UFC Vegas 108: Kevin Vallejos Wins on Scorecards In Spirited Scrap with Danny Silva
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Danny Silva and Kevin Vallejos fought in the main card of UFC Vegas 108. Both fighters had one previous loss. The fight saw Vallejos start strong, controlling the center and using kicks and punches effectively. Silva showed resilience, executing a takedown late in the first round. In the second round, both fighters exchanged powerful strikes, with Vallejos maintaining center control. By the third round, Vallejos performed an explosive takedown, and both competitors demonstrated impressive stamina and skill throughout, exchanging strikes vigorously and exhibiting tactical maneuvers.
Vallejos held center early, working his kicks and firing hands, looking to hem Silva in. Silva would work from the outside, with both men finding openings at times.
Round two saw Silva press forward, feeling a bit of a confidence boost perhaps after taking over at the end of the opening frame. Vallejos, however, soon settled in again, holding center, firing kicks, and bursting forward with punches in bunches.
The third round opened with Danny Silva pressing, ducking under a punch, and looking for a takedown only for Vallejos to easily fight it off. Moments later it was Vallejos landing his own, explosive takedown.
Near the midway mark of the round, things really opened up, with Vallejos tagging Silva, and Silva answering back. Both men still had gas in the tank, firing at will.
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