UFC Las Vegas 80 Results And Report For 07 October 2023: Highlight, Match Ratings, Winners And Losers

A thrilling evening of mixed martial arts action was presented at UFC Fight Night 229 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Grant Dawson and Bobby Green’s fight in the lightweight division served as the main event. Other thrilling contests, though, had spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the evening. The important fights and noteworthy incidents from UFC Fight Night 229 are thoroughly recapped in this article.

JJ Aldrich vs. Montana De La Rosa:

JJ Aldrich and Montana De La Rosa’s women’s flyweight contest served as the evening’s opening act. Both competitors engaged in a feeling-out process in the opening round, with Aldrich delivering more effective blows. According to the scoring from MMA Junkie, Aldrich won the round with her precise jabs and left hands. Aldrich continued to exert control with precision hitting in the second round. De La Rosa tried to take Aldrich down, but Aldrich successfully countered. With scores of 30-27 on all judges’ scorecards in round three, Aldrich was declared the winner by unanimous decision.

Montana De La Rosa was defeated by JJ Aldrich by a score of 30–27.

Johnny Munoz vs. Aori Qileng:

Johnny Munoz faced Aori Qileng in a bantamweight bout. Munoz got things going quickly with a takedown attempt and some ground control, earning him the first round on MMA Junkie’s scorecard. Aoriqileng turned the tables in the second round with his own takedown and effective striking. Munoz, on the other hand, won the first round. Aoriqileng continued to impress in the third round, landing clean shots. Munoz attempted a takedown and submission, but Aoriqileng escaped and maintained control in the clinch, earning him a unanimous decision victory.

Aori Qileng defeated Johnny Munoz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Kanako Murata:

Vanessa Demopoulos and Kanako Murata competed in a close fight at strawweight. Demopoulos caught Murata’s leg kick in the first round, resulting in a brief clinch and ground exchange. Demopoulos won the round by avoiding damage. In the second round, Demopoulos maintained her aggressive striking, but Murata countered with a leg kick. Murata’s takedown attempts were well defended by Demopoulos, who secured the round with her striking. Both fighters traded punches and kicks in the final round, with Demopoulos emerging victorious. Vanessa Demopoulos won a unanimous decision.

Vanessa Demopoulos defeated Kanako Murata in a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Nate Maness vs. Mateus Mendonca:

Nate Maness and Mateus Mendonca faced off in an intriguing matchup. Maness made a strong start with takedown defence and ground-and-pound. Mendonca attempted leg locks, but Maness countered with heavy punches, causing significant damage. Maness landed a flurry of punches in the final seconds of the first round, forcing the referee to intervene and stop the fight, awarding Maness the TKO victory.

Nate Maness defeated Mateus Mendonca by TKO (punches) in Round 1 (4:40).

Diana Belbita vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz:

Diana Belbita and Karolina Kowalkiewicz competed in a fast-paced women’s strawweight match. The first round featured some exciting exchanges, with Belbita taking the lead early on. Belbita’s grappling skills propelled Kowalkiewicz back to her feet after she reversed a clinch position. Belbita’s aggression and striking won her the round. In the second round, Kowalkiewicz increased her striking intensity, landing powerful punches. Belbita, on the other hand, continued to apply pressure and land punches. Both fighters exchanged punches in the final round, but Kowalkiewicz’s volume won her the round. Karolina Kowalkiewicz won the unanimous decision.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeated Diana Belbita in a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Bill Algeo vs. Alexander Hernandez:

Bill Algeo and Alexander Hernandez squared off in an exciting fight. Algeo dominated the first round with powerful leg kicks and precise striking. Hernandez struggled to find his rhythm, while Algeo displayed razor-sharp boxing skills. Hernandez was more aggressive in the second round, initiating striking exchanges. Algeo, on the other hand, continued to outwork him with leg kicks and accurate punches. Algeo’s striking prowess shone through in the final round, as he landed clean punches and maintained control. Bill Algeo won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 30-27.

Bill Algeo won a unanimous decision over Alexander Hernandez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Drew Dober vs. Ricky Glenn:

Drew Dober fought Ricky Glenn in a thrilling lightweight matchup. Dober wasted no time in unleashing heavy punches and kicks, landing significant shots in the first seconds. Glenn, on the other hand, absorbed the punishment and secured a takedown. Glenn displayed his grappling abilities on the ground, attempting submissions. Dober’s striking assault continued in the second round, landing clean combinations. Glenn, as tenacious as ever, attempted takedowns but was unable to secure them. Glenn had his moments in the final round, but Dober’s striking superiority earned him the unanimous decision win.

Drew Dober defeated Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Bobby Green vs. Grant Dawson (Main Event):

Bobby Green and Grant Dawson fought in the main event, which was highly anticipated. Both fighters began the fight by displaying their striking abilities. Green’s superior boxing skills were on full display as he landed clean punches while avoiding Dawson’s attacks. Green’s striking became more precise as the fight progressed, and he rocked Dawson with a right hook followed by a lightning-fast left hook, sending Dawson to the canvas. Green pounced on his fallen opponent and finished the fight with ground-and-pound, securing a stunning first-round knockout victory.

Bobby Green defeated Grant Dawson by knockout (punches) in Round 1 (3:55).

Bobby Green’s explosive KO victory over Grant Dawson stole the show in the main event of UFC Fight Night 229. JJ Aldrich, Aori Qileng, Vanessa Demopoulos, Nate Maness, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Bill Algeo, and Drew Dober were among the notable winners. As the MMA world looks ahead, fans can expect more exciting matchups and unforgettable moments in the octagon.