W. Harris in victory at UFC San Antonio. Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The Brazilians were at 50% in their performances after UFC San Antonio, held this Saturday (20), in the United States. Of the 26 athletes who took to the octagon, six represented the Tupiniquin lands. Three won and the rest were defeated in their commitments. However, Ultimate chose the performances among Dan Hooker e Walt Harris as the best presentations this weekend, in addition to choosing the fight between mario bautista and Jim Soo Son as 'Fight of the Night'. Each athlete involved in the bonus received US$50 (around R$187).
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It is not correct to say that all Brazilians disappointed in their performances. Among Brazilian athletes, Felipe Cabocão he triumphed over Domingo Pilarte in the clash that opened the event. Jennifer maia managed to overcome Roxanne Modafferi in the fourth fight of the preliminary card and, finally, Klidson Abreu celebrated the conquest over Sam alvey.
In turn, Gabriel Silva had his debut in the organization frustrated by his defeat to Ray Borg, while, on the main card, Francisco Massaranduba suffered a controversial setback against Alexander Hernandez (judges' decision. In the main fight Rafael dos Anjos succumbed to the talent of Leon edwards and was also defeated by decision of the judges.
Of the 13 fights that took place, only three ended by knockout. Two of those responsible were chosen to receive the US$50 Ultimate prize. Walter Harris received a bonus after his lightning knockout over veteran Alexey Oleyniki, while Dan Hooker He left with a full pocket after erasing James Vick with a devastating blow in the first round.
the duel between mario bautista and Jim Soo Son was voted the best fight of the night. On that occasion, the North American and the South Korean faced each other in a balanced dispute that was decided by the judges' analysis. After 15 minutes of fighting, Bautista was announced the winner by unanimous decision and his seventh career achievement, which has only one setback. Each of the two athletes received US$50.
UFC San Antonio results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Leon edwards derrotou Rafael dos Anjos in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46 50-49 49-46)
Heavy weight (up to 120kg): Walt Harris derrotou alexey oleynik by knockout at 12s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Greg hardy defeated Juan Adams by knockout at 45s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker defeated James Vick by knockout at 2:33 of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Francisco Massaranduba in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27 29-28 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Andrei Arlovski defeated Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alex Caceres defeated Steven Peterson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rachel Pennington derrotou Irene aldana in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Klidson Abreu derrotou Sam alvey in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jennifer maia defeated Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Ray Borg defeated Gabriel silva in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): mario bautista defeated Jim Soo Son via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Felipe Cabocão defeated Domingo Pilarte via split decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
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