In the UFC Vegas 83 event, Melquizael Costa dominated the first round against Steve Garcia, with Garcia managing to get back up from potential takedowns. However, Garcia turned the fight around in the second round, brutalizing Costa and causing the referee to stop the fight. Rountree also had a strong performance, leading in both rounds with high damage and power, ultimately winning the fight. The event showcased intense and competitive fights, with notable displays of power and skill.
Beautiful cross by Rountree. Awesome win #UFCVegas85
That is some serious power right there from Rountree #UFCVegas85 🤯
20-18 Rountree after two. Still just keeping the damage quotient high. Competitive fight though. #UFCVegas83
Rountree 20-18 again via pure power #UFCVegas83
10-9 Rountree #UFCVegas83
10-9 Rountree round 1. Damage on his side. Both men landing with force though. #UFCVegas83
10-9 Rountree via pure power #UFCVegas83
10-9 Park round 1. Damage and control. Not enough for a 10-8, but a really easy round to score. #UFCVegas83
UFC Vegas 83 video: Melquizael Costa tests ref’s sprawl after Steve Garcia brutalizes him https://t.co/sMJsr5HAER
Crushing win for Garcia to take back the fight. Just brutalized Costa in round 2. Costa wound up wrestling the ref for a full 30 seconds after it was waved off. #UFCVegas83
Garcia pounding on Costa and ref jumps in to stop it. Costa is really covered in blood. #UFCVegas83
10-9 Costa RD1 Not much to score outside of control. 2 potential takedowns but Garcia got back up. #UFCVegas83
10-9 Costa round 1. Not pretty, but he got it clearly. #UFCVegas83
Garcia rushing in early in round 1 and gets his back taken by Costa against the cage. #UFCVegas83