Justin gaethje wins by decision in UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News
Justin gaethje e Raphael Fiziev fought a very strong battle in the octagon of UFC 313, in Las Vegas (USA). The American won by unanimous decision. The judges scored the co-main event 29-28. The fighters exchanged compliments while still in the octagon. A trilogy was requested by the defeated fighter, but 'Highlights' said he would only do a third fight if the belt was at stake.
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With victory in the hard fight, Justin gaethje reaches the mark of 25 fights won in his career. The Ultimate star's record records five defeats in MMA.
Yes, Raphael Fiziev He now has four losses recorded in his career, including the last one. The Kazakh's number of victories is three fights.
Fighters wage 'war' in the octagon
The duel began with study and attempts at low kicks, more assertive for Fiziev. With one of Gaethje's kicks, the Kazakh took the fight to the ground. Justin managed to get out. Shortly after, the fight went to the ground again. The American was in terrible condition. After about two minutes of 'war', the fight returned to standing. Movements and high blows were the tone of the following moments. Fencing, Fiziev landed a good knee. A combination by Gaethje was ended with a strong left cross from the opponent. A new chinch was undone by a right hand from the American. In the end, Justin tried to take him down but failed. A straight from Fiziev landed cleanly at the end of the round.
In the second round, Gaethje landed strong crosses. Before the first minute was up, the fight was stopped due to a low blow. When the fight resumed, it was still heated. Justin's crosses threatened the Kazakh while low kicks tried to destabilize the American. He went after Rafael trying to land more punches. Fiziev threatened with strong kicks and crosses. Gaethje's right punches shook the arena. A strong knee from the Kazakh was answered with another straight. uper Justin's resulted in knock down and Gathje worked the ground and pound strong. Fiziev managed to recover. The round ended with Rafael dodging a high kick.
The last round began with a lot of confidence from the veteran. Fiziev tried a spinning kick that didn't connect. There was a lot of exchange in the first minute. Justin landed a straight right that momentarily destabilized Rafael. A short time later, Gaethje fell after trying a kick and Fiziev went for the knockout, but the American escaped. The distance was reduced and, clinched, Gaethje threw punches from below. A kick later connected in favor of Gaethje. 'The highlight' dominated for several moments, without letting himself be discouraged. On the fence, the clinch fell apart in Fiziev's knee attempt. In the end, Gathje connected good blows to secure the round.
Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bahamondes
Ignario Bahamondes defeated Turner in the UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News
The fight between Ignacio Bahamondes and jalin turner It started with a lot of kicks from both fighters. The lightweight duel (up to 70,3kg) went to the ground with the Chilean trying to bring his opponent into guard. After a while, Turner entered the game and 'La Jaula' did not waste the opportunity. A perfect triangle was applied and the submission was made. It is the second time that Ignacio has won by submission in his career, guaranteeing access to the top 15 of the category. The winner's record now stands at 17 wins and five losses. jalin turner, who was submitted for the first time in his career, has 14 fights won and nine losses.
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Check out the results of UFC 313
MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Alex Poatán in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Raphael Fiziev in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ignatius Bahamondes finished jalin turner with a triangle at 2m29sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda lemos derrotou Iasmin Lucindo by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou King Green by knockout at 2m07sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou King Tsuruya by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27,30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk finished Armen petrosyan with an armbar at 4m27sec of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou alex morono by technical knockout (punches) at 4min16s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Mairon Santos derrotou Francis Marshall by split decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ozzy Diaz derrotou Djorden dos Santos in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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