Blaydes won in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Curtis Blaydes recovered at Noche UFC , but did not please the audience present at the Desert Diamond Arena. At the event held this Saturday (12), in Arizona (USA), the American defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision. However, the encounter itself did not live up to what is expected of a good heavyweight fight (up to 120,2 kg).
Despite being knockout artists, the fighters respected each other and fought cautiously. Nevertheless, Blaydes bounced back after losing the battle against Josh Hokit.
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Curtis Baydes, 35, began his MMA career in 2014 and debuted in the UFC in 2016. In the sport, the American built a record of 20 wins, six losses, and one no contest. His main victories were over Alexander Volkov , Alistair Overeem , Jailton Malhadinho , Jairzinho Rozenstruik , Junior Cigano , Mark Hunt , Rizvan Kuniev , Tom Aspinall , and Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
Disappointing fight
Blaydes started the fight trying to take Acosta down, but failed. Standing, Acosta and Blaydes exchanged punches, with the latter landing more strikes. Waiting for the right moment to unleash his strikes, Acosta landed jabs and low kicks on Blaydes. As the pair struggled to pull the trigger, the crowd in the arena booed. In the final moments, Blaydes executed a good takedown on Acosta and controlled him on the ground.
In the second round, Blaydes again took Acosta down and took his back. Again, Blaydes used his size to take Acosta down. Standing, Acosta tried to be more aggressive, but received powerful straight punches from Blaydes. With jabs, Acosta bothered Blaydes. Irritated by the fight, the fans booed the athletes. At the end of the round, Acosta had a slight advantage.
In the final round, Acosta started by throwing straight punches and kicks at Blaydes. Without mercy, the crowd booed the fighters again. In response, Blaydes landed some good kicks to Acosta's midsection and took him down, but couldn't maintain control on the ground. In the striking exchanges, Blaydes landed a cross and kicks on Acosta. In turn, Acosta landed two clean straight punches to Blaydes' face. At the end of the fight, the fans continued to boo.
Mexican wins comfortably
David Martinez is a highlight of Noche UFC . Photo: Instagram / David Martinez
In the opening fight of the main card, David Martinez lived up to expectations and continued his great run in the UFC. The Mexican controlled veteran Dan Ige with ease and won by unanimous decision.
Thus, the 28-year-old athlete, undefeated in the company, secured his fourth consecutive victory. Currently, 'Doctor' is ranked seventh in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) and now aims for greater challenges.
On the other hand, Ige lost for the third time in a row and has only won one of his last six fights. Because of this negative record, the American is at serious risk of being cut by the UFC.
Noche UFC Results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva defeated Jose Miguel Delgado by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:57 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Moreno defeated Joseph Morales by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Marwan Rahiki by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexa Grasso defeated Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Curtis Blaydes defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): David Martinez defeated Dan Ige by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Tim Elliott defeated Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Muslim Salikhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui defeated Djorden Santos by knockout (punches) at 4:25 of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Tommy Gantt defeated Drakkar Klose by submission (triangle choke) at 2:44 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rong Zhu defeated Rafa Garcia by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Sean King III defeated Jessie Rosas by knockout (takedown and punches) at 0:36 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Regina Tarin defeated JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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