Wellington Turman (left) was surpassed by Andre Petroski No. UFC 281. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
First Brazilian to enter the octagon in UFC 281, held this Saturday (12), in New York (USA), Wellington Turman was unsuccessful in his presentation. Opponent of Andre Petroski, the middleweight (up to 83,9kg.) was the victim of his opponent's grappling and had no chance over three rounds. After 15 minutes, the North American was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the result, Turman's good moment ended. Before stepping into the octagon, the athlete had accumulated two consecutive victories.
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Victorious in the clash, Petroski extended his great phase. A promising middleweight, the fighter is undefeated in four UFC commitments.
Wellington Turman suffers from his rival's strategy
The confrontation began with the athletes exchanging jabs in the center of the Octagon. The Brazilian connected with a direct shot followed by a low kick. Turman remained aggressive and launched a high kick, which exploded in his opponent's guard. The clash was frank, with the athletes looking for the knockout. Petroski began to loosen up and threw crosses at the Tupiniquim. Halfway through the round, the North American 'flew' at Wellington's legs and managed a takedown. With the support of the fence, the Brazilian managed to stay on his feet, but was being pressured by Andre. After a moment of advantage from the North American, the Tupiniquim managed to free himself. In the final seconds, the clash continued with aggressive tones. Close to the end of the stage, Petroski managed another fall, but there was no more time.
In the second round, the first attack came from Petroski, who attacked with combinations of straight shots and high kicks. Wellington tried to find the best distance, but the North American was dangerous in long-range attacks. Still in the first minute, Andre managed to take the fight to the ground and tried to pass the guard. Petroski managed to get to the back and was looking for the choke. The Brazilian managed to defend himself and avoided his rival's attack. Close to halfway through the stage, Turman managed to stay on his feet and, after another attempt to fall by the North American, Wellington took advantage of an oversight and managed to fall on top. Andre managed to 'explode' and stayed on his feet, but now it was the Brazilian who didn't let go of his opponent. In the final minute, Andre managed to reverse the situation and came out on top. The round ended with Petroski on top, striking with ground and pound.
The last round began with Turman launching the first attack, with two low kicks. Petroski didn't care about striking and managed a takedown in the opening seconds. Still in the first minute, Andre landed a guillotine choke and tried to force the Brazilian to give up. The Tupiniquim showed resistance and managed to defend itself. Petroski continued to press and sought to end the dispute. Towards the final minute, the athletes showed signs of tiredness, but the advantage remained with the North American. Turman managed to stay on his feet, but Andre remained 'glued'. Afterwards, Petroski took down the Tupiniquim twice more. Wellington, once again, stood, but was pressed against the bars. Turman was taken down again, but there was no more time.
Promessa loses unbeaten record in brutal fashion
Ottman azaitar suffers a knockout Matt frevola. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Promise of lightweights in Ultimate, Ottman azaitar suffered the first defeat of his career 'in style'. Opponent of Matt frevola, the German had no chance against his opponent and suffered his first stumble. With a brutal knockout, 'Trator' ended up defeated in the first round.
With the massacre, Azaitar loses his first commitment in 14 commitments as a professional in MMA. For the UFC, the athlete had two knockout wins in a row.
Responsible for beating Ottman, Frevola has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The athlete now has two successes in a row and has achieved a new sequence of positive results in the company.
Veteran wins with the right to drama for 'lambança'
Karolina Kowalkiewicz overcame Silvana Gomez No. UFC 281. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former challenger for the strawweight belt (up to 52,1kg.), Karolina Kowalkiewicz is back. At 37 years old, the veteran proved to have reinvented herself in the organization and overcame Silvana Gomez Juarez for points in a confrontation marked by balance. The triumph was filled with drama after the judges messed up when counting the slips.
With the victory, Karolina achieves a winning streak after four years. The last time the Pole had triumphed twice in a row was in 2018.
Overcoming the judges' decision, Gomez found herself in trouble in the company. Hired in 2021, the Argentine now has three stumbles in four appearances in Ultimate.
Trizano wins insane fight in 'clash of the desperate'
Mike Trizano applies knockout to seung woo choi. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In 'confrontation of the desperate', MMA fans were able to watch an insane challenge. In a fight contested at featherweight (up to 65,7kg.), Mike Trizano survived a frank confrontation with seung woo choi and his arm was raised. In the challenge marked by aggression, the athlete won by knockout at the end of the first round.
With the result, Trizano, who played the last battle in his contract, gains bargaining power for a renewal. The athlete recovered from two consecutive stumbles.
Even defeated, Choi managed to lift the audience at Madison Square Garden. The fighter, however, lost the third in a row.
Montel Jackson wins on points and extends good phase
Montel Jackson (left) defeated Julio Maple (dir.) in UFC 281. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of roosters (up to 61,2kg.), Montel Jackson He didn't have an easy life, but he left the octagon with a positive result. In his first appearance in the 2022 season, the athlete had a balanced confrontation, with ups and downs, against Julio Maple. After three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
The triumph in UFC 281 makes Jackson continue the climb towards the top of the division led by aljamain sterling. Now, the fighter has three consecutive victories.
Overcome in his second challenge of 2022, Arce remains in a moment of instability in Ultimate. The fighter has not achieved a winning streak since 2018.
Israel's partner Adesanya runs over in the first round
Carlos Ulberg applies knockout to Nicolae Negumereanu. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
partner of Israel adesanya at 'City MMA’, Carlos Ulberg put on a real show in the confrontation that opened the UFC 281. Representative of the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg), the fighter took advantage of the lack of combativeness of Nicolae Negumereanu and shined in the Octagon. Sharp in his striking, the athlete achieved victory with a tough knockout in the first round.
With the positive result, Ulberg expanded his good moment in Ultimate. Revealed by 'Dana White's Contender Series', the fighter now has three consecutive victories.
Unrecognizable at the event, Negumereanu had a long sequence of triumphs interrupted. Before facing Carlos, the light heavyweight had accumulated four fights without stumbling.
UFC 281 Stats
UFC 281 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Alex Poatán derrotou Israel adesanya by technical knockout at 2m01s of R5- Title fight
Straw weight: Weili Zhang finished Carla esparza with a rear naked choke at 1m05s of R2 – Title fight
Lightweight: Dustin poirier finished Michael chandler with a rear naked choke 2m from R3
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez derrotou Frankie Edgar by knockout at 2m01s of R1
Lightweight: Dan Hooker derrotou Claudio Puelles placeholder image by technical knockout at 4m06s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Renato Moicano finished Brad Riddell with a rear naked choke at 3m20s of R1
Light Heavyweight: Ryan spann derrotou Dominick reyes by knockout at 1m20s of R1
Fly weight: Erin Blanchfield derrotou Molly McCann via submission (kimura) at 3m37s of R1
Average weight: Andre Petroski derrotou Wellington Turman in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lightweight: Matt frevola derrotou Ottman azaitar by knockout at 2:30 of R1
Straw weight: Karolina Kowalkiewicz derrotou Silvana Gomez Juarez in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Feather weight: Mike Trizano derrotou seung woo choi by knockout at 4m51s of R1
Bantamweight: Montel Jackson derrotou Julio Maple in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg derrotou Nicolae Negumereanu by knockout at 3m44s of R1
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