UFC on FOX 25 Results: Marlon Vera submits Brain Kelleher (VIDEO)

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2017

UFC on FOX 25 took place last night live from Long Island, New York.

Chris Taylor - July 22, 2017

A key middleweight scrap between former division champion Chris Weidman and surging contender Kelvin Gastelum served as the main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 25 fight card from Long Island, New York. Round one begins and Weidman looks absolutely huge compared to Kelvin. Gastelum takes the center of the octagon. Weidman throws a high kick but it is blocked with ease by Kelvin. A straight right hand finds a home for Weidman. He follows that up with a front kick to the body. Gastelum with a left hook that misses and Weidman scores a nice right hand. Chris shoots in and scores an easy takedown. He works a couple of short shots before Kelvin stands back up. Weidman drags Kelvin back to the floor and winds up in side control. Weidman begins working for a kimura but when he tries to extend the arm Kelvin is able to scramble back up to his feet. Kelvin partially lands a head kick. He seems to have gained some confidence now. He lands a right hook and then a straight left that floors Weidman. He hops on him with ground and pound before the horn sounds to end round one.

Chris Taylor - July 22, 2017

Round one begins and Cummins quickly presses the action and forces Gian against the fence. Villante breaks free and Cummins quickly presses forward with another shot. Villante defends and lands some big hammer fists. The fighters break and Gian lands a big right hand. Another right hand from Villante and Patrick is hurt. Another big right hand from Villante and Cummins is in all sorts of trouble. Patrick shoots in for a takedown but it is not there. The referee steps in as cut was caused on the head of Cummins after an accidental head butt. We continue and Cummins shoots in for a takedown. It is not there. He circles and lands a nice left hook. A nice jab now from Cummins. He shoots in for a takedown but the shot is defended by Villante. Cummins presses forward and pushes Gian against the cage. He works in a nice right hook. Cummins with some knees in the clinch now. They break and Cummins lands a left hand. Villante with a right jab but Cummins ducks under and presses him up against the fence. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - July 22, 2017

A bantamweight scrap between Jimmie Rivera and Thomas Almeida kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 25 main card from Long Island, New York.