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‘Zalal To PFL For Running An Entire Round’ – Fans Split As Youssef Zalal Outpoints Calvin Kattar At UFC Vegas 102

Youssef Zalal received the biggest opportunity of his career thus far when he took on Calvin Kattar in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102. But while he scored a decision win, the result led to a mix of reactions from MMA fans. Kattar tried to take control of the fight from the get-go, looking […]

Youssef Zalal received the biggest opportunity of his career thus far when he took on Calvin Kattar in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102. But while he scored a decision win, the result led to a mix of reactions from MMA fans.

Kattar tried to take control of the fight from the get-go, looking to blitz with the striking that led him to popularity during his Octagon career. Zalal, however, took advantage of that by using his footwork, keeping distance and landing counterstrikes.

Footwork and distance continued to use this strategy and found success, frustrating Kattar over the course of the remaining 10 minutes to win the fight across all three judges’ scorecards.

While some fans and media members felt it was excellent strategy, others were critical of the performance, stating Zalal would lose fans for the way he fought here.

Youseef Zalal Splits MMA Fanbase With Performance In Win Over Calvin Kattar

After his first stint in the UFC ended unceremoniously, Zalal has won seven straight and is now 4-0 since his return to the Octagon.

Kattar, meanwhile, has now lost four straight and five of six since a January 2021 loss to Max Holloway.

Bo Nickal Gives Brutal Response To Callout From UFC Vegas 102 Winner: ‘Fans Say I Can’t Fight Cans Anymore…’

Andre Petroski feels he’s ready for a step up in competition after his victory over Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102. Unfortunately for him, the man he chose to call out, Bo Nickal, doesn’t share the same sentiment regarding the idea of a fight between the two of them. “I’d love to get an easy […]

Andre Petroski feels he’s ready for a step up in competition after his victory over Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102.

Unfortunately for him, the man he chose to call out, Bo Nickal, doesn’t share the same sentiment regarding the idea of a fight between the two of them.

“I’d love to get an easy check but the fans say I can’t fight cans anymore,” Nickal wrote on X after being called out at UFC Vegas 102.

Andre Petroski Calls Out Bo Nickal At UFC Vegas 102, Gets Rejected Quickly

The first round between Petroski and Vieira was slow. In fact, the two combined for only about 10 punches in the entire five-minute span. The American had more control of the pacing in the first round, but his Brazilian opponent picked up his pace and took back control in the second.

Petroski brought out more powerful shots in the third, nabbing him the win on all three judges’ scorecards.

The victor then used his post-fight promo time to call out rising star Nickal.

Nickal was quick to jump on social media and reject the fight proposal, referring to Petroski as a “can.”

Petroski has won three straight now, having also bested Josh Fremd and Dylan Budka over the past year.

Meanwhile, Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Vieira is now 3-3 in his last six after starting his pro career 7-0.

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight – UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight - UFC Vegas 102 HighlightsAndre Petroski scored a sizeable upset at UFC Vegas 102, earning a unanimous decision victory over the heavily favored…

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight - UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Andre Petroski scored a sizeable upset at UFC Vegas 102, earning a unanimous decision victory over the heavily favored Rodolfo Vieira.

Despite being a battle of two world-class grapplers, the opening round was contested primarily on the feet. However, that was not for a lack of trying, particularly on Vieira’s part who launched his first takedown attempt 90 seconds into the scrap, only to get met with a check left that momentarily put him on the mat.

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Vieira tried a couple more times to get Petroski down, but couldn’t complete any of his four takedown attempts in the first.

While Vieira continued to struggle with the takedowns in the second stanza, his hands proved more than capable of going toe-to-toe with Petroski. Throughout the round, Vieira pumped his jab and lit up his opponent with some well-timed combinations.

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With the fight potentially even, Petroski started to open up a bit more in the third. That resulted in him surrendering his first takedown of the fight, but Petroski quickly scrambled back to his feet and bloodied Vieira with a big one-two. Vieira shot in for a last-minute takedown but was unable to finish it before the final horn.

