Chael Sonnen (dir.) defeated Michael Bisping (left) and will have a rematch against Anderson Silva. Photo: Josh Hedges
Chael Sonnen provoked, appeared in the media with a replica of the belt, but despite some hardship he will have the long-awaited rematch against Anderson Silva. The controversial North American faced the Englishman Michael Bisping at UFC on Fox 2, an event held this Saturday (28), in Chicago, in the United States, and after three closely contested rounds he won the unanimous decision of the judges. With the triumph, Chael qualified to be Anderson's next challenger for the middleweight title, repeating the UFC 117 clash. The fight should take place in June, in São Paulo.
In the main fight of the night, Rashad evans dominated the fight against Phil Davis and also guaranteed victory in the judges' decision. With the result, Evans will be the next opponent of Jon Jones in the light heavyweight title fight.
The UFC on Fox 2 fight program also featured two Brazilians in action. On the preliminary card, Charles of the Bronx's debut in the featherweight division in style. The fighter from São Paulo took no notice of Eric Wisely and ended the contest with a beautiful calf lock. Already Demian Maia failed to meet the undefeated Chris Weidman and was defeated by the judges' decision.
Sonnen beats Bisping and will have a rematch with Anderson
It was more painful than expected, but the controversial Chael Sonnen will have the expected rematch against the Brazilian Anderson Silva. At UFC on Fox 2, the North American found it difficult against the Englishman Michael Bisping, who managed to defend some takedown attempts and complicate the fight with striking. After taking a slight advantage in the first round, Chael kept the fight standing in the second round and was hit by good punches from the British athlete. Recovered in the third and decisive round, Sonnen went for the takedown and took down Bisping. Showing his high level of wrestling, the North American managed to stabilize his position and reach mount. Despite a last gasp from the Englishman, Sonnen won the unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 29×28, 29×28)
Rashad proves superiority and breaks Davis' invincibility
If in the first edition of UFC on Fox, the main fight of the night lasted just over a minute with the victory of junior gypsy about Cain Velazquez, this Saturday the story was very different. Rashad evans e Phil Davis They fought a well-studied fight, but without much emotion for the public who watched the duel on open TV in the United States.
More aware throughout the fight, Rashad avoided his compatriot's takedown attempts, managed to close the distance and land good blows. During the fight, Davis was already showing fatigue and ended up being taken down by Evans, who connected good ground and pound blows. At the end of 25 minutes, Rashad evans scored his 17th victory in his career, breaking the unbeaten record of Phil Davis and also guaranteed the opportunity to face Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt.
Demian loses to Weidman in weak fight
In the first fight of the main card, the Brazilian Demian Maia failed to repeat his compatriot's success Charles of the Bronx's. Before Chris Weidman, who was called up in a hurry for the fight, the Tupiniquim black belt maintained the duel by striking against the North American, who landed more blows. History repeated itself in the second round, with Weidman risking some takedowns, despite not keeping Maia on the ground. In the last round, the athletes were already showing a lot of fatigue and the pace of the fight dropped. Even so, Demian tried to take the dispute to the ground, without any success. At the end of 15 minutes, Chris Weidman won the prize in the judges' split decision (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
Charles makes his featherweight debut with victory
First Brazilian to climb into the octagon, Charles of the Bronx's arrived in the featherweight division in style. Against Eric Wisely, the Brazilian started the fight with better striking, landing good combinations of boxing blows with low kicks. After defending a shot from the American, Charles held onto his opponent's legs and took the fight to the ground. From there, he landed some punches from the top and went on the attack with the kneebar. Wisely defended well, but ended up being surprised by a spectacular calf lock and was forced to give up the fight.
Main card:
Rashad evans derrotou Phil Davis in the unanimous decision of the judges;
Chael Sonnen derrotou Michael Bisping in the unanimous decision of the judges
Chris Weidman derrotou Demian Maia in the judges' split decision;
Preliminary Card
Evan dunham derrotou Nik lentz by technical knockout in R2.
Mike Russow defeated John-Olav Einemo via unanimous decision;
Charles of the Bronx's submitted Eric Wisely with a calf lock in R1;
Cub swanson defeated George Roop by knockout in R2;
Michael Johnson defeated Shane Roller via unanimous decision;
Lavar Johnson defeated Joey Beltran by knockout in R1;
Chris Camozzi submitted dustin jacoby with a guillotine in R3;
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