K. Chimaev (right) delivers a devastating knockout to G. Meerschaert (left). .Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Simply impressive. Considered one of Ultimate's biggest promises, Khamzat Shimaev proved that it is not a promise but a reality. In the confrontation against Gerald meerschaert, held this Saturday (19), in the United States, the Swede needed just 17 seconds to prove his superiority and deliver a devastating knockout to his rival.
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In addition to maintaining his unbeaten record in his career, now, with nine consecutive victories, Chimaev shows that he is ready to face any athlete in the organization.
In three appearances with UFC gloves, Khamzat did not stay in the Octagon for three full rounds. In his debut, the fighter needed 7m12s to beat John Phillips. In the second appointment, he ran over rhys mckee with a knockout in 3:09. Now, it took 17 seconds to beat an opponent who, in theory, would be his biggest challenge to date.
Now, the Swede will turn his attention to Demian Maia. The athlete is negotiating a clash against the Brazilian for next month, on 'Ilha da Luta', in Abu Dhabi.
The fight
There was practically no fighting. In the opening seconds, the Swede took the initiative with a shot from the waistline. The athlete then surrounded his rival and, with a fatal right, knocked his opponent out.
Cerrone and Price have an exciting fight and the duel ends in a draw
D. Cerrone (left) and N. Price (right) tied for the UFC Las Vegas 11. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the most anticipated duels of the night delivered on what it promised. In the encounter between the aggressive Donald Cerrone e Niko Price, the athletes gave their all and put on a true spectacle for the fans. In a duel of frank striking, the confrontation ended in a draw with the majority decision of the judges.
Although he was unable to escape his bad phase, Cerrone showed the athlete's reflexes that made him known worldwide. The 'Cowboy' had come from four consecutive defeats and now had his first draw in 53 MMA engagements.
Price also needed to win. In his last fight, the fighter ended up losing to Vincent Luque. Now, the athlete also has his first draw in 20 appearances.
UFC Las Vegas 11 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight Weight: Colby covington derrotou Tyron woodley by technical knockout at 1m19s of R5
Welterweight Weight: Donald Cerrone e Niko Price tied in the judges' majority decision (29-27, 28-28, 29-28)
Average weight: Khamzat Shimaev derrotou Gerald meerschaert by knockout 17s into R1
Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker derrotou Ryan spann by knockout 2m43s of R1
Straw weight: Mackenzie dern finished Randa markos with an armbar at 3m44s of R1
Average weight: Kevin holland derrotou Darren stewart in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Fly weight: David Dvorak derrotou Jordan Espinosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Feather weight: Damon Jackson submitted Mirsad Bektic with a guillotine at 1m21s of R3
Fly weight: Mayra Sheetara finished Mara Romero Borella with an armbar at 2m29s of R1
Bantamweight: Jessica Rose Clark defeated Sarah Alpar by technical knockout at 4:21 of R3
Featherweight: Darrick Minner submitted TJ Laramie with a guillotine choke 52 seconds into R1
Bantamweight: Randy Costa defeated JourneyNewson with a knockout 41s from R1
Bantamweight: Andrew Ewell defeated Irwin Rivera via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Tyson Nam defeated Jerome Rivera by technical knockout at 34s of R2
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