There was a lot of action in the main event of UFC Vegas 57 between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot, but unfortunately, somebody had to taste defeat.
Tsarukyan (18-3-0) used some excellent striking to connect on some thunderous leg kicks but was stymied by the striking and grappling of Gamrot at key times in the championship rounds.
Turn your sound on for this kick 🔊
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— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
Yes please 🍿
[ @Gamer_MMA | #UFCVegas57 ] pic.twitter.com/MBGD2f9ibx
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, and 48-47 for Gamrot.
One of the most technical fights you will ever see 👊@Gamer_MMA vs @ArmanUFC is tonight's FOTN 🤑
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— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
Incredibly impressive performances from these guys 🙌 @Rakhmonov1994, @JoshParisian & @ThiagoMoisesMMA earn tonight's POTN honors! #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/4J8apY15PN
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
Tsarukyan and Gamrot earned Fight of the Night, while Shavkat Rakhmonov, Josh Parisian, and Thiago Moises earned performance of the night. Each fighter earned a $50,000 USD bonus.
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
In case you missed the prelims:
VANESSA DEMOPOULOUS DEF. JINH YU FREY VIA SD (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
MARIO BATISTA DEF. BRIAN KELLEHER VIA SUBMISSION (RNC) R1 2:27
CODY DURDEN DEF. J.P. BUYS VIA TKO (PUNCHES) R1 1:08
SERGEY MOROZOV DEF. RAULIAN PAIVA VIA UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
SHAYLIAN NURDEBURKIAN DEF. T.J. BROWN VIA UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
CARLOS ULBERG DEF. TAFON NCHUKWI VIA TKO (PUNCHES) R1 1:15
MAIN CARD
CHRIS CURTIS VS. RODOLFO VIEIRA
Make that 8 straight wins for @Actionman513 👏 #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/HlukngAIt0
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: CHRIS CURTIS VIA UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: CHRIS CURTIS VIA TKO
Andrews: Curtis got the job done once again.
NATHAN MANESS VS. UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV
A three round masterclass by @UNmgdv 🙌 #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/KzlgHx7BQs
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VIA UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VIA SUBMISSION
Andrews: When Khabib is beside you, dominance is mandatory.
THIAGO MOISES VS. CHRISTOS GIAGOS
Thiago "The Human Backpack" Moises gets the tap in the first 🎒
[ @ThiagoMoisesMMA | #UFCVegas57 ] pic.twitter.com/AxndbMDBxQ
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: THIAGO MOISES VIA SUBMISSION (RNC) R1 3:05
ANDREWS PREDICTION: THIAGO MOISES VIA UD
Andrews: Way to go, Thiago. Nice and tidy rear-naked choke.
JOSH PARISIAN VS. ALAN BAUDOT
WHAT A COMEBACK by @JoshParisian in RD 2! 🤯🤯 #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/edNG3lJkje
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: JOSH PARISIAN VIA TKO (PUNCHES) R2 3:04
ANDREWS PREDICTION: JOSH PARISIAN VIA TKO
Andrews: That was cutting it a bit too close, Josh. Way to come back.
NEIL MAGNY VS. SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV
WITH JUST SECONDS LEFT – @RAKHMONOV1994 IS THE REAL DEAL 🤯 #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/1rtXknnrdb
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV VIA SUBMISSION (GUILLOTINE CHOKE) R2 4:58
ANDREWS PREDICTION: SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV VIA UD
Andrews: Give Magny credit for stepping in there, but Shavkat took him out.
MAIN EVENT
ARMAN TSARUKYAN VS. MATEUSZ GAMROT
As high level a main event as you will see – drop those scorecards before the judges decision 👇 #UFCVegas57 pic.twitter.com/4RGB7jJgcd
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2022
WINNER: MATEUSZ GAMROT VIA UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
ANDREWS PREDICTION: ARMAN TSARUKYAN VIA UD
Andrews: That was a good hard battle. UFC is on a roll with back-back-to-back great cards.
The next UFC event is UFC 276, which is scheduled for July 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Israel Adesanya defends the middleweight belt against Jared Cannonier in the main event, while Alexander Volkanovski takes on Max Holloway for the third time and the featherweight strap.
