Pros react after Adrian Yanez defeats Davey Grant at UFC Vegas 43

A key men’s bantamweight contest featuring Davey Grant taking on Adrian Yanez took place on today’s UFC Vegas 43 main card.

Grant (13-6 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Marlon Moraes back in June. Prior to that setback, ‘Dangerous’ was on a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Martin Day and Jonathan Martinez.

Meanwhile, Adrian Yanez (15-3 MMA) had entered today’s UFC Vegas 43 event sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Randy Costa from back in July. The 27-year-old was looking to earn his fifth straight stoppage win this evening.

Today’s ‘Grant vs Yanez’ contest proved to be a thrilling three-round war. The bantamweight standouts exchanged heavy shots throughout the contest, with Yanez showcasing his boxing and Grant delivering a plethora of kicks. After fifteen minutes of back and forth action the bout went to the judges scorecards for decision.

Official UFC Vegas 43 Result: Adrian Yanez def. Davey Grant by split decision (27-30, 29-28 x2)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Grant vs Yanez’ below:

This bantamweight scrap is going to be a BANGER! Don’t blink! Both guys bring it! And I know first hand how accurate Yanez hands are! #UFCVegas43

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 20, 2021

Davey Grant always in a scrap vs Yanez clean boxing

— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) November 20, 2021

Great opening first round. #grantVsYanez

— michael (@bisping) November 20, 2021

Yanez is the best boxer in the ufc

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 20, 2021

Big second round for @DaveyGrantMMA

— michael (@bisping) November 20, 2021

Post-fight reactions to Adrian Yanez defeating Davey Grant:

Did I just hear a 30-27 Grant???!!! #UFCVegas43

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/kaiboikamaka/status/1462203230625009668

https://twitter.com/SugaSeanMMA/status/1462203182851842054

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