Anthony Pettis Wins Tough Decision vs. Alex Morono: UFC Vegas 17 Video Highlights
The prelim card for UFC Vegas 17 featured a wide variety of highlights, from a spinning wheel kick from Anthony Pettis to a flying triangle choke by Jimmy Flick.
Anthony Pettis def. Alex Morono via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
The former champion Pettis weathered a blistering start from Morono, to coast to a fairly easy 3 round decision that featured a lot of grappling, and some of the flashy kicks Pettis has long been known for.
Don’t blink! — Morono out of the gates FAST. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/cLx1xxr9nY
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
WHAT A CLOSE FROM SHOWTIME! — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/9hljGB2xam
— UFC (@ufc) December 20, 2020
That’s a wrap! —@ShowtimePettis still showing out big at 170. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/AK8tUKcegz
— UFC (@ufc) December 20, 2020
Pannie Kianzad def. Sijara Eubanks via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a gritty, close and back and forth battle between ranked bantamweight contenders, Sweden’s Pannie Kianzad emerged triumphant over Sijara Eubanks
We’re trading down the straight here! — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/uuRpSxLBSl
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Jumping for joy! —
—- @PannieKianzad is elated after the UD victory! #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/kEdv80ndry
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Deron Winn def. Antonio Arroyo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a true David vs. Goliath matchup, Deron Winn overcame a nine-inch height disadvantage in his fight vs. Antonio Arroyo, and rose a wrestling heavy approach to a tough grinding decision over 15 minutes.
—- Arroyo putting it together on the feet! #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/M0CSim6Mdv
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
— @Bisping out here writing Christmas lists… — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/lmb5EFzYfh
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Deron…Winns! —
—- @DeronWinn finds himself back in the win column. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/MixDZWXe0A
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Taila Santos def. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
After engaging in an active grappling battle, Talia Santos emerged victorious over in a women’s flyweight bought. Robertson was very active hunting for submissions off her back, but Santos stayed safe and controlled the fight en route to a decision victory.
—- @Savage_UFC looking for the flash armbar early! #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/6i53bRm3u8
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Robertson and Santos putting in work with the sub attempts! — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/Dt8jysYfil
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
As tough as they come at 125lbs!
—- Taila Santos with a complete showing through 15. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/x0wpr90z62
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Tafon Nchukwi def. Jamie Pickett via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
In a matchup between two debuting Contender Series prospects Tafon Nchukwi showed an impressive power punching, and clinch game en route to a dominating 3 round decision over Jamie Pickett
Hit ’em with an EIGHT-PIECE! — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/EKI5jesJ9P
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
—- BIG headkick from Nchukwi rattled him! #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/QztATKoO9u
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
30-25. 30-26. 30.26.
—- @TafonDaDon graduating from #DWCS with honors! #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/zcqrIMKnkN
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Jimmy Flick def. Cody Durden by submission via triangle choke (3:18, R1)
Flick’s rare and flashy submission finish may serve as a good omen on a card that looks particularly exciting on paper.
FLYING TRIANGLE! —@JimmyFlick HAS ARRIVED. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/6Dp6QZFtNz
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Christos Giagos def. Carlton Minus via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-28)
The UFC Vegas 17 card got off to a surprising start with a great performance on incredibly short notice by Christos Giagos.
AD place to find yourself in if you’re facing @CGiagos! — #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/8AydXPvrpj
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
Not bad for three days notice! —
It’s a flush UD for the short-notice Spartan, @CGiagos. #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/RaOJ8xN705
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2020
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