Martin Buday (dir.) applies a blow to Jake collier (left) in UFC Las Vegas 72. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Slovakia's promise in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg.), Martin Buday didn't shine, but he did enough to win in the UFC Las Vegas 72. Opponent of Jake collier In the confrontation that closed this Saturday's preliminary card (29), the fighter was scared in the first round, but took advantage of his rival's physical exhaustion to reverse the worrying situation. After three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Buday continues with 100% success in Ultimate. In addition to confirming his unbeaten record in the company, the athlete reached the mark of 11 positive results in a row.
Former RTP middleweight champion, Collier finds himself in a delicate situation in the company. Now, the fighter has accumulated six stumbles in his last 10 UFC commitments.
Lackluster victory
The confrontation began with the athletes exchanging dangerous blows in the center of the Octagon. Collier advanced and cornered his opponent with rights and jabs, forcing his rival to walk backwards. Buday began to respond to attacks and also presented danger to his opponent. With just over a minute left, Jake was more aggressive and attacked with straights and crosses. Buday continued to bet on the counterattack, but was frequently hit by his opponent. In the final minute, Martin lost his balance and fell after risking a shot. Immediately, Collier got to his back and threw punches from top to bottom. With his back to his opponent, Buday only protected his head, but ended up saved by the bell.
In the second round, Collier came back, taking the initiative. After taking advantage in the first stage, the 'giant' continued to walk towards the opponent, who saved his attacks. Buday remained 'shy' in the confrontation and did not attack much. Around the middle of the round, the fighters showed signs of fatigue, which cooled the fight. With just over two minutes remaining, Martin began to loosen up and took advantage of his opponent's condition, which was no longer as surprising as before. The stage ended with the athletes exchanging strength on the bars.
In the last round, Jake's fatigue allowed his opponent to evolve. Halfway through the round, the fighters' blows were no longer forceful. With two minutes left, Collier pressed Martin against the bars, but Buday threw hooks in the clinch. Almost in the final minute, Martin managed to take the duel to the ground, while Jake fought back. In the final seconds, Buday attacked with ground and pound, but there was no more time.
Cody Durden doesn't finish but wins with dominance
cody durden (dir.) defeated Charles Johnson (left) in UFC Las Vegas 72. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of the traditional 'American Top Team', cody durden he tried, but couldn't get the victory in the fast lane. Opponent of Charles Johnson, the fighter entered the octagon with a planned strategy and followed the teachers' plan to the letter. Even without finishing, the fighter didn't give his opponent a chance over three rounds and left the fight with the unanimous decision of the judges.
With the triumph, Durden extends the good moment. Now, the athlete has won three consecutive victories and, in an interview still in the octagon, asked for a ranked opponent for his next match.
Annulled in the clash, Johnson had the warning signal turned on. The stumble causes the fighter to accumulate three setbacks in the last five challenges.
'Russian Ronda' shines in UFC debut
Irina Alekseeva (dir.) finished Stephanie Egger (left) in UFC Las Vegas 72. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Known as the 'Russian Round', Irina Alekseeva He put on a real show in his UFC debut. After failing to make weight, the fighter redeemed herself in style. Before Stephanie Egger, the fighter showed personality and attacked her rival from start to finish. After taking advantage of an opponent's mistake, the combatant showed a sense of victory and achieved victory via kneebar.
With the triumph, 'Russian Ronda' achieved its second positive result in a row.
Outperformed in the event, Egger lost the third with the organization's gloves. Now, the athlete has three wins and three losses in the company.
'Penetra' puts on a show and finishes
Marcus McGhee (left) finished JourneyNewson (dir.) in UFC Las Vegas 72. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Last minute climb to face JourneyNewson, Marcus McGhee impressed. Replacing Bruan Kelleher, the former LFA representative made the organization's bet worthwhile. Inserted on the preliminary card, the fighter 'opened his toolbox' and showed versatility. After an aggressive first round, the fighter achieved victory with a submission, via rear naked choke, in the second stage.
With the triumph, McGhee extended the good moment. In addition to making his debut with the company on the right foot, the athlete now has three consecutive victories.
Outperformed in the show, Newson ended up getting into trouble in the company. The new stumble marks four setbacks in the last six appearances.
Newcomer fight moves event
Jamey-Lyn Hort (right) reaches Hailey Cowan No. UFC Las Vegas 72. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A clash of newcomers marked the challenge that opened the UFC Las Vegas 72. In a bantamweight fight (up to 61,2kg), the undefeated Jamey-Lyn Horth I was committed to impressing and maintaining 100% performance in the cartel. Ahead, the Canadian also had a debutante Hailey Cowan. Over three rounds, the athletes were excited and, with the end of the allotted 15 minutes, Horth was declared the winner in a unanimous decision.
With the result, Horth maintains his unbeaten record in professional MMA. Now, the fighter has six victories in a row.
After failing to make the weight cut in the run-up to the show, Cowan has more to regret. Former LFA champion, the athlete had a run of two victories ended.
UFC Las Vegas 72 Stats
UFC Las Vegas 72 results
MAIN CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong derrotou Ricky simon by technical knockout at 1m10s of R5
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Caio Borralho finished Michal Oleksiejczuk with a rear naked choke at 2m49s of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Rudolph Vieira finished Cody Brundage with a katagatame 1m28s from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Fernando Padilla derrotou julian erosa by technical knockout at 1m41s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Marcos Foot derrotou Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Trey Waters derrotou Josh Quinlan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Martin Buday derrotou Jake collier in the decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): cody durden derrotou Charles Johnson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Irina Alekseeva finished Stephanie Egger with a kneebar at 2m11s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Marcus McGhee finished JourneyNewson with a rear naked choke at 2m03s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Jamey-Lyn Horth derrotou Hailey Cowan in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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