UFC Vegas 104 Outcome: Bonus Awardees and Accentuated Finish Highlights
In the pulsating UFC Vegas 104 main event at the Apex, Roman Dolidze exacted his revenge against Marvin Vettori with a dominating Unanimous Decision (UD) victory. This win avenged Dolidze's 2023 loss to Vettori.
The Dolidze-Vettori bout wasn't a thrilling spectacle, but it was a brutal, fiercely contested skirmish. Dolidze managed to wrest control in the final two rounds, outstriking Vettori 75-50, securing the win with scores of 49-46 across the board.
Vettori, who had been out of action for nearly two years due to an injury, didn't enjoy the comeback he had envisioned. Post-fight, Dolidze urged a face-off with Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya, who held the No. 4 and No. 5 rankings, respectively. Given Dolidze's newfound status as a top contender with his win, a clash with either of these formidable opponents appears imminent.
Meanwhile, a wounded Vettori might find himself matched against the winner of the upcoming Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal bout, set for May.
In the co-main event, Chidi Njokuani delivered an impressive second-round TKO triumph over Elizeu Zaleski, with a well-timed knee from the Thai clinch serving as the finishing blow.
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Njokuani carried some pressure following his weight-miss, but he has now reeled off three consecutive wins, potentially setting him up for a ranking opponent in his next bout.
The UFC Vegas 104 card yielded nine finishes, including a series of bonus victories.
- Roman Dolidze def. Marvin Vettori by Unanimous Decision (49-46 x3)
- Chidi Njokuani def. Elizeu Zaleski by TKO, Round 2, 2:19
- Alexander Hernandez def. Kurt Holobaugh by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28x2)
- Da'Mon Blackshear def. Cody Gibson by submission (kimura) at 4:09 in Round 2
- Brendson Ribeiro def. Diyar Nurgozhay by submission (kimura) at 1:28 in Round 2.
- Kevin Vallejos defeats Choi Seung-Woo by TKO (Right hand and GNP), Round 1, 3:09
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeats Ryan Spann by KO at 4:48 of Round 2
- SuYoung You defeats AJ Cunningham by unanimous decision (30-27x3)
- PERFORMANCE BONUS - Carlos Vera defeats Josias Musasa by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:16 of Round 1
- Sam Hughes (29-28, 29-27) defeats Stephanie Luciano (29-28) by split decision
- PERFORMANCE BONUS - Andre Lima defeats Daniel Barez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:05 of Round 3
- PERFORMANCE BONUS - Priscila Cachoeira defeats Josiane Nunes by KO (right hand) at 2:46 of Round 1
- PERFORMANCE BONUS - Carli Judice defeats Yuneisy Duben by TKO (head kick) at 1:40 of Round 1
The UFC's Imminent Agenda
On March 22, the UFC descends upon London, with former welterweight champion Leon Edwards facing off against Sean Brady in the main event. The co-main event will feature former UFC light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz squaring off against Carlos Ulberg.
- Roman Dolidze, seemingly avenged after his 2023 loss, won bonuses in the UFC tonight at UFC Vegas 104 against Marvin Vettori with a Unanimous Decision victory.
- In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 104, seemingly setting himself up for a ranking opponent in his next bout, Chidi Njokuani delivered an impressive TKO triumph over Elizeu Zaleski.
- At UFC Vegas 104, several fighters seemingly achieved performance bonuses, including Roman Dolidze, Chidi Njokuani, Carlos Vera, Andre Lima, Priscila Cachoeira, and Carli Judice.
