UFC Kansas: Johnson beats Reis, defends belt and equals Anderson Silva's record

D. Johnson now has ten title defenses (Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC)

Demetrious Johnson made history on Saturday night (15). In the main fight of UFC Kansas, the flyweight champion submitted the Brazilian Wilson reis with an armbar and equaled the record for Anderson Silva with 10 belt defenses.

Despite only finishing the fight in the third round, DJ was never in trouble. He showed superiority in all areas of the fight, including on the ground, where it was thought that Reis could have the advantage. The jabs, high kicks and elbows inside the Brazilian's guard were Johnson's greatest weapons, who left his rival's face badly bruised before submitting him with an armbar, with 11 seconds remaining in the third round. .

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When commenting on Wilson's overwhelming performance and his legacy within the sport, Johnson left his well-known modesty aside and proclaimed himself the 'greatest champion in UFC history'.

“It’s very important (to equal the record). This is the best training I've ever had, I did very different things and it was the best I've felt in a long time. GSP, Anderson Silva They were great champions, but I am the greatest champion in the history of this organization. I arrive and finish off all my opponents”, declared Mighty Moususe, who will have the chance to overcome Spider and become the most dominant champion in the history of Ultimate, if he wins his next fight.

Besides Wilson reis, UFC Kansas featured four other Brazilians. The negative highlight was the surprising setback of Ronaldo Jacare, who ended up being knocked out by Robert Whittaker. The country's other defeat was to Augusto Tanquinho, beaten by aljamain sterling, in the unanimous decision. The triumphs were due to newcomers Renato Moicano and Ketlen Vieira, who won Jeremy Stephens and Ashlee Evans-Smith, respectively.

Johnson finishes and equals record

D. Johnson submits W. Reis (yellow) (Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC)

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From the beginning of the fight, the champion took control of the octagon and remained patient, while the Brazilian had the stamina to attempt takedowns and clinches, where he could do damage. Wilson reis Johnson briefly took down in the middle of the first round, but DJ soon got up and landed a hard high kick. The investment in this strike, in fact, paid excellent dividends for Mighty Mouse, who kept his kicks high during the three rounds that the fight lasted.

In the second round, DJ maintained control of the Octagon and, even though he let Wilson go at him, he was never in trouble. His jab started to work, bothering his rival, who had a nose bleed and started to get frustrated. At the end of the round, the Brazilian still took down the Brazilian and managed a violent sequence of elbows. It is no exaggeration to say that the gong saved Reis.

However, with five minutes to settle the score, Johnson seemed to prolong his opponent's suffering. Once again, the jabs and high kicks worked and Wilson, who had already returned discouraged for the third round, seemed surrendered. Another Mighty Mouse takedown and, with the guard passed, more damage with the elbow. Until, with a few seconds left in the round, Johnson grabbed Reis' arm and forced him to give up, giving the Brazilian his first submission defeat.

Namajunas submits and asks for the winner of Joanna x Jéssica

R. Namajunas submits M. Waterson (Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC)

Rose “Thug” Namajunas sent a message to the top of the UFC strawweight division. With an unquestionable performance, the North American of Lithuanian descent took Michelle Waterson for nothing and submitted “Karate Hottie” in the second round, after dominating the actions throughout. After the victory, Namajunas announced that he wants to challenge the division champion. Current owner of the belt, Joanna Jedrzejczyk faces the Brazilian Jessica Andrade, at UFC 211, on May 13th.

The duel between karate black belt Waterson and tae kwon black belt Namajunas ended up taking place mostly on the ground. With many turns, the duel excited Kansas fans in the first round, when despite being at a disadvantage at times, “Thug” dominated. In the end, he managed another takedown, after connecting with an excellent knee to Michelle's belly.

In the second round, Rose came back more determined on her feet and almost hit Waterson in a row. Shortly afterwards, however, she connected with a high kick to her opponent's jaw, who was almost knocked out, but remained in the fight. Quickly, however, Namajunas took the “Karate Hottie”’s back and locked in an indefensible rear naked choke. With no way out, Michelle knocked and gave Rose another victory.

UFC Kansas results

MAIN CARD

Fly weight: Demetrious Johnson won Wilson reis by submission at 4m49s ​​of R3

Straw weight: Rose namajunas won Michelle Waterson via submission (rear naked choke) in R2

Average weight:Robert whittaker won Ronaldo Jacare by technical knockout at 3:28 of R2

Feather weight: Renato Moicano won Jeremy Stephens by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov won Roy Nelson by unanimous decision (3x 30-27)

Bantamweight: Tom Duquesnoy beat Patrick Williams by TKO at 28 seconds of R2

Lightweight: Rashid Magomedov won Bobby Green by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Fly weight: Tim Elliott won Louis Smolka by unanimous decision (3x 30-27)

Bantamweight: aljamain sterling won Augusto Tanquinho by unanimous decision (3x 29-28)

Light Heavyweight: Devin Clark won Jake collier by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Average weight: Anthony Smith won Andrew Sanchez by knockout at 3m52s of R3

Welterweight: Zak Cummings beat Nathan Coy via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:21 of R1

Bantamweight: Ketlen Scallop defeated Ashlee Evans-Smith via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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