Tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams.
Tafa (7-3 MMA) entered the contest on a three-fight winning streak, with all three of those victories coming by way of knockout. During that impressive stretch the Aussie had scored finishes over Harry Hunsucker, Parker Porter and Austen Lane respectively.
Meanwhile, Karl Williams (9-1 MMA) entered tonight’s bout sporting a six-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over Chase Sherman in May of last year.
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 co-main event resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Karl Williams. The American was able to get the better of the Aussie in the wrestling department and utilized his grappling to grind out a decision victory. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Williams, as Justin Tafa cracked him on a couple of occasions that put him on wobbly legs. However, Tafa was never able to capitalize on those openings and ultimately was outpointed on the judges’ scorecards.
Official UFC Vegas 89 Results: Karl Williams def. Justin Tafa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Tafa vs. Williams’ below:
Let’s go Karl!!! #UFCVegas89
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 24, 2024
It’s ‘Bad Man’ @justin_tafa time! 👊🏼 #UFCVegas89
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) March 24, 2024
Gotta go will the bro Karl!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 24, 2024
10-9 Karl! #UFCVegas89
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 24, 2024
Karl and I grew up together in Covington, Ga!
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 24, 2024
Post-fight reactions to Karl Williams defeating Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 89:
Post fight Karl Williams calls out Stipe Miocic for a charity cook off #UFCVegas89
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) March 24, 2024
Come on man! karl loves the barbecue! He didn’t call him out to fight! He called him out to see who has the better barbecue!
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 24, 2024
Who would you like to see Williams fight next following his decision victory over Tafa this evening in Sin City?
