![]() ![]() After Sadykhov scrambled free, they kept the pace high by trading punches in the center. They picked up right where they left off at the end of the first, but Elder tested out Sadykhov’s grappling skills. It was an all-action striking display in the first round, with both fighters having moments. A pinpoint-accurate punch from Sadykhov caused Elder to touch the mat briefly, but the favor was returned, and with more impact a moment later. Synopsis: Sadykhov kept the pressure high with forward movement, but Elder was sharp as he circled from the outside. Judging: Mike Bell, Sal D’Amato, Junichiro Kamijo Records: Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC), Lina Lansberg (10-8 MMA, 4-7 UFC) Lina Lansberg via submission (kneebar) – Round 2, 4:45 Silva beautifully spun into a kneebar, and the tap came a moment later for a fantastic finish. Lansberg managed to pop up, but continued to play with fire by staying close. Too much for Lansberg on the mat, Silva dominated every position. Lansberg looked for the clinch, but found herself ending the round on her back while Silva landed elbows.Ĭoming out with urgency in the second, Lansberg’s initial flurries were weathered by Silva, who brought the fight to the ground. Attacking to the body and the legs, Silva made things rough early on. ![]() Synopsis: Silva had to deal with an early eye poke, but when the action settled in, her forward pressure gave Lansberg problems. Judging: Derek Cleary, Eric Colon, Tony Weeks Records: Khusein Askhabov (23-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Jamall Emmers (19-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) Khusein Askhabov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Askhabov’s telegraphed attempts resulted in full mount and a kimura attempt for Emmers as the clock ran out. After a spinning backfist attempt, Emmers connected with a sharp right hand that sent Askhabov to the mat for the biggest moment of the round.Īskhabov went harder for takedowns in the last round, but Emmers was ready to reverse positions and control from the top. ![]() They continued to trade on the feet, with Emmers would get the better of the exchanges. In the second round, Askhabov tried to get the fight to the ground early, but Emmers wasn’t having it. Askhabov looked for a few big spinning kicks, but Emmers easily evaded as he controlled the exchanges until the end of the round. When the fight resumed, Askhabov focused on leading with kicks while Emmers varied his striking attacks. Askhabov got to the clinch, but lost the position after a low blow that paused the action. Synopsis: Emmers got things started by darting in and out with strikes. Judging: Sal D’Amato, Junichiro Kamijo, Tony Weeks Fletcher (10-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Themba Takura Gorimbo (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) ![]() Photos: UFC Fight Night 219: Best photos from Las Vegas Themba Takura Gorimbo via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:37 What a finishing sequence by Fletcher to get it done in the second, spoiling Gorimbo’s UFC debut. Fletcher worked his way back up, landed a huge right elbow, and jumped on a guillotine for the club-and-sub. In the second, Gorimbo brought the fight to the mat again, and looked for a rear-naked choke. Gorimbo was able to maneuver his way into a leglock attempt in the closing seconds before the horn sounded. After reversing position, Fletcher took full mount and landed a few hard ground-and-pound strikes. Even though Gorimbo was landing cleanly on the feet, he completed a well-timed takedown, but it would be Fletcher who excelled on the ground. Synopsis: Gorimbo’s reach advantage proved to be a challenge for Fletcher on the feet. ![]()
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