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A Marina Rodriguez saga to make the main fight UFC Rodriguez x Waterson did not prevent the Brazilian from having a high level performance. With a lot of blows, the Brazilian dominated the first three rounds and secured the victory by unanimous decision against Michelle Waterson (48-47, 49-46 and 49-46), in the early hours of this Saturday to Sunday, in Las Vegas (USA) . Although both are strawweights (up to 52kg), the showdown was disputed at flyweight (up to 57kg), as Rodriguez accepted the fight at the last minute.
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Marina Rodriguez defeated Michelle Waterson by unanimous decision – Photo: Getty Images
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Marina used the wide advantage in the first movements well and prevented the American from entering her radius of action. When attacking, the Brazilian showed fast hands to put her combinations. She undermined Waterson with a lot of blows and movement and ended the round aggressively. In the second round, Marina continued cutting the angles and pressing with precise punches and powerful kicks in the body. The American had little threat and remained the victim of pressure from the Brazilian until the end of the round.
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Rodriguez came back fast in the third round and rocked the opponent with his kicks. Waterson managed to press the Brazilian against the grid and tried to fall, but the defense was well made and they left the clinch. Marina took advantage of the space to deliver a long combination of punches to the American, who was only defending herself. When breaking free, Waterson gave two good low kicks, but the Brazilian once again imposed her pace and maintained her superiority
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Marina Rodriguez had a dominant performance against Michelle Waterson – Photo: Getty Images
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The outlook looked like it wouldn’t change, but near the middle of the fourth round, Waterson landed a fall and took it to the ground for the first time in the fight. The American won the half-guard and prevented the Brazilian from standing, but was not effective on the ground and pound. Despite this, he maintained his position until the timer zeroed. In the final five minutes, Waterson grew and scared at times with his high kicks, but Marina responded well by varying blows to the head and waist line and secured the victory.
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Cerrone reaches six fights without winning
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Alex Morono defeated Donald Cerrone by technical knockout at 4: 40s of R1 – Photo: Getty Images
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At 38, Donald Cerrone is nearing the end of the line in his career. In the main co-event, Cowboy did not resist Alex Morono and was knocked out at 4: 40s of the first round, reaching his fifth setback in six fights (the other was a “No Contest” against Niko Price in his last engagement). The match made the fighter match Jim Miller as the athlete with the most fights in the UFC, with 37 each. Morono recovered from his defeat against Anthony Pettis in December last year.
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