A. Oleynik defeats F. Werdum in UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
the return of Fabricio Werdum to the Octagon, after two years away from MMA, ended up not being the Brazilian's dream commitment. The former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) ended up being defeated by alexey oleynik in the penultimate fight of the preliminary card of the UFC 249, which took place this Saturday (9), in Jacksonville (USA). The setback marked the gaucho's second consecutive defeat on his record.
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Fabrício entered the octagon with the desire to win and return to the official ranking of the category. The athlete, however, ended up feeling a lack of rhythm and having a disadvantage in the stand-up fight. After a lower-than-expected first round, the Brazilian ended up improving throughout the match, but ended up being declared defeated in a split decision by the judges.
With the triumph over the gaucho, Oleynik reached the impressive mark of 59 victories as an MMA professional. In total, the fighter has 72 fights on his record.
The fight
The fight began with the athletes studying each other in the center of the Octagon. The Russian took the initiative with a right cross, which was quickly responded to by the Brazilian. Alexey continued to be more aggressive and landed good blows that exploded onto the gaucho's face. Fabrício tried to defend himself as best he could, but seemed to feel his opponent's attacks. Two minutes into the fight, the Brazilian was still at a disadvantage, while Oleynik continued to punish the former champion. In the final minute, Werdum risked a shot ago, but the blow stopped in his opponent's guard. The gaucho tried to apply a takedown, but Alexey continued to pay attention to his attacks.
At the beginning of the second round, Oleynik surprised the Brazilian with a spinning punch. Fabrício then tried a standing guillotine and the Russian tried to defend himself. Alexey managed to get away from the gaucho and continued throwing blows while Werdum walked backwards. Halfway through the round, Fabrício connected with a great high kick that exploded onto his opponent's head. Then, the Brazilian managed to take the fight to the ground. The situation was now dominated by the Gaucho, who was looking for the finish. The gaucho was unable to finish and the match was once again fought on its feet. Once again at an advantage, Oleynik continued to pose danger with his attacks and Werdum defended himself as best he could.
In the last round, Fabrício used the strategy of acting in his comfort zone. In the opening seconds, the Brazilian looked for the Russian's legs and managed a takedown. The gaucho soon reached the back and tried to find a submission. Once again, Oleynik managed to escape the position and ended up with the advantage, on top. After almost three minutes, the former champion continued to try for a submission, but Alexey showed a lot of courage to resist. The fight was once again fought on the feet and, once again, the Russian continued with a greater volume of blows. In the final seconds, the gaucho managed to get a takedown again and threatened a guillotine choke, but there was no more time.
Vicente Luque defeats Niko Price in bloody fight
V. Luque (left) defeated N. Price (right) in the UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The welterweight (up to 77kg.) Vincent Luque returned to the path of victories within Ultimate. The athlete triumphed again after winning a real battle against Niko Price in the third fight of the preliminary card. After a balanced confrontation, the Brazilian managed a technical knockout in the middle of the last round.
Luque entered the confrontation against Price with the need to erase his last performance, when he was beaten by Stephen Thompson No. UFC 244, in November last year. With the positive result, the athlete now resumes his path towards the top of the category.
Bryce Mitchell defeats Charles Rosa and remains undefeated in MMA
B. Mitchell defeated C. Rosa in UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
the american Bryce mitchell He showed once again that he is a name to watch in Ultimate. In his fourth fight for the UFC, the athlete won another one by hitting Charles Rosa with ease in a grappling class.
After the triumph, Mitchell is now approaching access to the official ranking of the category led by Alexander Volkanovsky. This was the 13th victory in the American's career.
Anthony Pettis defeats Donald Cerrone in real war
A. Pettis (left) and D. Cerrone fought one of the best fights in the world UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Far from the best phases of their careers, Anthony Pettis e Donald Cerrone they promoted a real spectacle in the last fight of the preliminary card. After three rounds of intense movement and blows, 'Showtime' ended up being declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
Pettis needed to win to overcome two consecutive defeats in his recent history in Ultimate. Although he found an aggressive opponent in front of him, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) ended up being superior and confirmed the 'Cowboy's fourth consecutive defeat in the UFC.
Against Anthony, Donald showed that he is still capable of performing at a high level. The athlete showed his usual aggression, but ended up being inferior to his opponent.
UFC 249 results
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Justin gaethje derrotou Tony Ferguson by knockout 3m39s of R5 – Fight for the interim belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Henry Cejudo derrotou Dominick Cruz by knockout at 4:50 of R2 – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Francis Ngannou derrotou Jairzinho Rozenstruik by knockout 20s into R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Calvin kattar derrotou Jeremy Stephens by knockout at 2:42 of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Greg hardy derrotou yorgan de castro in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30- 27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Anthony Pettis derrotou Donald Cerrone in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): alexey oleynik derrotou Fabricio Werdum in the judges' split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Carla esparza derrotou Michelle Waterson in the judges' split decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque derrotou Niko Price by technical knockout (medical interruption) at 3m37s of R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Charles Rosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ryan spann derrotou Sam alvey in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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