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09 Apr 2023 04:55:59 am UTC / 1 year ago
Adesanya continued to push Pereira back, refusing to give ground easily. However, Pereira landed a counter, and with late in the round, he began to stalk Adesanya. He landed a low kick that buckled Adesanya's left leg, and Adesanya found himself in trouble, backed up against the fence. Another leg kick hurt him, and Pereira continued to hunt for the finish. But then, out of nowhere, Adesanya caught Pereira! Pereira was hurt, and Adesanya put him to sleep with a vicious knockout punch!
WINNER: Israel Adesanya via KO (punches) RD 2, 4:21
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09 Apr 2023 04:55:24 am UTC / 1 year ago
Now it was Adesanya's turn to take the lead, landing a right hand of his own. However, Pereira blocked his head kick and went back to attacking Adesanya's legs, showcasing excellent defense. Pereira backed Adesanya up with a jab, prompting Adesanya to look for a big right hand over the top. He was really taking charge, moving forward and looking for opportunities to strike, but he was eating calf kicks in the process.
The pace of the fight began to slow down, and Pereira started to back up. Adesanya attempted a counter, landing a left hand, but Pereira took it well. Pereira then took the center, while Adesanya landed a good right hand to the body. He had landed that shot a couple of times, but he still ate a low kick.
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09 Apr 2023 04:55:16 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 2:
The first round was a close call, but I gave it to Pereira due to his committed calf kicks. However, it could easily have gone the other way, as Adesanya is no stranger to winning scorecards. Both fighters looked fresh as they came out for the second round, with Adesanya taking the center more aggressively. Pereira expressed confidence in his leg kicks, and he started to take charge of the center of the ring.
Adesanya attempted a few kicks, but none of them connected. Pereira grazed Adesanya with a head kick, forcing him to back up and allowing Pereira to go on the offensive. He was hunting for Adesanya, and he had him backed up against the fence, landing shots as Adesanya looked for a way out. Adesanya kept his eyes up and returned fire, managing to break free after a few exchanges.
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09 Apr 2023 04:49:00 am UTC / 1 year ago
With 90 seconds remaining, neither fighter has made a significant impact on the fight. They continue to touch each other with cautious strikes. Pereira lands several low kicks while Adesanya throws a punch or two, but neither fighter is throwing with much power or conviction.
Pereira attempts a head kick, but Adesanya manages to evade it. Adesanya responds with a left hand that lands. Pereira continues to press forward, but neither fighter is willing to commit fully to an attack. Pereira lands another low kick, a strike that has been effective throughout the fight.
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09 Apr 2023 04:48:56 am UTC / 1 year ago
Adesanya attempts a feint, going low then high, but his strike misses the mark. Pereira begins to push Adesanya back and lands more low kicks. However, Adesanya refuses to give ground and holds his position at the center of the ring. He shows significant improvement compared to their last fight.
Pereira has yet to throw a punch, opting to remain patient and wait for the opportune moment to strike. He jabs at Adesanya's body, following up with another low kick. Adesanya finds himself on the back foot once again. Both fighters continue to feint and probe, looking for openings in their opponent's defense. Adesanya lands a body kick.
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09 Apr 2023 04:48:49 am UTC / 1 year ago
Middleweight: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
Round 1:
Israel and Alex engage in some low kicks, cautiously testing each other out. Their familiarity with one another is evident as they exchange blows. Both fighters land low kicks, signaling a deliberate and strategic approach to the fight. Adesanya seeks to seize control of the fight, but Pereira is not one to yield easily. Both fighters continue to exchange low kicks, attempting to find weaknesses in their opponent's defense. One and a half minutes have elapsed, and the pace of the fight remains slow and measured.
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09 Apr 2023 04:33:27 am UTC / 1 year ago
WINNER: Gilbert Burns via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
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09 Apr 2023 04:16:32 am UTC / 1 year ago
Burns is deep in a body lock, but Masvidal backs up against the cage and maintains his upright position. Masvidal fights off Burns' attempts to take him down, but Burns ultimately overpowers him and takes him down into half guard. With about 45 seconds remaining in the fight, it seems unlikely that Masvidal will escape from this position. Nevertheless, Masvidal fights Burns' hands as Burns takes his back. Masvidal manages to scramble to his feet, but there's not enough time left to mount a significant offense.
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09 Apr 2023 04:15:38 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 3:
Burns initiates a high head kick that nearly catches Masvidal off guard. In response, Masvidal reverts to the low kicks. Burns lands a jab followed by another one. Masvidal counters with a spin kick to the body. Burns becomes increasingly reckless with his punches as he closes the distance, but he is still landing them. A powerful overhand right from Burns rocks Masvidal. Burns continues headhunting.
