In a classic duel between Jiu-Jitsu and Sambô, the stand-up fight made the difference. Ikram Aliskerov overcame the disadvantage of reach, shortened the distance with his boxing and defeated André Sergipano Muniz by knockout in the first round, in the fight that opened the main card of UFC Kansas.
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With the triumph, the Dagestani reached the mark of three victories in the UFC and recovered from the tough defeat to Robert whittaker. Meanwhile, Sergipano suffered its third consecutive defeat in the organization.
Aliskerov closes the gap and knocks out Sergipano at UFC Kansas City
Ikram Aliskerov derrotou Andrew Muniz at UFC Kansas. Photo: Twitter / UFC News
The fight began with Muniz and Aliskerov looking for the best distance. The Russian, with a shorter reach, tried to close the distance with his boxing combinations, while the taller Brazilian relied on jabs and left medium kicks. However, towards the end of the first round, Ikram landed a cross that shook the Sergipe native and finished the fight with a strong ground and pound.
In a lively fight on the ground, Matt Chnell defeats Jimmy Flick by decision
Matt schnell won Jimmy Flick at UFC Kansas. Photo: Twitter / UFC Kansas
In a fight valid for flyweights (up to 56,7 kg), Matt schnell showed that he still has fuel left in the UFC. The 'Dangerous' suffered with the grappling fight of Jimmy Flick, but, halfway through the second round, he reversed the situation, took control of the fight and secured victory by decision of the judges.
With the triumph, Schnell ended a streak of three consecutive defeats, while his rival achieved his ninth career victory.
Evan Elder defeats Gauge Young in prospect duel at UFC Kansas
Evan Elder defeated Gauge Young at UFC Kansas. photo: Twitter / UFC News
In a prospects' duel at UFC Kansas, Evan Elder had to rely heavily on kicks to get the better of Gauge Young. The 28-year-old controlled the distance well, fought on both bases and controlled the result until he defeated Young by decision of the judges.
With the triumph, Elder achieved his third consecutive victory in the UFC, while Young suffered the third defeat of his career in his UFC debut.
Chris Gutierrez uses experience to dominate Jhon Castaneda
Chris Gutierrez won John Castaneda at UFC Kansas. Twitter/UFC News
In a fight valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Chris Gutierrez showed that experience counts for a lot inside the octagon. 'El Guapo' stood out with good transitions in the grappling fight, strong blows in the stand-up fight and led the victory over Jhon Castaneda after the judges' decision.
With the result, Gutierrez reached his 23rd career victory, while Castaneda suffered his eighth defeat.
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