N. Nunes in victory in the UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Exciting event for nina nunes, wife of 'Lioness' Amanda, in UFC San Diego, held this Saturday (13), in the United States. Pressured by two negative results in a row, the athlete faced Cynthia calvillo and had a technical performance, being rewarded with victory in the split decision, convincing two of the three side judges. After the triumph, the American announced her retirement at the age of 36.
With the victory, Nina wins again after almost four years. The fighter leaves professional MMA with a record of 18 appearances, including 11 triumphs and seven setbacks.
Outperformed by Nunes, Calvillo finds herself in trouble in the company. Now, the fighter has had four stumbles in a row and is at risk of being placed on the dreaded layoff list.
The fight
The confrontation began with the fighters exchanging low kicks in the center of the octagon. Nina tried to score with a jab and did a better job of keeping her distance in the opening seconds. Almost halfway through the round, Cynthia took advantage of a distraction from Nunes and blocked a kick, taking her opponent to the ground afterwards. Nina managed to get up and exchange attacks with her standing rival again. The confrontation was balanced, even if without force for both sides. In the final seconds, Calvillo landed a clean overhand in the opponent's face, but there was no more time.
In the second round, Nunes landed a jab in the face of her opponent, who was launching attacks in vain. Just like in the first stage, Nina touched her opponent more, even without shaking her rival. Halfway through the stage, Calvillo dodged an attack from Nina and took the American to the ground. On top, Cynthia tried to attack with ground and pound, but Nunes protected herself. In the final minute, Nina managed to stay on her feet and attacked with combinations of punches and kicks. Calvillo kept his distance and saved his strikes, until the timer ran to zero.
The last round began with Nina throwing a front kick at Calvillo, which was responded to in kind. Nunes continued to operate from long distance and avoided her opponent's advances. With almost two minutes, Cynthia attempted a takedown, but Nina defended herself well. After the attack was frustrated, Calvillo managed a takedown, but Nunes quickly got up. In the final minute, Cynthia made it clear that her strategy was to take her opponent to the ground and Nina defended herself. Nina tried to find her way back from distance and landed a combination of straight shots and high kicks. Close to the end of the fight, the fighters rehearsed a frank exchange, but there was no more time.
Angela Hill wins and recovers from worrying streak
A. Hill (right) defeated L. Godinez (left) in the UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Inserted in the catchweight match (up to 54,4kg.), Angela Hill managed to breathe in the organization. Opponent of Lupita Godinez In the clash that closed the preliminary card, the North American showed her technique and did enough to get back on the path to winning in Ultimate. After 15 minutes of confrontation, the combatant was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
The triumph may feel like a relief for Hill. Before climbing into the Octagon UFC San Diego, the athlete was under pressure from three consecutive defeats, and five stumbles in the last six appearances.
Lupita's defeat ends a sequence of two victories in the fighter's career.
Martin Buday beats Lukasz Brzeski in truncated fight
M. Buday (right) defeated L. Brzeski (left) in the UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the only fight between heavyweights (up to 120,2kg) of the event, it was not an easy life against the newcomer Lukasz Brzeski. An athlete from Slovakia, the fighter went through ups and downs during the 15-minute contest, but convinced two of the three judges to win in a split decision.
With the victory, Buday continues without losing in the organization. Now, the fighter has two consecutive victories.
Although he delivered a balanced challenge to Martin, Lukasz was unable to win in his first engagement with UFC gloves. In addition to the stumble, the fighter had a streak of seven fights without defeat interrupted.
Open fight ends in knockout in the first round
G. Benitez knocked out C. Ontiveros in the UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the fourth fight of the show, another knockout. Opponent of Charlie Ontiveros, Gabriel benitez He agreed to a fair fight with his rival and came out on top in a fight at lightweight (up to 70,3kg). The Mexican representative showed he was sharp in the stand-up fight and punished his opponent, winning by technical knockout in the first round.
Benitez's triumph made the fighter breathe in the organization. Before the UFC San Diego, the lightweight had accumulated four setbacks in his last five appearances.
Victim of the Mexican's aggression, Ontiveros has reason to worry. Now, the combatant has three stumbles in a row.
Tyson Nam runs over with accurate counterattack
T. Nam (left) knocked out O. Osbourne (right) in the UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Flyweight fighter (up to 56,7kg.), Tyson Nam gave a real 'dance' in his presentation. In the face of dangerous Ode Osbourne, the combatant took no notice of his rival and took advantage of a serious mistake by his opponent, landing a cross that led to his opponent being knocked out after failing to land a flying knee. The outcome took place in less than three minutes.
Recovered from injuries, Nam returns to the path of victory. The athlete is also recovering from the setback he suffered to Matt schnell in January 2021.
Promise of the flyweights, Osbourne had a sequence of two victories interrupted.
Athlete debuts in UFC with devastating knockout
J. Quinlan (left) delivers a devastating knockout to J. Witt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Gala premiere for Josh Quinlan. In a fight promoted at catchweight (up to 81,6kg), the fighter gave true proof of his knockout power and sportsmanship. Opponent of Jason Witt, the combatant overwhelmingly overcame his rival with just over two minutes of competition and, after erasing his opponent, avoided the 'extra blow'.
With the victory, Quinlan presents his business card in style. In addition to the great triumph, the athlete extended his unbeaten career streak to six victories.
massacred in UFC San Diego, Jason had turned on the warning signal. The setback marks the fighter's third stumble in the last five appearances.
Zalal and Blackshear draw in exciting fight
Y. Zalal (left) and D. Blackshear (right) tied for UFC San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
There was everything in the clash that opened the UFC San Diego preliminary card. In the meeting between Youssef Zalal e Da'Mon Blackshear, the rooster representatives (up to 61,2 kg.) showed emotion and technique, performing good functions both standing and on the ground. After three rounds, a draw was announced, with the majority decision of the judges.
Representative of Morocco, Zalal entered the Octagon under pressure from three consecutive defeats. Although he did not return to his winning ways and was close to knocking out his rival in the last round, the fighter had an expression of satisfaction after the official announcement.
A newcomer to the organization, Blackshear had a good performance in the first two rounds of the clash. With the result, the fighter makes his first commitment to the organization.
UFC San Diego Stats
UFC San Diego results
MAIN CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera derrotou Dominick Cruz by knockout at 2m12s of R4
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): nate landwehr derrotou david onama in the majority decision of the judges (29-27, 28-28, 29-27)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Yazmin Jauregui derrotou Iasmin Lucindo in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Azamat Murzakanov derrotou Devin Clark by technical knockout at 1m18s of R3
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Priscila Pedrita derrotou Ariane Lipski by technical knockout at 1m05s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gerald meerschaert finished Bruno Blindado with a guillotine 1m39s from R3
PRELIMINARY CARD
Married weight (up to 54,4kg): Angela Hill derrotou Lupita Godinez in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Martin Buday derrotou Lukasz Brzeski in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): nina nunes derrotou Cynthia calvillo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Gabriel benitez defeated Charlie Ontiveros by technical knockout at 3m25s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tyson Nam defeated Ode Osbourne by knockout at 2m59s of R1
Married weight (up to 81,6kg): Josh Quinlan derrotou Jason Witt by knockout at 2m09s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Youssef Zalal e Da'Mon Blackshear tied in the majority decision of the judges (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
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