'Adesanya's buddy' proves to be well-rounded, surprises rival at UFC Perth and challenges Italian star.

Cam Rowston in victory in UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X.

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Cam Rowston He showed that he is a complete fighter in UFC Perth, held this Saturday (2). Training partner of Israel adesanya Known for his high level of kickboxing, the Australian entered the fray in the last fight of the preliminary card and surprised everyone. Robert Bryczek by opting for grappling to secure the victory.

With the result, the "Battle Giraffe" reached his 15th career victory, his third inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon. After the fight, Rowston challenged... Marvin vettori as the next opponent.

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Bryczek, on the other hand, suffered his seventh career loss, his second since joining the UFC.

Cam Rowston surprises and uses grappling to win at UFC Perth.

Taller than Bryczek, Rowston relied heavily on movement and feints, working his jab from the start of the fight. Besides frustrating the Pole's attempts to close the distance with good punches, the Australian also landed effective kicks to the midsection and head. Despite difficulty closing the distance, Bryczek successfully avoided head attacks and punished his opponent with punches to the midsection. Rowston changed his strategy after being hit and tried to take the fight to the ground, without success. Back to striking, the Australian attempted to stun his opponent with knees, but returned to takedowns shortly after, this time managing to change the course of the fight. On top, he landed powerful punches and elbows in ground and pound.

The Australian came back more aggressively in the second round, connecting with good combinations of punches, which even knocked the Pole's mouthguard out. Good jabs and straight punches were enough to cool Bryzcek down, before taking him down once again with a double leg takedown. Rowston passed the guard and continued to land strong punches from the top until the end of the round.

At the Israel adesanya, Cam Rowston He moved well and continued to land good straight punches on his opponent in the final five minutes, then repeated the strategy from the previous rounds and took the fight to the ground. After passing the guard, he returned to attacking with punches on the ground, even dominating the opponent's back for a few moments. Bryzcek showed a lot of heart, but with the exception of a submission attempt with a heel hook, he only managed to survive against his opponent, who finished the fight in mount landing strong punches.

Poland, we will be back 🇵🇱 👊

Robert Bryczek comes up short at #UFCPerth to Cam Rowston! pic.twitter.com/bFlCCQadj7

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UFC Perth Results

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Jack Della Maddalena  by knockout (elbows) at 3:17 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout (punch) at 3:29 of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Steve Erceg derrotou Tim Elliott by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki derrotou Ollie Schmid by knockout (punch) at 2:56 of round 1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Brando Pericic derrotou Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Louie Sutherland derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston derrotou Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa derrotou Kevin Christian by knockout (elbows) at 2:42 of round 1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Gerald meerschaert by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse derrotou Vince Morales by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Wes Schultz derrotou ben johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1min50s R3

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Themba Gorimbo by divided decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kody Steele derrotou Dom Mar Fan by submission (Leg lock) at 3:54 of Round 1