Charles celebrates. Photo: Josh Hedges.

There was excitement to spare at UFC Fight Night 22 this Wednesday in Texas. Among the evening’s highlights were Nat Marquardt’s pound-out win over Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares and Charles do Bronx’s ringmanship and submission-of-the-night finish over Efrain Escudero, proving he is at home in the world-famous octagon.

Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares

After much study, Toquinho managed the takedown and set to work using his Jiu-Jitsu. After landing on top but caught between Marquardt’s legs, he freed himself and sat back for a heelhook, but Nate escaped. The Brazilian letting his attention go astray complaining of something, Marquardt jumped on the opportunity unforgivingly and dove in to pound Toquinho out till referee Herb Dean intervened.

Efrain Escudero vs Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira

In only his second fight in the UFC, Charles do Bronx carried himself like a veteran. Against favorite Escudero, winner of the “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, the Jiu-Jitsu brown belt put in a dominant performance. The Brazilian showed his standup mettle by taking the center of the octagon, freely launching kick, punch and knee attacks. But it would be Jiu-Jitsu that defined the fight, as in the third round, Charles swiftly moved to Escudero’s back, after a takedown, and sunk the choke hold after his opponent was on his feet.

Jim Miller vs. Gleison Tibau

Tibau managed to land some takedowns in the early rounds. However, once on the ground, the black belt was ineffective. Now Miller, who preferred to keep it standing, landed solid shots during the initial rounds. A straight left landed square on Tibau in the second. The third round was evenly matched, without much action, and once it was all over, the judges gave Jim Miller the nod by unanimous decision.

Ross Pearson vs. Cole Miller

Accompanied by black belt Marcus Parrumpinha, the coach at the ATT, Cole Miller looked the part of Jiu-Jitsu’s purveyor, wearing a gi and purple belt into the arena. Englishman Ross Peason did his best to avoid the ground once the fight was underway, but after a series of hard blows, he ended up going down. His mistake was in going to all fours. Miller sought the back mount and to use his main skill, yielding the rear-naked choke win while still in the opening round.

In the preliminary action, Rich Attonito didn’t mess around and beat Rafael Sapo by unanimous decision. Much as Anthony Waldburger, Dave Branch, Kyle Kingsbury and Yves Edwards did in theirs. Now Brian Foster overcame Forrest Petz via technical knockout in just 1:07 min of fighting.

Check out the complete results:

UFN 22
Austin, Texas
15 September

Nate Marquardt defeated Rousimar Palhares via TKO
Charles Oliveira submitted Efrain Escudero via rear-naked choke at 2:25 min of R3
Jim Miller defeated Gleison Tibau via unanimous decision
Cole Miller submitted Ross Pearson via rear-naked choke at 1:49 min of  R1
Yves Edwards defeated John Gunderson Jared Hamman via decision
Kyle Kingsbury defeated Jared Hamman via unanimous decision
Dave Branch defeated Tomasz Drwal via unanimous decision
Rich Attonito venceu Rafael Natal via unanimous decision
Anthony “T.J.” Waldburger defeated David Mitchell via unanimous decision
Brian Foster defeated Forrest Petz via TKO at 1:07 of R1

Charles comemora. Foto: Josh Hedges.

O UFC Fight Night 22 trouxe bons combates no Texas, nesta quarta-feira. Entre os destaques da noite, o nocaute de Nate Marquardt depois de um erro imperdoável de Rousimar Toquinho. Já Charles do Bronx surpreendeu mais uma vez e provou que se sente em casa no octagon (saiba o que houve com Toquinho clicando aqui).

Nate Marquardt x Rousimar Palhares

Luta com final inusitado a entre Nate Marquardt e Rousimar Toquinho. Depois de muito estudo, Toquinho conseguiu quedar e logo trabalhou seu Jiu-Jitsu. Encaixou uma chave de calcanhar, mas Nate escapou do golpe. Neste momento, o descuido fatal. Toquinho desviou a atenção, reclamando de algo. O oponente não perdoou a desatenção e mergulhou com um soco. Alguns golpes depois, só restou ao juiz Herb Dean interromper.

Efrain Escudero x Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira

Ainda na segunda luta no UFC, Charles do Bronx se apresentou como um veterano. Contra o favorito Efrain Escudero, campeão do reality show “The Ultimate Fighter”, o faixa marrom de Jiu-Jitsu dominou. Prova de que está com a trocação afiada, ganhou o centro do octagon com bons chutes, socos e joelhadas. As quedas também estão em dia, tendo derrubado Escudero em duas oportunidades. Mas o jiu-Jitsu entrou novamente em cena. No terceiro round, Charles grampeou as costas e finalizou Escudero em pé, no estrangulamento.

Jim Miller x Gleison Tibau

Nos dois primeiros rounds, Tibau conseguiu derrubar. Entretanto, com a luta no solo, o faixa-preta não conseguiu ser efetivo. Já Miller, que preferiu o combate em pé, conectou bons socos nas duas primeiras parciais. Um direto de canhota no segundo round fez o oponente sentir. O terceiro round foi parelho, sem grandes emoções e, ao termino da disputa, os jurados optaram por Jim Miller, em decisão unânime.

Ross Pearson x Cole Miller

Ao lado do faixa-preta Marcus Parrumpinha, treinador da ATT, Cole Miller dava toda a pinta de que o Jiu-Jitsu seria o caminho, usando kimono e faixa-roxa. O inglês Ross Pearson bem que tentou evitar o chão, mas, depois de uma dura sequência de socos, acabou derrubado. O erro foi virar de quatro apoios. Miller tratou de pegar as costas e usou com competência sua principal habilidade. Finalizou com um mata-leão, na primeira parcial.

Nas lutas preliminares, Rich Attonito não bobeou e bateu Rafael Sapo por decisão unânime. Do mesmo jeito, Anthony Waldburger, Dave Branch, Kyle Kingsbury e Yves Edwards venceram os seus combates. Já Brian Foster venceu Forrest Petz por nocaute técnico, em apenas 1min7s de luta.

Confira todos os resultados:

UFN 22
Austin, Texas
15 de setembro

Nate Marquardt x Rousimar Palhares
Charles Oliveira finalizou Efrain Escudero com um mata-leão aos 2min25s do R3
Jim Miller venceu Gleison Tibau por decisão unânime
Cole Miller finalizou Ross Pearson xcom um mata-leão a 1min49s do R1
Yves Edwards venceu John Gunderson Jared Hamman por decisão
Kyle Kingsbury venceu Jared Hamman por decisão unânime
Dave Branch venceu Tomasz Drwal por decisão unânime
Rich Attonito venceu Rafael Natal por decisão unânime
Anthony “T.J.” Waldburger venceu David Mitchell por decisão unânime
Brian Foster venceu Forrest Petz por TKO aos 1min7s do R1