Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Stephen Thompson No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Brazil has another representative in the top 15 of the Ultimate welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). In the co-main event of the UFC Nashville, this Saturday (12), Gabriel Marretinha surpassed the veteran Stephen Thompson and secured a spot in the next update of the category rankings. In a strategic performance, the 27-year-old Brazilian emerged victorious by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) and should take over 12th place in the division, which belongs to 'Wonderboy'.
The victory over the former title challenger Stephen Thompson was the biggest of his career Gabriel Marretinha, who achieved his third consecutive victory and has only one defeat in five fights in the organization.
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At 42, Thompson is going through a difficult time after suffering his third consecutive loss in the Octagon. "Wonderboy" has won only one of his last six UFC fights.
With a strategic performance, Gabriel Marretinha defeats Stephen Thompson in a balanced fight
With the traditional karateka base, Stephen Thompson started exploring low kicks and Gabriel Marretinha Thompson responded in kind. The American attempted the first high kick, which exploded in the Brazilian's guard. Halfway through the round, Marretinha launched the first double-leg attack. Thompson defended, but the Brazilian persisted, got his waist, and landed a beautiful takedown on the American. Marretinha tried to stabilize himself on his back and lock in the choke, but "Wonderboy" escaped and landed a few ground-and-pound strikes before getting back to his feet. The Brazilian landed a good jab and straight before the end of the first round.
Stephen Thompson began the second round working kicks to the torso Gabriel Marretinha, who dove for a single leg, but saw the American defend the attack. After the takedown was denied, the Brazilian pressed Thompson against the fence, but the 'Wonderboy' escaped and returned to the center of the octagon. The American advanced with a combination of punches, but Marretinha responded with a hard left. Thompson threw a very quick spinning kick, and the Brazilian almost got the takedown in the nick of time. Gabriel persisted and clamped his opponent's back while standing. The American managed to face him and break the hold. Thompson fired a powerful high kick that exploded in the Brazilian's guard. Gabriel Marretinha landed a straight right in time with a low kick from the American, which bounced off the ground and bounced back. Immediately after, it was Thompson who unleashed another high kick against the Brazilian, who, despite defending, felt the blow. At the end of the round, Stephen Thompson had a deep cut on his left shin.
Gabriel Marretinha started the third round by diving on the leg of Stephen Thompson, who defended. The Brazilian held his opponent against the fence and strategically landed his heel directly on Thompson's cut shin, which immediately began to bleed again. Back in the center of the octagon, the American attacked with a solid side stomp to Gabriel's torso. The Brazilian returned to the cage and landed some knees. Thompson managed to reverse the position and put Marretinha on his back against the fence before releasing the grip and returning to the center. The American landed a high kick to the Brazilian's head, which he absorbed well. Marretinha dove for the double leg and partially secured the takedown. Thompson got to his knees and got back up, but Marretinha passed the takedown and took him down again, but the American got back up. In the final minute, Gabriel Marretinha chose to hold Stephen Thompson against the fence until the fight is over.
Steve Garcia dominates Calvin Kattar and extends his winning streak
Steve Garcia derrotou Calvin kattar No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
The Ultimate featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) will have a new name in the top 15. In a duel on the main card of the UFC Nashville, Steve Garcia dominated and beat Calvin kattar, securing a spot in the next update of the category rankings. Aggressive as usual, Garcia didn't get the knockout, but did enough to come away with the victory by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
The victory over Calvin kattar was the sixth consecutive Steve Garcia in the UFC, but the first in a row won by judges' decision. The American should occupy 14th place in the rankings in the update next Tuesday (16).
On the other side, Calvin kattar finds himself in a very delicate situation after suffering his fifth consecutive loss in the organization. The former title challenger hasn't won since January 2022 and is expected to drop out of the top 15 in the division.
In a chaotic fight, Morgan Charriere knocks out Nate Landwehr in the third round.
Morgan Carriere knocked out nate landwehr No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), the third fight of the main card of the UFC Nashville delivered to fans exactly what was expected: a show of violence between Morgan Carriere e nate landwehr. After two very busy rounds, the Frenchman went all out and knocked out the American with a devastating sequence in the first seconds of the third round.
As a result, Morgan Carriere recovers from the defeat suffered against Nathaniel Wood, in March, and adds his third victory in five UFC fights.
On the other side, nate landwehr suffers his second consecutive defeat and his third in his last four appearances in the octagon.
UFC Nashville Results
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Derrick Lewis x Tallison Teixeira
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Stephen Thompson in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia derrotou Calvin kattar in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Morgan Carriere derrotou nate landwehr by technical knockout (punches) 27s into R3
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino derrotou austen lane via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4min16s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): George Tokkos derrotou Junior Tafa via submission (katagatame) at 4min25s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chris Curtis derrotou Max griffin by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jake matthews derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:09 of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Eduardo Moura derrotou Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker derrotou Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at 54 seconds of the first round.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mike Davis derrotou Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout (flying knee and punches) at 4:08 of the second round.
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Fatima Kline derrotou Melissa Martinez by technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of the third round.
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