A. Berinja (right) suffers a hard knockout in the UFC 265. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The preliminary card of UFC 265 ended with a victory and a defeat for the Brazilian Squadron. On Saturday night (7), Anderson Berinja was knocked out by Miles Johns and Melissa Gatto debuted with triumph in the organization. The show took place at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas (USA).
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Representative of the flyweights (up to 56,7kg.), the Brazilian took to the octagon to try to confirm his second consecutive victory for the organization. Anderson, however, was the victim of accurate kicks to his left leg and ended up dominated in the opening rounds. In the third stage, Anderson went for all or nothing, but was surprised by a brutal knockout from Johns.
With the victory, Berinja became more complicated in the organization. Now, the Brazilian has three negative results in four appearances. Miles, in turn, reached his third triumph in the organization and advances in the category led by Brandon Moreno.
THE FIGHT
The first round between Berinja and Johns was very intense between the two athletes and marked by good striking. The Brazilian took action in the fight, but his opponent responded with good low kicks and dangerous counter strikes. Miles left the Brazilian's left leg damaged and the Brazilian athlete was clearly uncomfortable in the fight.
The Brazilian athlete returned for the second round, trying to take him down, but Johns remained firmly on his feet. Even with a smaller size, the North American was more efficient and managed to time his strikes. 'Chapo' was sovereign in combat and maintained his fighting rhythm with ease. Miles cornered the Brazilian against the fence and punished him with a series of jabs and straight shots.
When he returned for the third round, the Brazilian came back more aggressive, trying to recover the first two rounds. However, after closing the distance, the North American landed a blow to the Brazilian's stomach, followed by a beautiful cross that took the Brazilian athlete to the canvas. Nice knockout and end of fight for the Brazilian.
Miles Johns scores his second consecutive win in the UFC and now boasts a record of 12 wins and just one defeat in his career. The Brazilian fighter once again feels the bitter taste of a setback and now has 21 positive results and nine negative results in professional MMA.
Debuting in the UFC, Melissa Gatto defeats Victoria Leonardo after medical interruption
M. Gatto won on his Ultimate debut Photo: Instagram/ @UFC
As soon as the bell sounded, marking the start of the fight, the Brazilian took the initiative in the duel and, after pushing her opponent against the railing, managed to knock her down. Behind Victoria's back, Melissa was looking for the best possible result and tried to finish at all costs. The North American resisted the attacks and soon placed the Brazilian athlete on her back. Soon, the two athletes were back on their feet and ended the round in the clinch game.
The two athletes returned from the break looking to fight on their feet, with the Brazilian being more aggressive and seeking to dominate the center of the Octagon. With a good reach, Melissa found the timing of her strikes and started hitting the American with good jabs. Cornered, Victória Leonardo started looking for takedowns and clinch play to cool the momentum of the Brazilian athlete, who continued to dominate the fight and repel her opponent's attacks.
During the break for the third part, the Ultimate doctors realized that Victoria Leonardo he had broken his arm. The match referee came to the conclusion that the North American would not be able to return to the duel and interrupted the match.
Debuting after being hired in 2019, Melissa Gatto starts her career in the organization on the right foot and remains undefeated in seven fights in her career. With yet another defeat, Victoria Leonardo records his second negative result in a row and now has eight triumphs and five setbacks in professional MMA.
Johnny Munoz submits Jamey Simmons with rear naked choke
J. Munoz submitted J. Simmons Photo: Instagram/@UFC
The first round of the fight that opened the night at UFC 265 It involved a lot of study and little effectiveness. The two athletes threw a lot of blows into the wind and tried to use low kicks. At the end of the round, Munoz managed to take down his opponent but time ran out before the fighter managed to lock in the guillotine.
After starting with a similar scenario, Munoz took Simmons down in the first minute and then went for the back. After much insistence, Johnny managed to secure the rear naked choke and it was only up to 'Afro Samurai' to withdraw. End of fight at Toyota Center.
With the triumph, Johnny Munoz wins his first fight in two fights in the organization and now has a record of 11 victories and one setback. On the other hand, Simmons continues without having his hand raised in his second fight for the company and puts his continuity on the Ultimate roster in danger. The 'Afro Samurai' scores seven positive results and three negative results in his career.
UFC 265 results
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Cyryl Gane derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout at 4m11s of R3 – Fight for the interim belt.
Bantamweight: José Aldo derrotou Peter Munhoz in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: Vincent Luque finished Michael chiesa with a hand triangle at 3m25s from R1
Straw weight: Tecia torres derrotou Angela Hill in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantamweight: song yadong derrotou Casey kenney in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Raphael Fiziev derrotou Bobby Green in the unanimous decision of the judges (6-29, 28-30, 27-29)
Bantamweight: Vince Morales defeated Drako Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield defeated Ed Herman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Strawweight: Penne submitted Karolina Kowalkiewicz with an armbar at 4m32s of R1
Fly weight: Manel kape derrotou Ode Osbourne by knockout at 4m44s of R1
Bantamweight: Miles Johns defeated Anderson Berinja by knockout at 1m16s of R3
Fly weight: Melissa Gatto derrotou Victoria Leonardo by technical knockout (medical interruption due to arm injury) 5m from R2
Bantamweight: Johnny Munoz submitted Jamey Simmons with a rear naked choke at 2:45 of R2
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