V. Jandiroba submitted F. Harrig in the UFC 252. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian representatives on the preliminary card of the UFC 252, held this Saturday (15), in Las Vegas (USA) Virna jandiroba e Livinha Souza They did not disappoint and exceeded their commitments. The Bahian woman put on a show and submitted Felice Harrig, while the São Paulo native tapped Ashley yoder in the first round.
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Chosen for the penultimate fight on the preliminary card, Jandiroba gave a true jiu-jitsu lesson. Former undefeated champion, Virna gave veteran Felice no chance and used her main weapon to achieve a submission in less than two minutes.
This was the 16th victory in the Bahian's career and the 13th submission in her record as a professional in MMA. For the UFC, Jandiroba achieved his second positive result in three appearances.
The first Brazilian to enter the octagon, Livinha also did well. The São Paulo native had a tough commitment against Ashley yoder, but won the unanimous decision of the judges.
Souza started the match well, however, Ashley made life difficult for the Tupiniquim in the second round. In the decisive round, Livinha acted confidently and secured the result on points.
Now, Livinha has 14 positive results in 16 clashes in mixed martial arts. In Ultimate, the São Paulo native has three wins and one defeat.
Vinc Pichel defeats veteran Jim Miller on points
V. Pichel (photo) defeated J. Miller in the UFC 252. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of the last fight on the preliminary card, Vinc Pichel achieved a great result by beating the experienced Jim Miller by points. In a busy confrontation, the North American was better and, on points, won his second consecutive victory in Ultimate.
Representative of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), Pichel was committed to fighting against the athlete who performed the most in the history of the UFC, with 36 clashes. With the positive result, Vinc reached the mark of 13 victories in 15 matches played.
Miller, who was coming off a victory over RooseveltRoberts , suffered the 15th setback in 48 commitments as a professional in MMA.
Chris Daukaus debuts in UFC with devastating knockout over Parker Porter
C. Daukaus (right) defeated P. Porter (left) by knockout in UFC 252. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of heavyweights (up to 102,2kg.), Chris Daukas had the dream debut in the UFC. In the fight against parker porter, who was also making his debut in the organization, the North American was superior and scored a great knockout at the end of the first round.
With the positive result, Daukaus begins his career in the organization on the right foot. This was the North American's 12th appearance as a professional in MMA. Now, Chris has nine triumphs and three setbacks. Porter, in turn, suffered his sixth defeat in 15 clashes.
UFC 252 results
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Stipe Miocic derrotou Daniel Cormier in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) – Fight for the belt
Bantamweight: Marlon Vera defeated Sean O'Malley via TKO at 4:40 of R1
Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik derrotou junior gypsy by technical knockout at 3m47s of R2
Feather weight: Daniel Pineda derrotou Herbert Burns by technical knockout at 4m37s of R2
Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili derrotou John Dodson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Vinc Pichel derrotou Jim Miller in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Straw weight: Virna jandiroba finished Felice herrig with an armbar at 1m44s of R1
Feather weight: Danny Chavez derrotou TJ Brown in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Strawweight: Livinha Souza derrotou Ashley yoder in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Chris Daukas derrotou parker porter by technical knockout at 4m28s of R1
Feather weight: Kai Kamaka III derrotou Tony Kelley in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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