J. Buckley knocked out A. Arroyo in the UFC Las Vegas 37 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
At the opening of the main card of the UFC Las Vegas 37, held this Saturday (18), Joaquin buckley defeated Antonio Arroyo by knockout in the third round. The defeat was the third in a row for the Brazilian, who continues without winning in the octagon and finds himself in a difficult situation in the organization.
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Joaquin buckley, on the other hand, found his way back to victory after being knocked out in his last fight against Alessio di chirico, in January this year. The American now has three wins in his last four fights.
THE FIGHT
The first round took place entirely on the feet. Despite Buckley's reputation as a knockout artist, the one who connected the most powerful blows was Antonio Arroyo, who even quickly rocked the American on some occasions.
In the second round, the North American returned more aggressive, seeking to close the distance from the first moment. Showing fatigue and difficulty moving due to the low kicks, Arroyo had difficulty keeping Buckley at bay. With about a minute remaining in the second round, the Brazilian surprised Buckley with a beautiful flying knee, but the American absorbed it well.
In the third round, Buckley continued to rely on low kicks to undermine Arroyo's movement. The two tangled up and the Brazilian came close to catching his opponent's back, who escaped well and returned to the fight on his feet. With just over two minutes left until the end of the fight, Joaquin buckley he landed a good cross followed by an upper that knocked out the Brazilian.
At the end of the preliminary card, Tafon Nchukwi beats Mike Rodriguez in the judges' decision
In the last fight of the preliminary card, the 'meeting of carts' ended better for Tafon Nchukwi. In a predominantly stand-up clash, the Cameroonian imposed his game and defeated Mike Rodriguez in a unanimous decision by the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The duel was valid in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).
Now, the Cameroonian has six wins in seven fights as a professional in mixed martial arts. With the triumph, Nchukwi wins again in Ultimate and advances in the under-93kg category.
Rodriguez suffers his fourth setback in the last five fights and now has a record of 11 positive results and seven negative results.
In a balanced duel, Raquel Pennington beats Pannie Kianzad by points
R. Pennington defeated P. Kianzad by judges' decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the third women's fight of the night, at bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) Rachel Pennington did not have an easy life Pannie kianzad. Still on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 37, the North American fought a balanced duel, but connected the best blows and, at the end of three rounds, was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29- 28).
With this, Pennington updated his record to 12 positive results and eight negative results in his career. Kianzad, on the other hand, suffers its sixth defeat and, in addition, it also has 15 victories.
Lightweight promise, Rong Zhu has a sublime performance and beats Brandon Jenkins by knockout
R. Zhu does well and beats B. Jenkins by knockout. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the duel between lightweights (up to 70,3kg.), Rong Zhu He showed great control over Brandon Jenkins and knocked out the American in the third round. The Chinese dominated the action throughout the round and, despite not having made weight the night before, emerged victorious from the fight.
Prospect of the category, Zhu wins again in the organization after being defeated by Rodrigo vargas, in March this year. With this, the Chinese player has a record of 18 triumphs and four setbacks.
A debutant in Ultimate, Jenkins is received in the worst way and has his streak of three straight victories broken. In total, there are 15 positive results and seven negative results.
Montel Jackson starts badly, but recovers and defeats JP Buys by judges' decision
M. Jackson defeats J. Buys by judges' decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After starting at a disadvantage against J.P. Buys, Montel Jackson managed to recover after being almost submitted and come back from behind to win the fight with a unanimous decision from the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The duel was valid for the rooster category (up to 61,2kg).
Jackson, in this way, scores his second victory in a row and has a series of ten triumphs and two setbacks in his career.
On the other hand, Buys suffers his fourth negative result in his career in mixed martial arts, also having nine positive results.
Erin Blanchfield puts on a show, surpasses Sarah Alpar and increases her winning streak
E. Blanchfield puts on a show and surpasses S. Alpar. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Pointed out as one of the biggest promises of flyweights (up to 52,1kg.), Erin Blanchfield put on a show. The North American, who faced her compatriot Sarah Alpar, was superior at every moment of the fight, dominating on the feet and on the ground and achieved victory in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-26 ).
Blanchfield now has his fourth consecutive victory in his career. The athlete has a record of seven positive results and only one negative. Meanwhile, Alpar is going through a bad time and feels the 'bitter taste' of the second defeat in a series. In his career, there are nine triumphs and six setbacks.
Carlston Harris is superior and knocks out Impa Kasanganay in the first round
C. Harris knocked out I. Kasanganay. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Welterweight (up to 77kg.) Carlston Harris scored his second triumph in a series in Ultimate by knocking out Impa Kasanganay in the first round. Radicalized in Brazil, the athlete used sharp striking and surprised his opponent on the feet.
Thus, Harris extends his record to 17 wins and four losses. Kasanganay, in turn, feels the 'bitter taste' of his second career setback. The North American also has nine victories.
Gustavo Lopez and Heili Alategna have a busy duel and come away with a draw
G. Lopez and H. Alategna leave with a draw. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The second duel of the night resulted in a draw. In an even duel, Gustavo Lopez and Heili Alategna made three very competitive rounds and were frustrated with the equality on the unanimous score (28-28, 28-28, 28-28). The North American would take the fight, but had a point reduced by the judges.
Now, Lopez has a record of 12 wins, six losses and one draw. Alategna, on the other hand, has a record of 14 triumphs and eight setbacks and two draws – one of which in the event.
In a surprising turn of events, Hannah Goldy submits Emily Whitemire and alleviates the situation in the UFC
H. Goldy submitted E. Whitemire in the first round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A twist marked the first fight on the preliminary card. Pressured in Ultimate with two consecutive defeats, Hannah Goldy was at a disadvantage in the fight over emily whitmire and fell below. However, the North American managed to catch her compatriot's arm and finished with a arm lock still in the first round.
With the triumph, Hannah Goldy manages to win for the first time in the organization – it is also her first submission. She has now reached her fifth positive result and has two defeats.
Whitmire, in turn, is at serious risk of being cut from Ultimate. The athlete suffered her third setback in a series and is 'negative' in her career, with four wins and five defeats.
UFC Las Vegas 37 results
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight: Anthony Smith x Ryan spann
Light Heavyweight: Ion cutelaba x Devin Clark
Fly weight: Ariane Lipski x Mandy Bohm
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan x Christos Giagos
Bantamweight: Nate Maness x Tony Gravely
Average weight: Joaquin buckley knocked out Antonio Arroyo at 2m26s of R3
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light Heavyweight: Tafon Nchukwi defeated Mike Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Rachel Pennington derrotou Pannie kianzad in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight: Rong Zhu defeated Brandon Jenkins via TKO at 4:35 of R3
Bantamweight: Montel Jackson derrotou J.P. Buys in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fly weight: Erin Blanchfield defeated Sarah Alpar via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
Welterweight Weight: Carlston Harris defeated Impa Kasanganay by technical knockout at 2:38 of R1
Bantamweight: Gustavo Lopez and Heili Alategna tied in a unanimous decision by the judges (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Flyweight: Hannah Goldy submitted emily whitmire with an armbar at 4m17s of R1
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