UFC Vegas 80 Results: Bobby Green stops Grant Dawson in first round

The UFC APEX arena in Las Vegas witnessed a night of thrilling fights, unpredictable turns, and jaw-dropping knockouts at UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DAWSON vs. GREEN, which aired live in Asia on Sunday, October 8.

The event kicked off with a series of closely contested bouts that went the distance, showcasing the immense talent of the fighters. The excitement, however, reached its pinnacle during the co-main event, turning into a spectacular collision.

Fan-favorite striker Bobby "King" Green delivered an unforgettable performance, jumping into the rankings in emphatic fashion with a lightning-fast knockout of the #10 ranked submission specialist Grant Dawson. In a mere 33 seconds of the first round, Green's one-punch KO left the audience in awe and secured his position as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.

The middleweight showdown between rising star Joe Pyfer and veteran Abdul Razak Alhassan was nothing short of a collision of titans. Both fighters exchanged powerful strikes throughout two intense rounds. However, Pyfer displayed his power and versatility with a sensational slam to an arm-triangle choke that put Alhassan out, earning him a well-deserved victory.

In another compelling matchup, China's Aoriqileng faced off against grappling specialist Johnny Munoz. Aoriqileng's composed striking and effective use of his skills on the feet earned him a unanimous decision victory from the judges, showcasing his prowess in the bantamweight division.

The women's bout between Japan's Kanako Murata and Vanessa Demopoulos delivered a tactical battle that went the distance. Despite Murata holding top position for two rounds, the judges awarded a unanimous decision to Demopoulos, marking a significant victory for the skilled fighter.

UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green lived up to the expectations of fight fans worldwide, with its mix of skillful displays, dramatic finishes, and unexpected outcomes, ensuring an unforgettable night of MMA action in the heart of Las Vegas.

AWARDS

• Performance Of The Night: Bobby Green
• Performance Of The Night: Joe Pyfer
• Performance Of The Night: Drew Dober
• Performance Of The Night: Nate Maness

UFC Vegas 80 Results:

MAIN CARD

• Bobby Green defeats Grant Dawson by TKO (strikes) at 0:33 of Round 1
• Joe Pyfer defeats Abdul Razak Alhassan by technical submission (arm triangle choke) at 2:05 of Round 2
• Joaquin Buckley defeats Alex Morono by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Drew Dober defeats Ricky Glenn by TKO (strikes) at 2:36 of Round 1
• Bill Algeo defeats Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMS

• Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeats Diana Belbita by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Nate Maness defeats Mateus Mendonça by TKO (strikes) at 4:40 of Round 1
• Vanessa Demopoulos defeats Kanako Murata by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Aoriqileng defeats Johnny Munoz Jr. by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• JJ Aldrich defeats Montana De La Rosa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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