Pros react after Adrian Yanez defeats Davey Grant at UFC Vegas 43
A key men’s bantamweight contest featuring Davey Grant taking on Adrian Yanez took place on today’s UFC Vegas 43 main card.
Grant (13-6 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Marlon Moraes back in June. Prior to that setback, ‘Dangerous’ was on a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Martin Day and Jonathan Martinez.
Meanwhile, Adrian Yanez (15-3 MMA) had entered today’s UFC Vegas 43 event sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Randy Costa from back in July. The 27-year-old was looking to earn his fifth straight stoppage win this evening.
Today’s ‘Grant vs Yanez’ contest proved to be a thrilling three-round war. The bantamweight standouts exchanged heavy shots throughout the contest, with Yanez showcasing his boxing and Grant delivering a plethora of kicks. After fifteen minutes of back and forth action the bout went to the judges scorecards for decision.
Official UFC Vegas 43 Result: Adrian Yanez def. Davey Grant by split decision (27-30, 29-28 x2)
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Grant vs Yanez’ below:
This bantamweight scrap is going to be a BANGER! Don’t blink! Both guys bring it! And I know first hand how accurate Yanez hands are! #UFCVegas43
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 20, 2021
Davey Grant always in a scrap vs Yanez clean boxing
— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) November 20, 2021
Great opening first round. #grantVsYanez
— michael (@bisping) November 20, 2021
Yanez is the best boxer in the ufc
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 20, 2021
Big second round for @DaveyGrantMMA
— michael (@bisping) November 20, 2021
Post-fight reactions to Adrian Yanez defeating Davey Grant:
Did I just hear a 30-27 Grant???!!! #UFCVegas43
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 20, 2021
30-27 🙃
— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) November 20, 2021
👀 March
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) November 20, 2021
Who would you like to see Adrian Yanez fight next following his split decision victory over Davey Grant at today’s UFC Vegas 43 event? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
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