UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev, a.k.a UFC Vegas 87, delivered an action-packed event from the UFC Apex facility, featuring a mix of knockouts, technical victories, and unanimous decisions that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The event was headlined by a heavyweight clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev, with Rozenstruik securing a victory through retirement at the end of the fourth round.
Results from UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
Main Event: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
The heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev was a display of power and resilience. Rozenstruik, known for his striking ability, managed to overcome Gaziev's challenge, leading to Gaziev's retirement at the end of the fourth round. This victory came at exactly 5:00 of Round 4, marking a significant win for Rozenstruik in his professional MMA career.
Co-Main Event: Petrino vs. Pedro
The light heavyweight co-main event saw Vitor Petrino face Tyson Pedro in a battle that went the distance. Petrino's performance was commendable, showcasing his skills and determination throughout the fight. Ultimately, Petrino's efforts were recognized with a unanimous decision victory, signaling his rising status within the light heavyweight division.
Main Card Highlights
Flyweight Bout: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Alex Perez was a showcase of Mokaev's dominance in the flyweight division, earning him a unanimous decision win over Perez. Mokaev's control and strategy throughout the fight were key to his victory.
Bantamweight Bout: Umar Nurmagomedov continued his ascent in the bantamweight division with a unanimous decision win over Bekzat Almakhan. Nurmagomedov's grappling and control were on full display, earning him the win.
Flyweight Bout: Steve Erceg delivered a stunning knockout victory over Matt Schnell, with a straight right to left hook combo just 26 seconds into the second round. This knockout was one of the highlights of the night, showcasing Erceg's striking power.
Preliminary Card Standouts
Middleweight Bout: Eryk Anders vs. Jamie Pickett was a competitive match, with Anders coming out on top via unanimous decision. Anders' performance was a testament to his preparation and skill set.
Bantamweight Bout: Vinicius Oliveira delivered one of the most spectacular finishes of the night with a flying knee knockout against Benardo Sopaj in the third round. Oliveira's athleticism and timing were impeccable.
Lightweight Bout: Ľudovít Klein showcased his striking prowess with a front kick to the body knockout against AJ Cunningham, demonstrating his power and precision.
Results from UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
Main Card
MAIN EVENT | HEAVYWEIGHT · 265 LBS | PRO MMA
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev
Rozenstruik defeats Gaziev via KO/TKO, Retirement at 5:00 Round 4 of 5, 20:00 Total
CO-MAIN EVENT | LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT · 205 LBS | PRO MMA
Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro
Petrino defeats Pedro via unanimous decision
MAIN CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Alex Perez vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Mokaev defeats Perez via unanimous decision
MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Bekzat Almakhan
Nurmagomedov defeats Almakhan via unanimous decision
MAIN CARD | FLYWEIGHT · 125 LBS | PRO MMA
Matt Schnell vs. Steve Erceg
Erceg defeats Schnell via KO/TKO, Straight Right to Left Hook Combo at 0:26 Round 2 of 3, 5:26 Total
Prelims
PRELIMINARY CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Eryk Anders vs. Jamie Pickett
Anders defeats Pickett via unanimous decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Vinicius Oliveira vs. Benardo Sopaj
Oliveira defeats Sopaj via KO/TKO, Flying Knee at 4:41 Round 3 of 3, 14:41 Total
PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA
Javid Basharat vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Zahabi defeats Basharat via unanimous decision
PRELIMINARY CARD | MIDDLEWEIGHT · 185 LBS | PRO MMA
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Claudio Ribeiro
Duncan defeats Ribeiro via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound at 1:57 Round 2 of 3, 6:57 Total
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Ľudovít Klein vs. AJ Cunningham
Klein defeats Cunningham via KO/TKO, Front Kick to Body at 4:36 Round 1 of 3
PRELIMINARY CARD | LIGHTWEIGHT · 155 LBS | PRO MMA
Loik Radzhabov vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
Radzhabov defeats Al-Selwady via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes at 0:49 Round 3 of 3, 10:49 Total