The UFC Apex in Las Vegas hosted UFC Vegas 108, also known as UFC on ESPN 71, on August 2, 2025. The card had great action from start to finish, with a mix of up-and-coming stars, seasoned veterans, and last-minute pairings that were even better than expected. Tatsuro Taira, a flyweight star, was on the main event. He put on a great show against Park Hyun Sung, an undefeated South Korean fighter.
Tatsuro Taira Submits Park Hyun Sung in Round 2
Taira had to change his game strategy when Amir Albazi pulled out from the fight because of medical issues. Park Hyun Sung, a highly rated 10–0 prospect, jumped in at the last minute, making this an interesting fight.
Taira set the tone rapidly in round 1 by knocking Park down with a clean right hand and keeping top control for most of the fight. In Round 2, the Japanese flyweight got another takedown, took Park’s back, and put him in a face crank submission. Park tapped out at 1:06, which was the first time he has ever lost a fight. Taira’s win was the perfect way to bounce back from his setback to Brandon Royval in October 2024. He is now tied with John Moraga for the sixth-most finishes in UFC flyweight history.
Co-Main Event: Chris Duncan Outduels Mateusz Rebecki
Chris Duncan fought Mateusz Rebecki in the co-main event and won by unanimous decision. He was calm and measured the whole time. Duncan outworked Rebecki over three rounds by using pressure, footwork, and clinch control. The judges gave scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. Duncan gains momentum in the challenging lightweight division with this win.
Lightweight Battle: Esteban Ribovics Shuts Out Elves Brener
Esteban Ribovics, an Argentinian prospect, came back strong and beat Elves Brener in three rounds. Ribovics kept Brener on the defensive by using sharp combinations and improved footwork. The judges gave the fight two scores of 30-27 and one score of 29-28. The win puts Ribovics back in lightweight relevancy after losing a few fights.
Women’s Bantamweight: Karol Rosa Outpoints Nora Cornolle
Karol Rosa defeated Nora Cornolle with poise and consistency. The Brazilian set the tempo and stopped Cornolle’s powerful punches with a lot of volume and clinch work. The judges gave her scores of 30-27 and two scores of 29-27. Rosa is now just one or two fights away from being a contender in the women’s bantamweight class.
Neil Magny Returns to Form with TKO Win
Neil Magny, a veteran, proved his sceptics wrong by stopping Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the second round. Magny came back strong after getting rocked early by using classic clinch work and powerful top control. From the mount, he threw blows that had the referee come in at 4:39 of Round 2. Magny’s win ends an uphill struggle for him and puts him back in the mix at 170 pounds.
Kevin Vallejos Defeats Danny Silva
Kevin Vallejos did a great job of defending himself and striking in a fast-paced featherweight fight against Danny Silva. Two judges gave Vallejos the fight, with scores of 30–27 and 29–28. The third judge gave Vallejos the bout. He is currently 2-0 in the UFC and continues to get people excited about him as a South American featherweight to watch.
Prelims Recap
There were several finishes and standout performances on the preliminary card. Rinya Nakamura made a statement by defeating Nathan Fletcher via TKO in 62 seconds, ending the fight with a vicious body kick and punches. With a grappling-heavy style, Rodolfo Vieira defeated Tresean Gore in middleweight action, winning by unanimous decision.
In Round 2, Andrey Pulyaev stopped Nick Klein with ground strikes and a liver kick, securing another middleweight victory. At 3:39 of Round 1, Austin Bash secured a victory in the featherweight division by choking John Yannis with a rear-naked choke.
In a technical flyweight fight, Rafael Estevam and Felipe Bunes fought to a close decision, with Estevam winning on all three scorecards. After a hard-fought three-round strawweight fight, Piera Rodriguez defeated Ketlen Souza via split decision in the evening’s first fight.
Full UFC Vegas 108 Results
Main Card Results
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Tatsuro Taira def. Park Hyun Sung via submission (face crank) — Round 2, 1:06
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Chris Duncan def. Mateusz Rebecki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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Esteban Ribovics def. Elves Brener via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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Karol Rosa def. Nora Cornolle via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
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Neil Magny def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 4:39
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Kevin Vallejos def. Danny Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Preliminary Card Results
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Rinya Nakamura def. Nathan Fletcher via TKO (body kick & punches) — Round 1, 1:02
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Rodolfo Vieira def. Tresean Gore via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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Andrey Pulyaev def. Nick Klein via TKO (body kick & strikes) — Round 2, 1:31
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Austin Bashi def. John Yannis via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 3:39
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Rafael Estevam def. Felipe Bunes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Piera Rodriguez def. Ketlen Souza via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Conclusion
Fans got exactly what they wanted from UFC Vegas 108: finishes, close fights, and up-and-coming stars showing that they are worth it. Tatsuro Taira’s smooth submission win over Park Hyun Sung put him back on the map as a serious flyweight contender and reminded everyone why he is still one of the most fascinating prospects in the division. Neil Magny showed how tough he is, and Chris Duncan and Esteban Ribovics showed how deep the lightweight talent pool is.
The event also showed off the next generation of UFC potential, with great performances from young competitors like Rinya Nakamura, Austin Bashi, and Kevin Vallejos. As the UFC gets ready for the busy final months of 2025, several of the competitors who did well at UFC Vegas 108 are getting ready to face tougher opponents and bigger challenges. There wasn’t a title on the line for this card, but it was highly important for molding numerous divisions. It also reminded fans that every event may change the UFC in ways they didn’t expect.
