P. Munhoz in a fight against C. Gutierrez (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)
After three fights without a win, the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) Peter Munhoz You can finally 'smile again'. On the main card of UFC Kansas City, which took place this Saturday (15), the Brazilian veteran was far from putting on a show, but he showed good striking, octagon control and came out with a quiet triumph in the judges' unanimous decision over Chris Gutierrez. The show was held at the T-Mobile Center in Missouri.
Number nine in the ranking, Pedro can breathe easier mainly for defending his place in the top-10 of the group led by aljamain sterling. The Brazilian athlete has an MMA record of 20 triumphs and just seven setbacks.
Thirteenth in the standings, Chris saw his streak of four consecutive victories broken and, at least for now, he was further away from the top-10 in the category. The North American now has a record of 19 positive results, four negative results and two draws as a professional in the sport.
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THE FIGHT
The first minute passed with a lot of study and almost no hard blows. The two fighters started the fight by insisting on exchanging low kicks. By surprise, Pedro threw a left cross that knocked Gutierrez down and led to his knockdown. The Brazilian took advantage of the moment to fall on top and pass the guard over his opponent. Chris tried to throw a surprise heel hook, but the Brazilian managed to defend it. With both fighters standing, Pedro tried to shorten the fight twice and received two counterattacks.
The second round began with Pedro trying to close Gutierrez's space, but the American used kicks, jabs and straight shots to keep the Brazilian from getting closer. Munhoz started using kicks to try to undermine his opponent's base. The Brazilian continued to have difficulty approaching and playing at short range against his rival. Due to little action in the second half of the round, the fight received boos from the public in Kansas City.
Pedro followed the same strategy from the beginning of the last round, however, Gutierrez started to use low kicks to undermine the Brazilian's base and prevent his movement. Chris tried a spinning elbow that bumped into Pedro's guard. The public booed the two athletes again, complaining about the low intensity and lack of emotion in the fight.
Rafa Garcia beats Clay Guida in the judges' decision
R. Garcia beat veteran C. Guida (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)
At the opening of the main card, the veteran Clay guida He was easily defeated, despite the well-known layout in the Octagon. One of the most respected athletes in the history of the sport, the 'Carpinteiro' showed in the octagon that his best moment was truly over, he was punished by the jabs of his rival, the Mexican Rafa Garcia and ended up being beaten by the judges' unanimous decision.
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