An exhilarating night of bouts unfolded at UFC Vegas 83 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, culminating in the awarding of four $50,000 post-fight bonuses. Song Yadong’s dominant performance in the main event was particularly notable, showcasing his use of wrestling skills to control Chris Gutierrez.
Yadong received praise and recognition for his commanding display, highlighting his ability to dictate the course of the fight. The event, filled with exciting matchups, created unforgettable memories for both fighters and fans alike.
Four fighters win $50k bonuses at UFC Vegas 83
In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83, Khalil Rountree. defeated Anthony Smith via a spectacular third-round knockout. Throughout the fight, Rountree’s skill with a strike was on display as he connected with sharp jabs, forceful leg kicks, and a devastating left hand that finally knocked Smith to the ground. With this thrilling victory, Rountree achieved his fifth straight triumph and was awarded a well-earned $50,000 bonus for “Performance of the Night.”
Tim Elliott turned in a spectacular performance. Entering the fight on short notice. Tim defeated Su Mudaerji by arm-triangle choke in the first round. Elliott’s thrilling victory in the Octagon demonstrated his talent, earning him a well-earned $50,000 bonus.
Nasrat Haqparast defeated Jamie Mullarkey via a spectacular first-round knockout to earn his third straight victory excitingly. Haqparast stunned Mullarkey with a strong left hook before launching a flurry of punches that resulted in a knockout at 1:44.
Hyun Sung Park decisively defeated Shannon Ross. Park maintained his ground game throughout the first round. However, in the second, he launched a relentless striking attack that culminated in a deft knee, punch, and front kick combo that gave him the TKO victory at 2:59 of the round. Park has now won nine times in a row, and this victory solidified his status as a promising newcomer to the 125-pound class.
Song Yadong defeats Chris Gutierrez
In Saturday night’s bantamweight main event, Song Yadong easily defeated a constantly distracted Chris Gutierrez by decision. As Gutierrez was voicing his displeasure with the referee and squabbling with an observer, Yadong utilized his skills in wrestling to transform a contest into a shutout according to the official scorecards.
The fight began with a series of kicks, with both men landing leg kicks and feeling out kicks to the head and body. With the force and speed of his leg kicks, Gutierrez altered the pace, but Yadong maintained full force with his shots. Beyond the illegal glove grab, both men were frustrated with Dean’s work.
As the fight went on, Yadong started to exert more pressure on Gutierrez, pushing his back in the direction of the cage. This prompted Yadong to unleash a barrage of punches in Round 4, first taking down Gutierrez and then moving to the ground to work inside his defense.
Yadong called out former champion Petr Yan after the fight, claiming that only Gutierrez among the top 15 fighters was willing to challenge him. Yan had already posted a yawn emoji on X, the former Twitter, in response to Yadong’s performance.
“Your last fight too, bro,” was Yadong’s response to the emoji before he once more demanded that Yan enter the Octagon with him in March.
The event was made even more exciting by the exceptional skill and determination displayed by the bonus winners, which contributed to a night full of unforgettable moments. Fans were treated to a fitting year-end spectacle at UFC Vegas 83, where fighters competed inside the Octagon and put on great performances.
