UFC Vegas 100: Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson: Live round-by-round updates
A women's strawweight bout between Luana Pinheiro and Gillian Robertson will serve as one of the undercard bouts at UFC Vegas 100, later this evening (Nov. 9) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
While Pinheiro (11-3) has quality wins over the likes of women's MMA pioneer Michelle-Waterson Gomez, she is currently on a two-fight skid. A victory this weekend against Robertson will help her solidify her place in the divisional rankings.
Robertson's (14-8) recent run in the UFC has been enviable. She is 4-1 in her last five and is currently on a two-fight win streak. A win over Pinheiro would see her take over the No.13 spot on the strawweight ladder.
The promotion's website has listed 'The Savage' as a -380 favorite for the match-up, with Pinheiro as a +300 underdog. The main card of the event is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.
Check out the full fighter face-offs for the event below:
UFC Vegas 100: Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson
Round 1
Robertson pushes the action forcing Pinheiro on the back foot with teep kick and punches. Robertson takes her foe down, but Pinheiro quickly gets back to her feet. Robertson is still weighing heavy on her opponent's back.
Robertson is maintaining back control. Pinheiro reverses position and breaks free. The referee warns of fence grabs. As the fight restarts the Brazilian connects with an uppercut.
Robertson is trying to lead the action, but Pinheiro's footwork looks a bit more crisp and she pops in and out of range stinging her opponent with quick jabs. 'The Savage' times a takedown while her opponent shifts her stance and puts her on the ground.
Robertson finishes the round on top of her opponent raining down elbows.
Our score: 10-9 Robertson.
Round 2
Robertson puts on the pressure right off the bat. She is getting in the face of her opponent. 'The Savage' tries for a level change albeit unsuccessfully. Pinheiro is using jabs up the middle to deter Robertson from shooting for takedowns.
'The Savage' is getting outboxed on the outside. Pinheiro seems to have the upper hand on the feet as she is doing a good job fighting on the back foot outlanding her opponent.
Robertson forces another clinch, but it ultimately amounts to nothing. She doubles up on the effort but is once again unsuccessful in completing the takedown. Robertson's takedown attempts are becoming increasingly telegraphed.
Nevertheless, she shoots for another one, and this time she succeeds in taking her opponent's back. She eventually drags Pinheiro on the canvas to close out the round.
Our score: 10-9 Robertson.
Round 3
Robertson is pushing the pace, coming at her opponent with leg kicks. Another takedown attempt, and Robertson gets it. She secures top control and is raining down punches and elbows on her opponent.
Pinheiro ties to posture her way out of position using the cage wall. Robertson partially completes a crucifix, and Pinheiro is in a terrible position. 'The Savage' postures back up to full mount and comments to ground and pound.
The final round is turning out to be and washout in favor of Robertson. Pinheiro reverses position and puts her opponent in a guillotine, only to get reversed moments later by Robertson, who now has top control.
Our score: 10-9 Robertson.
Official decision: Gillian Robertson def. Luana Pinheiro via unanimous decision. (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Check out the official decision below: