UFC Vegas 87 featured a combination of victory and heartbreak as two seasoned competitors, Jamie Pickett and Tyson Pedro, hung up their gloves after losing by unanimous decision to Eryk Anders and Vitor Petrino, respectively, in a night of heated fighting and poignant farewells.
Jamie Pickett carried the burden of an imminent retirement into the Octagon matchup with Eryk Anders. Pickett dropped Anders early in the bout, but his skill as a wrestler allowed him to change the tide. Pickett was a former University of Alabama linebacker.
After wearing down Pickett with unrelenting wrestling and boxing, Anders was able to control the final rounds and win by unanimous decision with scores of 29-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Before the match, Pickett declared his retirement from mixed martial arts. He had a 13-11 record professionally and said he wanted to set a good example for his kids and steer clear of the potential long-term harm that comes with fighting.
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Tyson Pedro and Jamie Pickett Retire
Tyson Pedro squared off against the unbeaten Vitor Petrino in the co-main event of the light heavyweight competition. After making his UFC debut, Petrino had been winning matches, and he showed off both his striking and grappling prowess in this performance.
Pedro tried his hardest, using a combination of strong jabs and low kicks, but Petrino’s ground control and jab were too much for the Australian. With scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28, Petrino prevailed by unanimous decision after the bout went the full distance. Pedro declared his retirement after the bout, looking back on a career filled with exhilarating wins and difficult defeats.
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The mixed martial arts community respected and admired Pickett and Pedro’s retirements. With their exits, two careers come to a close that, despite not always being successful, were full of brave and resolute moments that will always be remembered in the sport. The MMA community said goodbye to two competitors who had given their all to the sport they loved as UFC Vegas 87 came to an end.
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