From the Bronx (photo) he obtained an important victory against Lentz in Goiânia. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
With a heated rivalry between the fighters, expectations were high for the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Nik lentz at UFC Fight Night 67, in Goiânia. And inside the octagon, the fight did not disappoint. In an extremely busy duel, with good moments from both athletes, Do Bronx got the better of him and won with a beautiful finish, achieving an important victory in his career.
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From its beginning, the fight unfolded at a frenetic pace. Lentz tried to close the distance and take Do Bronx to the ground, but the Brazilian responded to all of the North American's actions with aggression. Still in the first round, Do Bronx almost knocked him out with a well-aimed knee to Lentz's abdomen, but the American surprisingly resisted.
The second round, however, was favorable to Lentz, who managed to control the movement on the ground and nullify Do Bronx for much of the time. When the two returned to the octagon for the final round, the atmosphere was one of decision. And there was no other way: when Lentz clinched and tried for a takedown, Do Bronx cleverly applied a guillotine choke, still standing.
Lentz tried to defend himself in every way, but he had no alternative but to hit. With the result, Do Bronx continues the good phase of his career, obtaining his fourth consecutive victory; Lentz, on the other hand, suffered his second setback in three fights.
Other fights on the main card:
massaranduba defeats Parke in controversial judges' decision
Parke (right) does not hide disappointment with the judges' decision. Photo: Inovafoto
TUF Brazil veteran, Francisco Massaranduba defeated Norman Parke by judges' decision in Goiânia. The result, however, generated controversy considering the course of the fight.
Everyone's strategy was clear during the fight. massaranduba He had the better of standing, connecting good blows, but the Northern Irishman worked more efficiently on the ground. Parke achieved important takedowns in the first and third rounds, managing to cause greater damage to the Brazilian, while, in the second period, massaranduba kept the fight standing and had the advantage.
At the end of the three rounds played, massaranduba was named winner in a split decision by the judges. Thus, the Brazilian wins his third in a row in Ultimate, while Parke loses his second in the UFC – and his second in a row against a Brazilian, as he had lost to Gleison Tibau in January.
Bodão defeats Jimmo in a very warm fight
Bodão hits Jimmo in a very warm fight. Photo: Inovafoto
The third fight on the main card of UFC Goiânia ended up leaving something to be desired for the fans in the gym. Francimar Bodão and Ryan Jimmo had a very tepid fight, full of clinches and with little effectiveness, which caused boos from the public.
Karateka Jimmo tried to keep the fight at long range, but Bodão tried to shorten it all the time. The difference in strategies resulted in a truncated fight, with few clean strikes.
Jimmo, also hampered by a Brazilian kick to his genital area in the second round, was unable to impose his game and ended up frustrated by Bodão. As a result, the victory went to the athlete from Nova União, who prevailed in the judges' decision.
Cowboy surprises and submits Noons in the first round
Cowboy got a tight rear naked choke against Noons. Photo: Inovafoto
Even though he accepted the fight at the last minute, Alex Cowboy achieved an important and surprisingly quick victory at UFC Goiânia. The Brazilian, who replaced the ill Yan Cabral in the attraction, needed less than a round to submit the North American veteran KJ Noons.
The fight between the two welterweights began with striking, with Noons focusing on his boxing. Cowboy, however, didn't run away from the fight, and tried to go toe-to-toe with the former EliteXC champion. Afterwards, the Brazilian attempted a takedown, and managed to take Noons to the ground after some resistance from the Hawaiian.
On the ground, Noons seemed calm, but Cowboy took advantage of a moment of distraction from his rival to lock in a rear naked choke. Noons had no choice but to give the “three taps”, which gave Cowboy his first UFC victory. Noons, on the other hand, suffers his first defeat in three fights, after two wins and a no-contest.
UFC Goiânia results:
MAIN CARD
Carlos Condit derrotou Thiago Pitbull by technical knockout in R2;
Charles of the Bronx derrotou Nik lentz by submission in R3;
Alex Cowboy defeated KJ Noons via submission in R1;
Francimar Bodão defeated Ryan Jimmo via unanimous decision by the judges;
Francisco Massaranduba defeated Norman Parke via split decision;
Darren till defeated Wendell Negão by knockout in R2;
PRELIMINARY CARD
Ron Jason derrotou Damon Jackson by submission in R1;
Jussier formiga derrotou Wilson reis in the unanimous decision of the judges;
Nicholas Dalby derrotou Elizeu Capoeira in the judges' split decision;
Mirsad Bektic defeated lucas mineiro by technical knockout in R2;
Juliana Lima defeated Ericka Almeida via unanimous decision by the judges;
Tom Breese derrotou Luiz Besouro by technical knockout in R1;
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