Masvidal appears to have regained his composure as he lands a jab and a right down the middle. Burns lands a massive uppercut that forces Masvidal to retreat. Burns now unloading a series of right hands. Masvidal retaliates with a right of his own. Burns connects with a good left hook, followed by another powerful right. Despite the onslaught, Masvidal remains resilient and continues to counter Burns' strikes.
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09 Apr 2023 04:11:07 am UTC / 1 year ago
Masvidal tries to kick Burns off, but the latter's grappling is exceptionally sound, providing Masvidal with minimal breathing room. Masvidal rolls, and Burns stays on top, maintaining a body lock. He drags Masvidal down once again.
The fighters eventually end up back on their feet, battling for position against the fence. They separate with 30 seconds left in the round, and Masvidal takes a wild swing. However, Burns anticipates the move and evades the attack. They exchange right hands before the round concludes.
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09 Apr 2023 04:11:03 am UTC / 1 year ago
Masvidal defends himself with a closed guard, and the audience begins to boo Burns. Nevertheless, he has no incentive to take any chances on top. Burns is satisfied with sneaking in punches and elbows while Masvidal remains inactive on the bottom. Masvidal maintains a closed guard, perhaps waiting for a reset. However, Burns is not biting on anything and crawls them over to the fence.
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09 Apr 2023 04:10:56 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 2:
The second round commences with an immediate exchange of punches. Burns displays a more aggressive approach, launching a right uppercut that lands on Masvidal. The latter stumbles back, though it appears to be more of a trip than a knockdown. Regardless, this opens an opportunity for Burns to execute a deep takedown and lift Masvidal up for a resounding slam!
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09 Apr 2023 04:04:31 am UTC / 1 year ago
Masvidal lands an outside leg kick, but the first half of Round 1 remains relatively uneventful. However, Masvidal quickly follows up with a combination that culminates in a powerful leg kick. The two fighters miss punches, and Burns nearly creates an opportunity for grappling, but Masvidal deftly evades. Burns lands a solid body kick, and Masvidal responds with a well-placed kick of his own. Burns sneaks in a right hand, and Masvidal counters with a jumping knee and a hook to the side of Burns' head. Burns lands another right hand, which is proving to be quite effective.
Near the end of the round, Burns executes a takedown and quickly begins delivering rapid ground-and-pound strikes. Both fighters have performed admirably, but Burns' impactful strikes give him a slight edge in this round.
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09 Apr 2023 04:04:28 am UTC / 1 year ago
The combatants have entered the ring and have met in the center. Neither fighter has demonstrated significant output during the initial minute. Masvidal lands an inside leg kick, and Burns responds with a body shot. The crowd begins chanting "Let's go Jorge" as Masvidal launches a teep to the body, indicating that he intends to engage from a distance. Burns connects with a glancing right that grazes Masvidal's chin.
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09 Apr 2023 03:51:54 am UTC / 1 year ago
Welterweight: Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
Round 1:
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09 Apr 2023 03:50:55 am UTC / 1 year ago
WINNER: Rob Font via TKO (punches) RD 1, 2:57
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09 Apr 2023 03:50:14 am UTC / 1 year ago
Despite Yanez's impressive work rate, Font manages to ROCK him during an exchange, turning the tide of the fight. Yanez starts brawling and Font takes advantage, landing a jab and some follow-up shots. Yanez is left swinging wildly, trying to survive.
Suddenly, Font lands a devastating blow that sends Yanez crashing to the mat. Font pounces on his fallen opponent, unleashing a barrage of ground and pound. Referee Keith Peterson quickly steps in to stop the fight. What a stunning turnaround! Font managed to weather Yanez's early storm and turn the fight in his favor with a well-timed counter. He kept his composure and picked his shots, eventually overwhelming his opponent with a barrage of strikes.
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09 Apr 2023 03:22:13 am UTC / 1 year ago
ROUND 1:
In the beginning of the fight, Yanez takes the center and unleashes a 1-1-2 combination. Font responds by popping his jab. Yanez counters with a solid right, followed by another BIG right that snaps Font's head back and forces him to step away.
Yanez continues to showcase his speed advantage, landing yet another powerful right hand and following up with excellent combinations. Font tries to get his jab going, lancing it out there, but Yanez swings back with some heavy counters that start to take a toll on Font. In just two minutes, Font's left eye is already showing signs of damage.
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09 Apr 2023 03:19:42 am UTC / 1 year ago
Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez
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09 Apr 2023 03:19:07 am UTC / 1 year ago
Ponzinibbio targets both legs whenever Holland switches stances. Holland appears to have lost most of his power due to Ponzinibbio's attack. But suddenly, Ponzinibbio becomes careless, and Holland capitalizes on this by throwing a powerful punch that catches Ponzinibbio right on the jab. Ponzinibbio falls face-first, and the referee steps in as Holland follows up with another shot. The impact is tremendous.
