Asplund Edges Pat in Three-Round Heavyweight War at UFC Vegas 120

Overview

• Steven Asplund defeated Guilherme Pat by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 120 in Las Vegas after a three-round fight on Saturday, with all three judges scoring it 29-28 for Asplund.
• The bout was a back-and-forth heavyweight war that featured knockdowns in each round: Asplund dropped Pat in the first, Pat dropped Asplund in the second, and Asplund dropped Pat again in the third.
• The victory moves Asplund to 8-2 professionally and drops Pat to 6-2, giving Asplund a rebound after his March loss to Vitor Petrino.
• Coverage credited Asplund’s revamped training and stamina for his late surge, noting his long-term weight loss from much heavier past weights to a fight-ready sub-265 lb build that helped him endure heavy clinch exchanges and late strikes.
• No next opponent has been announced, but the win restores Asplund’s momentum in the division and should affect short-term matchmaking conversations for both fighters.