Tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 occasion is co-headlined by a males’s featherweight matchup between Pat Sabatini and Joanderson Brito.
Sabatini (19-5 MMA) was most beforehand seen in motion this previous October, the place he scored a first-round submission victory over Jonathan Pearce. The 34-year-old has gone 3-2 over his previous 5 Octagon appearances general.
In the meantime, Joanderson Brito (17-4-1 MMA) was final seen in motion this previous September, the place he wound up on the incorrect finish of a break up choice in opposition to William Gomis. Previous to that setback, ‘Tubarao’ had put collectively a five-fight profitable streak, with all 5 of these victories coming by the use of stoppages.
They are saying hitters hit 👊@PatSabatini145 vs Joanderson Brito
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— UFC (@ufc) April 6, 2025
Spherical one of many UFC Vegas 105 co-main occasion begins and Joanderson Brito rapidly takes the middle of the Octagon. Pat Sabatini fires off a kick to the physique after which circles out to vary. He shoots in for a takedown and will get it in a giant method. He lands in side-control and instantly begins working for a Von Flue choke. He finally lets that go after which work to maneuver to full mount. He lands some physique photographs and appears to lock up a guillotine as Brito stands up. The Brazilian escapes the maintain however then will get slammed again right down to the mat by Sabitini. The American is working from aspect management and searching for the identical choke as earlier. ‘Tubarao’ is making an attempt to scramble however simply can’t handle to get any actual area. Pat Sabitini with some good elbows now. He lands some physique photographs after which a number of hammer-fists to shut out a dominant opening spherical.
Pat Sabatini est en practice d’apprendre la vie à Brito 🤯🤯🤯#ufcvegas105 pic.twitter.com/TJzlLeUbGf
— MMA Prospect (@mma_prospect) April 6, 2025
Spherical two of the UFC Vegas 105 co-main occasion begins and Joanderson Brito swings a misses with a low kick. Pat Sabatini with a proper hand excessive, however he will get countered with a pleasant proper from ‘Tubarao’. The Pennsylvania native circles after which shoots in and simply scores one other takedown. He lands in half guard and begins working some photographs left arms to the physique and head of his opponent. Sabatini continues to simply smother Brito on the canvas. He’s giving him completely no area and throwing simply sufficient floor and pound to maintain the referee from trying to step in. Simply over a minute stays within the spherical. Pat Sabatini is attempting to maneuver to full mount, however Joanderson Brito continues to maintain his proper leg locked up from the underside. Some good last punches to finish the spherical by Sabatini.
Very one sided combat up to now. Sabatini is dominating
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 6, 2025
The third and last spherical of the UFC Vegas 105 co-headliner begins and Joanderson lands a giant low kick after which a proper hand excessive. He lands one other after which grabs maintain of a guillotine choke as Pat Sabatini makes an attempt to shoot in. The maintain was tight for a second, however finally Sabatini breaks free and is now again in high place. He begins to land some strong floor and pound. He simply placing it on Brito now, because the Brazilian is clearly exhausted after placing some a lot into that choke try. Sabatini strikes to the again and appears for a rear-naked choke. He can’t get it earlier than the horn, however nonetheless, a totally dominant displaying.
Joanderson Brito tries his HARDEST 2 submit Pat Sabatini & Pat says “NOPE!” & offers the gang a Thumbs Up 😁👍🏽 #ufcvegas105 pic.twitter.com/wn6orH33LK
— MMA Homie Podcast (@theMMAhomies) April 6, 2025
Official UFC Vegas 105 Outcomes: Pat Sabatini def. Joanderson Brito by unanimous choice (30-26 x2, 30-27)
Who would you wish to see Sabatini combat subsequent following his dominant victory over Brito this night in Las Vegas?
