5 best finishes from UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade

Jessica Andrade earned the first-ever standing arm triangle choke in UFC history on Saturday [Image via @ufc on Instagram]

Another weekend met, another UFC fight card gone by. As the dust settles from the action, fans are soaking in the aftermath of what was an electrifying Fight Night. The matches were made perfectly, and the excitement never ceased. The judges were only needed thrice tonight as most of the victors took matters into their own hands.

First standing arm triangle submission in UFC history 😤 #UFCVegas52 https://t.co/HKsI5tzisd

Jessica Andrade made history, Charles Jourdain put the MMA world on notice, and Tyson Pedro kicked the door down upon his return - these are just some of the moments from this eventful Fight Night worth mentioning. Although the event had finish after finish, some stoppages stood out from the rest.

Here are the five best finishes from UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade:

#5. Tyson Pedro vs. Ike Villanueva

Tyson Pedro returned with a statement win [Image via @ufc on Instagram]

Tyson Pedro returned tonight in what was his first bout since 2018. Though he's been absent due to injuries, he's still a force to be reckoned with. A first-round victory is often ideal, but Pedro got the job done flawlessly.

Tyson Pedro threw some HUGE shots 👊 #UFCVegas52 https://t.co/fbWPbiqxTf

The Aussie may have been a bit too eager to get the finish in previous matches. Though this has largely worked for him, given his 100% finishing rate, the more mature fighters know when to relax and when to pursue the finish.

The 30-year-old was the quicker and more powerful fighter and quickly made this apparent. Even when shots landed that hurt Villanueva, Pedro showed his maturity as he sat back and let the finish happen organically.

The hands were sharp, but it was the low kicks that spelled the beginning of the end for his 38-year-old opponent. Villanueva was effectively a one-legged fighter after a couple of kicks landed. A final kick to the leg was the culminating blow, and the follow-up shots weren't exactly necessary. Pedro returned after over three years and scored a first-round knockout to make up for lost time.