Swanson dominated K. Gracie (Photo: Facebook UFCBrasil)
In the biggest test of his career, kron gracie succumbed to the greatest experience of a rival who boasts 36 more fights on his resume. In the second most important attraction of UFC Tampa, held this Saturday (12), the son of Rickson Gracie was no match for Cub swanson, who dominated the Brazilian during the three rounds and won by unanimous decision from the judges (triple 30×27).
Kron, who debuted in Ultimate by submitting Alex Caceres last February, he lost for the first time in six fights, while Swanson, who less than two years ago was one of the main names in the category, put an end to his recent terrible record of four consecutive defeats.
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The fight
Kron started the duel trying to close the distance, but Swanson moved intelligently, landing a good cross while moving backwards. The Brazilian continued to control the octagon, but without effectiveness. Cub then started to strike more, punishing his rival's waistline with powerful kicks and hooks. Quite superior in striking, Swanson ended the round landing strong blows on Kron, who showed good absorption.
The second stage started in the same way as the first ended: Kron moving forward and Swanson connecting strong blows against each other. The Brazilian managed to press on the fence and tried to take him down, but was unsuccessful. Aware of the great disadvantage on his feet, Gracie pulled guard, without success. Visibly tired, the two fighters began to engage in frank exchanges in the center of the octagon, with a small advantage for the American.
Even though he won the first two rounds, Swanson came back aggressive in the final round, punishing Gracie with a high volume of strikes. Showing a lot of resistance, Kron kept moving forward, but he was unable to pose any danger to his rival. With 40 seconds left, the fight went to the ground for the first time, but Swanson quickly got back to his feet.
Amanda Ribas dominates Mackenzie Dern
Ribas (right) defeated Dern (left) by unanimous decision (Photo: Instragram UFCBrasil)
In the duel between two promises of the women's strawweight division (up to 52,6kg), the Minas Gerais native Amanda ribas got the better of Mackenzie dern, who returned to the Octagon just four months after giving birth to her first daughter. With a dominant performance from start to finish, Amanda triumphed in the judges' unanimous decision (triple 30×27), scoring her second victory in two fights in the organization, while Dern, who was born in the United States and the daughter of a Brazilian father, lost her undefeated in MMA after seven victories, two of which in Ultimate.
The fight
The two began exchanging blows in the center of the octagon, with the advantage going to Amanda, who connected two good blows to her rival's face. At a disadvantage in striking, Dern tried, unsuccessfully, to take the fight to the ground. Standing up, Ribas continued to have the advantage in the exchange of blows, and even managed a beautiful judo takedown, landing inside the guard.
Dern returned to the second stage looking for a fall, but was again unsuccessful. More agile on his feet, Ribas continued to land the best blows on his rival, who tried to respond with right overhands. Unable to impose his game on the ground, Mackenzie went for a sacrifice takedown and ended up on bottom. Ribas, however, chose to get up and, standing, shook Dern in the final seconds.
Aware of the disadvantage in the early rounds, Mackenzie returned more aggressively for the final stage, but was unable to find Ribas in the cage, who continued to get the better of her standing, connecting blows that shook her opponent.
Niko Price erases James Vick with brutal ride
Former lightweight, James Vick moved up to welterweight with the intention of reinventing himself in his career and shaking off his bad phase, as he was coming off three consecutive defeats. The end result, however, was once again dark for the Texas giant. Niko Price, known for being very aggressive inside the cage, was responsible for knocking out Vick, who fell unconscious after being kicked while on top. With four setbacks in a row – three by knockout –, Vick is left with the noose around his neck, while Price won for the sixth time in the UFC, all via the fast track.
Matt Frevola overcomes Luis Peña in aggressive battle
Known for their aggressive styles inside the octagon, lightweights Matt frevola e Luis Peña They lived up to the fans' expectations. The pair exchanged blows, takedowns and positions on the ground during 15 electrifying minutes, which ended with Frevola having his arm raised by a split decision from the judges and winning the second in four battles in the house. Penã, who complained a lot about the final result, lost his second in five fights.
In a balanced duel, Eryk Anders beats Gerald Meerschaert by split decision
The middleweights Erik Anders e Gerald meerschaert They opened the main card with a very balanced duel, with a slight advantage for Anders, who won in a split decision from the judges (29×28, 28×29, 29×28). Anders, who was working in the light heavyweight division, now This is his fifth triumph in nine fights in the UFC, exactly the same record as Meerschaert, who lost three of his four most recent appearances.
UFC Tampa results
MAIN CARD
Straw weight (up to 52,7kg): Joanna Jedrzejczyk derrotou Michelle Waterson by unanimous decision of the judges (50×45, 50×45, 49×46)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cub swanson derrotou kron gracie by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Niko Price defeated James Vick by knockout at 1:44 of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,7kg): Amanda ribas derrotou Mackenzie dern by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Matt frevola derrotou Luis Peña by split decision of the judges (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Erik Anders derrotou Gerald meerschaert by split decision of the judges (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ryan spann derrotou Devin Clark by submission (guillotine) at 2m01s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Mike Davis defeated Thomas Gifford by knockout at 4:45 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77kg): alex morono derrotou Max griffin by unanimous decision of the judges (29×28, 29×27, 29×27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Tim Elliott by submission (guillotine) at 3m08s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera derrotou Andrew Ewell by technical knockout at 3:17 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Miguel Baeza defeated Hector Aldana by technical knockout at 2:32 of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Marvin vettori derrotou Andrew Sanchez by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): JJ Aldrich defeated Lauren Mueller by unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 29×28)
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