The UFC returned to Las Vegas and the UFC Apex with UFC Vegas 12 Saturday night.
It was an emotional night for both main event fighters, as Uriah Hall finished Anderson Silva.
PRIME TIME.
🇯🇲 @UriahHall sensed the finish in RD 3 and closed the deal at the start of 4. #UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/mmHO0F5g9Y
— UFC (@ufc) November 1, 2020
The event aired live on ESPN+.
Hall, who grew up idolizing the former UFC middleweight champion, scored one of the biggest wins of his career with a fourth round stoppage. The former Ultimate Fighter competitor dropped “The Spider” late in the third and again early in the fourth.
"I love you… I'm so sorry."
🇯🇲 @UriahHallMMA & 🇧🇷 @SpiderAnderson embrace after the conclusion of #UFCVegas12. pic.twitter.com/ZYfBtavxMu
— UFC (@ufc) November 1, 2020
Silva announced his would be his final fight before the bout, ending one of the more memorable careers inside the Octagon.
In the co-main event, Bryce Mitchell took advantage of the spotlight, claiming a decision over Andre Fili. Mitchell, an alum of The Ultimate Fighter, improved to 14-0 with the win by sweeping all three scorecards.
Heavyweight Greg Hardy, a former NFL all-pro selection, continued his winning ways. Hardy finished Maurice Greene in the second round for his seventh career win.
Unquestionable power! 😤@GregHardyJr sits Greene down on a jab and doesn't let up.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 1, 2020
Kevin Holland, one of the biggest favorites of the night, showed why, submitting Charlie Ontiveros in the first round. He has now scored four wins in 2020 and promptly called out champion Israel Adesanya following this victory.
Make it 4️⃣ victories in 2020!
🗣 @Trailblaze2top keeps his electric year going.
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— UFC (@ufc) October 31, 2020
Thiago Moises opened the main card with a decision victory over Bobby Green in lightweight action.
On the prelim portion of the event, Alexander Hernandez finished Chris Gruetzemacher and Adrian Yanez scored a first round knockout by head-kick.
WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME, YOUNG MAN 👏
📝 @YanezMMA lives up to the hype with a stunning head kick!
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— UFC (@ufc) October 31, 2020
Sean Strickland bested Jack Marshman with Jason Witt, Dustin Jacoby and Miles Johns all recording finishes.
UFC Vegas 12 Results
Uriah Hall def. Anderson Silva via TKO (strikes) at 1:24 of Round 4
Bryce Mitchell def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Greg Hardy def. Maurice Greene via TKO (strikes) at 1:12 of Round 2
Kevin Holland def. Charlie Ontiveros via TKO (submission) at 2:39 of Round 1
Thiago Moises def. Bobby Green via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexander Hernandez def. Chris Gruetzemacher via KO (strikes) at 1:46 of Round 1
Adrian Yanez def. Victor Rodriguez via KO (strikes) at 2:46 of Round 1
Sean Strickland def. Jack Marshman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jason Witt def. Cole Williams via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:09 of Round 2
Dustin Jacoby def. Justin Ledet via TKO (strikes) at 2:38 of Round 1
Miles Johns def. Kevin Natividad via KO (strikes) at 2:51 of Round 3