UFC Vegas 16 got off to an uncertain start after several opponent changes and last-minute fight cancellations. However, the remaining fights on Saturday night did not disappoint. From a quick slam knockout to a five-round banger, this main card certainly kept things interesting.
In the main event, middleweights Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori went the distance in an absolute war but in the end it was Vettori who grabbed the biggest win of his career by unanimous decision.
Jamahal Hill added another win to his undefeated record with a second-round TKO victory over veteran Ovince Saint Preux in the co-main event.
Below is how fighters reacted to the entire night of action in Las Vegas.
Now I know why Marvin been calling out everyone so hard that mans good
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 6, 2020
What an incredible performance!!! Absolutely insane pace from start to finish.
The fans won that fight! Vettori looks amazing tonight. Huge win #UFCVegas16
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) December 6, 2020
@MarvinVettori breaking into the top five, winning his first main event, and most likely getting a FOTN bonus tonight! What a night for him and his team! Happy for y’all @DrCapodaglio
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) December 6, 2020
Damn! What a main event! This is fight of the night for sure @ufc
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) December 6, 2020
That fight was awesome! Both men should feel like kings!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) December 6, 2020
@MarvinVettori is the real deal and he’s gonna be top 5 in the world next week. Congrats buddy, now smile
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 6, 2020
His style is a lot more boxing-based, looks amazing
— BONY (@JonnyBones) December 6, 2020
Huge statement for Jamahal Hill!! He looked so composed and put the 205lb div on notice #UFCVegas16
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) December 6, 2020
That knee by Benitez was brutal and beautiful!
— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) December 6, 2020
That’s why MMA is the greatest sport in the world.
You never know what will happen. #UFCVegas16— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) December 6, 2020
That’s why you don’t pull guard in mma…
— Billy Q (@BillyQMMA) December 6, 2020
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