In the UFC Vegas 89 event, Igor and Andre engaged in a fierce battle with intense exchanges of strikes and grappling. Igor managed to take Andre down multiple times, while Andre attempted various submission moves. Both fighters displayed a preference for throwing elbows and grappling techniques throughout the fight.
That knee in the first #UFCVegas89 https://t.co/3STyFqoJpU
Igor hides his arm and Andre is looking to get to his feet, OH ANDRE GRABBED THE FENCE! AGAIN! Igor on the back now landing knees to the seat cheeks for the audacity of repeatedly grabbing the fence! HE DID IT AGAIN LMAOOOO WOW! Ref calls time out. #UFCVegas89
Both men LOVE throwing leading elbows. Igor with the double and scores! Andre with feet on the hips. and now looking for the kimura! #UFCVegas89
Double elbow shots 🔥 #UFCVegas89 https://t.co/a0MMxqPhOt
Andre going to the body with the right hand then popping the jab. Both men trying to land elbows on each other like they got an itch there lol. Andre kick forces him to slip and his the canvas! #UFCVegas89
Double elbow all the way. #UFCVegas89 https://t.co/E7lcgTVUdI
ANDRE JUMPS THE GILLY!!!!! DUSTIN POIRIER WOULD BE PROUD!!!! AHHH IGOR GETS OUT OF IT! ANDRE GOING OMAPLATA NOW! IGOR TRYING TO SPIN OUT OF IT! Andre landing elbows to the body but IGOR GETS OUT! #UFCVegas89
Lima heavy low leg kick early. #UFCVegas89
R1 - Igor vs. Andre Andre with the leg kick off the rip! Igor sends one back. Up the middle with the kick from Andre, Igor fires back a flurry. BIG SHOTS FROM IGOR!!! ANDRE FIRES BACK!!!! IGOR IN ON THE SINGLE LEG AND GETS ANDRE DOWN! #UFCVegas89