Andrea Lee Defeated Veronica Macedo via Unanimous Decision
A 15 minute scrap that showcased the experience of Andrea Lee and the toughness of Veronica but it was not enough for the Brazilian to win the fight. Andrea landed some nasty thai knees during the first round, as Veronica tried to put pressure and move forward. Andrea kept on landing more knees coupling with throws to the ground, where Veronica found little success. Andrea tried too hard to finish the fight, but Vernoica kept on fighting from the back. Not a noteworthy debut performance by Andrea Lee but she did push the pace during the fight. She has a long way to go in the flyweight division with bigger names & more experienced fighters waiting for her.
THESE KNEES!
The rookie came to FIGHT! #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/moZ9P9wIu2
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Welcome to the UFC, @AndreaKGBLee! #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/edt0yizgL3
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Guido Cannetti Defetaed Diego Rivas via Unanimous Decision
Starting on a slow note, both the fighters took their own time to feel and measure each other. Guido makes the first move by tripping Rivas to the ground and in ended up fighting from the half guard position. The fight slowly heats up and the bantamweights open up with their kicks and punched. Guido’s consistency gets him takedown after takedown. A brave attempt by Rivas to arm bar Guido went in vain as Guido fought back. In the final round, both Rivas and Guido threw everything at each other but Guido kept on grinding for a takedown despite being cut on the right eyebrow from the strikes of Rivas.
🇨🇱 @1191Rivas attempts to lock in an armbar but @NinjaCannetti slams himself free. #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/uiRERKLWHS
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
The entire arena was ready to ERUPT! @1191Rivas #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/2gHATb5IvX
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Dominick Reyes defeated Jared Cannonier via TKO
The moment the fight began, both the light heavyweights began throwing heavy leather. Reyes landed some nice leg kicks, kneed and body kicks while Jared tried to rough it up with his boxing as he clipped Reyes. With height to his advantage, Reyes kept on landing the long kicks while Jared brushes off and keeps moving ahead. Reyes slips the punch and lands a left uppercut that gets Jared wobbly and sees the opening to finish it. After following up with few head kicks, Reyes lands another uppercut to have Jared finding hard to stand still and lands on the ground. The referee steps into stop the fight at 2:55 secs of the first round.
MAKE IT 9️⃣-0️⃣! @DomReyes #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/26o8lgm8vc
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
The DEVASTATING uppercut that set it up. @DomReyes #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/HmI5yiUBDu
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Tatiana Suarez Defeated Alexa Grasso via Submission
It just took Tatiana well over 30 secs into the fight to grab Alexa’s legs for a takedown attempt – a clear gameplan for the former Olympic hopeful. Tatiana quickly grabs and throws Alexa to the ground where she tried to pin her down, but Alexa quickly got back to the feet. A single leg takedown begins the end of the fight as Tatiana secures hooks and wraps her hands around Alexa’s throat forcing her to tap out at 2:44 secs.
STILL UNDEFEATED! @TSPMMA115 #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/1iPbR0yC8A
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Kamaru Usman defeated Demian Maia via Unanimous Decision
Starting off on a slow note, Usman was easily taken down and pinned to the fence where Maia was able to put pressure and secure a takedown later during the first round. Maia continued to rely on taking the fight to the ground, but couldn’t keep Usman on the ground who displayed strong defence game. Maia was able to secure the leading position in the judges scorecard but from the second round, Usman’s striking progressed as kept on tagging Maia. A solid right hand sends Maia to the ground and Usman following up with vicious hammer fists. The final rounds saw the same momentum from Usman who continuously defended takedowns and kept on blasting Maia’s face.
GO TIME. #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/1M33iFZciO
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Takedown STUFFED!@Usman84kg #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/PREWU7egLR
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
On the run.@Usman84kg is laying on the pressure in the third. #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/GUbLVdrKuL
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
🗣 "By unanimous decision… @Usman84kg!" #UFCChile pic.twitter.com/k3LzuRttom
— UFC (@ufc) May 20, 2018
Preliminary Card Results
Vicente Luque defeated Chad Laprise via KO (Punches) R1 4:16
Michel Prazeres defeated Zak Cummings via Split Decision
Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno via Unanimous Decision
Poliana Botelho defeated Syuri Kondo via TKO R1 0:33
Enrique Barzola defeated Brandon Davis via Unanimous Decision
Frankie Saenz defeated Enrique Briones via Unanimous Decision
Claudio Puelles defeated Felipe Silva via Submission R3 2:23
