Jiri Prochazka KO’s Dominick Reyes With Huge Spinning Back Elbow – UFC Vegas 25 Highlights

ProchazkaCzech Republic standout, Jiri ‘Denisa’ Prochazka will likely compete for UFC light heavyweight gold in his next outing — and with good reason. Headlining UFC Vegas 25, the unorthodox striker stopped former title challenger, Dominick Reyes with a vicious spinning back elbow in the second round. Bringing his reckless and unconventional style in tandem with […]

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Czech Republic standout, Jiri ‘Denisa’ Prochazka will likely compete for UFC light heavyweight gold in his next outing — and with good reason. Headlining UFC Vegas 25, the unorthodox striker stopped former title challenger, Dominick Reyes with a vicious spinning back elbow in the second round.

Bringing his reckless and unconventional style in tandem with him to the Octagon for the main event, Prochazka broke Reyes’ nose in the first round with massive straights and combinations at the fence, likely taking the round with a 10-9 on all three judge’s scorecards.

Despite starting well in the second after some of the adversity in the opening, Reyes was still eating some significant shots at the fence — with blood leaking from his nose, which he had broken just last September against current light heavyweight best, Jan Blachowicz.

Wobbling Prochazka and forcing a double-leg takedown attempt from the #5 ranked contender, Reyes pulled guard for a guillotine, however, Prochazka eventually slipped his head out.

Returning to the feet, Prochazka once more backed the Hesperia native back to the fence and following an elbow on the break, Prochazka spun with a devastating spinning back elbow, knocking Reyes unconscious, who fell face-first to the Octagon canvas.

Below, catch the highlights from Prochazka’s stunning knockout win over Reyes.

UFC Vegas 25 Results: Reyes vs. Prochazka

UFCLowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 25: Reyes vs. Prochazka results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 1st. April 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main events in a pivotal light heavyweight encounter, two-time title challenger, Dominick Reyes returns for the first time since September in an attempt to snap a two-fight skid, […]

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LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 25: Reyes vs. Prochazka results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 1st. April 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taking main events in a pivotal light heavyweight encounter, two-time title challenger, Dominick Reyes returns for the first time since September in an attempt to snap a two-fight skid, as he welcomes recent debutante, Czech Republic standout, Jiri Prochakza.

Dropping a close, highly-disputed unanimous decision loss to former two-time light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones at UFC 248 in March last year, Reyes then challenged for vacant spoils against Jan Blachowicz in the co main event of UFC 253 on ‘Fight Island’ — where he suffered a brutal second round knockout loss.

For former Rizin FF light heavyweight champion, Prochazka, the dangerous striker enters the headliner against Reyes off the back of an eye-catching one-punch knockout win over former title chaser, Volkan Oezdemir in his promotional bow at UFC 251 in July in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In the night’s co-main event, surging Georgian kickboxer, Giga Chikadze returns as the #14 ranked featherweight contender, tackling veteran division mainstay, Cub Swanson.

Remaining undefeated in the UFC in his last outing, Chikadze took home a high-kick knockout win over Jamey Simmons in the opening round at UFC Vegas 13 in November.

For Swanson, the veteran striker is riding a two-fight winning run, which includes a unanimous decision success against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Kron Gracie, as well as a December UFC 256 knockout win over Daniel Pineda.

UFC Vegas 25 Results: Reyes vs. Prochazka

Main Card: (ESPN2/ESPN+ 10 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka

Featherweight: Giga Chikadze vs. Cub Swanson

Light Heavyweight: Ion Cutelaba vs. Dustin Jacoby

Middleweight: Sean Strickland vs. Krzysztof Jokto

Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cody Stamann

Catchweight (128.5lbs): Poliana Botelho vs. Luana Carolina

Preliminary Card: (ESPN2/ESPN+ 7 p.m. ET)

Strawweight: Randa Markos vs. Luana Pinheiro

Featherweight: Kai Kamaka III vs. T.J. Brown

Strawweight: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Sam Hughes

Middleweight: Andreas Michailidis vs. KB Bhullar

Featherweight: Luke Sanders vs. Felipe Colares

Kamaru Usman Sleeps Jorge Masvidal – UFC 261 Results

Kamaru UsmanIT’S TIME! The UFC 261 main event is finally upon us. Kamaru Usman is set to rematch Jorge Masvidal for the welterweight title. Round 1: Jorge Masvidal opens up with several kicks. He’s going to the body and legs. Kamaru Usman gets off his first strike of the fight, a punch to the body. Masvidal […]

Kamaru Usman

IT’S TIME! The UFC 261 main event is finally upon us. Kamaru Usman is set to rematch Jorge Masvidal for the welterweight title.

