Masvidal gets a knockout over Askren. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc
the american Jorge masvidal impressed the MMA world by delivering an impressive knockout over Ben Askren in the UFC 239, held this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas. With a flying knee, the American needed five seconds to declare the fastest knockout in the history of Ultimate.
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The audience went wild with one of the most anticipated duels of the night. In the third duel on the preliminary card, Jorge masvidal put an end to his confessed rival's 20-fight unbeaten run.
Throughout the promotion of UFC 239, the opponents provoked each other and increasingly increased expectations for this weekend's meeting.
With the triumph, Jorge, who had already expressed dissatisfaction with not having received a chance to fight for the belt, once again asked him to fight for the welterweight title (under 77kg). Currently, the holder of the belt is the Nigerian Kamaru Usman.
The fight
There was no time for Ben Askren to put his well-known wrestling talent into play. After the referee declared the start of the fight, the fighters attacked each other, but, in a moment of great happiness, Masvidal connected with a flying knee on his compatriot, who was immediately knocked out.
In the end, there was concern about Askren's physical integrity, who left the octagon supported by the company's doctors even before the official announcement of the winner.
Blachowicz knocks out Rockhold and frustrates North American's light heavyweight debut
J. Blachowicz in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc
The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Luke Rockhold He didn't have the debut he dreamed of at light heavyweight (up to 93kg). Without fighting for over a year, the athlete took to the octagon with the visible strategy of holding the fight on the ground, the American had his plans frustrated as a result of Blachowicz's great physical strength and ended up succumbing to his opponent's knockout power .
With the victory, Jan, currently in 6th place in the category ranking, asked after the fight for a fight for the belt, which today belongs to Jon Jones.
This is Luke's second consecutive defeat in the organization. The former champion comes from a setback to Tyron woodley in the fight that took place in February last year.
The clash began with Luke delivering a good high kick to Jan's face. The Pole absorbed it well and tried to return it, but suffered another kick from the North American. After feigning another blow, Rockhold looked for his opponent's legs to try to take the fight to the ground. Blachowicz was prepared and defended Luke's attacks well. On the fence, the North American put pressure on the Pole and continued to waste his opponent's energy. With the lack of action, the audience started booing the fighters. In an attempt to free himself, Jan managed to land a good punch on Rockhold, who provoked him with a smile. After four minutes of combat, Luke began to show signs of fatigue. Noticing the reduction in the American's momentum, Blachowicz began to loosen up the fight and launch blows against Rockhold's body. In the final second, Jan delivered a high kick to Luke's head, which swayed, but luckily the horn sounded.
Rockhold started the second stage by attacking the Pole. Very strong, Blachowicz showed danger when he threw blows at Luke. The American again tried to take his opponent to the ground, but was frustrated by Jan's resistance. After managing to free himself from Rockhold's attack, the Pole again managed to land a clean punch on Luke's head, who collapsed. All that was left for Jan was to hit the North American and wait until the referee stopped the fight.
UFC 239 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jon Jones derrotou Thiago Marreta in the judges' split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Amanda nunes derrotou Holly holm by knockout at 4m10s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Jorge masvidal defeated Ben Askren by knockout at 5s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jan Blachowicz derrotou Luke Rockhold by knockout at 1m39s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Diego Sanchez in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): arnold allen defeated Gilbert Melendez via unanimous judges' decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera defeated Nohelin Hernandez via submission 3m25s into R2
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Claudia Gadelha derrotou Randa markos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong derrotou Alejandro Perez by knockout at 2m04s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Edmen shahbazyan defeated Jack Marshman via submission 1m12s into R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Chance Rencountre defeated Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julia Avila derrotou Pannie kianzad in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
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