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Jairzinho Rozenstruik scores sketchy split decision over Tai Tuivasa – UFC 305 Highlights

Jairzinho RozenstruikJairzinho Rozenstruik bagged another big win in the heavyweight division at UFC 305. Things were relatively slow in the…

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik bagged another big win in the heavyweight division at UFC 305.

Things were relatively slow in the opening round with both fighters showing a great deal of respect for the power standing across from them. Tuivasa worked the lower leg attack throughout the first five minutes, but Rozenstruik managed to land a nasty blow to the body with 60 seconds left in the first.

Rozenstruik once again landed big to the body in round two, but Tuivasa finally started to let his hands go and had ‘Bigi Boi’ backing up.

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Tuivasa got caught getting a little overzealous and ate a hard knee from Rozenstruik in close. Distancing himself once again, Tuivasa uncorked another low kick, but his foot connected directly with Rozenstruik’s knee, which clearly caused him some discomfort.

With Tuivasa hobbling backward, Rozenstruik was able to pursue and land some big blows allowing him to potentially steal the round.

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With Tuivasa potentially down 2-0, ‘Bam Bam’ needed to take some risks. Unfortunately, Tuivasa struggled to find his way inside and was unable to offer much in the way of significant strikes.

Despite Rozenstruik being in control for the majority of the 15-minute affair and handily outstriking his opponent, one judge shockingly favored Tuivasa on the scorecards, giving the hometown hero a clean 30-27 sweep.

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Official Result: Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)

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Carlos Prates stops Li Jingliang with shocking KO in veteran’s return – UFC 305 Highlights

Carlos Prates stops Li Jingliang with shocking KO in veteran's return - UFC 305 HighlightsMaking his return to the Octagon tonight for the first time in over two years, Chinese welterweight favorite, Li…

Carlos Prates stops Li Jingliang with shocking KO in veteran's return - UFC 305 Highlights

Making his return to the Octagon tonight for the first time in over two years, Chinese welterweight favorite, Li Jingliang was felled via strikes for the first time in his career in the main card opener of UFC 305 — dropping a dominant second round knockout loss to Brazilian prospect, Carlos Prates.

Jingliang, a former top-15 ranked contender at the welterweight limit, had been sidelined from action since he saw a cancelled pairing with former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson fall from UFC 279 — instead dropping a decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez.

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And returning tonight on the main card of UFC 305 in Australia in a showdown against Brazilian striking star, Prates, Jingliang was stopped with relative ease from the former — who scored surely close to a staggering seven separate knockdowns en route to a second round win.

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Walking down the returning challenger in the second frame, Prates would slump Jingliang out cold for the first time in his professional career with a spectacular walk-off hook knockout — improving his unbeaten run in the UFC to an impressive three straight outings.

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Below, catch the highlights from Carlos Prates knockout over Li Jingliang

‘Some Borderline Paul Daley Behavior’ – MMA Fans React To Junior Tafa Slapping Valter Walker After Controversial Verbal Submission Loss At UFC 305

A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa. After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let […]

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A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa.

After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let up.

As the seconds of the first round ticked down, Walker locked in a leg lock and got a yell of pain from Tafa, which caused the referee to step in.

Tafa protested, slapping Walker after the fight and exchanging barbs with him.

Though Tafa was unhappy and the UFC commentary team initially confused, the referee, under the Unified Rules of MMA, is allowed to call a verbal submission if a fighter cries out from pain.

Valter Walker Scores Verbal Submission Win Over Junior Tafa

Walker scores his first UFC win tonight, rebounding from dropping his UFC debut to ?ukasz Brzeski in April.

Tafa is now just 1-3 in the UFC.

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‘Some Borderline Paul Daley Behavior’ – MMA Fans React To Junior Tafa Slapping Valter Walker After Controversial Verbal Submission Loss At UFC 305

A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa. After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let […]

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A highly contentious aftermath came as the result of the finish of the featured UFC 305 prelim, as Valter Walker pulled off a sudden first-round win over Junior Tafa.

After getting rocked by Tafa’s striking early, Walker took the fight to the ground, where he secured solid control of the fight and did not let up.

As the seconds of the first round ticked down, Walker locked in a leg lock and got a yell of pain from Tafa, which caused the referee to step in.

Tafa protested, slapping Walker after the fight and exchanging barbs with him.

Though Tafa was unhappy and the UFC commentary team initially confused, the referee, under the Unified Rules of MMA, is allowed to call a verbal submission if a fighter cries out from pain.

Valter Walker Scores Verbal Submission Win Over Junior Tafa

Walker scores his first UFC win tonight, rebounding from dropping his UFC debut to ?ukasz Brzeski in April.

Tafa is now just 1-3 in the UFC.

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Junior Tafa slaps Valter Walker following phantom tap out – UFC 305 Highlights

Junior TafaJunior Tafa was none-too-happy with the referee’s decision to stop his UFC 305 featured prelim bout against heavyweight prospect…

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Junior Tafa was none-too-happy with the referee’s decision to stop his UFC 305 featured prelim bout against heavyweight prospect Valter Walker.

Tafa appeared to have the advantage on the feet, landing a nice fight hand on Walker early on. That prompted ‘The Clean Monster’ to get his grappling game started, working Tafa against the fence and eventually taking him down to the mat. During an exchange in the closing seconds of the opening round, Walker managed to grab ahold of Tafa’s leg and cinch in a heel hook.

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Tafa rolled in defense while simultaneously letting out a very audible scream. That prompted the referee to step in and call for the stoppage despite Tafa never verbally or physically tapping out.

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As the commentators attempted to make sense of what happened, Tafa launched his mouthguard across the Octagon and got in Walker’s face. Tafa landed a slap on Walker as security stepped in and separated them.

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Official Result: Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via technical submission (heel hook) at 4:56 of Round 1.

Check out Highlights From Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker at UFC 305:

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‘What Happens When You Play Around & Think You’ve Got The Win’ – MMA Fans React After Josh Culibao Loses Close Split Decision To Ricardo Ramos

Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision. Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly […]

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Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision.

Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly finishing the fight there in round one.

Culibao got back to work in the second round, landing more with his striking and having some fun in the process – courtesy of a ballerina-style spin.

In a close round three, two judges felt that Ramos, through the use of a takedown and doing what he could with his control, deserved the win.

However, it was clear that Culibao landed the greater damage through the fight.

Ricardo Ramos Earns Win In Narrow, And Controversial, Split Decision

Ramos snaps a two-fight losing skid with the victory tonight, coming in off back-to-back submission losses to Charles Jourdain and Julian Erosa.

Culibao has now dropped three straight after starting his UFC run 3-1-1.

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