UFC Fight Night in Denver: Rose Namajunas Dominates, Controversies Abound
Rose Namajunas’ Complete Performance
Rose Namajunas hosted the main event of UFC Fight Night in Denver, dominating Tracy Cortez with a perfect performance, showcasing her skills in both striking and grappling. The fight was a one-sided affair, with Namajunas emerging victorious by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47).
Controversy in the Octagon
However, the evening was marred by controversy in the first fight of the main card. Abdul Razak Alhassan and Cody Brundage had a brief 37-second bout, with Alhassan delivering several blows to Brundage’s head, forcing the referee to stop the fight without declaring a winner.
Another controversy arose in the co-main event, where Muslim Salikhov won by split decision over Santiago Ponzinibbio, but Ponzinibbio was left unhappy with the decision, feeling he should have won the fight.
Jean Silva: A Rising Star
One fighter who impressed many with his performance was Brazilian Jean Silva, who forced the referee to stop his fight against Drew Dober due to a cut on his eyebrow. Silva demonstrated his power and versatility, showcasing his repertoire of kicks, elbows, and punches.
Silva’s charisma and style have made him a fan favorite, and it’s likely he will be the talk of the town in the future, as he continues to rise in the lightweight division.
UFC Fight Night Results
Here are the full results from UFC Fight Night in Denver:
- Rose Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
- Muslim Salikhov defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Jean Silva defeated Drew Dober by medical stoppage in the second round
- Gabriel Bonfim defeated Ange Loosa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Julian Erosa defeated Christian Rodriguez by submission in the first round
- Cody Brundage vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan ended in a no contest
- Preliminaries:
- Carles Johnson defeated Joshua Van by TKO in the third round
- Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Fatima Kline by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Montel Jackson defeated Da’Mon Blackshear by KO in the first round after 18 seconds of fighting
- Luana Santos defeated Mariya Agapova by submission in the first round
- Andre Petroski defeated Josh Fremd by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Evan Elder defeated Darrius Flowers by submission in the second round