UFC Vegas 36 saw the invasion of Liverpool but ended with Derek Brunson defeating Darren Till in the main event of the evening.
Taking place inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event featured many of the European fighters who were intended to fight on the canceled London, England card that was moved to “Sin City” last month.
Prior to the main event popping off, fellow Liverpoolians Molly “Meatball” McCann and the star-lit debutante Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett stole the show. As perhaps one of the UFC’s biggest signings of the year, Pimblett assured the world he would eliminate his opponent within a single round. After a chaotic round that saw Pimblett in some trouble, the Scouser hit his prediction on the nose–literally, and knocked Luigi Vendramini out 5-seconds before the first round bell could ring.
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 5, 2021
The Scousers were building momentum at UFC Vegas 36, and the last leg was the main event that pitted Till against the 3-time Division II All-American wrestler Brunson. Early on as the fight began, Till was able to capitalize with some stiff left-hand straights.
While it appeared that Brunson might have been wobbled a few times, the composure of the 37-year old kept him in control of the fight for the most part. Once the wrestler sensed danger, he used effective entrances to advance his top pressure on the mat.
When the third round was in motion, it looked like the wrestling of Brunson was overwhelming “The Gorilla”. Then, in a desperate scramble Till was almost able to get to his feet, but instead turned out of position. After that scramble, Till gave up his back to avoid the ground and pound, and Brunson sunk in a nasty rear-naked choke. Till tapped shortly after it was locked in. This victory marks Brunson’s fifth in a row since losing to the middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in 2018.
UFC Vegas 36 – Pros React On Twitter
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— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) September 4, 2021
Brunson vs Cannonier or is Stylebender next for one of them? #UFCVegas36
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) September 4, 2021
Very intelligent win from @DerekBrunson 👌👏🏾#UFCVegas36
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) September 4, 2021
That wasn’t wise. He should have ditched the knee and resorted to takedown defense first. Beautiful shot from Brunson! #UFCVegas36
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 4, 2021
Waiting for Izzys tweet like #UFCVegas36 pic.twitter.com/Yr5phSSBzR
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 4, 2021
Calm down…boy.
You still a bum…son. pic.twitter.com/8LymB7PLm3— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 4, 2021
Keep you head up, never give up! God knows everything. Return home, get back to the gym – train and dedicated yourself.
Hey @darrentill2 we're here my ma', if you need our support, lets train together. 🤜🤛#UFCVegas36 https://t.co/ONnGzTlsKh
— Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) September 5, 2021
Official decision: Derek Brunson (23-7) defeats Darren Till (18-4-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) #UFCVegas36 #UFCpic.twitter.com/4d0h5SVPoA
— All Access MMA (@AllAccessMMA247) September 4, 2021
Do you think Derek Brunson is ready for a rematch against Israel Adesanya?
