UFC Vegas 83 ‘Song Vs. Guttierez’ + Weekly MMA News
UFC Austin was a solid card with many great finishes. Arguably the most entertaining Fight Night in 2023 ended with a great performance by Arman Tsarukyan, who turned the lights out on legendary Beneil Dariush via an amazing punch to the head in the first minute of the fight.
UFC Austin Rewards
Dana White was extremely generous last weekend. Every single stoppage, including two slams, was rewarded with an extra 50k. Jared Gooden, Drakkar Klose, Cody Brundage, Miesha Tate, Dustin Stoltzfus, Sean Brady, Jalin Turner, and Arman Tsarukyan can buy a lot of new stuff after the last weekend’s event.
HUGE comeback from @JGNiteTrain23 😳
He finishes Wellington Turman in the second round at #UFCAustin! pic.twitter.com/UNc08ppcDy
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2023
You don't see a knockout like this too often 🤯@DrakkarKlose extends his win streak to 3!#UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/ocfwWZ4tRU
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2023
ANOTHER SLAM KNOCKOUT 😱@CodyBrundage185 gets the first round KO#UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/DMfFJkclFr
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2023
A dominate performance in all three rounds 🧁@MieshaTate gets the third round submission at #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/u39qPAgjqK
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2023
Dustin Stoltzfus gets the second round submission!
Big finish for the middleweight at #UFCAustin 💪 pic.twitter.com/cmoB3NFj6O
— UFC (@ufc) December 3, 2023
Dominance in the grappling from start to finish!
Sean Brady gets the third round submission at #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/EddXRPZEe6
— UFC (@ufc) December 3, 2023
THE TARANTULA KNOCKS OUT BOBBY GREEN 🕷️@JalinTurner got the job done on short notice at #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/EObEzayRTU
— UFC (@ufc) December 3, 2023
ONE MINUTE IS ALL HE NEEDED 👊@ArmanUFC makes quick work of Beneil Dariush at #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/m65yigcNhp
— UFC (@ufc) December 3, 2023
As expected, the Fight of the Night award went into the hands of Rodolfo Bellato and Ihor Potieria. The Ukrainian rocked the Brazilian badly in the second, but Bellato recovered and finished his opponent via one of the most legendary comebacks in the history of the UFC. Both fighters banked an extra 50k.
No quit in Rodolfo Bellato as he wins his UFC Debut 👏#UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/OF143KnOVw
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2023
UFC Vegas 83 Announcement
After a great card in Texas, the UFC travels back to Las Vegas, Nevada, for another fight card in the UFC Apex Center. This time, the clash between cardio phenom Song Yadong and powerful striker Chris Gutierrez headlines the contest.
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Song Yadong’s cardio is on a whole different level, he rarely gasses thanks to a lot of strength and conditioning workouts per week. Song likes to press his opponents, but he can also take part in a tricky war. He’s got no problem with five-round combats, and he gets the advantage if the battle gets dragged into championship rounds.
On the other hand, Chris Guttierez is a very powerful striker, a one-punch knockout artist with excellent offensive game and magnificent takedown defense. He likes to stand and bang, but his get-up game is also good. He likes to bench press and deadlift, so he’ll be looking for an early knockout here.
Prediction: the fight will not go the distance
The co-main event brings the 205-pound battle between Anthony Smith and dangerous hard-hitting hillbilly Khalil Rountree Jr. Anthony Smith is a former title contender, known for his great chin and excellent ground game. On the other hand, Rountree is a Muay Thai powerhouse with very hard kicks, knees, and punches. He likes strength training sessions, and hits harder than Jon Jones in his prime, so Anthony Smith should be very cautious. One way or another, this could end before the final bell.
Prediction: the fight will not go the distance
UFC Vegas 83 Full Fight Card
Please take a look at the full fight card below. There are many interesting matchups here.
Main Card (10 PM ET, 3 AM UK time, UFC On Fight Pass, ESPN+)
Bantamweight: Yadong Song (20-7-1) vs. Chris Gutierrez (20-4-2)
Light Heavyweight: Anthony Smith (37-18-0) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (12-5-0)
Flyweight: Sumudaerji (16-5-0) vs. Allan Nascimento (20-6-0)
Lightweight: Nasrat Haqparast (15-5-0) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (17-6-0)
Middleweight: André Muniz (23-6-0) vs. Jun Yong Park (17-5-0)
Welterweight: Kenan Song (21-7-0) vs. Kevin Jousset (9-2-0)
Preliminary Card (7 PM ET, midnight UK time, UFC On Fight Pass, ESPN+)
Flyweight: Hyun Sung Park (8-0-0) vs. Shannon Ross (13-8-0)
Lightweight: Steve Garcia (14-5-0) vs. Melquizael Costa (20-6-0)
Bantamweight: Stephanie Egger (8-4-0) vs. Luana Santos (6-1-0)
Catchweight (140 pounds): Daniel Marcos (15-0-0) vs. Carlos Vera (11-3-0)
Flyweight: Tatsuro Taira (14-0-0) vs. Carlos Hernandez (9-2-0)
Strawweight: Rayanne dos Santos (14-6-0) vs. Talita Alencar (4-0-1)
UFC Vegas 83 Full Fight Card Predictions
You can check my picks and predictions in the playlist below.
There aren’t many big names on this fight card, but I suggest you give it a shot. Many young guns will try to score some highlight-reel stoppages. One more thing, there are many fighters from Asia, but the card starts at a great time for the USA fans. You might see some new moves, you never know!
Additional reading:
- Best MMA Fighter of The Year
- Boxing Styles A Fighters Guide
- Which Martial Arts Best for MMA Fighters
