UFC Vegas 100 delivered an action-packed night with a host of thrilling fights, surprise finishes, and a few controversial moments. From Neil Magny‘s impressive resilience to Carlos Prazeres‘ knockout power, let’s dive into the full card breakdown and discuss the key moments that made this event memorable.

 

 

Main Event: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prazeres

In the main event, Neil Magny faced off against Carlos Prazeres in a welterweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats. Magny, known for his cardio and durability, came into this fight as the favorite, but Prazeres’ dangerous knockout power posed a serious threat.

 

The first round was a wild one. Prazeres looked sharp early, catching Magny with a clean right hook counter that sent Magny to the canvas. The knockout seemed within reach for Prazeres, and Magny was clearly hurt. However, Prazeres failed to capitalize on his momentum. Despite having Magny hurt, he couldn’t secure the finish, and the round ended with Prazeres unable to press the advantage.

 

Magny, ever the veteran, composed himself in between rounds and started to find his rhythm in the second. He began landing clean strikes, especially with his left hand, while also mixing in his grappling and controlling the pace of the fight. Prazeres, meanwhile, showed signs of slowing down and gassing out from his early efforts. Magny’s cardio proved to be the difference maker, as he started to dominate the exchanges, landing clean punches and stuffing takedowns.

 

In the third round, Magny continued to push forward, maintaining his composure and staying patient. Prazeres couldn’t keep up with the pace and Magny took control of the fight, eventually getting a late knockout with a left hook right behind the ear of Prazeres, sending him crashing to the mat. Magny’s experience and ability to weather the storm in the early rounds proved crucial, as he secured the win with impressive striking and tactical control.

 

Verdict: Neil Magny‘s ability to survive the early storm and his superior cardio were the keys to his victory. Prazeres had his moments, but he couldn’t capitalize when it mattered.

 

 

Co-Main Event: Jillian Robertson vs. Lanna Panero

Next up, Jillian Robertson faced Lanna Panero in a women’s flyweight contest that featured a lot of grappling and back-and-forth action. Robertson, known for her strong grappling, was favored heading into the bout, but Panero proved to be a tough opponent, especially in the first two rounds.

 

The fight started with Robertson attempting to implement her grappling game early, though Panero showed she could hold her own in the clinch and on the feet. In round one, Robertson struggled to land clean strikes but kept pressing the action with her takedown attempts. Panero, meanwhile, landed some solid punches and seemed to have the upper hand in the striking department.

 

Round two was much of the same, with Panero landing clean strikes, while Robertson struggled to get her wrestling going. However, in the final minute of the round, Robertson managed to secure a takedown, and her ground control helped her steal the round on the scorecards.

 

In the third round, Robertson’s persistence paid off. She finally got the takedown she needed, controlling Panero on the ground and landing some brutal ground-and-pound. Despite Panero‘s efforts to escape, Robertson was able to secure a dominant position and take home the decision win.

 

Verdict: It wasn’t the cleanest performance from Robertson, but her ability to control the fight on the ground in the later rounds earned her the win. She’ll need to improve her striking if she wants to compete with higher-level competition.

 

 

 

Gaston Banos vs. Cavius Romeus

Gaston Banos took on Cavius Romeus in a light heavyweight bout that had fans wondering if Banos could overcome his lack of speed against a faster, more explosive opponent like Romeus. The first round saw both fighters testing each other’s range, with Banos landing a few decent kicks, though they were slow and telegraphed.

 

Romeus had his moments, pressing the action and landing a few clean shots, but Banos’ takedown defense and patient approach allowed him to stay in the fight. Romeus had Banos hurt at one point, wobbling him late in the first round, but he failed to finish the job. Banos’ takedown defense held up well, and he continued to keep Romeus on the defensive, eventually landing some clean shots of his own.

 

The second and third rounds saw Banos taking over. Romeus struggled with his cardio and couldn’t maintain his early momentum, while Banos kept chipping away with well-timed strikes and controlled the action when it hit the mat. His clinch work and takedown defense proved to be the difference as he won the fight with strong, technical wrestling and ground control.

 

Verdict: Banos showed resilience and patience, capitalizing on Romeus’ mistakes. Romeus showed promise but lacked the finishing instincts when he had his opponent hurt.

 

 

Gerald Meerschaert vs. Raina Dara

In a fight that was as chaotic as it gets, Gerald Meerschaert (GM3) faced Raina Dara in a wild middleweight matchup. The first round was a showcase of Meerschaert’s grappling and experience, as he controlled the action on the mat. Dara struggled with his striking and was constantly on the back foot.

 

However, at the end of round one, Dara cracked Meerschaert with a clean shot, wobbled him, and nearly finished the fight. It looked like Meerschaert was about to be fraud-checked, but somehow he survived the onslaught and came into round two with renewed confidence.

 

Round two saw Dara failing to capitalize on his early success. Meerschaert began to regain control, using his grappling to neutralize Dara’s striking. Dara attempted a few wild moves, including an awkward throw that resulted in him face-planting to the canvas. Meerschaert took full advantage of Dara’s mistakes and maintained top control.

 

In the third round, Meerschaert’s experience shone through as he took Dara down and secured an arm triangle submission, earning the victory. Despite Dara’s flashes of brilliance, Meerschaert’s grappling and veteran instincts proved too much for the young prospect.

 

Verdict: Meerschaert once again showed why he’s one of the most dangerous submission artists in the game. Dara had his moments, but Meerschaert’s grappling expertise and resilience in deep waters earned him the win.

 

 

Undercard Highlights:

There were plenty of other notable moments on the undercard, with several fighters earning impressive victories. From dominant ground control performances to explosive finishes, UFC Vegas 100 gave fans a full dose of mixed martial arts action.

 

Conclusion:

UFC Vegas 100 was a night of highs and lows, with Neil Magny showing why he’s one of the most durable fighters in the welterweight division, Jillian Robertson grinding out a decision victory, and Gerald Meerschaert proving that experience can be the ultimate weapon in a chaotic fight. While some fights were more competitive than others, each bout told its own story and added to the excitement of the event.

 

Looking ahead, Magny will likely be in the mix for a top contender fight, while Robertson needs to improve her striking if she hopes to climb further up the ranks. As for the other fighters, it’s clear that UFC Vegas 100 showcased the highs and lows of what makes MMA such a thrilling sport.