Tonight’s UFC Vegas 59 event was headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring Thiago Santos taking on Jamahal Hill.
Santos (22-11 MMA), a former light heavyweight title challenger, had entered tonight’s headliner looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev in his most recent effort back in March. ‘Marreta’ had gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
Meanwhile, Jamahal Hill (11-1 MMA) had entered the bout sporting a two-fight winning streak, with both of those victories coming by way of first round knockout. In his most previous appearance back in February, ‘Sweet Dreams’ had scored a highlight reel knockout over Johnny Walker.
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 59 main event proved to be another strong showing for the highly touted Jamahal Hill. Although he had to battle some adversity, ‘Sweet Dreams’ was able to secure a finish over ‘Marreta’ in round four, this after Santos appeared to be mounting a comeback in the third frame. The win marked Hill’s eleventh career victory and fifth under the UFC banner.
Official UFC Vegas 59 Result: Jamahal Hill def. Thiago Santos via TKO (strikes) in Round 4
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Santos vs. Hill’ below:
https://twitter.com/BillyQMMA/status/1556134288940306432
https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1556134937153060864
https://twitter.com/khaosOXwilliams/status/1556133628391919618
Hill hasn’t landed yet but his hand speed looks super fast! #UFCVegas59
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 7, 2022
What a fight !!! #UFCVegas59
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 7, 2022
That was only round 2 !! I think hill got this. Santos is blowing hard !! What a fight !! #UFCVegas59
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/1556140447155757056
Post-fight reactions to Jamahal Hill defeating Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 59:
https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1556142602059071489
Hell yea Hill!! Gutted it out and got the finish!! #UFCVegas59
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 7, 2022
Hill… is a damn monster!!! #UFCVegas59
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) August 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/khaosOXwilliams/status/1556143293855109122
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