J. Nunes defeated R. Pascual in the UFC Las Vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
First Brazilian to take action in UFC Las Vegas 49, Josiane Nunes took no notice of Ramona Pascual and beat her opponent with a unanimous decision from the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) in a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). Despite the difference in size, the Brazilian, much smaller than her opponent, “owned” the fight and dominated the three rounds to take victory.
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With this Saturday’s victory (26), Josiane Nunes remains undefeated in her time in the UFC, with two wins in two appearances. The Brazilian has not lost since her second professional fight, in November 2013.
Ramona Pascual, who accepted the fight at the last minute, debuts with a defeat in the Ultimate Octagon. The Hong Kong athlete now has six victories and three setbacks in her professional career.
THE FIGHT
The start of the fight was accelerated. Much higher, Ramona Pascual tried to explore the kicks to keep the distance, but Josiane Nunes It soon shortened and the two got into a frank exchange before a minute of fighting. More aggressive, the Brazilian walked forward and tried to close the distance, while Ramona, even walking backward, looked dangerous with kicks and knees. Josi Nunes connected with a left hand and took Ramona to the ground, but the Hong Kong athlete quickly got up. In an attack from Ramona, Josi connected with another hand that caused the opponent to quickly lose balance. Near the final minute of the round, Ramona Pascual he went down and managed to take the fight to the ground, where he remained until the bell sounded.
The second round started off electrifying. Very aggressive, Josiane Nunes He wasted no time and went hunting for Ramona Pascual. The Brazilian unleashed a strong combination of punches, shaking her opponent and almost ending the fight. Bravely, the Hong Kong athlete resisted and managed to return to the fight. With sharp boxing, Josi did damage to Ramona's face, who with two minutes left in the round managed to put the fight down again. Even with her back on the ground, the Brazilian seemed more aggressive than her opponent, throwing elbows from below, while Pascual seemed to just take the opportunity to breathe and did little until the end of the round.
Needing to react, Ramona Pascual attempted a takedown at the beginning of the third round, but was thwarted by Josiane Nunes. Patiently, the Brazilian seemed to be waiting for an opening from her opponent to define the duel. Josi connected three jab and straight combinations in a row, with no response from Ramona. The Hong Kong athlete tried again to put the fight down without success. In another desperate attempt to take down the opponent, Josiane Nunes took the opportunity to put together another good combination. In the final stretch of the fight, Ramona Pascual finally managed to take down the Brazilian, but without enough time to do anything.
Ignacio Bahamondes submits Rong Zhu in electrifying duel
I. Bahamondes surpassed Z. Rong in the ufc vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Shortly after the victory of Josiane Nunes about Ramona Pascual, South America had another victorious representative in the octagon of UFC Las Vegas 49. The Chilean Ignatius Bahamondes finished Rong Zhu in the third round of an electrifying duel. Despite having striking as the keynote, the fight was resolved on the ground, with a submission via guillotine.
The victory over Rong Zhu was the second consecutive Ignatius Bahamondes, who had spectacularly knocked out RooseveltRoberts in August last year. The Chilean now has two wins and one defeat in his UFC career.
Rong Zhu, on the other hand, lost again in Ultimate. The Chinese player came from a victory over Brandon Jenkings in September 2021, but has two defeats and only one victory in the organization.
Terrance McKinney runs over Fares Ziam and submits him in the first round
T. McKinney submitted F. Ziam in the UFC Las Vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
In a duel valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), terrance mckinney found no difficulties to overcome fares ziam and take victory via submission in the first round. Representing the United States, but fighting under the colors of Nigeria, McKinney showed great agility in grappling and emerged victorious with a rear naked choke in just over two minutes of combat.
terrance mckinney, who had won his UFC debut with a knockout in just seven seconds, in June last year, maintained his unbeaten record in the octagon and now has two victories in the organization.
On the other side, fares ziam lost again after more than two years. The Frenchman, who hadn't lost since September 2019, had two consecutive victories in Ultimate.
Jonathan Martinez beats Alejandro Perez in judges' decision
J. Martinez surpassed A. Perez in the UFC Las Vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
In a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Jonathan martinez overcame Alejandro Perez in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27). The American survived a knockdown at the end of the first round and dominated the rest of the fight, using mainly left leg kicks.
The victory over Alejandro Perez was the second consecutive Jonathan martinez in Ultimate. The 27-year-old athlete now has four wins in his last five fights in the organization.
In Ultimate since 2014, Alejandro Perez failed to follow up the victory over the Brazilian Johnny Eduardo in October last year. The Mexican now has three defeats in his last four fights.
Ramiz Brahimaj takes no notice of Micheal Gillmore and submits in the first round
R. Brahimaj submitted M. Gillmore in the UFC Las Vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
The second fight of the night was a monologue. Without being aware of Michael Gillmore, Ramiz Brahimaj he won by submission in the first round. The Fortis MMA athlete wasted no time, putting the fight down at the first opportunity, taking his opponent's back and finishing the duel with a rear naked choke in just over two minutes.
Ramiz Brahimaj recovered from the defeat suffered against Court mcgee in January this year. With the victory over Gillmore, the fighter maintained a 100% submission rate in his professional victories.
Michael Gillmore, on the other hand, finds himself in a delicate situation in Ultimate. The 34-year-old athlete suffered his second consecutive defeat and still doesn't know what it means to win in the Octagon.
In a duel between newcomers, Carlos Hernández overcomes Victor Altamirano in a split decision
C. Hernandez surpassed V. Altamirano in the UFC Las Vegas 49 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
In the first fight of UFC Las Vegas 49, Carlos Hernández overcame Victor Altamirano in a split decision by the judges (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) in a duel between newcomers to the organization. The two athletes had a very balanced duel, decided blow by blow, with a slight advantage for the North American in the judges' view.
With the victory in his UFC debut, Carlos Hernández He now has eight consecutive victories in his career. The 28-year-old athlete has not been defeated since his professional debut in 2017.
On the other side, the also debutant Victor Altamirano saw the winning streak that lasted four fights ended. Former LFA champion, “El Magnifico” now has ten wins and two losses in his professional career.
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