Dvalishvili vs Yan
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili – Take a look at the results and also the ones who received the bonus
After last weekend’s amazing pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena, the UFC brought another high-quality event to the Theater at Virgin Hotels on Saturday afternoon. The most recent UFC Fight Night event was as promising on paper as it was in the octagon, highlighted by a bantamweight showdown between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, and featured a slew of exciting clashes sprinkled up and down the card.
In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili drowned Petr Yan to secure not only the biggest victory of his career but also his ninth straight UFC triumph.
In the first minute of the bout alone, “The Machine” attempted two takedowns, and he never slowed down, throwing strong punches and devastating kicks to Yan’s lead leg to keep the former champion off balance and out of rhythm. Dvalishvili maintained a frenetic pace throughout the whole contest, slowing down just for the championship rounds.
In defeating the former champion for a third time in a row, Dvalishvili set a new UFC record for most takedown attempts. Following two consecutive defeats inside the Octagon, Dvalishvili has been undefeated since, and his victory in the main event on Saturday solidified his status as a legitimate contender for the 135-pound championship.
Alexander Volkov has recently developed a new aggressive streak, which he demonstrated against Alexandr Romanov.
After thwarting Romanov’s initial takedown attempt with the aid of a tremendous fence grab, Volkov went on the offensive, kicking Romanov twice in the stomach and landing a series of powerful blows. When Romanov attempted a desperate takedown, Volkov evaded it, swam to the back, dug a hook in, and began unloading, ultimately knocking Romanov out and working for the finish.
The Russian veteran now has consecutive first-round stoppage victories, improving his record to 3-1 in his previous four fights and 36-10 overall.
Nikita Krylov submitted Ryan Spann with a deep triangle choke at the conclusion of Saturday’s main event light heavyweight bout.
Prior to engaging in a struggle on the ground, both men exchanged powerful shots following the bell. Initially, Spann attacked a D’arce choke and then a guillotine, and when Krylov escaped, it was his chance to go on the offensive, dominating positions and attacking his own guillotine. Spann shoved him over the top, but when he rushed in to capitalise, Krylov swiftly applied a triangle choke and cinched it tight.
This is not the veteran’s third consecutive victory, as he continues to progress and make strides in the light heavyweight division. The 31-year-old currently holds a record of 5-4 in his second run with the promotion, 10-6 overall in the UFC, and 30-9 for his whole career, having faced a Murderer’s Row of opponents throughout the years.
Elsewhere, during the course of 15 minutes, Said Nurmagomedov and Jonathan Martinez engaged in an incredible contest between competitors vying for a spot in the top 15.
Early on, Nurmagomedov had the speed advantage and landed the harder blows in the opening round, but Martinez exhibited extraordinary fortitude and determination by sticking with his Russian opponent and keeping the bout close and competitive. When one had a good moment, the other would answer in kind, with neither having a clear, definite advantage throughout the three-round bout.
The judges were asked to choose the winner, and when the 10s and 9s were added together, Martinez came out on top with scores of 29-28 on all three cards. This gives the 28-year-old Factory X representative five consecutive victories, seven wins in his past eight outings, and nine triumphs in twelve UFC appearances.
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