A. Yanez (right) brutalized V. Rodriguez (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
For those who like action, the preliminary card of the UFC Las Vegas 12, held this Saturday (31), was a full show. Of the first six performances of the night, only one match went to the judges' decision. In the rest, four knockouts and one submission.
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The first half of the show was a great warm-up for the main fight of the night, which should mark the farewell to Anderson Silva of Ultimate. The legend was cast to face Uriah Hall in the confrontation that seals the passage of one of the most victorious fighters in the company's history.
The highlight is Alexander Hernandez. The athlete, who was coming off a defeat to Drew dober, needed less than two minutes to surprise Chris Gruetzemacher. The duel ended the preliminary card.
Alexander Hernandez brutalizes Chris Gruetzemacher in the first round
A. Hernandez (right) defeated C. Gruetzemacher (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Alexander Hernandez recovered from the defeat suffered by Drew dober, in May, in style. In the duel against Chris Gruetzemacher, which closed the preliminary card, Hernandez gave his rival no chance and brutalized his opponent with a knockout in less than two minutes.
After the fight, Alexander stated that he wants to make another appearance in 2020. The confident fighter avoided choosing a new opponent, making himself available to face any lightweight representative (up to 70,3kg).
Gruetzemacher, who hadn't performed since 2018, didn't have a good return. Now, the athlete has four setbacks in 18 commitments.
Adrian Yanez debuts in the UFC with knockout over Victor Rodriguez
A. Yanez (right) defeated V. Rodriguez (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of the roosters, Adrian Yanez He couldn't have a better debut in the organization. In the confrontation against Victor Rodriguez, Yanez took no notice of his rival and promoted one of the most unbalanced fights of the night. With accurate blows, Adrian emerged victorious with a knockout in the first round, delivering a devastating kick to the face.
Having worked for Bellator and LFA, the athlete arrived at the UFC after participating in 'Dana White's Contender Series'. On the program, the American gave his calling card by brutalizing Brady Huang just 39 seconds into the fight. Now, the 26-year-old fighter has 12 victories in 15 engagements.
Rodriguez, who was also debuting in the organization, suffered his third setback in eight appearances.
Sean Strickland defeats Jack Marshman in striking fight
S. Strickland (right) defeated J. Marshman (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
No grappling. In the confrontation between Sean Strickland and Jack Marshman, the midfielders didn't care about the ground and accepted the open exchange for 15 minutes. After three rounds, Srtickland, who was superior in all stages, was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Upon leaving the octagon, Sean confirmed his good form and reached his second consecutive victory. The fighter's last defeat came in May 2018, when he was overcome by Elizeu Capoeira.
Unlike his rival, Marshman suffers his second negative result in a row. With an unstable trajectory in the organization, the athlete now has five defeats in eight commitments with the company.
Jason Witt submits Cole Williams and wins first in Ultimate
J. Witt submitted C.. Williams in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Hired by UFC in 2020, Jason Witt He fought Cole Williams and won his first fight with the organization's gloves. After dominating his rival in the first round, Witt settled the score with a submission at the beginning of the second stage.
With the result, Jason recovers from the setback he suffered to Takashi Sato on her debut in June. Now, the athlete has 18 positive results in 24 matches.
Defeated by Claudius Hannibal in his debut with the company, in August last year, Cole continues without winning in the company and, now, has two consecutive setbacks. The new defeat activates the warning signal for the fighter.
Dustin Jacoby runs over Justin Ledet in UFC return
D. Jacoby (right) defeated J. Ledet (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.), dustin jacoby was successful in his return to Ultimate. Athlete for the organization between 2011 and 2012, the fighter returned with the right foot and ran over Justin Ledet with a knockout in the first round.
Jacoby managed to return to the company after testing himself on 'Dana White's Contender Series'. On that occasion, the athlete beat Ty Flores, in a clash held in August this year.
Beaten by Dustin, Ledet got into trouble in the organization once and for all. The fighter, who needed to win, suffered the fourth negative result in a row and could be on a possible dismissal list.
Miles Johns defeats Kevin Natividad with brutal knockout
M. Johns defeated K. Natividad in the UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the first fight of the event, Miles Johns did not hold back in winning on points and defeated Kevin Natividad with a brutal knockout in the third round. After completely dominating his rival in the initial rounds, John took advantage of his rival's distraction and recovered from the setback suffered to mario bautista.
A bantamweight representative (up to 61,2 kg.), Miles reached his third fight with UFC gloves. Now, the athlete has two positive results and one setback.
While John celebrates his triumph, Natividad has no reason to smile. Against Miles, Kevin was making his Ultimate debut and had a five-fight winning streak interrupted.
UFC Las Vegas 12 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Uriah Hall derrotou Anderson Silva by technical knockout at 1m24s of R4
Feather weight: Bryce mitchell derrotou André Fili in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Greg hardy derrotou Maurice Greene pro technical knockout at 1m12s of R2
Average weight: Kevin holland submitted Charlie Ontiveros with a choke 2m39s into R1
Lightweight: Thiago Moses derrotou Bobby Green in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez defeated Chris Gruetzemacher via technical knockout at 1m46s of R1
Bantamweight: Adrian Yanez defeated Victor Rodriguez by knockout at 2m46s of R1
Average weight: Sean Strickland defeated Jack Marshman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: Jason Witt submitted Cole Williams with a katagatame at 2m09s of R2
Light Heavyweight: dustin jacoby defeated Justin Ledet by technical knockout at 2:38 of R1
Bantamweight: Miles Johns defeated Kevin Natividad by knockout at 2m51s of R3
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