Montserrat Rendon (left) defeated Tamires Vidal (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 79. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
After his overwhelming debut in Ultimate, Tamires Vidal was unable to repeat his good performance in UFC Las Vegas 79. In the fight that opened this Saturday's event (23), the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) had a lackluster performance against Montserrat Rendon. After three disputed rounds, the Mexican was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges.
With the stumble, Vidal suffered his second defeat as a professional in MMA. Before the setback, the Niteroi native accumulated a series of six positive results.
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A debutant at the event, Rendon didn't shine, but he won. With the triumph, the Mexican remains undefeated in the sport, now with six consecutive victories.
Tamires Vidal has a lackluster performance
The fight started with Vidal taking the initiative with a low kick. Afterwards, the Brazilian launched a direct shot, which stopped in her opponent's guard. Rendon combined low and direct kicks, but the Niteroi native absorbed the attacks well. With her guard up, the Mexican woman showed respect and caution towards Tamires. Near the final minute, Montserrat went into a grappling fight and pressed the Tupiniquim against the bars. Vidal managed to free himself and the challenge was fought again in the center of the Octagon. In the final seconds, it was the Brazilian's turn to close the distance and try for a takedown, but Rendon defended herself well. The stage ended with the fighters measuring strength in the clinch.
In the second round, the fighters rehearsed frank striking at the beginning of the round. Still in the first minute, Tamires lost his balance, but, as he fell, he tried an ankle lock. Montserrat defended herself, but the Brazilian insisted on her position. The Mexican showed technique and managed to free herself, remaining on her feet afterwards. Halfway through the stage, Tamires showed signs of fatigue and attacks were launched without power. Almost in the final minute, Rendon managed to take Vidal to the ground and, on top, tried to attack him. ground and pound. The round ended with Montserrat in a disadvantageous position.
In the last round, the duel became monotonous, with little combativeness between the fighters. The advantage belonged to the Mexican, who, from long distance, scored with jabs and low kicks. With two minutes gone, Montserrat once again took down the Brazilian, who was trying to stop the fight. Even without force, Rendon continued to have the advantage and attacked the ground and pound, until the timer runs out.
Back after three years, Japanese woman wins in the decision
Mizuki Inoue (left) defeated Hannah Goldy (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 79. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Returning to MMA after a three-year hiatus in his career, Mizuki Inoue has reason to celebrate. After overcoming a series of injuries, the Japanese had a dominant performance against Hannah Goldy. With a strategic performance, the strawweight (up to 52,1kg) was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges after three rounds.
With the victory, Mizuki recovers from his stumble in front of Amanda lemos in his latest challenge. Now, the fighter is once again dreaming of a prominent position in the top 15 of the category.
Outperformed in the event, Goldy had the warning signal turned on. The stumble marks the fighter's fourth defeat in five challenges in Ultimate.
UFC Las Vegas 79 results
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Raphael Fiziev x Mateusz gamrot
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Dan Ige in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Marina Rodriguez derrotou Michelle Waterson-Gomez by technical knockout in the second round
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): BryanBattle finished AJ Fletcher with a rear naked choke at 4m32s of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Charles Jourdain finished Ricardo Carcacinha with a guillotine 3m12s from R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Miles Johns defeated Dan Argueta in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Tim means derrotou André Fialho by technical knockout (punches) at 1:15 of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage derrotou Jacob Malkoun by disqualification (elbow to the back of the head) at 4m15s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Mohammed Usman derrotou Jake collier in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1kg): Mizuki Inoue defeated Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Montserrat Rendon defeated Tamires Vidal in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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