Jéssica (left) beat Hill (right) and asked for a chance at the belt. Photo: Jeff Bottari/UFC
Brazilian party at UFC Houston, event held this Saturday night (04), in the United States. With three athletes in the fight program, all the country's representatives left the octagon with their arms raised. Jessica Stacker hit Angela Hill and should win the chance to compete for the women's strawweight belt. Marcel Fortuna, who overcame a difference of 22 kg. for his opponent, he knocked out the giant Anthony Hamilton, in his debut on the show.
The other Tupiniquim victory on the show was Ricardo Carcacinha, who on the preliminary card beat Michinori Tanaka.
In the main fight of the night, Chan sung jung: Korean zombie, he didn't feel the lack of rhythm after being away from the octagon for three years to do military service in South Korea and knocked out Dennis Bermudez fulminatingly in the first round.
Marcel Fortuna overcomes 22 kg difference. and delivers a brutal knockout
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Called up just 15 days before UFC Houston to face an opponent in the heavyweight division, light heavyweight Marcel Fortuna was not intimidated. The Brazilian overcame the short preparation time and a difference of 22kg. before his rival to knock out Anthony Hamilton in a sensational way.
The fight began with Hamilton taking the initiative. Bigger and visibly heavier, the North American threw strong punches against Fortuna, who was dodging, waiting for the best opportunity to attack. After the first minute, an unintentional headbutt by Hamilton opened a cut on the Brazilian's right eyebrow. The doctor entered the Octagon and authorized Marcel to return to the contest.
At the restart, Hamilton went up, but ended up surprised. After dodging an attack, the Brazilian hit the North American in the face, who was already knocked out. Hamilton, completely groggy, got up after the interruption and hit the bars face first.
“The UFC offered me this fight two weeks in advance and I took the chance. I made a good strategy and I'm happy. But I want to return to my division, which is light heavyweight,” he declared.
Marcel (left) achieved victory at UFC Houston. Photo: Jeff Bottari/UFC
Jéssica wins and asks for a chance against Jędrzejczyk
Jessica Stacker left the message right after the fight: 'Joanna, get ready because I'm next', said the Brazilian, to Joanna Jedrzejczyk, champion of the women's strawweight category. But to win at UFC Houston, the woman from Paraná had to work hard to overcome Angela Hill.
Despite the Brazilian's great favoritism, the North American made things difficult and with a lot of resistance survived until the end of the third round.
The fight started with Jessica taking the initiative and Hill moving a lot to avoid being hit. Despite Hill's agility, Bate-Estaca was not intimidated and managed to land good punches on her rival. In turn, Angela sought the clinch at all times during the fight at close range. In one of these moments, the North American managed to land a knee on the face of the Paraná native and opened a small cut below Jéssica's eye.
In the second round, Jéssica returned with the same force and Hill was no longer able to dodge all the attacks. The Brazilian combined good punches to the face and waistline. In the final minute of the partial, Bate-Estaca took the dispute to the ground, however, with little time, he was unable to be productive.
Jéssica continued the pressure in the third round. The Brazilian abused her attacks and gave up space. In a quick counterattack, with a straight left, the American managed the knockdown. Bate-Estaca got up quickly and seemed to absorb the pressure. The Brazilian continued walking forward, at an impressive pace. In the final moments Bate-Estaca still had time to risk a flying knee to the delight of the crowd.
At the end of 15 minutes, victory for Jessica Stacker in the unanimous decision (29×28, 30×27, 29×28). The Brazilian, without wasting time, asked for the chance to challenge champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
“Hill is an incredible fighter, she withstood several beatings. Thank you, Houston! This show is for you. I came out with the victory, I just have to thank the people who were by my side in the camp. I wanted the fight with striking, I'm now the Invicta champion and, Joanna, get ready because I'm next”, said Jéssica, who mentioned Invicta as Hill was the champion of the event before moving to the UFC.
UFC Houston Results
MAIN CARD
Feather weight: Chan sung jung derrotou Dennis Bermudez by knockout at 2m49s of R1;
Straw weight: Felice herrig derrotou Alexa grasso in the unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 29×28, 29×28)
Lightweight: James Vick submitted Abel Trujillo with a choke at 28 seconds. from R3;
Light Heavyweight: Volkan oezdemir derrotou Ovince St Preux in the judges' split decision (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
Heavyweight: Marcel fortune defeated Anthony Hamilton by knockout 3m10s of R1;
Straw weight: Jessica Stacker derrotou Angela Hill in the unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight: Curtis blaydes defeated Adam Milstead via TKO (injury) 59 seconds into R2
Featherweight: Chas Skelly submitted Chris Gruetzemacher with a rear naked choke at 2m01s of R2;
Bantamweight: Ricardo Carcacinha defeated Michinori Tanaka via unanimous decision (29×28, 30×27, 29×28)
Straw weight: Tecia torres defeated Bec Rawlings via unanimous decision (30x27, 30x27, 30x27)
Welterweight Weight: Niko Price derrotou alex morono by knockout (punches) 5 minutes before R2
Light Heavyweight: Khalil rountree defeated Daniel Jolly by knockout at 52s R1
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