saint Preux by TKO (3:37, R2)
Hill earned himself a top 15 ranking after dispatching of Saint Preux in two rounds. The referee was forced to intervene has OSP was unable to defend himself on the feet.
STILL UNDEFEATED --
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
-- @JamahalH has gone up another level tonight!
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Gabriel Benitez def. Justin Jaynes by TKO via knee (4:06, R1)
Benitez likely earned himself a Performance of the Night bonus with a unique knee that landed extra hard. Benitez struck Jaynes to the chest with a deep step-in knee that immediately crumbled the victim.
A KNEE TO THE CHEST --
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
That is it! @Moggly_Benitez times an INSANE finish to close the show.
[ Action continues on #ESPNPlus & ESPN2 ] pic.twitter.com/xqAL88pmqU
Roman Dolidze def. John Allan by Split Decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
Chris Lee strikes again! Dolidze earned a clear unanimous decision in the eyes of most fans, media members and the UFC Vegas 16 commentary team; however, judge Lee dissented. Fortunately, the right man — according to many — won.
"Coach, do you want me to submit him?"
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
----@RomanDolidze1 is having fun out there -- #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/4xCJjV23nU
Jordan Leavitt def. Matt Wiman by knockout via slam (0:22, R1)
Leavitt dusted Wiman with a slam that had everyone watching concerned. Why read when you can watch?
OH MY GOODNESS!
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
-- @JoJo_MonkeyKing gets the SLAM KO, seconds into the bout!
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Dirty Dancing!? --
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
This may be a first for celebrations inside the Octagon. #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/nhnmucSolh
True sportsmanship on display --
— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020
After the fight, @JoJo_MonkeyKing paid his respects to Matt Wiman's wife. #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/XaQXjc2sFs
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