Jack Jenkins knocked out Herbert Burns No. UFC 305 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
O UFC 305 It started badly for the 'Brazilian Squadron'. Brazil's first representative at this Saturday's event (17), the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) from Niteroi Herbert Burns was no match for Jack Jenkins and ended up defeated by technical knockout in the third round. Having difficulty dealing with the Australian's speed when fighting on the feet, the younger brother of Gilbert Durinho he tried to impose the ground game, but was unsuccessful and ended up defeated in the first minute of the last round.
The result puts Herbert Burns in a very delicate situation in the UFC. This is because the Brazilian has now suffered four consecutive defeats in the organization and has not won since June 2020.
On the other side, Jack Jenkins recovers from the defeat suffered against Chepe Mariscal in September last year, when he broke his arm and achieved his third victory in four fights in the UFC.
Herbert Burns fails to impose a grappling fight and suffers fourth knockout in a row
Herbert Burns started working on kicks on the waistline and leg of Jack Jenkins. The Australian worked a good combination of two jabs and a straight shot. Jenkins unleashed another quick combination of punches with his fists. The Australian feinted with his right hand and landed a clean left. Herbert tried a knee in the muay thai clinch. Jenkins cornered the Brazilian against the fence and continued landing blows with his left hand. Feeling the Australian's hand, Herbert dived at his rival's legs, but was repelled by punches. Jack Jenkins He accelerated the pace and put in great combinations with his fists. Near the final minute, Herbert managed to shorten the fight and take the fight to the ground, landing in half guard. The Brazilian took advantage of the position to breathe and compose himself, but did little about it until the bell sounded.
Jack Jenkins started the second round looking to put pressure Herbert Burns, which went into decline without success. On the second attempt, the Brazilian went at the feet of the Australian and managed to take the fight to the ground, falling again into half guard. Herbert tried the katagatame, but Jenkins prevented the Brazilian from passing, who tried to attack the Australian's foot, but ended up giving his rival an opening to escape and get up. Herbert tried another takedown, but Jenkins defended and ended up falling on top. The Australian worked a little on the Brazilian's guard, but chose to get up and resume the fight on the feet. The decision proved to be correct, as soon after Jenkins landed a very hard hook to the waistline, followed by two clean blows to the Brazilian's face, who fell. The Australian used ground and pound, but again waited for the Brazilian to get up. Next, Jenkins landed a very hard kick on Herbert's leg, which he felt. Under boos, the Brazilian fell to the ground and called out to his rival, who denied it and remained standing. Before the end of the round, Herbert Burns He tried once again, unsuccessfully, to call the Australian to the ground.
Tom Nolan doesn't shine, but confirms favoritism and beats Alex Reyes
It wasn't as easy as predictions suggested, but Tom nolan confirmed favoritism and defeated Alex Reyes on the preliminary card of UFC 305 in a duel valid for light weights (up to 70,3 kg). The biggest favorite on the entire card, with odds of almost 8 to 1, the Australian didn't shine, but he did enough to emerge victorious in the judges' unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
As a result, Tom nolan achieved his second consecutive UFC victory after losing his debut in the organization against Nikolas Motta, at the first event of 2024, in January.
On the other side, Alex Reyes He still doesn't know what it means to win in Ultimate. The little brother of the light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) Dominick reyes, who was out for six years due to a serious infection, has three defeats in three fights in the organization.
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