Jamall Emmers knocked out Gabriel Miranda No. UFC Mexico (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
O UFC Mexico did not start well for the Brazilians. The country's first representative at this Saturday's event (29), the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) Gabriel Miranda ended up knocked out by Jamall Emmers still in the first round. 'Fly', as the fighter from Paraná is nicknamed, started well and came close to a victory by submission in the first few seconds, but the American managed to escape and worked his boxing very well to brutally knock him out in the final stretch of the round.
With the second setback in a row, Gabriel Miranda reaches his third defeat in four fights in the UFC and finds himself in a delicate situation in the organization.
See too
On the other side, Jamall Emmers recovers from the knockout he suffered against nate landwehr and has continued to alternate positive and negative results since he debuted in the organization in 2020.
Gabriel Miranda misses opportunity and ends up knocked out in the first round
Gabriel Miranda e Jamall Emmers They started the fight with everything they had, exchanging blows openly in the center of the octagon. Soon after, the Brazilian closed the distance, went for a takedown and managed to take his opponent down and take his back, applying a choke. The American exerted a lot of strength, managed to escape the submission and stay on top. After Gabriel attempted an attack on the arm, Emmers decided to give up the position and resume the fight standing up. With an advantage in reach, the American landed a straight right hand, which knocked the Brazilian down. Gabriel got up and Emmers continued to work the exchange and land clean blows with his right hand, rocking the Brazilian. The American engaged in the clinch next to the fence and, from close range, connected a perfect boxing sequence to take Gabriel to the canvas again. Emmers also landed two hard blows on the ground before the referee stopped the fight.
First Mexican in action, Rafa Garcia beats Vinc Pichel in the final
Rafa Garcia derrotou Vinc Pichel No. UFC Mexico (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
First home athlete to enter action in the UFC Mexico, Rafa Garcia did not disappoint the Mexican fans and defeated Vinc Pichel in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) in a duel valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). Driven by the support of the public, the Mexican imposed a faster pace, connected the best blows and emerged victorious at the end of the intense 15 minutes of fighting.
As a result, Rafa Garcia recovers from the defeat suffered against Grant dawson in October last year and has his third victory in his last four fights in the organization.
On the other side, at 42 years old, Vinc Pichel finds himself in a delicate situation after suffering his third consecutive defeat in the UFC. The veteran has not won since August 2021.
Marquel Mederos defeats Austin Hubbard in a balanced fight in the opening of the event
In the first fight of UFC Mexico, valid for the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg), Marquel Mederos confirmed his favoritism and defeated Austin Hubbard in a split decision by the judges (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) in a balanced fight marked by alternating protagonism. After a very balanced first round, Hubbard bet on grappling and completely dominated his opponent in the second round. In the third and final round, Hubbard repeated the strategy, but made a technical error and ended up suffering the turnaround, which cost him the fight.
With the result, Marquel Mederos, hired through the Contender Series in 2023, has his second victory in two UFC fights and remains unbeaten in seven fights, since February 2022.
On the other side, Austin Hubbard suffers its second consecutive defeat and now has three losses and only one victory in its second stint with the organization.
You need login To comment.