Kavanagh promotes UFC event. Photo: Press release/Facebook/UFC
Lone'er Kavanagh has moved to the next level in UFC MexicoIn the main fight of the event held this Saturday (28), the Englishman ignored the fact of performing in hostile territory and achieved the most important victory of his career by overcoming Brandon Moreno, former flyweight champion (up to 57 kg), by unanimous decision. Impressive in the octagon, the MMA prospect earned the 'Performance of the Night' bonus.
The organization announced the prizes shortly after the show. Therefore, Kavanagh took home a check for $100 (approximately R$ 514 at the current exchange rate). The Englishman ignored the fact that he had stepped into the fight at the last minute to replace the injured fighter. Asu AlmabayevThe veteran's favoritism and the altitude of Mexico City made him shine. In the octagon, the UFC sensation made Moreno bleed and left his status as a promising fighter behind, becoming a threatening reality to the top fighters in the category.
Other award winners
Also on the main card, Imanol Rodriguez lived up to expectations and earned one of the performance bonuses. In the flyweight division, the Mexican made a strong impression in his UFC debut with a knockout. Kevin Borjas In the second round, the undefeated MMA fighter showed enormous potential, mixing striking with takedowns.
Yes, Regina Tarin and Ernesta Kareckaite They headlined the 'Fight of the Night', each pocketing $100. In the preliminary card, the athletes gave their all and alternated good moments in the fight. At the end of the 15 minutes of action, the young Mexican, who took on the fight at the last minute, won by unanimous decision, remaining undefeated in MMA.
Other bonuses
Since they also won via the fast track, Bobby GreenDamian Pinas Francis MarshallJavier Reyes and Ryan Gandra each earned a bonus of US$25 (approximately R$129).
Check the results of the UFC Mexico
Main Card
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lone'er Kavanagh derrotou Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): David Martinez derrotou Marlon Vera by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Bobby Green derrotou Daniel Zellhuber by technical knockout (punches) at 4min55sec of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez derrotou Felipe Bunes by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Imanol Rodriguez defeated Kevin Borjas by technical knockout (punches) at 4min21sec of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Santiago luna derrotou Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Jose Daniel Medina by technical knockout (punches) at 41 seconds of round 1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ailin Perez derrotou Macy chiasson by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cristian Quiñonez derrotou Kris moutinho by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Javier Reyes defeated Douglas Silva de Andrade by technical knockout (punches) at 4min59sec of R1
Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Regina Tarin defeated Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Francis Marshall He defeated Erik Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of Round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas defeated Wes Schultz by knockout (punch) at 2:30 of round 1.
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