UFC 252 Prelims Results and Review
UFC 252 Prelims kicked off a historic Saturday night from Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Overall, twelve Octagon entrants bid for greater respect and higher future card placement in their fifteen-minute allotments. The following results capped early action as the world readied for a final Cormier vs. Miocic installment.
Vinc Pichel vs. Jim Miller
Jim Miller made his UFC record 36th Octagon walk to face Vinc ‘From Hell’ Pichel in the top undercard draw. After recently stunning prospect Roosevelt Roberts, Miller also vied Saturday to earn a fourth win in five outings. That noted, the most experienced Zuffa combatant added crisp first-round strikes and seasoned wrestling to nullify tentative Pichel. However, good times ended for Miller as ‘From Hell’ stormed round two with overbearing urgency. During pivotal middle frame action, the slight favorite outstruck his bigger-named opponent 39-8 while stealing vital grappling currency. As both men gave credible final-round effort, Pichel edged the scrambles and landed mainly unanswered strikes to win by comfortable decision.
Fitful in his Octagon appearances, 37-year-old Vinc Pichel stands 6-1 vs. UFC fare since 2014. Conversely, Miller dropped his second loss in three fights. Overall, Pichel outlanded ‘A-10’ 84-26 and made winning wrestling adjustments.
Look for Pichel to battle ranked opposition next.
Results: Vinc Pichel wins by Unanimous Decision
Virna Jandiroba vs. Felice Herrig
Former Invicta Strawweight ruler Virna Jandiroba wasted little time imposing her vaunted grappling game upon UFC veteran Felice Herrig. After a quick power double-leg, Jandiroba snatched Herrig's arm while forcing the latter to tap at 1:44 of round one. In a blink 'Carcara' added her eighth submission win and sent former top-contender Herrig to a third-straight loss.
After seeing the wrong side of her UFC debut war with Carla Esparza, Jandiroba boasts consecutive Octagon victories.
Results: Virna Jandiroba by submission
Danny Chavez vs. T.J. Brown
Promotional newcomer Danny Chavez flexed wrestling dominance to upset slight favorite T.J. Brown throughout the pair's 145 lb prospect encounter. Chavez set early tone before nearly finishing the former Dana White's Contender Series overachiever during middle frame action. 'The Colombian Warrior' ended a memorable performance by slamming Brown to endcap his unanimous decision win. Overall, the 33-year-old debut athlete added four unanswered takedowns to run his win streak to four bouts. Conversely, T.J. Brown sits 0-2 vs. official UFC opponents.
Results: Danny Chavez by Unanimous Decision
Livinha Souza vs. Ashley Yoder
Strawweight female fighters opened the Prelims action as Livinha Souza landed more telling shots against game Ashley Yoder. During a 15-minute encounter which could've gone either way, Souza's late takedown convinced judges after Yoder earned more lands, 89-70. 'The Brazilian Gangsta' moved her UFC mark to 3-1 with the win. Meanwhile, 32-year-old Yoder stands 2-4 vs. Octagon competition, and 7-6 overall.
Results: Livinha Souza by Unanimous Decision
Early Prelim results include: Chris Daukaus TKO win vs. Parker Porter and Kai Kamaka Unanimous Decision win vs. Tony Kelley.
