Gillian robertson won Polyana viana No. UFC 297. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC News
Brazil ended the preliminary card of the UFC 297 no wins. Moments after the hard defeat of Priscila Pedrita at an event held this Saturday (20), in Toronto (CAN), Polyana viana also ended up being overcome. Opponent of Gillian robertson, the Brazilian had a lackluster performance and lost by knockout in the second round.
The result threatens Viana's future in the UFC. With the stumble, the athlete reached the mark of six setbacks in 10 fights in the organization.
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With an unstable trajectory in Ultimate, Robertson has reasons to celebrate. In her second appearance in the UFC in front of her fans, in Canada, the fighter recovered from her defeat against Tabatha Ricci in 2023.
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The fight started with Robertson taking the initiative with a low kick. Polyana responded with a series of crosses. Afterwards, Gillian acted in a 'lightning' fashion, looking for the Brazilian's legs and taking her to the ground. On top, the Canadian looked for transitions. With almost two minutes gone, Robertson started to try a Kimura, but Polyana resisted. The advantage remained with Gillian, who remained in a dominant position, but was not effective in her actions. With two minutes left, Robertson landed a katagatame. The Brazilian tried hard and managed to escape the position, but the Canadian continued to press, this time, on the Tupiniquim's back. In the final seconds, Gillian tried an armbar and the Brazilian defended herself. Almost at the end of the stage, Viana escaped, but there was no more time.
In the second round, Polyana came back more aggressive. The Brazilian combined kicks and sequences of jabs, straight and crossed. Just like in the first round, Robertson took down the Brazilian with ease again. Once again, the Canadian pressed on top again. Halfway through the stage, Gillian was hurting the Tupiniquim with ground and pound attacks. Viana protected her face and had no chance of reacting. With two minutes left to finish the stage, Robertson continued aggressively. The Canadian continued to strike. Noticing the Brazilian's condition, the referee interrupted the confrontation.
Closing the preliminary card, Garrett Armfield defeats Brad Katona
Chosen as the closing of the preliminary card, the duel between Brad Katona and Garrett Armfield, valid in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), was busy, although not as exciting. Superior in stand-up fighting, Armfield got the better of the three rounds and won the duel by unanimous decision from the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
As a result, Garrett Armfield wins the second consecutive in the Ultimate octagon, while Brad Katona sees a winning streak that lasted five fights come to an end.
Sean Woodson frustrates Charles Jourdain and wins by decision
In the penultimate fight of the preliminary card of the UFC 297, valid for featherweight (up to 65,7 kg), Sean Woodson made his 1,89 m height count, controlled the distance, frustrated Charles Jourdain and came away with victory in a split decision from the judges (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
With the result, Woodson reached his fifth unbeaten fight, with four wins and one draw.
On the other side, Charles Jourdain saw the end of a sequence of victories that lasted two fights.
Ramon Taveras beats Serhiy Sidey in electrifying rematch
Ramon Taveras derrotou Serhiy Sidey No. UFC 297 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Ultimate debutants, Serhiy Sidey e Ramon Taveras they staged the most exciting duel of the preliminary card and probably of the season so far. After three rounds full of action and twists, Taveras emerged victorious in a split decision from the judges (29-28, 28-29, 28-29)
With the result, Taveras avenges the defeat he suffered against Sidey in the last edition of the Contender Series, when he ended up defeated by technical knockout following a controversial referee interruption, and debuts with victory in Ultimate. Now, the American has a professional record of ten victories and two setbacks.
On the other side, Serhiy Sidey debuts with defeat in Ultimate and sees a streak of six victories ended. Now, the Ukrainian based in Canada also has a record of ten triumphs and two setbacks.
UFC 297 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Dricus Du Plessis derrotou Sean Strickland in the judges' split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rachel Pennington derrotou Mayra Sheetara in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Neil Magny derrotou Mike Malott by technical knockout at 4m45s of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Chris Curtis derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 56,7 kg): Movsar Evloev derrotou arnold allen in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Garrett Armfield derrotou Brad Katona in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Sean Woodson derrotou Charles Jourdain in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ramon Taveras derrotou Serhiy Sidey in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Gillian robertson derrotou Polyana viana by technical knockout at 3m12s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yohan Lainesse x Sam Patterson
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jasmine Jasudavicius finished Priscila Pedrita with a choke at 4m23s of R3
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jimmy Flick finished Malcolm Gordon with an arm triangle at 1m17s of R2
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