UFC 234 main card results: Vannata easily submits Mariano, Simon outclasses Yahya

The UFC 234 main card is in progress, and Lando Vannata just submitted promotional newcomer Marcos Rosa with just five seconds remaining in the opening round. This marks Vannata’s first win since 2016 and his first submission win since 2014. Before that, Ricky Simon put on in all phases against the UFC’s #15 ranked bantamweight Rani Yahya. Simon showcased big punching power, strong takedown defense, strong fight I.Q. and even takedowns of his own en route to a dominant decision win.

The UFC’s #14 ranked women’s flyweight Montana De La Rosa put on a dominant performance against Australia’s own Nadia Kassem, realizing a second round armbar. That’s three up and three down for DLR in the UFC,…