UFC 258: Usman vs Burns (Early-Prelim and Preliminary results)
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Gabe Green def. Phil Rowe via unanimous decision
Round 1: Rowe started out with some goof punches and was getting the better of Green in the exchanges, Green scores a takedown but Rowe scrambles and get on top and tried to lock in a triangle but couldnt finish it.
Round 2: Green started out aggressively and started attacking the legs, he accidently hits Rowe in the groin twice and getting a warning from the referee, but Green maintained the pace and finished the round strong.
Round 3: Rowe’s leg started to give up and Green drops him twice with those leg kicks, the aggression was definitely helping him but Rowe took him down not offering much offense from the top he got up with 30 seconds remaining and once again drops him down with a leg kick.
Result: Gabe Green def. Phil Rowe via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chris Gutierrez def. Andre Ewell via unanimous decision
Round 1: Chris and Ewell both started the fight pretty slow, both of them were picking their shots. Ewell stomped his legs a couple of times but got countered with some punches. Chris lands a big leg kick to stun his opponent but he couldnt capitalize as the round ended.
Round 2: Ewell has recovered from the kick and is now landing some kicks and shots, Chris once again chips the front leg and is now doing some damage. Just as the round was ending Ewell catches a kick and bring Chris down.
Round 3: Chris damaged Ewell’s leg and is now capitalizing on it, he lands some good shots as well. Ewell is trying to move but he could not because of his leg, he tries a takedown but got reversed but Chris.
Result: Chris Gutierrez def. Andre Ewell via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
Polyana Viana def. Mallory Martin via submission
Round 1: Martin starts the fight by punching the body but gets countered by some kicks, she catches the leg and took Viana down. Viana secured full guard landing clean elbows. Martin tries to keep her composure but gets caught in a triangle as she tries to shake it off, Viana transitions it into an armbar and finished the fight.
Result: Polyana Viana def. Mallory Martin via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:18
Belal Muhammad def. Dhiego Lima via unanimous decision
Round 1: Muhammad started the fight landing some nice shots to the body and landing some excellent pull counters, he shoots for a takedown but gets stuffed. Lima is not taking advantage of his long reach and is getting clipped, he lands a leg kick but is getting out boxed.
Round 2: Muhammad again started the fight with an excellent pace and is hitting Lima all over the body, he gets poked in the eye but the fight started soon after, once again his takedown attempt gets stuffed and he got hit with a leg kick and is now slowing down a little bit.
Round 3: Muhammad regains the pace and lands some nice shots to the body, he is now cornering Lima against the cage to land a barrage of strikes once again his takedown got stuffed but he scores is just as the round is ending.
Result: Belal Muhammad def. Dhiego Lima via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Anthony Hernandez def. Rodolfo Vieira via submission
Viera was a seven times BJJ champion but he got choked out by Anthony Hernandez who’s a blue belt in BJJ, this is probably the biggest upset for Viera’s fans.
Round 1: Viera secured a takedown and attempted a couple of takedowns, but couldn’t finish any of it. Hernandez kept his cool but couldn’t shake Viera off he finally got up and landed nice kicks and punches, Viera got hurt and desperately shoots for takedown but couldnt get it.
Round 2: Viera is now taking damage from Hernandez. Hernandez is pushing the pace and hurting Viera, Viera shoots for takedown but got caught in the guillotine and the fight ends with a submission.
Result: Anthony Hernandez def. Rodolfo Vieira via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:53
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