Mario Bautista Defeats Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Vegas 113 Main Event
The main event of UFC Vegas 113 showcased Mario Bautista’s dominance over Vinicius Oliveira in the bantamweight division. Bautista rebounded impressively from a previous defeat, submitting Oliveira with a rear-naked choke during the second round. The fight took place on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, concluding at the 4:46 mark.
Mario Bautista’s Performance
With this victory, Bautista improved his record to 17 wins and 3 losses, marking an impressive 11-3 in the UFC overall. This win halted Oliveira’s six-fight winning streak, dropping his record to 23-4 with a UFC record of 4-1. Bautista’s striking and grappling displayed his skill set as he transitioned expertly from a takedown attempt by Oliveira to a dominant position, effectively utilizing elbows and securing the decisive choke.
Fight Highlights
- Bautista rebounded after a loss to Umar Nurmagomedov in October.
- The bout began slowly, with Bautista establishing control in Round 1.
- Oliveira showed signs of fatigue early in the second round.
Co-Main Event: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi
In the co-main event, Kyoji Horiguchi faced Amir Albazi. Horiguchi outclassed Albazi, earning a unanimous decision victory with scorecards reading 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. This win improved his record to 36 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no contest, while also marking his second consecutive victory since his return to the UFC.
Fight Dynamics
- Horiguchi showcased superior movement and striking.
- Albazi struggled, failing on all seven takedown attempts.
- Horiguchi landed significant strikes throughout the fight.
Additional Results from UFC Vegas 113
Rizvan Kuniev vs. Jailton Almeida
Rizvan Kuniev secured a unanimous decision over Jailton Almeida, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. This marked Kuniev’s second appearance in the UFC, bringing his record to 13-3-1.
Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
Oleksiejczuk narrowly defeated Barriault with a score of 29-28 from all judges, highlighted by a strong performance in the final round. He now boasts a three-fight win streak.
Farid Basharat vs. Jean Matsumoto
In a competitive bout, Farid Basharat maintained his unbeaten record with a split decision victory over Matsumoto, reflecting the tight contest throughout.
Dustin Jacoby vs. Julius Walker
Dustin Jacoby finished Julius Walker via technical knockout in the second round, marking his third consecutive finish in the UFC. This victory adds to Jacoby’s impressive knockout stats in the light heavyweight division.
UFC Vegas 113 highlighted the rise of several fighters, particularly Mario Bautista, whose submission victory over Oliveira is a significant milestone in the bantamweight division. The fights underscored the skills and competitive nature of the athletes in this dynamic sport.