Round 1: Jorge Masvidal opens up with several kicks. He’s going to the body and legs. Kamaru Usman gets off his first strike of the fight, a punch to the body. Masvidal lands another low leg kick but eats a huge overhand in return. Usman is look good on his feet early. The champ is landing well with the jab and loading up for big shots too. Masvidal jumps in for the flying knee but Usman catches him and takes this fight to the floor. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is trying to throw ground strikes but is being tied up by Masvidal who is landing elbows from the bottom. Usman returns with a hard elbow of his own. ‘Gamebred’ is scooting back to the fence while simultaneously landing elbows. Masvidal pops back up. Usman lands a nice right hand and follow wiht a jab. Now he’s getting a bit reckless with his strikes. Masvidal puts together a combo which ends with a flying knee. The pair square up after the horn sounds to end the first round of this highly anticipated rematch.

Round 2: Not a lot happening at the start of the second round. Just a few Masvidal leg kicks land through the opening minute. Usman fires off a huge overhand that drops Masvidal. The champ follows up with ground strikes to put ‘Gamebred’ to sleep.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Kamaru Usman def. Jorge Masvidal by KO in round two.

Rose Namajunas Quickly Stops Zhang Weili – UFC 261 Results

Zhang WeiliIn the UFC 261 co-main event, Zhang Weili puts her strawweight title on the line against Rose Namajunas. Round 1: Zhang Weili opens up with a leg kick to Rose Namajunas. The former champion is bouncing around the Octagon early. Weili is trying to slow her down with kicks. ‘Thug Rose’ is Popping her jab. […]

Zhang Weili

In the UFC 261 co-main event, Zhang Weili puts her strawweight title on the line against Rose Namajunas.

Round 1: Zhang Weili opens up with a leg kick to Rose Namajunas. The former champion is bouncing around the Octagon early. Weili is trying to slow her down with kicks. ‘Thug Rose’ is Popping her jab. Namajunas lands a huge head kick that drops the champion. She follows up with ground strikes to finish the fight and reclaim the 115lb belt.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Rose Namajunas def. Zhang Weili via TKO in round one.

Valentina Shevchenko Utterly Dominates Jessica Andrade – UFC 261 Results

Shevchenko AndradeNext up on the UFC 261 main card is a women’s flyweight title fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Jessica Andrade. Round 1: Andrade misses a leg kick. Shevchenko responds with her own. Andrade blocks a head kick. Andrade rushes forward and connects with a body shot. Shevchenko lands a one two. Andrade attempts a leg […]

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Next up on the UFC 261 main card is a women’s flyweight title fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Jessica Andrade.

Round 1: Andrade misses a leg kick. Shevchenko responds with her own. Andrade blocks a head kick. Andrade rushes forward and connects with a body shot. Shevchenko lands a one two. Andrade attempts a leg kick but Shevchenko counters and takes her down. Andrade gets to her feet but is taken down right away. Andrade gets to her feet and lands some elbows. Shevchenko takes her down and lets go as she attempts a head kick but Andrade blocks. Shevchenko starts to unload on Andrade and looks for a takedown and gets it. Andrade gets to her feet briefly but is taken down as Shevchenko looks to sink in the rear naked choke. It isn’t locked properly and Andrade escapes and gets to her feet. But it’s the same result as Shevchenko takes her down again as the round ends.

Round 2: Shevchenko takes Andrade again and is in side control. She manages to control the Brazilian this time as she racks up the top time. Andrade gets to her feet and looks to slam Shevchenko off the clinch. Shevchenko does well to defend though. Shevchenko trips her and is in the crucifix position now. She lands a number of punches and elbows before the referee stops the action!

Official result: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Jessica Andrade via TKO (R2, 3:19).

Chris Weidman Breaks His Leg Against Uriah Hall – UFC 261 Results

Next up on the UFC 261 main card is a middleweight rematch between Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall.

Round 1: The fight is over instantly as Weidman snaps his leg while attempting a low kick on Hall.

Official result: Uriah Hall defeats Chris Weidman…

Weidman Hall

Next up on the UFC 261 main card is a middleweight rematch between Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall.

Round 1: The fight is over instantly as Weidman snaps his leg while attempting a low kick on Hall.

Official result: Uriah Hall defeats Chris Weidman via TKO (R1, 0:17).