Carlos Ulberg won Jan Blachowicz No. UFC London. Photo: twitter / UFC NEWS
In the generational clash of the co-main event of the UFC London, youth prevailed. Carlos Ulberg even suffered from low kicks from Jan Blachowicz, but with his greater reach and speed, he overcame the former champion in the judges' decision and got closer to a chance to fight for the light heavyweight belt (93kg), which today belongs to Magomed Ankalaev.
With the victory, the partner of Israel adesanya achieved his twelfth career victory, while the former champion, at 42 years of age, suffered his eleventh defeat.
Ulberg suffers from low kicks and beats former champion in the final
Ulberg began the fight taking advantage of his greater height and speed. The New Zealander circled the octagon, while Blachowicz relied on low kicks, which gradually undermined the younger fighter's movement.
In the second stage, the training partner Israel adesanya returned more aggressively, but the veteran didn't give him any space and continued marching forward, reducing the spaces.
By the third round, Ulberg was already hurting his left leg, but he still improved, found his best shots and managed to secure his first victory against a former champion.
At the end of the three rounds, Carlos Ulberg had his arm raised by decision of the judges.
Kevin Holland surprises in grappling and defeats Gunnar Nelson at UFC London
Kevin holland overcame Gunnar nelson No. UFC London. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/UFC News
In a welterweight duel (up to 77kg) at UFC London, Kevin holland showed that he is still alive in the UFC. The American, who had suffered two consecutive defeats, showed his heavy hands, surprised with an active ground game and overcame Gunnar nelson by decision of the judges.
With the positive result, Holland reached the mark of 27 career victories, while his opponent, who had not fought since 2023, suffered his sixth defeat.
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