Mackenzie dern He has a tough fight, but he breaks a negative streak and wins Lupita Godinez at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Twitter/UFC News
Mackenzie dern made Brazil happy at UFC Abu Dhabi. The Brazilian had a tough fight, but she overcame Lupita Godinez by unanimous decision of the judges and broke a streak of two consecutive defeats. The duel, valid for the strawweight category (up to 52,1kg), took place last Saturday (3) and rocked the octagon of the Etihad Arena, in the United Arab Emirates.
With the result, Mackenzie wins again and can 'climb the elevator' in the ranking led by Weili Zhang. In her career, the Brazilian, who is seventh in the ranking, has 14 triumphs and five setbacks.
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On the other hand, Loopy, as it is known, updates the retrospective for 12 positive results and five negative results. She is tenth in the rankings, could lose positions and feels the bitter taste of her fifth consecutive defeat.
Mackenzie Dern breaks fast and wins intense UFC duel
The first round had Mackenzie dern as the protagonist. With a strong rhythm in her striking, she landed the best strikes and managed to impose a strong rhythm, including an attempted submission via armbar.
Despite the Brazilian's strong start, Lupita balanced the actions in the second round. After not being able to reach the long distance, the Mexican changed her stance and went for the short distance, with blows that made her rival bleed. In the final stretch, she still looked for a standing katagatame, but didn't adjust her position.
Mackenzie and Godinez knew they were tied and started the decisive third round with a bang. The exchange of blows was sparkling, with both fighters alternating between good and bad moments. The Brazilian then attacked her legs and managed a crucial takedown to gain control. Loopy freed himself from the position and even avoided a guillotine from his rival. They returned to their feet, with great blows and balance until the last moment.
UFC Abu Dhabi results
MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Cory Sandhagen in unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Marlon Vera in unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Tony Ferguson via submission (rear naked choke) at 3m44s of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Mackenzie dern derrotou Lupita Godinez in unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Joel Álvarez defeated elves brener by technical knockout (punches) at 3:36 of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Azamat Murzakanov derrotou Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) at 3min18s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kaue Fernandes defeated Muhammad Yahya by technical knockout (punches) at 4:45 of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev derrotou Don'Tale Mayes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Guram Kutateladze defeated Jordan Vucenic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg):Sam Hughes derrotou Victoria Dudakova in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 28-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jai Herbert derrotou Rolando Bedoya in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sedriques Dumas derrotou Denis Tiuliulin in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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