Herber Burns (left) suffers defeat at UFC Atlantic City. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Recovered from a serious knee injury that kept him away from competitions for almost two years, Herbert Burns was unsuccessful in his return to the octagon. The first Brazilian to perform at UFC Atlantic City, held this Saturday (30), the younger brother of Gilbert Durinho he felt the lack of rhythm and ended up being heavily knocked out in the second round. The result complicates the Niteroi native in the company.
Burns' defeat points to a dramatic situation for the Tupiniquim in Ultimate. The stumble represents the third consecutive defeat for the fighter, who is facing dismissal.
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Victorious in the clash, Arce has reason to celebrate. Before facing Herbert, the fighter had accumulated three setbacks in his last five engagements.
Total anticlimax
The fight began with Burns taking the initiative with a front kick. Afterwards, the Brazilian closed the distance and attempted a takedown. Arce defended well and managed to get away from Herbert. After a minute, Julio landed a clean right on Burns' face, who didn't acknowledge the action. In the middle of the stage, Arce led the actions and scored with jabs and straight shots. Near the final minute, Herbert shortened the game again and began to press his opponent against the bars. The referee interrupted the confrontation and penalized Burns with one point after two knees to the opponent's genital region. At a disadvantage, the Brazilian looked for a takedown again, but there was no more time.
In the second round, Burns attacked his opponent at the beginning of the stage. The Brazilian risked a flying knee and attempted a takedown afterwards. Arce waited for Herbert's actions and scored with jabs, straights and crosses. With two minutes gone, Julio began punishing the Brazilian and massacring him with combinations of punches. With a cross, Burns went to the canvas, and the knockout was subsequently confirmed.
Open fight ends in devastating knockout
nate landwehr in victory at UFC Atlantic City. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
Coming from a defeat against the experienced Dan Ige, nate landwehr He put on a real show when he staged a turnaround in his commitment. Before Jamall Emmers, the featherweight overcame suffocation and achieved a tough knockout in a confrontation marked by aggression. With a devastating blow, the fighter achieved victory with a knockout in the first round.
Famous for delivering exciting fights to fans, Nate has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The athlete now has four triumphs in the last four appearances.
Victim of Landwehr, Jamall had the warning signal turned on. Now, the athlete has reached the mark of four setbacks in the last seven challenges.
Dennis Buzukja wins first and avoids dramatic situation
Dennis Buzujka (left) in a fight at UFC Atlantic City. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
With an obligation to get his first victory in the UFC, Dennis Buzukja He removed the dramatic situation in style. Pressured by two consecutive defeats, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) frustrated the debut of Connor Matthews and won overwhelmingly. With a knockout in the third round, the athlete overcame his rival.
The victory makes Buzukja breathe a sigh of relief in the company. If he was overcome, Dennis could join the company's dreaded layoff list.
One of the revelations of the 2023 season on the 'Contender Series', Matthews debuted with a stumble in the company. The setback ends a sequence of two victories for the fighter.
Irish promise wins first in thrilling fight
Coalan Loughran (left) fighting at UFC Atlantic City. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
After losing his unbeaten MMA record in his UFC debut, Coalan Loughran recorded his first triumph in the company. Bantamweight representative (up to 61,2kg), the fighter had an exciting fight against Angel Pacheco, but controlled the rival for most of the 15 minutes played. After three rounds, the athlete was declared the winner in a unanimous decision.
With the victory, Loughran returns to the path of positive results. Now, the Irishman begins his journey towards the top of the category.
A debutant at the event, Andre Pacheco was unsuccessful in his debut with the organization. Revealed by 'Contender Series', the fighter suffers the second consecutive setback, something unprecedented in his career in MMA.
UFC Atlantic City results
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Manon Fiorot derrotou Erin Blanchfield in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Vincent Luque by technical knockout at 3m17s of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Chris Weidman derrotou Bruno Blindado in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Nursulton Ruziboev derrotou Sedriques Dumas by technical knockout at 3m18s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): kyle nelson derrotou Bill Algeo by technical knockout 4m from R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njōkuani derrotou rhys mckee in the judges' split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): nate landwehr derrotou Jamall Emmers by knockout at 4m43s of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna jandiroba derrotou Lupita Godinez in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Julio Maple derrotou Herbert Burns by technical knockout 2m from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Dennis Buzukja derrotou Connor Matthews by technical knockout at 22s of R3
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ibo Aslan derrotou Anton Turkalj by knockout at 1m32s of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Andre Petroski by technical knockout at 39s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Caolan Loughran derrotou Angel Pacheco in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
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