“Rountree vs Smith was real main event” – Song Yadong outwrestles Chris Gutierrez to win a ‘boring’ decision at ‘lifeless’ Apex leaves fans enraged

Song Yadong beats Chris Gutierrez via decision in a five-round bantamweight fight. The fight failed to live up to the expectations of the MMA community.

“Rountree vs Smith was real main event” – Song Yadong outwrestles Chris Gutierrez to win a ‘boring’ decision at ‘lifeless’ Apex leaves fans enraged

Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez failed to outshine Anthony Smith vs Khalil Rountree Jr. (via MMA Fighting)

In an unexpected change of events, the co-main event between Khalil Rountree Jr. and Anthony Smith stole the focus at UFC Vegas 83. It prompted some fans to claim that it was the true main event. However, the main event bantamweight bout between Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez featured no exciting moments. It left spectators divided and, in many cases, outraged.

Yadong showed adaptability in his entire game, adjusting to the fight’s emerging dynamics. Both fighters relied extensively on leg kicks in the early rounds, setting the tone for what some fans saw as a lackluster contest. Yadong was forced to change his plan as Gutierrez expertly controlled distance. Round 2 ended with an unexpected twist when Gutierrez poked the fighter in the eye.

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Following the restart, Song Yadong executed a critical takedown, altering the fight’s momentum. Yadong controlled Gutierrez on the ground throughout the remainder of the round. Fans were even more disappointed when Yadong mentioned former 135-pound champion Petr Yan in his post-fight interview. Despite Yadong’s ambitions for a championship shot, Yan replied on social media with a yawn emoji.

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Khalil Rountree Jr.’s dominant victory over Anthony Smith drew praise and left fans buzzing. However, the bantamweight main event fell short of expectations, triggering a wave of disappointment within the MMA community. 

Fight fans react to Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez’s lackluster performance

The co-main event between Khalil Rountree Jr. and Anthony Smith stole centre stage at UFC Vegas 83. They took the limelight away from the bantamweight headliner starring Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez. Despite Song Yadong’s unanimous decision victory, fight fans had mixed feelings.

Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez
Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez (via MMA Fighting)

The dissatisfaction originated from the apparent lack of enthusiasm in the Yadong vs. Gutierrez match. Fight fans had anticipated a spectacular performance, especially considering Yadong’s reputation for energetic and explosive performances. Fans expressed their displeasure, disappointment, and, in some cases, wrath on social media sites, which became a war of viewpoints. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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While the co-main event had fans buzzing with excitement, the bantamweight main event left a lingering sense of disappointment. The dramatic difference in reactions between the two fights underscored the subjective aspect of MMA entertainment. 

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