Ronny Markes defeats Aaron Simpson at UFC on Fuel 1. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
It was difficult, but Brazilian Ronny Markes managed to overcome a knockdown in the first round and defeat Aaron Simpson at UFC on Fuel 1, an event held this Wednesday, in Omaha, in the United States. With the triumph, the fighter from Rio Grande do Norte achieved his second victory in the organization and reaches the 13th victory in his career. But despite Ronny's achievement, the show was not good for the other Brazilian athletes. Bernardo Trekko was unable to find himself in his UFC debut and was defeated by Tim means in the unanimous decision of the judges, Vagner Rocha ended up knocking out Jonathan Brookins right at the beginning of the dispute.
In the night's main battle, the Americans Jake ellenberger e Diego Sanchez They had an electrifying duel full of alternations, but at the end of 15 minutes of competition, Ellenberger, who was fighting at home and with the support of the fans, took the win with a unanimous decision from the judges.
Ronny Markes saves Brazilian night
After two Brazilian defeats on the preliminary card, it was up to Ronny Markes to seek victory for the country in the event. And the native of Rio Grande do Norte did well against the tough Aaron Simpson. The Brazilian started the contest well, connecting good blows and pressing his opponent against the bars. However, in the final half of the first round, Markes ended up surprised with a right uppercut, which knocked him down. Ronny still suffered some blows on the ground, but managed to survive until the bell sounded. In the second round, the Brazilian came back better and scored well and took down the North American. In the last and decisive round, the duel had moments of alternation with the two athletes having superiority, but in the final minute, Markes again took the dispute to the ground and won the judges' split decision.
Vagner Rocha suffers knockout
Vagner Rocha is knocked out by Jonathan Brookins
Vagner Rocha entered the octagon to try to score his second victory in the UFC, but ended up being knocked out by Jonathan Brookins, winner of the 14th edition of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC's reality show. Right at the beginning of the dispute, the Brazilian attacked the North American's legs to take the dispute to the ground. However, Brookins defended himself well, stayed on top on the ground and with a series of blows knocked out the Brazilian and ended the fight.
Bernardo Trekko debuts with defeat in the UFC
The first Brazilian to step into the octagon, Bernardo Trekko did not have the debut he expected in the biggest MMA organization in the world. Before Tim means, the Brazilian athlete suffered from the greater wingspan of the North American, who took advantage of the best height to unleash straight blows and avoid the Brazilian's takedown attempts. In the second round, Bernardo still felt an injury to his foot, which made Means' job even easier, as he controlled the fight without fear to win the judges' unanimous decision (30×27, 30×26, 30×27)
Check out the full results of the event below:
Main Card
Jake ellenberger derrotou Diego Sanchez in the unanimous decision of the judges
Stefan struve defeated Dave Herman via TKO in R2;
Ronny Markes defeated Aaron Simpson via split decision;
Stipe Miocic defeated Philip De Fries by knockout in R1;
TJ Dillashaw defeated Walel Watson by unanimous decision of the judges;
Ivan Menjivar submitted John Albert with a rear naked choke in R1;
Preliminary Card
Jonathan Brookins defeated Vagner Rocha in R1;
Justin Salas defeated Anton Kuivanen via unanimous decision;
Tim means defeated Bernardo “Trekko” Magalhães via unanimous decision by the judges.
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