JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 13: Glover Teixeira (high) of Brazil fights Anthony Smith (backside) of america of their Mild Heavyweight bout throughout UFC Struggle Evening at VyStar Veterans Memorial Enviornment on Might 13, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photograph by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Pictures)
On Wednesday evening, there weren’t a plethora of finishes, however the fighters who did take the choice out of the judges’ arms made fairly the impression.
Sadly, referee Jason Herzog and the cornermen for Anthony Smith didn’t make the proper resolution. They allowed their fighter to take a beating for two-plus rounds greater than he ought to have.
Smith misplaced through fifth-round TKO to the resurgent Glover Teixeira in the primary occasion, however the greatest story is how lengthy this combat was allowed to proceed. At one level, Smith could possibly be heard saying his enamel had been falling out. That looks as if an excellent indication we should always most likely cease the combat, particularly contemplating he had no probability to win.
Right here was the end:
Let’s check out each end from UFC Struggle Evening 171 aka UFC Struggle Evening: Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira.
Chase Sherman Smashes Ike Villanueva
The present opened with a bang. Chase Sherman made his return to the UFC with a second-round KO of Ike Villanueva. The latter was making his UFC debut, and it’s protected to say issues didn’t go as deliberate.
Sherman is seeking to make a splash at heavyweight. He could not be capable of cope with the highest guys within the division, however he appeared a bit sharper on this combat than he has previously. Maybe his time with Naked Knuckle Combating Championship has tightened his putting.
Villanueva confirmed fast arms, however general, Sherman was simply too massive. I’d nonetheless prefer to see what he can do at gentle heavyweight, which is a extra pure division for him.
Brian Kelleher Shocks Hunter Azure With Enormous Left Hook
Coming into the combat, Brian Kelleher was the underdog towards the beforehand undefeated Hunter Azure. Nonetheless, the extra skilled Kelleher appeared to empty Azure’s vitality by way of an energetic first spherical, and that stress opened up this enormous left hook:
As you may see, the affect of the punch almost put Azure’s chin on his left shoulder. The follow-up shot appeared to place Azure out, however the probabilities he was going to get better with out it are slim. Nonetheless, Kelleher needed to end the combat as a result of referee Jason Herzog hadn’t known as an finish to the bout.
After the win, Kelleher known as out Sean O’Malley. Maybe he’ll get what could possibly be an fascinating combat.
Thiago Moises Faucets Out Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson is one heck of a striker, however his grappling, submission protection to be actual, has at all times been his greatest weak point. We noticed this once more on Wednesday in his loss towards Thiago Moises:
Johnson was dominating the combat within the first spherical. Moises had no solutions for Johnson’s stand-up sport. Between the primary and second rounds, Moises’ nook suggested him to chase the takedown.
The Brazilian adopted the directions and shortly secured the win. Johnson wasted no time tapping out, and regardless of his wins over Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, and Edson Barboza, his file is now all the way down to 20-16. That’s not one of the best look.
Drew Dober Batters Alexander Hernandez
Don’t look now, however Drew Dober goes to be ranked within the High 15 subsequent week. On Wednesday evening, he wore down Alexander Hernandez and earned the second-round TKO win. Here’s a have a look at the end:
Dober is on a three-fight win streak with a KO end in every of these bouts. After the bout, he known as out Paul Felder who was sitting Octagon aspect doing colour commentary.
That may be an outstanding combat that may finish with a stoppage as effectively. Here’s a have a look at all the outcomes from Wednesday’s card.
- Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva through TKO2
- Brian Kelleher def. Hunter Azure through TKO2
- Omar Morales def. Gabriel Benitez through UD (30-27, 29-28×2)
- Sijara Eubanks def. Sarah Moras through UD (30-27×2, 30-26)
- Thiago Moises def. Michael Johnson through SUB2
- Andrei Arlovski def. Philipe Lins through UD (30-27×2, 29-28)
- Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg through SD (29-28×2, 28-29)
- Drew Dober def. Alexander Hernandez through TKO2
- Ben Rothwell def. Ovince Saint Preux through SD
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