UFC Vegas 82 takes place this weekend from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, headlined by a ranked Middleweight matchup between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig. Find all the results from UFC Vegas 82 below.
The UFC Vegas 82 main event features a Middleweight contest between former LFA Middleweight Champion Brendan Allen and fan favourite Scotsman Paul Craig. The two men are amongst the best submission artists in the sport and compete for the opportunity to continue their respective rises in the Middleweight division.
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At only 27 years of age, Allen has had a wealth of experience both on the regional scene and in the UFC. He enters the UFC Vegas 82 main event riding a five-fight win streak, with wins over the likes of Krzysztof Jotko, Andre Muniz and Bruno Silva. Remarkably, four wins in that run have come via rear-naked choke, with Allen well on his way to breaking the record for most submissions in the division’s history.
Across from Allen will be the always-dangerous Paul Craig, who holds some remarkable records himself. Craig has the second-most performance-of-the-night bonuses in UFC history and submissions in Light Heavyweight division history. After moving down to the Middleweight division earlier this year, Craig secured an impressive TKO victory over Andre Muniz.
The UFC Vegas 82 co-main event features an intriguing matchup between prospects Michael Morales and Jake Matthews. Still only 24 years of age, Morales has maintained an undefeated record, including three wins inside the UFC Octagon. Matthews, who is only 29, has nearly been in the UFC for ten years and looks to be now entering the prime of his career.
The rest of the solid UFC Vegas 82 fight card features the likes of Chase Hooper, Jordan Leavitt, Payton Talbott, Amanda Ribas, Uros Medic, Jonathan Pearce, Mick Parkin, Jeka Saragih, and Ailin Perez in action.
Middleweight Grapplers Brendan Allen and Paul Craig Headline Solid APEX Card: UFC Vegas 82 Fight Card, Start Times, Streams
Find all the results from UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig below.
Who won at UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig?
Main Card: 5:00pm ET/9:00am AEDT/10:00pm GMT
Brendan Allen (22-5-0) def. Paul Craig (17-6-1) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 3
Michael Morales (15-0-0) def. Jake Matthews (19-6-0) via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chase Hooper (12-3-1) def. Jordan Leavitt (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 3
Payton Talbott (6-0-0) def. Nick Aguirre (7-1-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 3
Amanda Ribas (11-4-0) def. Luana Pinheiro (11-1-0) via TKO (Strikes), Round 3
Myktybek Orolbai Uulu (11-1-1) def. Uros Medic (9-1-0) via Submission (Neck Crank), Round 2
Prelims: 2:00pm ET/6:00am AEDT/7:00pm GMT
Joanderson Brito (15-3-1) def. Jonathan Pearce (14-4-0) via Submission (Ninja Choke), Round 2
Jose Johnson (15-8-0) def. Chad Anheliger (12-6-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 3
Christian Leroy Duncan (8-1-0) def. Denis Tiuliulin (11-8-0) via TKO (Strikes), Round 2
Mick Parkin (7-0-0) def. Caio Machado (8-1-1) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeka Saragih (13-3-0) def. Lucas Alexander (8-3-0) via KO (Strikes), Round 1
Ailin Perez (8-2-0) def. Lucie Pudilova (14-8-0) via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Trey Ogden (16-6-0) vs. Nikolas Motta (13-5-0) Rules a No Contest (Referee Error), Round 3
Rafael Estevam (11-0-0) def. Charles Johnson (13-5-0) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
*UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig fight card and bout order are subject to change.
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