In an even fight, Michelle Waterson surpasses Angela Hill on points at UFC Las Vegas 10

M. Waterson (right) defeated A. Hill (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 10. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Representative of the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 10, Michelle Waterson managed to recover from two consecutive defeats by beating Angela Hill. In a technical and balanced confrontation, the North American overcame her opponent and emerged victorious in the judges' split decision.

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With the triumph, Waterson leaves the bad phase behind and returns to the path towards a fight for the strawweight title (up to 52,1kg), which today belongs to Weili Zhang. Currently, the combatant is in 8th position in the group led by the Chinese.

Hill entered the octagon trying to erase her last performance, when she was defeated by the Brazilian Claudia Gadelha, in May this year. Angela, who started the fight better than her opponent, left the octagon angry after the judges' official announcement.

In an interview after the victory, Waterson asked for a title fight.

The fight

The duel started with Hill trying to surround Waterson and landing a clean right on Michelle's face. Angela continued to be more aggressive and hit her opponent with rights and crosses. Worse in his striking, Waterson started to focus on grappling, but Hill was alert and moved away from his opponent's attacks. Halfway through the round, Michelle attempted a takedown, but Angela remained focused on keeping the fight standing. In the final minute, Hill began to press her opponent against the bars and hit her rival with knees and punches at close range. The duel was studied until the gong sounded.

In the second round, the combatants returned, accepting open exchanges. Waterson attacked with jabs and was responded to by Angela in kind. Michelle attempted a takedown again, but Hill found the distance better and continued to have the advantage in the fight. Halfway through the round, Angela surprised her opponent with a cross to the chin. Although the blow hit hard, Michelle showed a lot of absorption capacity. In the final seconds, Waterson grew in the confrontation and the duel was balanced, but there was no more time.

The third round started like the previous ones. The fighters exchanged blows in the center of the octagon with Hill more efficient. After two minutes, Waterson managed to take down her opponent and landed in an advantageous position. Michelle tried transitions to seek closure and Angela tried to protect herself from the actions. Michelle tried to get to the back and the situation was starting to get worse for Hill. In the second final, Angela, on the ground, threw an illegal kick to Michelle's face and was reprimanded by the referee.

In the fourth stage, the athletes began exchanging punches in the center of the octagon. Hill took her opponent to the bars again, but Michelle managed to get away. More tired, the athletes began to throw blows into space and the pace decreased. Near the final minute, Waterson attempted a takedown again, but Angela managed to defend it. The duel remained technical and well studied. Near the end of the stage, Michelle connected with a high kick to Hill's face, who continued walking forward. The athletes returned to grappling, but there was no more time.

In the last round, the athletes needed to secure points to emerge victorious. Angela tried to surprise Michelle with punches and kicks and Waterson responded with high kicks and jabs. Halfway through the round, Michelle attacked her opponent with a series of punches. The clash remained balanced, with a chance of victory for both athletes. In the final seconds, Angela tried to pressure her opponent with kicks and punches, but the attacks stopped in her opponent's guard. Waterson responded with jabs and kicks. Near the end of the fight, the combatants started to exchange franks until the timer reached zero.

Ottman Azaitar knocks out Khama Worthy and remains undefeated in his career

O. Azaitar (left) defeated K. Worthy (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 10. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In one of the most anticipated fights of the night, there was Ottman azaitar. In the confrontation between striking experts, which marked the co-main fight, the Moroccan ran over Khama Worthy with a devastating knockout in the first round.

The duel marked the meeting between two undefeated athletes in Ultimate. In addition to not having lost in the organization, Ottman also defended his perfect trajectory in MMA, without ever losing in his career. The triumph confirmed the Moroccan as a great promise in the lightweight division (under 70,3kg), who now has 13 positive results on his record.

After the referee, Herb Dean, interrupted, Worthy complained a lot about the decision, but the American was clearly committed to the fight and was no longer able to continue fighting. This was the athlete's first defeat in three UFC appearances.

Ed Herman submits Mike Rodriguez in controversial fight

E. Herman defeated M. Rodriguez in UFC Las Vegas 10. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ed Herman's victory over Mike Rodriguez could have been one of the greatest achievements of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), if it weren't for a mistake by the referee, Chris Tognoni, in the second round. Herman was practically knocked out by his rival, when the conductor of the fight interrupted the fight after having assimilated a low blow from Rodriguez, which didn't happen. Ed then returned to the fight and, in the third round, managed a beautiful submission, achieving a positive result.

With the triumph, Herman confirms his good form and reaches his third consecutive victory. This weekend, the veteran also reached the mark of 41 appearances as a professional in MMA.

Mike's setback defines the North American's instability in Ultimate. In the last five fights, there were two victories, two setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.

UFC Las Vegas 10 results

MAIN CARD

Straw weight: Michelle Waterson derrotou Angela Hill in the judges' split decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)

Lightweight: Ottman azaitar derrotou Khama Worthy by technical knockout at 1,33s of R1

Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi defeated Andrea Lee in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight: Ed Herman submitted Mike Rodriguez with a kimura at 2:41 of R3

Lightweight: Bobby Green derrotou Alan Nuguette in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Feather weight: Billy quarantillo derrotou kyle nelson by knockout 7s into R3

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantamweight: sijara eubanks derrotou Julia Avila in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Lightweight: Kevin Croom finished RooseveltRoberts with a hand triangle at 31s of R1

Heavyweight: Alexander Romanov submitted Roque Martinez with a katagatame at 4m22s of R2

Catchweight: Jailin Turner submitted Brok Weaver with a rear naked choke at 4m20s of R2

Welterweight Weight: Bryan barberena defeated Anthony Ivy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-28)

Fly weight: Sabina mazo submitted Justine Kish with a rear naked choke at 3m57s of R3

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