the american Chad Mendes was the highlight of the UFC on FOX 7 preliminary card, an event that takes place this Saturday (20), in San Jose, in the United States. The featherweight took no notice of the tough Darren Elkins and confirmed his first position in the division's rankings. The result made Chad ask for a rematch against José Aldo, for the category belt.
The only Brazilian in the show, Hugo Wolverine was unable to score another victory in the UFC. The Brazilian athlete was surprised by TJ Dillashaw and ended up being knocked out in the first round of the dispute.
Chad Mendes wins and asks for revenge against José Aldo
Chad Mendes he needed just 68 seconds to show why he is one of the greatest athletes in the UFC featherweight division. The American took no notice of Darren Elkins and knocked out his compatriot Darren Elkins and asked for a rematch against José Aldo for the featherweight belt on the show.
In his first movements, Elkins took the initiative in the fight. With greater reach, Darren tried to work with straight strikes. But as soon as he realized his rival's strategy, Chad set out to define the fight.
After Elkins applied the right, Mendes threw a counterattack, which took the fighter to the ground. Without wasting time, Chad landed two more punches until the referee declared a technical knockout.
With victory, Chad Mendes scored the 13th third victory in his career, being the third after losing the title fight against José Aldo, at UFC Rio 2, in January 2012. The good record made the North American ask for a rematch against the Brazilian. “I want this rematch. I’m working very hard for this,” said Mendes.
Wolverine is surprised and loses invincibility
Couldn't Hugo Wolverine. Brazil's only representative ended up being knocked out by TJ Dillashaw in the first round. Confident in his standing game, the Brazilian bet on his movement and boxing to achieve victory. However, the North American surprised Wolverine with his striking.
After finding the distance, Dillashaw landed an excellent combination of punches and took the Brazilian to the ground. Hugo still tried to get up, but was hit again, forcing the referee to declare a technical knockout.
With the result, Wolverine has his first victory in MMA, while Dillashaw scores his eighth career victory.
Check out the complete results from the UFC on FOX 7 preliminary card below:
Main Card
Ben henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez;
Daniel Cormier vs. Frank mir;
Nate diaz vs. Josh thomson;
Matt Brown vs. Jordan Mein;
Preliminary Card
Chad Mendes defeated Darren Elkins via TKO in R1;
Francis Carmont defeated Lorenz Larkin via unanimous decision;
Myles Jury defeated Ramsey Nijem via knockout in R2;
Joseph Benavidez defeated Darren Uyenoyama via TKO in R2;
Jorge masvidal derrotou Tim means in the unanimous decision of the judges;
TJ Dillashaw derrotou Hugo Wolverine by technical knockout in R1;
Anthony Njokuani defeated Roger Bowling by knockout in R2;
Yoel romero defeated Clifford Starks by knockout in R1;
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