Chepe Mariscal (dir.) was superior to Ricardo Carcacinha (right) in the third round. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/ UFC News
The Brazilian Ricardo Carcacinha succumbed to Chepe Mariscal and saw his opponent be more forceful to secure victory by unanimous decision (30-27). Despite the famous spinning elbow having been displayed in all three rounds, it did not feature in a fight by the São Paulo native this time.
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With the defeat, the Brazilian reaches the seventh defeat in his career. He has 17 victories. Chepe Mariscal tied for the most wins with Ricardo Carcinha. He recorded his 18th fight win on his record. He has six losses.
Intense fight was advantageous for Chepe Mariscal
Mariscal threw a high kick at the beginning of the fight. Carcacinha responded with another kick that didn't connect. The American threw a grappling attack and managed to throw Ricardo to the ground, who quickly got up. In the middle of the round, Mariscal landed a clean right. The fight went to the ground again with Carcacinha trying a heel hook. The fight remained intense when the athletes got back to their feet. The Brazilian's trademark was seen: the famous spinning elbow that didn't have much effect. The opponent took the fight to the fence and worked the fight well. ground and pound. In a space left by Mariscal, Ricardo applied his jiu-jitsu and the two had a good fight on the ground. The fight remained intense until the end of the first stage.
At the beginning of the second round, Mariscal landed a good low kick and threw Carcacinha to the ground. The Brazilian called for guard, Chepe did not give in and the referee ordered the fight to continue standing. The following moments were spent studying. Then, taken to the fence, Ricardo invested in a clinch. When the opponent managed to free himself, good blows were connected. The response came with the well-known spinning elbow that landed firmly. Mariscal felt it but continued to invest in punches. He also landed low kicks. The Brazilian reacted. At the end of the third half, Mariscal dominated and Carcacinha was saved by the bell.
The last round began with Chepe's momentum, who was unable to connect any blows. The national athlete tried to double leg and in defense, Mariscal took the fight to the fence. Ricardo took a while to free himself. The Brazilian's fatigue was evident. Once again, the spinning attack appeared without connecting. Mariscal preferred to control it. In an attempt to connect with a knee, Carcacinha managed to fall into guard, but Chepe got out well. The fight returned to standing in a very open manner. Carcacinha attacked but did not connect with force. In the last seconds, Mariscal went for it without much technique and much courage to guarantee the result.
Results – UFC Vegas 103
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Manel kape derrotou Asu Almabayev by technical knockout (punches) at 2m16sec of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage derrotou Julian Marquez by technical knockout (punches) at 4m45sec of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Nasrat Haqparast derrotou Esteban Ribovics by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Hyder Amil derrotou William Gomis split decision from judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Sam Patterson derrotou Danny Barlow by technical knockout (punches) at 3m10sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Mario Pinto derrotou Austin Lane by knockout (punches) at 39 seconds. from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chepe Mariscal derrotou Ricardo Carcacinha in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Danny Silva derrotou Lucas Almeida in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): JJ Aldrich derrotou Andrea Lee in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Ramazan Temirov derrotou Charles Johnson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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