UFC Vegas 111: Excitement Report

UFC Vegas 111: Excitement Report

The community has spoken—UFC Vegas 111 scored 69% overall excitement, marking a card that found a strong balance between technique and violence. With 42% of fights ending by knockout and 28% by submission, this event delivered plenty of finishes and only 33% going the distance.

The pacing stayed sharp throughout, averaging 66% fight length, and underdogs managed to grab 25% of the wins, showing a competitive, well-rounded night inside the Apex.

The Fights That Stood Out

  • Hokit vs. Gimenis (90%) – Earned People’s Fight of the Night honors for its nonstop action and wild momentum swings.
  • Bonfim vs. Brown (85%) – A strong main event that lived up to its billing with big exchanges and late-fight drama.
  • Schnell vs. Morales (89%) – Fast-paced and technical, one of the card’s cleanest performances.
  • Duncan vs. Tulio (88%) – A high-energy scrap that nearly stole the show.
  • Salikhov vs. Medic (82%) – Veteran savvy on display in a calculated but exciting finish.
  • Padilla vs. Bonfim (81%) – Controlled chaos that kept fans engaged from start to finish.

Main Card Breakdown

The main card maintained strong momentum across divisions. Bonfim and Brown capped things off with a banger, while the supporting fights kept energy levels consistent.

  • Simon vs. Barcelos (71%) – High-paced grappling exchanges and steady pressure throughout.
  • Reese vs. McVey (79%) – Technical stand-up and slick timing highlighted this matchup.
  • Johns vs. Marcos (79%) – Well-rounded performances with solid back-and-forths.

Prelims Recap

The undercard had a mix of quick finishes and tactical moments.

  • Bueno Silva vs. Cavalcanti (59%) – Competitive but measured.
  • Pennington vs. Gomes (60%) – Smart approach and positional control.
  • Amil vs. Emmers (63%) – Some good exchanges but never hit top gear.

Full Card Excitement Scores

Top Tier (80%+)

  • Hokit vs. Gimenis – 90%
  • Schnell vs. Morales – 89%
  • Duncan vs. Tulio – 88%
  • Bonfim vs. Brown – 85%
  • Salikhov vs. Medic – 82%
  • Padilla vs. Bonfim – 81%

Mid Tier (60–79%)

  • Reese vs. McVey – 79%
  • Johns vs. Marcos – 79%
  • Simon vs. Barcelos – 71%
  • Amil vs. Emmers – 63%
  • Pennington vs. Gomes – 60%

Low Tier (<60%)

  • Bueno Silva vs. Cavalcanti – 59%

UFC Vegas 111 delivered a steady flow of action and one of the stronger overall finish rates in recent memory. With a near-perfect People’s Fight of the Night and multiple bouts above the 80% threshold, this was a card that balanced chaos with craft—exactly the kind of event that keeps the community ratings climbing.

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