UFC Vegas 102 Review and Results

UFC Vegas 102, held on February 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, delivered a night of typical UFC hometown bouts with a couple standout performances.

Main Event: Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues

In the headliner, Jared Cannonier faced Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues in a middleweight bout that looked like it may signal a changing of the guard. That was not the case. Despite being knocked down twice in the first round, the 40-year-old Cannonier rallied, and delivered a powerful combination in the fourth round that led to a TKO victory. This win snapped a two-fight losing streak for Cannonier and earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. For Rodrigues, it’s back to the drawing board.

Co-Main Event: Youssef Zalal vs. Calvin Kattar

The co-main event featured featherweights Youssef Zalal and Calvin Kattar. Zalal secured a unanimous decision victory, marking his seventh consecutive win and potentially positioning him in the featherweight rankings. Zalal dominated the first two rounds before going full open-scoring in the third. Conversely, this defeat marked Kattar’s fourth consecutive loss, casting uncertainty over his future in the UFC.

Elsewhere, Edmen Shahbazyan delivered a swift and decisive performance, knocking out Dylan Budka in just 95 seconds. This impressive victory earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and signaled a potential resurgence in his career.

Gabriel Bonfim also received a Performance of the Night bonus for his standout showing, further solidifying his status as a rising contender in his division.

Overall, UFC Vegas 102 offered fans a better-than-expected night of fights.

Full Results (via MMAJunkie.com)

Jared Cannonier def. Gregory Rodrigues via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:21

Youssef Zalal def. Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Edmen Shahbazyan def. Dylan Budka via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:35

Nazim Sadykhov def. Ismael Bonfim via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00

Andre Petroski def. Rodolfo Vieira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Jose Delgado def. Connor Matthews via knockout (elbows) – Round 1, 2:58

Angela Hill def. Ketlen Souza via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rafael Estevam def. Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gabriel Bonfim def. Khaos Williams via technical submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 4:58

Elijah Smith def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Valter Walker def. Don’Tale Mayes via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 1:17

Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Julia Avila via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)