In the main event of UFC Vegas 89, Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas squared off in a thrilling women’s flyweight clash.
Saturday’s UFC Vegas 89 card headlined a women’s flyweight clash between former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and eighth-ranked Amanda Ribas.
Fresh off a stunning win over Luana Pinheiro, Ribas sought to continue her momentum in the octagon. Namajunas, transitioning to the 125-pound division after her previous bout against Manon Fiorot ended in a unanimous decision loss, aimed to notch her first victory in her new weight class.
With Ribas aiming for a career-defining triumph and Namajunas determined to make her mark, excitement soared for this pivotal matchup.
Sure, here it is: Recap of UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the results from the event:
Rose Namajunas defeated Amanda Ribas by unanimous decision with scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
Edmen Shahbazyan defeats AJ Dobson by KO via strikes at 4:33 of Round 1.
Payton Talbott Wins by TKO with Strikes in Round 2
Youssef Zalal Submits Billy Quarantillo with Rear-Naked Choke in Round 2
Fernando Padilla defeats Luis Pajuelo by submission with a D’arce choke at 2:45 of Round 1.
Trey Ogden defeats Kurt Holobaugh by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-27.
Julian Erosa defeats Ricardo Ramos by submission with a guillotine choke at 2:15 of Round 1.
Miles Johns defeats Cody Gibson by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-27.
Jarno Errens defeats Steven Nguyen by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-27.
Daria Zhelezniakova defeats Montserrat Rendon by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28.
Andre Lima defeats Igor Severino by disqualification (biting) at 2:52 of Round 2.
Mick Parkin defeats Mohammed Usman by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28.
Main Card Recap: UFC Fight Night – Ribas vs. Namajunas
Here’s a simplified version: “Fernando Padilla Wins via D’arce Choke in Round 1”
Fernando Padilla made a strong comeback after his last loss. He landed a solid left hand early in the fight, knocking down Luis Pajuelo. Although he couldn’t finish him with strikes, Padilla quickly transitioned to a D’arce choke as they got back up, forcing Pajuelo to tap out.
Padilla, a promising fighter in the featherweight division, showed his potential once again. This win was especially impressive considering his previous defeat. At 27 years old, Padilla, from Mexico, improved his record to 16 wins and 5 losses. He had previously defeated Julian Erosa in his debut, who also won earlier in the night.
Youssef Zalal Secures Victory with Rear-Naked Choke in Round 2
Youssef Zalal impressively returned to the UFC! Representing Factory X Muay Thai, he dominated veteran featherweight Billy Quarantillo on Saturday, securing a submission victory in the second round.
In the first round, Zalal already showed his dominance, landing a knee and threatening with a choke as the round ended. He continued the pressure in the second round, ultimately sealing the deal with another submission.
Zalal had a rocky start in the UFC with three wins followed by four losses, leading to his release. However, after securing three consecutive finishes outside the UFC, he earned his way back into the Octagon and maintained both his winning streak and finishing prowess.