WINNER: Kevin Holland via KO (punch) RD 3, 3:16
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09 Apr 2023 03:18:42 am UTC / 1 year ago
Ponzinibbio feints and connects with a left hook, followed by a low kick that visibly hurts Holland's left leg. However, Holland responds by pushing forward. Despite this, Ponzinibbio manages to push Holland back and takes the lead while Holland switches stances. Ponzinibbio is having great success this round, landing kicks to the leg and hands up top. He commits more to the leg kicks, causing Holland's knee to almost buckle on one occasion.
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09 Apr 2023 03:18:28 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 3:
Ponzinibbio's corner advised him that the third round is typically his best round, which he may need if he wants a chance to win. Meanwhile, Holland spent his time engaging with people in the audience. At the start of the third round, Ponzinibbio takes the initiative and lands a couple of good low kicks. Holland, on the other hand, is being more cautious now.
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09 Apr 2023 03:14:57 am UTC / 1 year ago
Ponzinibbio lands a spinning elbow after catching one of Holland's kicks, but it doesn't seem to faze Holland. Holland continues to use his jab effectively while Ponzinibbio tries to chop at his leg.
Holland drops his hands and starts marching forward, causing Ponzinibbio to land a right hand but also allowing Holland to land a left that visibly rocks Ponzinibbio. Ponzinibbio then grabs a clinch, but it doesn't lead to much. As the round continues, Ponzinibbio tries to regain the momentum with aggression, but Holland is able to counter with good strikes. By the end of the round, Ponzinibbio is bleeding from the bridge of his nose.
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09 Apr 2023 03:14:54 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 2:
Holland continues to push forward, using his jab to set up his offense. Ponzinibbio responds with more low kicks, hoping to slow Holland down. Ponzinibbio appears to be waiting for a big counter opportunity, but Holland's defense is too strong. However, Holland is becoming more aggressive and throwing more strikes.
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09 Apr 2023 03:13:55 am UTC / 1 year ago
With 10 seconds left in the round, Ponzinibbio catches one of Holland's kicks. They both start swinging, but Holland lands a backhand that drops Ponzinibbio. Despite still moving, that moment likely cost Ponzinibbio the round. The crowd is on their feet in shock.
It's clear that both fighters have a lot of respect for each other's skills and are taking a patient approach to the fight. Ponzinibbio's low kicks are proving to be effective, but Holland is finding success with his own strikes. The backhand at the end of the round was a game-changer, and both fighters will need to adjust their game plans going forward.
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09 Apr 2023 03:13:48 am UTC / 1 year ago
Welterweight: Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
Round 1:
Ponzinibbio and Holland continue to exchange kicks and jabs. Ponzinibbio's calf kicks are landing with increasing frequency, but Holland is responding with kicks of his own. Both fighters are still feeling each other out.
As the round progresses, Ponzinibbio becomes more aggressive, attempting to close the distance and engage in exchanges. However, Holland is content to stay on the outside and circle away. Ponzinibbio manages to land a few punches, but Holland defends well and limits his own offense.
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09 Apr 2023 03:12:08 am UTC / 1 year ago
WINNER: Christian Rodriguez via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
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09 Apr 2023 03:11:48 am UTC / 1 year ago
Rosas just hangs on until the end of the fight, and Rodriguez seems content to let him do so. In a surprising move, Rodriguez lets Rosas up with 20 seconds left, but Rosas has nothing left to offer. Rodriguez hunts for a big shot until the final horn, knowing that he's won the fight convincingly.
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09 Apr 2023 03:11:46 am UTC / 1 year ago
Rosas tries to defend himself by grabbing Rodriguez's hand, but he's still in trouble. Rodriguez continues to land punches, and when Rosas gives up his back, Rodriguez sinks in the body triangle and lands an elbow before attacking the neck. Rodriguez looks like a veteran with 30 fights under his belt, and he's completely dominating Rosas.
Despite his domination, Rodriguez isn't forcing anything, taking his strikes as they come, attacking Rosas' neck, and forcing him to defend before striking again. Rosas is in full survival mode, and the crowd starts booing, but they clearly don't understand what's going on in the fight.
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09 Apr 2023 03:11:40 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 3:
Rodriguez is in complete control of the fight, relentlessly marching Rosas down and keeping punches in his face. Rosas shoots from far out, but Rodriguez easily stuffs it, thanks to his experience. Rodriguez stuffs another takedown, and this time he spins to Rosas' back, taking advantage of his opponent's exhaustion.
Rosas tries to stand up, but Rodriguez flings him back down and moves to mount, then back to back mount, and back to mount again as Rosas rolls. Rodriguez is in mount now and landing heavy shots on Rosas, who is close to getting finished.