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Official Result: Andre Petroski def. Rodolfo Vieira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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‘Made Him Hit The Undertaker’ – Fans React As Gabriel Bonfim Leaves Opponent Unconscious With Nasty Choke At UFC Vegas 102

With both Bonfim brothers competing at UFC Vegas 102, Gabriel Bonfim ensured a strong start for the pair with a second-round submission victory over knockout artist Khaos Williams during the preliminary card. Williams stalked his competition throughout the opening frame, looking to apply pressure and find the power shots that have led him to victory […]

With both Bonfim brothers competing at UFC Vegas 102, Gabriel Bonfim ensured a strong start for the pair with a second-round submission victory over knockout artist Khaos Williams during the preliminary card.

Williams stalked his competition throughout the opening frame, looking to apply pressure and find the power shots that have led him to victory in the Octagon already. Bonfim, however, showed solid lateral movement over the course of the frame. And while “The Ox Fighter” showed solid takedown defense, his Brazilian counterpart was able to get him down a couple of times during the round.

Williams fended off a late submission attempt prior to the end of the first round. When the same circumstances happened in the second frame’s dying seconds, however, the result was different.

Bonfim locked up a Brabo choke and managed to leave Williams unconscious in a scary scene, scoring the victory with mere seconds remaining at the end of the second round.

Gabriel Bonfim Chokes Out Khaos Williams At UFC Vegas 102

The Brazilian is now 4-1 in the UFC since his arrival from Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022.

Meanwhile, since arriving to the UFC in 2020, Williams has consistently lost a fight after winning two — a pattern that has now continued as a result of his loss tonight.

Gabriel Bonfim Sleeps Khaos Williams in Scary Last-Second Submission Victory – UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Gabriel Bonfim Puts Khaos Williams to Sleep with Last-Second D'Arce Choke - UFC Vegas 102 HighlightsGabriel Bonfim added another impressive submission victory at UFC Vegas 102, putting Khaos Williams to sleep with a slick…

Gabriel Bonfim Puts Khaos Williams to Sleep with Last-Second D'Arce Choke - UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Gabriel Bonfim added another impressive submission victory at UFC Vegas 102, putting Khaos Williams to sleep with a slick last-second d’arce choke.

The opening round saw Williams hit the mat a couple of times, it was the hands of Bonfim that began to really take control of the fight in the second stanza. Bonfim practically landed his jab at will, alternating it with a stiff calf kick that had William’s lead leg comprised even before we hit the halfway point of the fight.

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With a minute to go in the second, Williams tried to let his hands go but in doing so, he opened himself up for an easy takedown. With the clock winding down, Bonfim cinched in a d’arce choke in hopes of securing a last-second finish.

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Just when it looked as though Williams would make it out of the round, his arm went limp, forcing referee Herb Dean to step in and call for the stoppage with only two ticks left on the clock.

Official Result: Gabriel Bonfim def. Khaos Williams via submission (d’arce choke) at 4:58 of Round 2.

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11-Year MMA Veteran Retires After Defeat In First Fight Of UFC Vegas 102

Mixed martial arts veteran Julia Avila laid the gloves down at UFC Vegas 102. After suffering a decision loss to Jacqueline Cavalcanti in the opening bout of Saturday’s event, “Raging Panda” announced her retirement from professional MMA. “This is it,” Avila said before placing her gloves down in the middle of the Octagon. “I want […]

Mixed martial arts veteran Julia Avila laid the gloves down at UFC Vegas 102.

After suffering a decision loss to Jacqueline Cavalcanti in the opening bout of Saturday’s event, “Raging Panda” announced her retirement from professional MMA.

“This is it,” Avila said before placing her gloves down in the middle of the Octagon. “I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to fight on the world’s best stage.”

Julia Avila Retires Following UFC Vegas 102 Loss To Jacqueline Cavalcanti

Avila made her professional MMA debut in 2012, though there was a four-and-a-half-year gap between her first two fights. After going 6-1, Avila made her UFC debut at UFC 239 in July 2019, defeating Pannie Kianzad.

“Raging Panda” went 3-3 in the UFC. Prior to tonight’s fight, her last performance came in December 2023 when she was submitted by former champion Miesha Tate.

Cavalcanti, a former LFA women’s bantamweight champion, is now 9-1 in her career, including a perfect 4-0 in the UFC.