K. Kara-France knocked out R. Bontorin in the UFC 259. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The Brazilian Rogerio Bontorin suffered its second consecutive defeat this Saturday (6), in UFC 259. On the preliminary card, the Tupiniquim representative dominated the fight for almost the entire round, but ended up being severely knocked out by the New Zealander Kai Kara France.
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With the result, Bontorin turns on the 'red alert' in Ultimate. The man from Paraná now has a record of 16 wins, three losses and one fight without result in his career.
Yes, Kai Kara France returns to the path of positive results and should climb a few positions in the flyweight rankings (up to 56,7kg.). In his retrospect, there are 22 triumphs, nine setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.
THE FIGHT
The first minute of the fight was marked by a lot of study from both fighters. Kara-France invested in low kicks, while Bontorin bet on approach and sequence of blows from close range. Until the Brazilian stapled the New Zealander to the railing and quickly closed the 'padlock' on his back.
Just 30 minutes into the round, his opponent managed to get up and started striking. Right away, Kai Kara France hit three bombs in the face Rogerio Bontorin, who succumbed to the power of his opponent's hands and was already knocked out.
FORMER CHAMPION WINS AGAIN
D. Cruz beat C. Kenney in a split decision from the judges. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the biggest names in the history of bantamweights, the veteran Dominick Cruz encountered difficulties, but overcame Casey kenney. The North American bet on jabs and direct and had to deal with kicks to his knees, which caused him numerous operations in recent years. After 15 minutes, the former champion emerged victorious in a split decision from the judges.
the veteran Dominick Cruz he already fell in the first second of combat. Although, Casey kenney made the defense in make it happen. The former bantamweight champion still connected directly, while Kenney bet on low kicks, especially knowing Cruz's old problems with knee injuries.
At the beginning of the second round, the former champion already seemed to feel the kicks to his knee and reduced his movement power. For much of the duel, he had the advantage in jabs and direct, but Kenney would respond again with 'low-kicks'.
The third and final assault began with Dominick Cruz taking down with the guard already passed. Casey kenney He attempted a choke, but to no avail. With the fight back on the feet, the exchange became frank and with both combatants showing some exhaustion. The last minute sealed the triumph for Cruz, who managed to take another takedown and, at the base, hit his opponent and scored until the end.
Dominick Cruz wins again after almost five years. His last triumph was in June 2016, against Urijah faber. Since then, he had lost to cody garbrandt e Henry Cejudo, in addition to dealing with numerous knee injuries that took him out of action for a long time. Now, he has a record of 23 positive results and three negative results.
Yes, Casey kenney, who was on a run of three wins, lost for the second time in Ultimate. Now, there are 16 wins, three defeats and one draw in his career.
INVENCIBILITY CONTINUES…
A. Askarov needed 15 minutes to beat J. Benavidez in a unanimous decision by the judges. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In flyweight combat (up to 56,7kg.), Askar askarov won Joseph Benavidez in the unanimous decision of the judges. The Russian, who remained undefeated in his career, relied on takedowns to beat the North American.
Experient, Joseph Benavidez He started the fight by controlling the center of the Octagon. On the other hand, Askar askarov counterattacked and aimed to fend off the former challenger's approach to the flyweight belt. With a minute to go in the round, Askarov landed a good right hand and attempted a takedown on Benavidez's back. The Russian still had time to try a rear naked choke, but the American knew how to defend the attempt.
In the second round, the fight started to 'ignite' with some frank striking. But Askar askarov, who appeared somewhat calm, took the fight to the ground on four occasions and put pressure on his opponent until the referee declared the end of the round.
Technically remaining, Askarov decided to show that he could also exchange with Benavidez. In the first minute, the Russian managed to hit his opponent with high kicks and jabs, in addition to keeping the distance over the North American. Outnumbered, Joseph tried, but was unable to reverse the outcome of the fight.
At 28, Askar askarov can establish himself as the next challenger for the belt and face the winner of 'Deiveson Figueiredo x Brandon Moreno two'. The Russian now has 2 wins and one draw.
Joseph Benavidez, of 36, reaches the third defeat in a row – two against Deiveson Figueiredo – and seems to be slowing down in his dream of winning the Ultimate belt. Now, there are 28 positive results and seven negative results in his career.
FULL COMBAT
K. Phillips wins at UFC 259. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Bantamweights Song Yagond and Kyler Phillips They had one of the busiest fights on the preliminary card. In a technical fight fought standing up for most of the 15 minutes, the North American got the better of the Chinese and was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
The confrontation between the combatants was marked by aggressiveness between both. Yadong and Phillips were betting on direct striking to see who could withstand more blows. In this way, the fight was balanced on the feet, with chances of knockouts for both sides. With a similar characteristic at the end of the rounds, Phillips guaranteed takedowns to score, a determining factor for the result.
Kyler Phillips he secured his fourth consecutive victory – three in Ultimate – and reached his ninth career victory.
On the other hand, Yadong Song has his streak of nine wins broken. Now, the Chinese has a record of 16 positive results, five negative results, one draw and one fight without result.
UFC 259 RESULTS
MAIN CARD:
Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz derrotou Israel adesanya in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-45, 49-46, 49-45) – Title fight
Feather weight: Amanda nunes finished Megan anderson with an armbar at 2m03s of R1 – Title fight
Bantamweight: aljamain sterling derrotou Petr yan by disqualification (illegal knee) at 4m29s of R4 – Title fight
Lightweight: Islam makhachev finished Drew dober with a choke at 1m37s of R3
Light Heavyweight: Aleksandar rakic derrotou Thiago Marreta in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD:
Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz derrotou Casey kenney in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips derrotou song yadong in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fly weight: Askar askarov derrotou Joseph Benavidez in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Fly weight: Kai Kara France derrotou Rogerio Bontorin by technical knockout at 4m55s of R1
Fly weight: Tim Elliott derrotou Jordan Espinosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-25, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu derrotou Carlos Ulberg by technical knockout 3m19s of R2
Welterweight Weight: Sean brady finished Jake matthews with a katagatame 3m28s from R3
Straw weight: Amanda lemos derrotou Livinha Souza by technical knockout at 3m39s of R1
Lightweight: Uros Medic derrotou Aalon Cruz by technical knockout at 1m40s of R1
Bantamweight: Trevin Jones derrotou mario bautista by technical knockout at 47 seconds. from R2
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