A. Nurmagomedov wins again in Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Under Khabib's gaze, Abubakar Nurmagomedov had a good result in the preliminary card of the UFC 260. The Russian, who was under pressure after a defeat and a draw, recovered in fine style. With good intensity in the stand-up fight, the athlete was dominant during the 15 minutes against Jared Gooden and won in a unanimous decision by the judges.
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As a result, Abubakar Nurmagomedov wins his first in Ultimate and now has a record of 16 wins, three losses and one draw.
Moreover, Jared Gooden He is defeated for the second time in a row and still doesn't know what it means to succeed in the organization. The American has a record of 17 positive results and six negative results in his career.
THE FIGHT
With movement characteristic of 'Nurmagomedov family', Abubakar bet on frank striking in the first round of the confrontation against Jared Gooden. The Russian tried to 'accelerate' the North American, who remained low guard and elusive, but made little progress.
Returning to the second round, the beginning was marked by the exchange of jabs and a lot of study between the combatants. Gooden moved his head and was surprised by Nurmagomedov, who connected with a clean right and knocked his opponent off balance, but was unable to knock him out.
In a decisive round and at Khabib's request, Abubakar Nurmagomedov guaranteed the ground-and-pound game to score and confirm the triumph in the judges' unanimous decision.
I didn't even notice the smell...
A. Menifield finishes in UFC 260. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the fight that closed the preliminary card of the UFC 260, light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) Alonzo Menifield managed a beautiful submission and defeated the 'rookie of the night', Fabio Cherant in 1m11s of the first round.
The fight has already started with Alonzo Menifield lifting and tearing down Fabio Cherant. With superiority and in a position weighing 100kg, the North American threw all his weight on his neck and, with a 'Von Flue' choke on his opponent, won the fight in the first minute.
The triumph made Alonzo Menifield found his first victory in Ultimate. Now, he has a record of ten positive results and two negative results.
Yes, Fabio Cherant debuts with the 'left foot' in the organization and has accumulated seven wins and two defeats.
In the split decision…
M. Oleksiejczuk defeats M. Bukauskas via split decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a balanced fight between light heavyweights (up to 93lg.), the Polish Michal Oleksiejczuk managed to 'run after' the Lithuanian Modest Bukauskas and won in a split decision from the judges. He recovers from two consecutive defeats and takes a breather in Ultimate.
As expected, the first round was marked by frank exchanges between both fighters. Firstly, Modest Bukauskas he threw a cross that rocked Michal Olesksiejejczuk. In turn, the Pole was not intimidated and soon responded by cornering his opponent against the cage. He still remained in position and even launched a few attempts from the waist line, balancing the end.
In a moment of 'survival mode', Oleksiejczuk went up, trying to corner Bukauskas. However, the Lithuanian managed to get out of the approach with good movement and threw a counter elbow, which ended up hitting his opponent. In response, the Pole sought the clinch, closed up and even absorbed some blows before the end of the second round.
The summary of the third round was the same, with Oleksiejczuk seeking to approach, while Bukauskas bet on counterattacks and movements. Without giving up, the Pole grew in combat, delivering a good blow to the waist that hit his opponent. With that, he managed to turn the result into a split decision from the judges.
Excited, Michal Oleksiejczuk manages to win after two setbacks. Now, the Pole has 15 positive results, four negative results and one 'no result' fight.
Moreover, Modest Bukauskas encounters his second defeat in Ultimate. He currently has a career record of 11 wins and four losses.
Venezuelan promise wins
O. Morales defeats S. Young in the second fight of the UFC 260. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the second fight of the night, Omar Morales derrotou Shane Young in a warm duel, valid for featherweights (up to 65,7kg.). Controlling the distance for 15 minutes, the Venezuelan recovered from the defeat he suffered against Giga Chikadze No. UFC Fight Island 5 and he once again 'tasted' victory in the organization.
For much of the time, Omar Morales continued to control the distance through low kicks, rejecting the approach of Shane Young. Pointed out as a great promise in the division, Morales managed to remain standing in the fight and knew how to control the duel. In the last round, the Australian even tried to look for the fence and take a takedown, but he was also unsuccessful in his attempts and could do nothing to change the final result.
As a result, Omar Morales expanded his record to 11 wins and one defeat. Already Shane Young He scores his second setback in a row in Ultimate and turns on the 'red alert'. In retrospect, he has 13 positive results and six negative results.
UFC 260 RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou derrotou Stipe Miocic by knockout 52sec. from R2 – Fight for the belt
Welterweight Weight: Vincent Luque finished Tyron woodley with a hand triangle at 3m56s from R1
Bantamweight: Sean O'Malley defeated Thomas almeida by knockout at 3m52s of R3
Fly weight: Miranda maverick derrotou Gillian robertson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight: Jamie Mullarkey derrotou Khama Worthy by knockout 46s into R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield finished Fabio Cherant with a 'Von Flue' choke at 1m11s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov derrotou Jared Gooden in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight: Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Modest Bukauskas in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Feather weight: Omar Morales derrotou Shane Young in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight: Marc-Andre Barriault derrotou Abu Azaitar by technical knockout at 4m56s of R3
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