Tabatha Ricci defeated Tecia Pennington at UFC St. Louis (Photo: Twitter/UFCNews)
UFC St. Louis started well for Brazil. The country's first representative at this Saturday's event (11), Tabatha Ricci defeated Tecia Pennington in a split decision by the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in a duel based on balance. Unsuccessful in her takedown attempts, 'Baby Shark' controlled the North American on the fence for a good part of the fight and ensured her return to the winning path.
As a result, Tabatha Ricci recovers from the defeat suffered against Lupita Godinez, in November last year, and secured his fifth victory in his last six fights.
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On the other side, Tecia Pennington suffers the second defeat in a row on her return to competition after almost two years away.
Grid control makes the difference for Tabatha Ricci against Tecia Pennington
Immediately after touching gloves, Tabatha Ricci He wasted no time and went after Tecia Pennington, who rejected the Brazilian with a right blow. The two exchanged kicks in the center of the octagon and the Brazilian tried to grab her, but the American got free. Tabatha shortened and Tecia left a right cross. The Brazilian kicked the American's leg hard, who responded with four straight blows. Tabatha entered the single leg, but Tecia defended. The Brazilian insisted on getting closer, aiming for a takedown, but Tecia worked well with jabs, straights and crosses to get away. In the final stretch of the round, Tabatha Ricci finally managed to shorten and pass the leg to take down her rival, but without time to work after the fall.
Tabatha Ricci and Tecia Pennington started the second round exchanging kicks in the center of the octagon. The Brazilian went hunting, but the North American managed to stay out of range in the first minute. Tabatha kicked low and Tecia responded with a clean right. The Brazilian kept the pressure on and placed the North American with her back against the fence. Tabatha tried a hip drop, but Tecia stayed on her feet. The Brazilian changed the level and insisted on the takedown, but the American defended again. In the final minute, Pennington managed to escape the pressure and return to the center of the Octagon.
The two began the third and final round exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. Tabatha Ricci closed the distance with a jab and straight shot, but Tecia Pennington escaped. Tabatha got stuck again, attempted a takedown, but put Tecia on her back against the fence. The Brazilian left some knees and tried again to put Tecia down, without success. After another defense, Tecia managed to escape the cage and return to the center of the Octagon. Tabatha landed two good knees in the clinch, while Pennington landed good straight shots with his fists. In the final stretch, Tabatha closed the distance, but it was Tecia who scored a beautiful fall.
Chase Hooper takes no notice and 'runs over' Viacheslav Borshchev
C. Hooper was not aware of V. Borshchev (Photo: Disclosure/UFC)
The closing of the UFC St. Louis preliminary card was a true massacre of Chase Hooper up from Viacheslav Borshchev. Superior from the start, the North American gave an MMA 'lesson' to the Russian and finished the fight with a hand triangle in the second round.
At 24 years old and in the UFC since 2019, Hooper has his third consecutive victory in the organization.
On the other side, Viacheslav Borshchev He suffered the first submission defeat of his career and now has just one victory in his last four fights.
Esteban Ribovics erases Terrance McKinney in lightning and brutal knockout
Esteban Ribovics knocked out terrance mckinney at UFC St. Louis (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Gave the logic. Valid for lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), the fifth fight at UFC St. Louis was quick as expected. In just 37 seconds of combat, Esteban Ribovics 'obliterated' terrance mckinney with a brutal high kick to come away with the victory.
As a result, Esteban Ribovics secured his second consecutive victory in the UFC Octagon. 'El Gringo', as the Argentine is known, now has 13 wins and just one defeat in his career.
On the other side, terrance mckinney saw the winning streak that lasted two fights ended.
Trey Waters defeats Billy Goff by decision after tense and balanced fight
Trey Waters defeated Billy Goff at UFC St. Louis (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Valid for welterweights (up to 77,1 kg), the third fight at UFC St. Louis ended with a victory for Trey Waters over Billy Goff in a unanimous decision by the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). After 15 minutes marked by balance and tension, 'The Truth''s takedown defense and medium to long-range strikes prevailed for the result.
With the victory over Goff, Trey Waters remains undefeated in the UFC, with two fights and two wins in the organization.
On the other side, Billy Goff suffers his first defeat in the octagon. Signed through the Contender Series in 2022, the 25-year-old athlete was coming off a victory over Yusaku Kinoshita in his debut.
With takedown defense up to date, Charles Johnson beats Jake Hadley
Charles Johnson derrotou Jake Hadley at UFC St. Louis (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
In the second UFC St. Louis duel, valid for flyweight (up to 56,7 kg), Charles Johnson derrotou Jake Hadley in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). After encountering difficulties in the first round, the North American recovered, started to control the distance and defended all nine of the Brit's takedowns to emerge with the victory.
As a result, Charles Johnson He has his second consecutive win in the UFC and now has four wins and four losses in the Octagon.
On the other side, Jake Hadley suffered the second consecutive defeat. The Brit now has three setbacks and just two victories in Ultimate.
Veronica Hardy suffers knockdown, but beats JJ Aldrich in the opening of the event
Veronica Hardy derrotou JJ Aldrich at UFC St. Louis (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Opening the proceedings in a flyweight duel (up to 56,7 kg) on the preliminary card, Veronica Hardy derrotou JJ Aldrich in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The Venezuelan controlled the first two rounds and, despite suffering a knockdown in the last round, secured the victory after 15 minutes.
As a result, Veronica Hardy reaches her third consecutive victory after a three-year hiatus spent away from the Octagon.
On the other side, JJ Aldrich sees the winning streak that lasted two fights come to an end.
UFC St.Louis results
MAIN CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis derrotou Rodrigo Zé Colmeia by technical knockout (punches) 49s into R3
Welterweight Weight: Joaquin buckley derrotou Nursulton Ruziboev in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)
Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg derrotou Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) 12s from R1
Lightweight: Carlos Diego Ferreira derrotou Mateusz Rebecki by technical knockout (punches) at 4:51 of R3
Feather weight: Sean Woodson derrotou Alex Caceres in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta derrotou Robelis Despaigne in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (17 p.m. Brasília time)
Lightweight: Chase Hooper derrotou Viacheslav Borshchev by submission (hand triangle) 3m from R2
Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics derrotou terrance mckinney by knockout at 37s of R1
Straw weight: Tabatha Ricci derrotou Rachel Pennington in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Trey Waters defeated Billy Goff via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Fly weight: Charles Johnson derrotou Jake Hadley in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Jared Gooden x Kevin Jousset – FIGHT CANCELED
Fly weight: Veronica Hardy derrotou JJ Aldrich in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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