UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs Green – Take a look at the results and also the ones who received the bonus
Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green clashed in the main event of UFC 49, at the Apex Centre, Las Vegas.
The card absolutely delivered, with some fantastic performances, capped off by an extreme showcase of dominance in the main event.
In the main event, Makhachev reminded the world that there were levels to this game, and he is amongst the elite few in the UFC roaster. With his 10th consecutive victory, Makhachev has cemented his claim for a shot at the lightweight championship. It took him just one round to finish Bobby Green, which he had promised during fight week.
In the co-main event Wellington Turman banked an incredible comeback submission finish over Misha Cirkunov in their middleweight bout.
While Terrance McKinney shined on his sophomore appearance with a first round submission, Arman Tsarukyan enforced his dominance on Joel Alvarez to win his fight by TKO and took his win streak to five.
UFC Vegas 49 Main Card results and winners
- Catchweight (160 lb) bout: Islam Makhachev defeated Bobby Green via TKO (strikes) at 3:23 of the first round
- Middleweight bout: Wellington Turman defeated Misha Cirkunov via submission (armbar) at 1:29 of the second round
- Women’s Flyweight bout: Priscila Cachoeira defeated Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Lightweight bout: Arman Tsarukyan defeated Joel Alvarez via TKO (strikes) at 1:57 of the second round
- Middleweight bout: Armen Petrosyan defeated Gregory Rodrigues via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
UFC Vegas 49 Prelims and Early Prelims
- Lightweight bout: Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Rong Zhu via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:40 of the third round
- Women’s Featherweight bout: Josiane Nunes defeated Ramona Pascual via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Lightweight bout: Terrance McKinney defeated Fares Ziam via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:11 of the first round
- Bantamweight bout: Jonathan Martinez defeated Alejandro Perez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Welterweight bout: Ramiz Brahimaj defeated Micheal Gillmore via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:02 of the first round
- Flyweight bout: Carlos Hernandez defeated Victor Altamirano via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
UFC Vegas 49 Bonus Winners
These are the fighters who cashed in the extra $50,000 bonus for their brilliant performances.
- Fight of the Night: Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ji Yeon Kim
- Performance of the Night: Wellington Turman
- Performance of the Night: Arman Tsarukyan
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