Zachary Reese faced a tough challenge when he accepted a short-notice fight at UFC Vegas 111. Many expected a rough night for him. Yet, he endured early punishment and secured a dramatic comeback victory over Jackson McVey in the opening bout of the event.
Early Assault From McVey
McVey wasted no time applying pressure. He closed the distance and unleashed hard elbows in the clinch. Reese fired back with his own power shots, but McVey’s knees did real damage. One of them dropped Reese to the canvas. The Texan looked in trouble but managed to survive the opening round through sheer determination.
Reese Turns The Tide In Round Two
The momentum shifted early in the second round. McVey, visibly tired, started to slow down. Reese seized the chance, took him to the mat, and applied a tight choke. Within seconds, McVey had no choice but to tap. The crowd erupted as Reese pulled off an impressive submission comeback.
Reese Extends Unbeaten Streak
This victory marked Reese’s third consecutive fight without a loss. He now holds a record of 3-1 with one no contest in his last five appearances. The short-notice win followed a no contest against Sedriques Dumas in September at Noche UFC 3.
McVey’s Struggles Continue
For McVey, the defeat was another setback. Originally scheduled to face Robert Valentin, he instead met a determined Reese. The result dropped McVey to 0-2 in the UFC. His debut loss came in July at UFC 318 against Brunno Ferreira.
Fans online compared the wild exchanges to the legendary Don Frye vs. Takayama brawl, praising Reese’s grit and ability to endure punishment before finishing strong.
