Tabatha Ricci (dir.) in fight against Gillian robertson (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian promise in the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg.) of Ultimate, Tabatha Ricci expanded his great phase in the organization. Featured on the preliminary card of UFC Jacksonville, held this Saturday (24), the São Paulo native frustrated the veteran's strategy Gillian robertson and won with strategic performance. After nullifying her rival's takedown attempts, the Tupiniquim was declared the winner of the clash in a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Ricci extends the good moment. In addition to reaching the mark of four consecutive victories, the Brazilian defended 15th position in the ranking led by Weili Zhang.
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In the UFC since 2017, Robertson missed the opportunity to join the top 15 of the group. The stumble also ends a sequence of two positive results for the Canadian.
The concept of strategy
The confrontation began with Ricci taking the initiative with a kick to her rival's waistline. Still in the first minute, Robertson closed the distance and attempted a takedown, but the Brazilian defended well. In the second minute, it was the São Paulo native's turn to risk, and succeed in, a takedown. The Canadian, however, managed to stay on her feet afterwards. As the fight progressed, the Brazilian did well with low kicks and kept her opponent off balance. In the final seconds, the athletes rehearsed a frank exchange, but the timer ran to zero.
In the second round, Robertson was the first to attack, with a high kick, which exploded in the Brazilian's guard. Ricci scored with jabs and straight shots. The Canadian was looking for space to get closer and take the fight to the ground. Tabatha kept her distance and tried to nullify her opponent's actions. With two minutes left in the stage, Ricci took advantage of an oversight by her opponent and took her down. Again, Robertson stood. The Brazilian's plan frustrated the attacks of her opponent, famous for her ground game.
The last round began with Ricci betting on the long-distance fight. With combinations, the Brazilian tried to confuse her opponent, who continued to have difficulty imposing her pace. Afterwards, the Canadian managed to close the distance and take the Tupiniquim to the ground. Tabatha managed to defend herself well and was on her feet seconds later. With two minutes left to go, the São Paulo native launched kicks at her opponent's torso again. In favor of time, Tupiniquim began to manage the result, and did not give its opponent a chance. The stage ended with Gillian looking for another takedown, but the Brazilian defended herself well.
Polish lightweight promise brutalizes rival
Mateusz Rabecki in UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Light weight promise (up to 70,3kg.), Mateusz Rebecki He put on a real show in the Octagon. Opponent of Loik Radzhabov, the Pole made his rival a victim of his leg kicks. Over the course of just over a round, the fighter prevented his opponent from moving and achieved a knockout in the second stage.
In addition to achieving his second consecutive victory in the company, maintaining his unbeaten record in the UFC, the athlete reached an impressive milestone. Now, the Pole has accumulated 15 positive results in a row.
Outperformed in the event, Radzhabov suffers his first setback in the organization. The loss to Mateusz represented the first setback on the fast track in the fighter's career.
Joshua Van debuts with victory over Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Joshua Van debut with victory over Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC
The afternoon of UFC Jacksonville it was really one of the newcomers. After Jose Mariscal's victory over the previously undefeated Trevor Peek, it was the turn to Joshua Van overcoming the experienced Zhalgas humagulov in the fourth fight of the event, valid in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg). After a better first round from the Kazakh, the American grew in the fight from the second round onwards and came out with the victory in a split decision from the judges (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Joshua Van debut with victory in the UFC. The former Fury FC champion now has eight wins and a single defeat in his professional career.
On the other side, Zhalgas Zhumagulov finds himself in a very delicate situation after suffering his fourth consecutive setback and the sixth in his last seven fights in the Octagon.
Chepe Mariscal ends Trevor Peek's unbeaten run in electrifying fight
Chepe Mariscal derrotou Trevor Peek No. UFC Jacksonville (Photo: Twitter/UFC)
There was no lack of emotion in the third fight of the UFC Jacksonville. In a duel valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), Chepe Mariscal derrotou Trevor Peek in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in an electrifying fight. Mariscal, who accepted the call to fight a few days in advance, surprised his rival with an excellent takedown game and excellent physical condition to emerge victorious from a three-round 'war'.
Chepe Mariscal debuts in the UFC on the right foot and scores the fourth consecutive victory in his career.
On the other side, Trevor Peek He suffered the first defeat of his career in his second fight in the UFC. The 28-year-old athlete now has eight wins and one setback in MMA.
In a busy duel, Jack Jenkins overcomes Jamal Emmers in a split decision
Jack Jenkins derrotou Jamall Emmers at UFC Jacksonville (Photo: Twitter/UFC)
Protagonists of the second fight of the afternoon, valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), Jamall Emmers e Jack Jenkins They gave the fans a very busy duel. Overcoming his opponent's advantage in size, Jenkins prevailed in the opinion of two of the three judges, emerging with the victory in a split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28).
As a result, Jack Jenkins remains undefeated in the UFC, with two wins in two fights. In total, the Australian has a streak of nine career wins.
Jamall Emmers he continues to fail to score two consecutive victories in the octagon and suffers his third defeat in five fights in Ultimate.
Sedriques Dumas dominates and beats Cody Brundage in the opening of the preliminary card
Sedriques Dumas derrotou Cody Brundage No. UFC Jacksonville (Photo: Playback / Instagram)
In the first fight of UFC Jacksonville, valid for the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg), Sedriques Dumas derrotou Cody Brundage in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27). Fighting in his home state, Dumas frustrated his rival's wrestling game from start to finish and came away with the victory.
As a result, Sedriques Dumas recovers from the defeat suffered in his Ultimate debut, in March, and wins for the first time in the organization.
On the other side, Cody Brundage finds himself in a delicate situation after suffering his third consecutive setback in the Octagon.
UFC Jacksonville Stats
UFC Jacksonville Results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ilia Topuria derrotou Josh Emmett in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-42, 49-45)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Maycee barber derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout at 3m42s of R2
Heavy weight (Up to 120,2kg): austen lane e justin tafa ended in 'no contest' (accidental finger in the eye)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): david onama derrotou Gabriel Mosquitinho by knockout at 4m13s of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Brendan allen finished Bruno Blindado with a rear naked choke at 4m39s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Neil Magny derrotou Phil Rowe in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Randy Brown derrotou Wellington Turman in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Mateusz Rebecki derrotou Loik Radzhabov by technical knockout at 2m36s of R2
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Gillian robertson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Joshua Van derrotou Zhalgas Zhumagulov in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Chepe Mariscal derrotou Trevor Peek in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jack Jenkins derrotou Jamall Emmers in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Sedriques Dumas derrotou Cody Brundage in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30- 27)
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