Main Event Highlights

In a standout main event, Neil Magny faced the rising star Carlos Prates in a welterweight showdown. Coming into the fight, Magny was looking to bounce back from a challenging streak, having lost three of his last five bouts. In contrast, Prates was riding a wave of momentum, having secured victories in all three of his previous UFC fights. As the fight progressed, Prates showcased his striking prowess and ultimately defeated Magny with a stunning first-round knockout at 4:50, sending shockwaves through the audience.

Co-Main Event Highlights

The co-main event featured Gerald Meerschaert going toe-to-toe with former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight clash. De Ridder made his mark in the UFC with a tactical and dominant performance, securing a victory via submission (arm triangle) in the third round at 1:44.

Main Card Highlights

- Carlos Prates def. Neil Magny via first-round KO (4:50) - Reinier de Ridder def. Gerald Meerschaert via submission (arm triangle) in Round 3 (1:44) - Gaston Bolanos continued to impress, defeating Cortavious Romious by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27 x2). - Gillian Robertson edged out Luana Pinheiro with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-28 x2). - Mansur Abdul-Malik made a statement in his UFC debut, finishing Dusko Todorovic with a first-round TKO at 2:44.

Preliminary Fights Highlights

The prelims featured several impressive performances, including: - Denise Gomes decisively defeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28). - Elizeu Zaleski needed just 1:15 in the first round to take out Zach Scroggin with a TKO. - Charlie Radtke secured a swift victory against Matthew Semelsberger, finishing him in an astonishing 51 seconds of Round 1. - Da'Mon Blackshear demonstrated his grappling ability, submitting Cody Stamann with a rear-naked choke in Round 1 (4:19). - Tresean Gore showcased his own submission skills, defeating Antonio Trocoli with a guillotine choke just 1:23 into the fight.

Event Significance

UFC Vegas 100 proved to be a significant event in the MMA calendar, highlighting emerging talents and setting the stage for future matchups that fans won't want to miss. As athletes continue to fight for their position in the rankings, the excitement leading up to the next events is palpable! Stay tuned for more action and updates from the world of UFC!