V. Luque defeats T. Woodley in co-main event UFC 260. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the second most important fight of the UFC 260, Vincent Luque He won the 'fight of his life' and confirmed his good run in Ultimate. Considered one of the biggest promises in the welterweight division (up to 77kg), the Brazilian submitted the former division champion, Tyron woodley, with a 'hand triangle' in the first round.
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With the triumph, Vincent Luque extends his streak to three positive results and approaches the top 5 in the welterweight division. In his career, there are 20 wins, seven defeats and one draw.
Moreover, Tyron woodley He is going through the worst phase of his career and could be included on the Ultimate 'waiver list' after his fourth consecutive defeat after losing the belt. The American now has a career record of 19 triumphs, seven setbacks and one draw.
THE FIGHT
The fight started with Tyron woodley putting the direct and 'colliding' with Vincent Luque in the center of the octagon. Then, the North American attempted a takedown, which was easily defended by the Brazilian. Luque managed to reverse the grip in the clinch and returned to the fight on the feet.
Tyron woodley tried to surprise with an overhand and tried to put the fight on the ground, but Vincent Luque He defended himself again with punches and knees to the waist. With the duel in the center of the cage, Luque responded to Woodley's attempts with a right cross. The North American swayed and fell on four supports. Finally, the Brazilian applied a hand triangle and won his third and most important victory in his career.
UFC 260 RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou derrotou Stipe Miocic by knockout 52sec. from R2 – Fight for the belt
Welterweight Weight: Vincent Luque finished Tyron woodley with a hand triangle at 3m56s from R1
Bantamweight: Sean O'Malley defeated Thomas almeida by knockout at 3m52s of R3
Fly weight: Miranda maverick derrotou Gillian robertson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight: Jamie Mullarkey derrotou Khama Worthy by knockout 46s into R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield finished Fabio Cherant with a 'Von Flue' choke at 1m11s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov derrotou Jared Gooden in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight: Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Modest Bukauskas in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Feather weight: Omar Morales derrotou Shane Young in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight: Marc-Andre Barriault derrotou Abu Azaitar by technical knockout at 4m56s of R3
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