B. Algeo (right) celebrates victory over H. Burns. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian highlight on the preliminary card of the UFC Long Island, held this Saturday (16), Herbert Burns He went from heaven to hell in his return to MMA. Back in action after almost two years out due to injury, the Niteroi native had a good start to the clash against Bill Algeo, but ended up feeling a bruise on his knee. After trying to resist, the athlete was unable to continue in the dispute, being declared a technical knockout in the second round.
With the defeat, Burns' attempt to get back on the path to victory in Ultimate was frustrated. Now, the athlete has accumulated two consecutive stumbles.
Victorious in the clash, Algeo knew how to take advantage of the Brazilian's drama. The athlete now achieves his first winning streak within the organization.
Visibly shaken, Herbert left the Octagon in tears. The fighter was supported by his brother, Gilbert Durinho.
The fight
The confrontation began with Burns closing the distance in the opening seconds. The Brazilian pressed his opponent against the bars and looked for a takedown. In the first minute, Algeo reversed his position, but still ended up being knocked down. On top, Burns threatened the triangle, while Bill tried to 'survive'. The Brazilian showed off his technique and created a real nightmare for his rival. Almost halfway through the stage, Bill showed resistance and ended up freeing himself from the Tupiniquim's attacks, and came out on top. The American attacked with ground and pound and tried to repair the initial damage. The Niteroi native showed signs of feeling his opponent's attacks and Algeo tried to take advantage. In the final seconds, Bill allowed the Brazilian to get up and Burns showed clear signs of exhaustion. The Niteroi native ended up saved by the bell.
In the second stage, Burns managed a takedown in the opening seconds, but ended up falling underneath. On top, Bill attacked again. Algeo got back to his feet, but Burns suffered an injury and was no longer able to continue in the fight.
Puna Soriano runs over Dalcha Lungiambula
P. Soriano (right) knocked out D. Lungiambula (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
In the fight that closed the preliminary card, a new fast-track outcome. Known for its knockout power, Puna Soriano made the reputation of the strength of his fists and ran over Dalcha Lungiambula. The triumph came after an eventful first round.
With the victory, Soriano breathes a sigh of relief in the organization. The athlete had two consecutive setbacks.
massacred in UFC Long Island, Lugiambula has reason to worry. The stumble caused the fighter to reach his fourth negative result in the last five appearances.
Ricky Simón puts on a show and takes away his promise of invincibility
R. Simón in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a contest for roosters (up to 61,2kg), best for Ricky Simon. After a balanced first round against Jack shore, the North American found himself in the confrontation and achieved a victory in style. With a katagatame, in the second stage, the athlete forced his opponent to give up.
Applauded by the rooster champion, aljamain sterling, who was in the audience, Simón expanded his good moment in the organization. Now, the fighter has five consecutive victories.
In an interview still in the octagon, Ricky made a new challenge. In a loud and clear tone, the combatant challenged Sean O'Malley.
Outperformed in the event, Shore suffered his first career defeat. A promise from the organization, the fighter had 16 consecutive victories.
Knockout fight ends in collision
D. Jacoby massacres D. Jung in UFC Long Island. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Promise of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.), dustin jacoby came out on top in the knockout clash. Dangerous opponent Da Un Jung, the North American needed just over three minutes to pass his rival. With a singular blow, the athlete was able to 'turn off' the South Korean and add another triumph to the organization.
With the positive result, Jacoby defended 15th position in the division led by Jiri Prochazka. In addition to the triumph, the fighter also expanded his good form, reaching seven appearances without losing in the organization.
Hardly overcome in the event, Jung ended up suffering his first defeat in the company. The stumble also ended a series of 15 commitments without setbacks.
Dustin Stoltzfus wins on points and takes a breather in the UFC
D. Stoltzfus pins D. Grant to the canvas in a fight for UFC Long Island. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc
Representative of the middleweights (up to 83,9kg.), Dustin Stoltzfus you can breathe easier in the UFC. Opponent of Dwight Grant, the athlete entered the octagon under pressure for a positive result and managed to nullify his opponent's aggression. After superiority in most of the fight, the athlete was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
With his triumph, Dustin ends a true nightmare. Before climbing into the Octagon UFC Long Island, the athlete suffered three consecutive defeats.
If on one side Stoltzfus smiles, the warning signal has been turned on for Grant. The stumble over the weekend meant that the fighter reached the mark of three fights without winning.
Rookie beats former challenger for strawweight belt
E. Ducote (right) defeated J. Penne (left) in the UFC Long Island. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The fight that opened the event featured Emily ducote to UFC fans. Former Invicta FC champion, the 28-year-old fighter had a strategic performance and overcame the former challenger for the strawweight belt (up to 52,1kg), Jessica penne. After controlling her opponent for most of the match, the debutante was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Ducote makes his debut in the organization on the right foot. The fighter, who had no scares during the fight, awaits her next challenge to continue her climb towards the top of the division led by Carla esparza.
Challenging for the strawweight title in 2015, Penne had a discreet presentation. At 39 years old, he stumbled again and saw a sequence of two victories come to an end.
UFC Long Island Stats
UFC Long Island Results
MAIN CARD (15 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Brian ortega x Yair Rodriguez
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Michelle Waterson x Amanda lemos
Welterweight (up to 77kg): li jingliang x muslim salikhov
Flyweight (56,7kg): Matt schnell x Su Mudaerji
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Shane burgos x Charles Jourdain
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lauren Murphy x Miesha Tate
PRELIMINARY CARD (12 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Puna Soriano derrotou Dalcha Lungiambula by technical knockout at 28s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Ricky Simon finished Jack shore with a katagatame 3m28s from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bill Algeo derrotou Herbert Burns by technical knockout at 1m50s of R2
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): dustin jacoby derrotou Da Un Jung by knockout at 3m13s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Dustin Stoltzfus derrotou Dwight Grant in the unanimous decision of the judges (29,28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Emily ducote derrotou Jessica penne in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30,27)
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