D. Reyes defeats Weidman in ufc boston. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @domreyes24
The premiere of Chris Weidman in the light heavyweight division (up to 93.1 kg.) it was not the way the former middleweight champion (up to 83.9 kg.) expected. In less than two minutes of fighting, the executioner of Anderson Silva was brutally knocked out by Dominick reyes. The fight was the main attraction of the ufc boston, held on Friday night (18), in the USA.
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With the result, Reyes remains undefeated in MMA with 12 wins in 12 appearances and can climb even further in the division's rankings, currently he is fourth in the rankings. On the other hand, Weidman's phase is not good. The former champion of the lower category has his fourth defeat in his last five fights.
After the triumph, Dominick reyes Don't miss the opportunity to challenge Jon Jones for the category belt. “Hey Jon (Jones), I don’t want any favors, I want that belt. Let’s go”, he said still in the octagon.said the fighter still in the octagon
The fight
Visibly bigger and stronger, Reys tried to dictate the pace of the fight in the first few moves. He kicked Weidman's base twice and made the former champion look for the clinch. Chris even managed to take down his rival, but Dominick hit the ground and got up quickly.
Weidman still kept his opponent in the clinch, but the moment Reys released the grip, the difference in strength became evident. Chris threw a straight punch, but the counter hit landed squarely. Weidman went to the ground and even tried to defend himself with a pedal stroke, but Dominick managed to pass his guard and with a few punches from above he achieved a technical knockout 1m43s into the contest.
UFC Boston results.
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Dominick reyes derrotou Chris Weidman by knockout at 1m43s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Yair Rodriguez derrotou Jeremy Stephens in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28 29-28 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Greg hardy defeated Ben Sosoli via unanimous decision (29-28 29-28 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Joe lauzon derrotou Jonathan Pearce by technical knockout at 1m33s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Maycee barber derrotou Gillian robertson by technical knockout at 3m04s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Darren stewart defeated Deron Winn via split decision (29-28 28-29 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Charles Rosa submitted Manny Bermudez with an armbar 2m46s into R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Molly McCann derrotou Diana Belbita in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26 30-26 30-26)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sean Woodson defeated Kyle Bochniak via unanimous decision (30-27 30-26 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Randy Costa defeated Boston Salmon by technical knockout 2m15s into R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Sean brady derrotou Court mcgee in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27 29-28 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Brendan allen finished Kevin holland with a rear naked choke at 3m38s of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tanner Boser defeated Daniel Spitz via unanimous decision (30-27 30-27 30-27)
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