Orolbai Leads UFC Fight Night as Night of Submissions, Finishes and Retirement Unfolds
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos at Meta APEX delivered a mix of grindy wins, slick finishes and a retirement: Myktybek Orolbai dominated Chris Curtis for a unanimous decision; Vitor Petrino edged Steven Asplund 29-28; Elijah Smith submitted SuYoung You in Round 2; Manoel Sousa knocked out Bolaji Oki in Round 3; Eryk Anders defeated Brad Tavares by unanimous decision and later announced his retirement; Bia Mesquita submitted Montse Rendon in Round 1; Hecher Sosa beat Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night-worthy bout; Piera Rodriguez outpointed Sam Hughes by unanimous decision.