Sergey Spivak fits completion in Derrick Lewis. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
He didn't even sweat. Faced with one of the most powerful men in Ultimate, Sergey Spivak made his commitment to UFC Las Vegas 68 seem easy. Protagonist in this Saturday's show (4), the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.) ignored the famous aggressiveness of Derrick Lewis, abused the takedowns and won with property. Using jiu-jitsu, the athlete won by submission in the first round.
With the victory, Spivak extended the good phase in the organization. In addition to reaching the mark of three consecutive victories, the Moldovan will make an important leap in the rankings, potentially taking seventh place.
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Overcome in the main fight, Derrick Lewis continues to be unable to recover in the company. Former challenger for the group's belt, the 'giant' has now suffered four setbacks in the last five clashes.
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The confrontation began with Lewis threatening an attack in the opening seconds. Still in the first minute, Spiva managed a takedown on the 'giant'. Sergey started looking for transitions and launching attacks from top to bottom. Derrick tried to get up, but the Moldovan wouldn't let go. Sergey managed to continue dominating and didn't give his opponent space. Halfway through the stage, Lewis was able to stand, but was easily knocked down. With two minutes remaining, the Moldovan landed a katagatame and forced his opponent to tap out.
Devin Clark wins in pragmatic fight
Devin Clark in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Hoping to get closer to the top 15 in light heavyweights (up to 93kg.), Devin Clark He took his pragmatism to the Octagon. Faced with the dangerous Da Um Jung, the combatant had a confident commitment and avoided risks in the face of his rival. After 15 minutes, the fighter was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Devin breathes a sigh of relief in the organization. If overcome, the athlete would reach the mark of four setbacks in the last five challenges.
Overcome in the co-main fight, Jung extends his streak of victories. With two stumbles in a row, the athlete has not had a positive result since November 2021.
Marcin Tybura confirms good moment
In the first heavyweight fight on the main card, fans didn't see the traditional knockouts. Current number 10 in the division, Marcin tybura had safe challenge against Blagoy Ivanov. After three rounds, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the result, Tybura defends his position in the group. In addition to remaining in the top 10, the athlete has won two consecutive victories.
Number 15 in the category, Blagoy missed a golden chance in the company. If he passed the challenge, the veteran could assume a prominent position among the top 10 in the division.
Point deduction determines a draw
kyle nelson and Doo Ho Choi tied for UFC Las Vegas 68. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A headbutt in the third round directly determined the result of the confrontation. Penalized after an illegal action, Doo Ho Choi could have won the match if he hadn't had a point deducted in the match against kyle nelson. After three rounds, a draw was declared with the majority decision of the judges.
Returning to MMA after three years of inactivity, Choi was unable to return to his winning ways. Coming from three consecutive setbacks, the Japanese has not won a match since 2016, when he beat the Brazilian Thiago tavares.
Hanging in the organization, Nelson remains under pressure. The athlete has accumulated four stumbles in the last six clashes.
'Japanese McGregor' is brutalized in Ultimate
Adam Fugitt defeated Yusako Kinoshita in the UFC Las Vegas 68. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
called 'Conor McGregor Japanese', Yusako Kinoshita did not make a good impression in her attempt to join the Ultimate squad. Opponent of Adam Fugitt, the welterweight (up to 77,1kg) ended up brutalized in the first round. The setback came via technical knockout.
With the defeat, Kinoshita momentarily moves away from his dream of representing the UFC. The loss to Fugitt marked the second negative result in eight MMA commitments.
Victorious in the clash, Adam has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The athlete won his first clash with the organization's gloves.
UFC Las Vegas 68 results
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Sergey Spivak finished Derrick Lewis with a katagatame 3m05s from R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Devin Clark derrotou Da Un Jung in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Marcin tybura derrotou Blagoy Ivanov in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): kyle nelson and Doo Ho Choi tied in the judges' majority decision (29-27, 28,28, 28-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Adam Fugitt defeated Yusako Kinoshita by TKO in R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Anshul Jubli defeated Jeka Saragih by technical knockout at 3:44 of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jeong Young Lee defeated Zha Yi via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rinya Nakamura derrotou Toshiomi Kazama by knockout 33s into R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Hyun Sung Park submitted Seung Guk Choi with a rear naked choke at 3:11 of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Jun Yong Park finished Denis Tiuliulin with a rear naked choke at 4m05s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tatsuro Taira submitted Jesús Aguilar with a triangle (amber) at 4m20s of R1
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