Top-ranked UFC women’s contender Rose Namajunas picked up arguably her biggest win when she submitted No. 6-ranked Michelle Waterson in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 from The Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. It was a massive head kick from “Thug” that spelled the beginning of the
Top-ranked UFC women’s contender Rose Namajunas picked up arguably her biggest win when she submitted No. 6-ranked Michelle Waterson in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 from The Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
It was a massive head kick from “Thug” that spelled the beginning of the end for the previously streaking “Karate Hottie,” a thunderous strike that dropped Waterson flat and opened up a clear path for Namajunas to lock on a vice-like rear-naked choke for the pivotal submission win on a big stage.
Watch the fight-sealing strike courtesy of the UFC right here:
Michelle Waterson (14-5) suffered a devastating submission loss at the hands of Rose Namajunas (6-3). The co-main event of UFC on FOX 24 delivered a likely number one contender bout between Waterson and Namajunas. The “Karate Hottie” came into the bout with two straight wins, while “Thug” had won 3 of her last four bouts.
Michelle Waterson (14-5) suffered a devastating submission loss at the hands of Rose Namajunas (6-3).
The co-main event of UFC on FOX 24 delivered a likely number one contender bout between Waterson and Namajunas. The “Karate Hottie” came into the bout with two straight wins, while “Thug” had won 3 of her last four bouts.
Waterson looked for a leg kick at the start of the fight. He landed a spinning back kick to the face and took Namajunas down. Namajunas reverse the position and took the back of Waterson with both hooks in. She transitioned to top control. The “Karate Hottie” went for a triangle. Namajunas rained down some elbows.
Namajunas landed a knee to the body as Waterson got back up. The two separated and returned standing. Namajunas landed a punch and took her opponent down. Time expired about 15 seconds later.
The second stanza was underway and Waterson landed a body kick followed by a push kick. Namajunas connected with a head kick that dropped Waterson. She followed up with some hammerfists and ground-and-pound. A mouse formed above the right eyebrow of Waterson. Namajunas took the back and locked in a rear-naked choke to force the tap.
Final Result: Rose Namajunas def. Michelle Waterson via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – R2, 2:47
Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1). The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back
Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1).
The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back kick, but it was blocked. Stephens blocked a high kick, but was kept on his toes with leg kicks. A right hand found the mark for Moicano. As Moicano was backing up, Stephens landed a right hand. Moicano kept attacking the legs of his opponent and then scored a takedown. Stephens went for the arm as time expired.
At the start of the second stanza, “Lil Heathen” got hit with another leg kick. He went for a takedown himself, but wouldn’t get it. A right hand over the top connected for Moicano. More leg kicks were there for Moicano. Stephens started throwing more leg kicks of his own. A right hand landed for Stephens. “Lil Heathen” had Moicano backing up in round two.
Stephens opened the final frame with a leg kick. The two swung leather early. Moicano pushed his opponent against the fence and secured a takedown. Stephens was able to get back to his feet. A body kick was there for Moicano. Blood trickled down the nose of “Lil Heathen.” Stephens went for an uppercut, but missed. Moicano landed a combination. A leg kick was there for Stephens, but he ate a counter punch. The two exchanged strikes to end the fight.
Two of the three judges scored the fight for Moicano.
Final Result: Renato Moicano def. Jeremy Stephens via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
The preliminary portion of the UFC on FOX 24 event is history. Before the main card of UFC on FOX 24 began, 18 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitors stepped inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri to do battle. The featured bout on the prelims was a heavyweight scrap between Roy Nelson and former […]
The preliminary portion of the UFC on FOX 24 event is history. Before the main card of UFC on FOX 24 began, 18 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitors stepped inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri to do battle. The featured bout on the prelims was a heavyweight scrap between Roy Nelson and former […]
It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, April 15th, 2017) will come from in the form of UFC on FOX 24. Headlining the card are Demetrious Johnson and Wilson Reis, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the
It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, April 15th, 2017) will come from in the form of UFC on FOX 24. Headlining the card are Demetrious Johnson and Wilson Reis, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card.
Roy Nelson vs. Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout closes the preliminary card on FOX.
Patrick Williams vs. Tom Duquesnoy is next in a bantamweight bout
Rashid Magomedov vs. Bobby Green is next in a lightweight bout
Tim Elliott vs. Louis Smolka in a flyweight bout opens the FOX preliminary bouts.
Devin Clark vs. Jake Collier in a light heavyweight bout finishes off the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card.
Andrew Sanchez vs. Anthony Smith is next in a light heavyweight bout
Aljamain Sterling vs. Augusto Mendes is next in a bantamweight bout
Nathan Coy vs. Zak Cummings is next in a welterweight bout
Opening the UFC Fight Pass prelims is Ketlen Vieria vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith in a women’s bantamweight bout.
Here are the results:
PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX/6 p.m. ET)
Heavyweight: Roy Nelson vs. Alexander Volkov
Bantamweight: Patrick Williams vs. Tom Duquesnoy
Lightweight: Rashid Magomedov vs. Bobby Green
Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs. Louis Smolka
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/4:30 p.m. ET)
Light Heavyweight: Devin Clark vs. Jake Collier
Light Heavyweight: Andrew Sanchez vs. Anthony Smith
Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling vs. Augusto Mendes
Welterweight: Nathan Coy vs. Zak Cummings
Female Bantamweight: Ketlen Vieria vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith
Tonight’s (Sat. April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 fight card originates from Kansas City, Missouri and is headlined by a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and Wilson Reis. In the co-main event a pivotal strawweight bout will commence between No. 4-ranked Rose Namajunas and No. 6-ranked Michelle Waterson. Johnson has the opportunity to make
Tonight’s (Sat. April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 fight card originates from Kansas City, Missouri and is headlined by a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and Wilson Reis. In the co-main event a pivotal strawweight bout will commence between No. 4-ranked Rose Namajunas and No. 6-ranked Michelle Waterson.
Johnson has the opportunity to make history, as he’ll tie former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s title defense record of 10 with a potential win over Reis. Will ‘Mighty Mouse’ make history in Missouri tonight?
You can check out the full UFC on FOX 24 fight card, start time, and information on how to watch here:
Main Card (FOX, 8 P.M. ET)
Flyweight title bout: (C) Demetrious Johnson (124) vs. Wilson Reis (124)
Strawweight: Rose Namajunas (116) vs. Michelle Waterson (114.5)
Middleweight: Ronaldo Souza (186) vs. Robert Whittaker (185.5)
Featherweight: Renato Moicano (145.5) vs. Jeremy Stephens (146)
Preliminary Card (FOX, 6 P.M. ET)
Heavyweight: Roy Nelson (262) vs. Alexander Volkov (245)
Bantamweight: Tom Duquesnoy (135.5) vs. Patrick Williams (136)
Lightweight: Bobby Green (156) vs. Rashid Magomedov (155.25)
Flyweight: Tim Elliott (126) vs. Louis Smolka (126)
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass, 4 P.M. ET)
Bantamweight: Augusto Mendes (135) vs. Aljamain Sterling (135.5)
Light heavyweight: Devin Clark (205) vs. Jake Collier (205.5)
Middleweight: Andrew Sanchez (184.5) vs. Anthony Smith (186)
Welterweight: Nathan Coy (171) vs. Zak Cummings (170)
Women’s bantamweight: Ashlee Evans-Smith (136) vs. Ketlen Vieira (136)
