S. Rakhmonov guillotines A. Cowboy in UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It didn't work for the Brazilian. Only Tupiniquim representative in UFC 254, held this Saturday (24), in Abu Dhabi, Alex Cowboy didn't stand up to the newcomer Shavkat Rakhmonov and ended up losing via submission in the first round.
Cowboy accepted the challenge in the United Arab Emirates at the last minute, replacing his compatriot Elizeu Capoeira, who left the show due to injury. Alex, who had promised a knockout, ended up falling victim to his rival's physical strength and greater reach. In a moment of distraction, in the clinch, in the final seconds of the first stage, the fighter from Três Rios (RJ) was inattentive and was caught in a guillotine choke.
Rakhmonov, who arrived at the event undefeated, proved that he is a name to watch and has now reached the mark of 13 commitments without a negative result.
The Brazilian, who had overcome a bad phase of three consecutive defeats, will try to recover in the next challenges.
The fight
Alex took the initiative with a low kick, which went empty. Cowboy moved and tried to find the best distance to release his blows. Shavkat kept his right hand cocked and his attack found the Brazilian's face, who swayed, but managed to grab hold of his opponent. Rakhmonov pressed Alex against the bars, but Cowboy continued to block his opponent's actions. In the final minute, the Brazilian started to attempt a takedown on his opponent, but Shavkat, bigger, controlled the situation. In the final seconds, Rakhmonov surprised Alex with a standing guillotine choke. With his neck tied, Cowboy couldn't resist the tight position and gave up.
Tai Tuivasa runs over Stefan Struve and breathes in the UFC
In the fight against the giant Stefan struve, Tai tuivasa showed that brute force can make a difference. Visibly smaller than his opponent, the Australian made use of his fists and overpowered his rival with a knockout at the end of the first round.
In addition to the joy of the positive result, the triumph comes at a good time for Tai. The athlete ends a negative sequence of three performances.
Veteran in the sport, Struve, this weekend, reached the mark of 42 commitments in MMA. The Dutchman's form, however, is not good. There are five setbacks in the last six performances.
Casey Kenney defeats Nathaniel Wood in thrilling fight
C. Kenney (left) defeated N. Wood (right) in the UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a fight held at catchweight (up to 63,5kg.), Casey kenney e Nathaniel Wood they put on a real show in Abu Dhabi. Candidate for 'Fight of the Night', the athletes fought a frank striking duel for 15 minutes, which crowned Kenney as the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Reaching his sixth fight with UFC gloves, Casey confirmed his good form and won his third consecutive victory. The presentation was the North American’s fourth engagement in 2020.
Known for his versatility, Wood lost his second UFC fight. In his third appearance this year, Nathaniel had his second setback in 2020.
Sam Alvey draws and gets complicated in the organization
S. Alvey (left) and D. Jung (right) tied for the UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Known as 'Smile Man', Sam alvey there is still no reason to celebrate in Ultimate. On the ropes, after four consecutive defeats, the North American was unable to win and drew in the confrontation against Da Un Jung, on the preliminary card.
With the result, Alvey is close to being released from the UFC. The athlete has not won a match since June 2018, when he overcame Gian Villante.
Jung, who was undefeated in the company in two appearances, leaves the octagon without a positive result for the first time. The athlete, however, continues without losing in 13 clashes.
Ex-Invicta FC, Miranda Maverick debuts with knockout in Ultimate
M. Maverick (right) defeated L. Jojua (left) in the UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Known for its submissions, Miranda maverick surprised in his Ultimate debut. In the confrontation against Liana Jojua, the 23-year-old was superior and achieved a triumph by technical knockout, via medical interruption, in the first round.
At the end of the first stage, Liana ended up getting caught by an elbow, which opened a cut and resulted in profuse bleeding. After the end of the stage, Jojua was evaluated by doctors and prevented from continuing in the confrontation.
The triumph marked Maverick's 8th career victory. The fighter now has 10 commitments in MMA.
Joel Alvarez submitted Alexander Yakovlev in the first fight of the night
J. Alvarez submits A. Yakovlev in the UFC 254. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Youth won over experience. In the fight that opened the UFC 254, Joel alvarez did not take notice of the veteran Alexander Yakovlev and finished his rival after just three minutes of fighting.
Joel, 27 years old, confirmed the good phase of his career and reached his third consecutive victory in Ultimate. With the organization's gloves on, the Spaniard now has three consecutive victories and only one setback, only losing on his debut.
A professional in MMA since 2004, Yakovlev, 36, ended up having complications in this Saturday's result. Reaching the milestone of 37 commitments in the sport, the Russian suffered his fourth defeat in the last five appearances.
UFC 254 results
MAIN CARD
Lightweight: Khabib Nurmagomedov finished Justin gaethje with a triangle at 1m34s of R2 – Fight for the unification of the belts
Average weight: Robert whittaker derrotou Jared Cannonnier in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov derrotou Walt Harris by technical knockout at 1m15s of R2
Average weight: phil hawes derrotou Jacob Malkoun by knockout 18s into R1
Fly weight: Lauren Murphy finished Liliya Shakirova with a rear naked choke at 3m31s of R2
Light Heavyweight: Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Ion cutelaba by knockout at 4m19s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight: Tai tuivasa derrotou Stefan struve by knockout at 4m59s of R1
Married weight (up to 63,5kg): Casey kenney derrotou Nathaniel Wood in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: Shavkat Rakhmonov finished Alex Cowboy with a guillotine 4m40s from R1
Light Heavyweight: Sam alvey e Da Un Jung they tied in a split decision between the judges (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
Fly weight: Miranda maverick derrotou Liana Jojua by technical knockout (medical interruption) 5m from R1
Lightweight: Joel alvarez finished Alexander Yakovlev with an armbar 3m from R1
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