Joaquin buckley brutalizes Stephen Thompson No. UFC 307 and asks for a fight against the former champion. Photo: Reproduction/UFC News
The promise of high-level exchange between Stephen Thompson e Joaquin buckley, at the closing of the preliminary card of the UFC 307 this Saturday (5), was achieved with a brutal knockout. In a fight valid for the welterweight division (up to 77kg), the 'Knockout Man' beat 'Wonderboy' with a straight right in what was one of the best fights of the night.
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As a result, Joaquin buckley reaches his 14th knockout victory in his MMA career. He should advance positions, getting close to the top 5 of the division led by Belal Muhammad | and with that, he also called Kamaru Usman for a fight.
Thompson, in turn, suffers only his second knockout loss in his career. The veteran has 17 wins and eight losses, in addition to one draw.
Joaquin Buckley becomes second fighter to knock out Stephen Thompson in UFC
From the very first moment, it was possible to see the wide arsenal of blows Stephen Thompson. With spinning kicks, 'in and out' and an intense game in the exchange, the 'Wonderboy' scored, while Joaquin buckley pressed for a good moment at close range. And it was precisely after the fight became fierce that the 'Knockout Man' changed his characteristic to take the fight to the ground.
The high level continued. Buckley even wanted to engage in grappling, but Thompson pulled out. With a recognized karate background, Stephen sought more 'in fight' and adopted technique, while Joaquin relied on brute force. And, just like the first round, the second also ended with a tight margin.
The feeling that everything was balanced also seemed to affect the fighters – and even the corners –, who gave instructions for their trainers to go and define, if the opportunity arose. Buckley worked combinations of jabs and straights, while Thompson responded well to the blows. He responded until the clean blow landed. With a right bomb, Joaquin took 'Wonderboy' to the canvas and was only the second fighter to achieve such a feat.
UFC 307 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Khalil rountree Jr. by technical knockout (punches) at 4:32 – title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Julianna Pena derrotou Rachel Pennington in the split decision of (48-47,47-48,48-47) – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista derrotou José Aldo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (injury) at 5m of R1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla harrison derrotou Ketlen Scallop in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 83,9 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout (punches) at 2m17sec. from R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Iasmin Lucindo derrotou Marina Rodriguez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Austin Hubbard in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cesar Almeida derrotou Ihor Potieria in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan spann finished Ovince St-Preux with a guillotine at 1m35sec. from R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tecia Pennington derrotou Carla esparza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court mcgee finished Tim means with a rear naked choke at 3:19. from R1
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