Marreta wins by knockout. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook UFC
O UFC Sao Paulo It couldn't end in a better way! Thiago Marreta e Erik Anders They fought an anthological clash, played with great intensity from the first to the last second. In the end, the Brazilian showed the power of his hands and knocked out his rival at the end of the third round. The duel, held on Saturday night (22), at Ginásio do Ibirapuera, closed the season of UFC events in Brazil with a positive result. 10 victories for Brazilian athletes, one draw and only two defeats.
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“Victory and defeat are part of this sport, of life. That's the least of it. The most important thing is how you act outside the octagon, being a gentleman, like Anders. A round of applause for him!” said Thiago.
The fight
The fight between Marreta and Anders had no time for study. The Brazilian started the dispute by unleashing his arsenal of blows. The North American even tried to respond, but preferred to fight on the ground. Eryk even managed the takedown, but Thiago got out of the pressure and returned to striking on his feet. The North American still tried to balance the battle, but Marreta's attacks were more forceful.
In the second round, Anders tried again to take the fight to the ground, but Marreta showed good takedown defense. The Brazilian still managed to unbalance his rival and work on top. He avoided his rival's pedal strokes and connected with good elbows from above. When the fight resumed on the feet, Thiago threw several punches and knees at the American.
Even more confident in the stand-up fight, Marreta worked with kicks to Anders' leg, in order to stop his rival's movement. In turn, the North American, already quite tired, tried to land some direct hits. Eryk still managed a good takedown, but Thiago got up well. Still in the clinch, the Brazilian threw several elbows that hurt his rival. Anders' mouthguard fell off. The referee stopped the fight, replaced the protection and the punishment did not stop. The Brazilian athlete continued beating until the gong sounded. However, already exhausted, Anders collapsed in the octagon, unable to continue and the referee declared a technical knockout.
UFC São Paulo results
Main Card
Light Heavyweight: Thiago Marreta derrotou Erik Anders by technical knockout 5m from R3
Welterweight Weight: Alex Cowboy defeated Carlo Pedersoli by knockout 39 seconds into R1
Light Heavyweight: Rogério Minotouro derrotou Sam alvey by knockout 1m from R2
Bantamweight: Andrew Ewell derrotou Renan Barao in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Straw weight: Randa markos e Marina Rodriguez tied (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Preliminary Card
Lightweight: Charles of the Bronx finished Christos Giagos with a rear naked choke at 3m22s of R2
Lightweight: Francisco Massaranduba derrotou Evan dunham by technical knockout at 4m10s of R2
Light Heavyweight: Ryan spann derrotou Luis Henrique KLB in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight: August Sakai derrotou Chase sherman by technical knockout at 4m03s of R3
Welterweight Weight: Serginho Moraes submitted Ben Saunders with a katagatame at 4m42s of R2
Fly weight: Mayra Sheetara finished Gillian robertson with an armbar at 4m55s of R1
Average weight: Thales leites derrotou Hector Lombard in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Elizeu Capoeira derrotou Luigi Vendramini by knockout at 1m20s of R2
Straw weight: Lívia Renata Souza submitted Alex Chambers with a guillotine 1m21s into R1
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