UFC Vegas 74 went down final evening (Sat., June 3, 2023) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, that includes a Bantamweight scrap that resulted in a break up determination win for Amir Albazi over Kai Kara-France that had many spectators questioning simply what the judges had been considering (recap). Additionally, Alex Caceres received his second straight bout, defeating Daniel Pineda through unanimous determination (recap).
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Largest Winner: Jim Miller
At 39 years of age, Miller remains to be acting at a excessive degree as one of the crucial grizzled veterans on UFC’s roster. And he proved that once more final evening, knocking out Octagon newcomer, Jesse Butler, in simply 23 seconds to spoil his UFC debut (highlights). Miller has now received 4 of his final 5 fights, which may inch him nearer again to the High 15. To make the pot sweeter, Miller earned his fourteenth post-fight bonus award, main to a different larger payday. The long-time veteran confirmed as soon as once more that he has no cause to doubt his expertise or ponder retirement.
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Runner Up: Tim Elliott
We may have gone a number of methods right here, however I’m giving Elliott the nod as a result of the long-time Flyweight contender wanted a brilliant spot after a tough couple of weeks. Not solely did Elliott open up about his nasty divorce from ex-wife and UFC fighter, Gina Mazany, however he needed to disappoint lots of people who flew to “Sin Metropolis” to observe him combat after he was knowledgeable UFC wouldn’t be comping any tickets to his household for the occasion. All that stated, choosing up his second straight win by defeating Victor Altamirano was a welcomed second for Elliott, who could possibly be eying a spot within the High 10 now that he improved to 4-1 in his final 5 appearances.
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Largest Loser: Jinh Yu Frey
Coming into the occasion, Frey made our record for the fighter who wanted a win probably the most after dropping two straight. However, issues bought worse for Frey after she suffered her third straight defeat after shedding to Elise Reed through unanimous determination. All informed, Frey is 2-5 contained in the Octagon, and her newest loss may immediate UFC matchmakers to ship her packing as soon as and for all. She’s unranked, and her two wins contained in the Octagon weren’t precisely memorable, so in actuality there isn’t a lot justification for UFC to maintain her round if we’re being sincere.
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