Ketlen wins and is close to the belt. Photo: Facebook / Twitter ufc_brasil
Ketlen Scallop He achieved the most important victory of his career on Saturday night (03). In action at the opening of the main card of UFC 222, in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian entered the octagon with a fractured rib and even then was not aware of Zingano cat, sixth in the ranking of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg.). The Amazonian abused takedowns and control on the ground to defeat the North American in the judges' decision. At the end of the dispute, she asked for a chance at the belt, currently held by her compatriot Amanda nunes.
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“I want the belt! I came here with a fractured rib, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, but I wanted to show the strength of the North and I want to fight for the belt”, he asked. Ketlen Scallop still in the Octagon.
The fight
After the hot weather at the weigh-in, when the fighters almost started the fight a day in advance, Zingano tried to apply pressure in the first seconds. She went forward with kicks to the waist and tried to shake Vieira. But the Brazilian avoided the attacks, took the center of the cage and began to dominate the partial. Towards the end of the first round, Ketlen managed a beautiful takedown and ended the round on top.
Zingano started the second round trying to apply pressure, as he had done at the beginning of the fight. But the Brazilian applied a beautiful counterattack takedown, in a judo attack and took the fight to the ground. Ketlen was already in half guard, but the American stopped Vieira's attacks well. The Amazonian tried her best to move to the mount, then to the back, but to no avail. Zingano even risked a Kimura in the final seconds, but the Brazilian defended herself well.
Losing on the judges' scorecards, Zingano went for it all or nothing in the third round. However, Ketlen once again took advantage of the gap left by her rival and managed to get the takedown. However, this time, she didn't keep the American on the ground, who got up quickly. In the second half of the session, Cat went all out and landed hard knees against Vieira in the clinch. In the final minute, Zingano pressed even more: She threw more crosses and kicks in search of the knockout, but the Amazonian closed well.
“I knew it was going to be a very difficult fight, because the Zingano cat She's an extraordinary fighter, I'm a fan of hers. I was very sad to see her crying, as she is an icon in the MMA world. I apologized for losing my temper yesterday (at the event weigh-in). But this is North: it moved, it caught on”, said Ketlen.
Ortega surprises Edgar and should get a chance against Holloway
Brian ortega made history at UFC 222. The North American, just 26 years old, is the first man to knock out Frankie Edgar, who had only lost in fights in the decision. With the triumph, he should guarantee the chance to challenge the champion Max Holloway for the featherweight belt.
With a smaller scale, Edgar did what he is used to. The former lightweight champion worked with speed, entering and leaving the range of action. Frankie connected the best blows on Ortega, who couldn't respond. However, in a rare counterattack, the revelation of the category showed why he was called up at the last minute to replace the injured player. Max Holloway.
Edgar tried to take him down, but Ortega blocked the entry and connected with an elbow. The blow caused Frankie to bend his knee. Afterwards, he landed a straight uppercut to the chin that made the former champion fall. Brian still landed two more blows on the ground for the referee to end the dispute and declare a technical knockout.
UFC 222 results
MAIN CARD
Feather weight: Chris Cyborg derrotou It's Kunitskaya by technical knockout at 3m25s of R1
Feather weight: Brian ortega derrotou Frankie Edgar by knockout at 4m44s of R1
Bantamweight: Sean O'Malley defeated Andre Soukhamthath via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski derrotou Stefan struve in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Ketlen Scallop derrotou Zingano cat in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Straw weight: Mackenzie dern derrotou Ashley yoder in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout 42s into R1
Bantamweight: John Dodson derrotou Peter Munhoz in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Middleweight: CB Dollaway defeated Hector Lombard due to disqualification 5m from R1
Welterweight: Zak Ottow defeated Mike pyle by technical knockout at 2m34s of R1
Bantamweight: cody stmann derrotou Bryan caraway in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light heavyweight: Jordan Johnson defeated Adam Milstead via unanimous decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
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