The prelim card for UFC Vegas 17 feꦍatured a wide variety of highlights, from a spinning wheel kick from Anthony Pettis to a flying triangle choke by Jim🐽my 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 dec♊ision 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.
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WHAT A CLOSE FROM SHOWTIME! --
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That's a wrap! -- still showing out big at 170.
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Pannie Kianzad def. Sijara Eubanks via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a gritty, close and back and forth battle between ra👍nked bantamwei⛎ght contenders, Sweden's Pannie Kianzad emerged triumphant over Sijara Eubanks
We're trading down the straight here! --
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Jumping for joy! --
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---- is elated after the UD victory!
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 disadv🎉antage 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!
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-- out here writing Christmas lists... --
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Deron...Winns! --
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---- finds himself back in the win column.
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 s♐afe and controlled the fight en route to a decision victory.
---- looking for the flash armbar early!
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Robe🧸rtson and Santos putt🐓ing in work with the sub attempts! --
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As tough as they come at 125lbs!
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---- Taila San⛎tos with a complete showing through 15.
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 𒅌game en route to a dominating 3 round decision 💯over Jamie Pickett
Hit 'em with an EIGHT-PIECE! --
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---- BIG headkick from Nchukwi rattled him!
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30-25. 30-26. 30.26.
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---- graduating from with honors!
Jimmy Flick def. Cody Durden by submission via triangle choke (3:18, R1)
Flick's rare and flashy submission finish may serve as a goജod omen on a card that looks particularly exc🐷iting on paper.
FLYING TRIANGLE! -- HAS ARRIVED.
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Christos Giagos def. Carlton Minus via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-28)
The UFC Veꦜgas 17 card got off𒐪 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 ! 🎉--
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Not bad for three days notice! --
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It's a𒀰⛎ flush UD for the short-notice Spartan, .
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