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09 Apr 2023 03:10:36 am UTC / 1 year ago
Rosas was trying to grab a leg and roll, but Rodriguez stayed with him, retaining top side control. Rodriguez remained measured and in control, landing some short shots on Rosas. Rosas continued to roll and scramble, but Rodriguez managed to take his back, applying a body triangle and chipping in punches.
Rodriguez patiently attacked a choke, in contrast to Rosas' earlier frenetic attacks. He didn't commit too much but landed shots when he could. Despite the pressure, Rosas managed to make it to the end of the round.
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09 Apr 2023 03:10:32 am UTC / 1 year ago
Round 2
At the start of the round, Rosas attempted a takedown, but Rodriguez quickly stuffed it, causing Rosas to fall to his back. Rodriguez then transitioned to side control and then to top turtle. Rosas scrambled up and tried to take Rodriguez down again, but Rodriguez stuffed it once again, and they ended up in a clinch.
Rodriguez managed to break free from the clinch, but a lazy punch from him allowed Rosas to change levels and get a body lock. Despite this, Rodriguez kept his feet, and Rosas held a rear waistlock against the fence, trying to drag Rodriguez down. Rosas attempted a sacrifice throw, but it backfired, and now Rodriguez was on top. Rosas was visibly fatigued, and Rodriguez took advantage of the situation, landing a knee to Rosas' body from top side control, followed by some elbows that made Rosas scramble.
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09 Apr 2023 03:09:36 am UTC / 1 year ago
Eventually, Rosas jumped on the back of Rodriguez and locked in a body triangle while attempting to choke him out. Despite Rosas' efforts, Rodriguez remained resilient and defended himself well by turning his chin to protect his neck. Rosas attempted to rush the choke and fell off at an angle, causing both fighters to hit the ground. With Rosas still having the body triangle, he continued to put pressure on Rodriguez while attempting to choke him out.
However, Rodriguez remained composed and fought off Rosas' attempts to submit him. As the end of the round drew near, Rosas started to look for an opportunity to attack Rodriguez's arm, but Rodriguez was able to hold him off until the round ended.
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09 Apr 2023 03:09:32 am UTC / 1 year ago
During the fight, Rodriguez and Rosas exchanged positions multiple times. Rodriguez scrambled to his feet after being taken down by Rosas, but Rosas quickly clinched him again. While in the clinch, Rosas lost his mouthpiece, but he didn't let that stop him from trying to take Rodriguez down again. Rosas attempted a slam, but he wasn't able to execute it. He continued to exert a significant amount of energy as he tried to maintain a strong position.
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09 Apr 2023 03:09:09 am UTC / 1 year ago
Main Card Results
Round 1:
Rosas attempted to execute a leg drop, yet Rodriguez smoothly countered the maneuver. Nevertheless, Rosas quickly regained control and pressed on with his efforts. The two fighters were locked in a clinch, with Rodriguez putting up a valiant defense against Rosas' attempts to take him down.
Rosas persisted with his efforts and managed to secure a single-leg takedown, expending a significant amount of energy in the process. He swiftly transitioned to side control, but Rodriguez demonstrated impressive resilience and managed to scramble back to his feet. Rosas then opted for a front headlock and seized the opportunity to apply a guillotine choke. However, Rodriguez deftly maneuvered out of Rosas' hold and took advantage of the situation to gain top side control.
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09 Apr 2023 03:03:57 am UTC / 1 year ago
Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+) Results
-Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum defeated Chris Curtis via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
-Women's Strawweight: Luana Pinheiro defeated Michelle Waterson via Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
-Middleweight: Joe Pyfer defeated Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (punches) RD 1, 3:15
-Women's Strawweight: Lupita Godinez defeated Cynthia Calvillo via Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27)
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09 Apr 2023 03:02:27 am UTC / 1 year ago
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass) Results
-Catchweight (160 lb): Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Trey Ogden via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
-Featherweight: Steve Garcia defeated Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via TKO (body kick and punches) RD 2, 0:36
-Women's Strawweight: Sam Hughes defeated Jaqueline Amorim via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
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08 Apr 2023 01:06:07 pm UTC / 1 year ago
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass):
- Women's Strawweight: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez
- Catchweight (160 lb): Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden
- Featherweight: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Steve Garcia
- Women's Strawweight: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes
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08 Apr 2023 01:06:04 pm UTC / 1 year ago
Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+):
- Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis
- Women's Strawweight: Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro
- Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer
- Heavyweight: Karl Williams vs. Chase Sherman
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08 Apr 2023 01:05:57 pm UTC / 1 year ago
Main card:
- Middleweight: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
- Welterweight: Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
- Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez
- Welterweight: Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
- Catchweight (137 lb): Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez
