Ryan Kesler had two assists in the Ducks

UBERLANDIA, Brazil - Ovince Saint Preux earned the most impressive win of his career to date, needing just 34 seconds to dispose of Brazilian MMA legend Mauricio Shogun Rua on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux.Rua came out quickly to start the fight, landing a few chopping leg kicks in the early going. But as Saint Preux (17-6) began to push forward, he landed a short left hook to the chin that landed on the button and sent Rua (22-10) crashing to the floor. Saint Preux quickly followed, jumping on top and punching away.He came in a little aggressive and threw a lot of looping punches, and when he did that, I stepped back and caught him clean on the chin, Saint Preux said.Referee Mario Yamasaki gave Rua ample time to recover, but he was trapped on the floor, and the bout was waved off just 34 seconds after it began, with Saint Preux the winner by TKO. The result also earned him US$50,000 for one of the nights two Performance of the Night bonuses.I was really well-trained, and I always feel obligated to do my best, Rua said. Fights in this division are like this, and he got the win. Now its time to come back home and stay with my family.In the nights co-feature, The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 winner Warlley Alves (8-0) kept his professional record unblemished, but it came as a result of a controversial decision win over Alan Jouban (10-3).While Alves came out in his trademarked aggressive style, Jouban survived the early flurries to battle back and impose his own will over the final two rounds. Jouban flashed impressive combinations as he moved forward, while a tiring Alves settled for single shots, hoping to land a knockout blow. At the close of the fight, an exhausted Alves struggled to remain on his feet to hear the judges decision, yet he was awarded the fight 29-28, with all three officials giving him the first two rounds.I want to apologize for not performing the way I would like to, but Im not ashamed of it, Alves said after the win. Next time I will give a show. Alan is a tough opponent and I would like to thank him for this fight.Meanwhile, Jouban disagreed with the call.Obviously I dont agree with the result, Jouban said. He got the first round, I got the second round, and I dominated in the third. He couldnt even stand up for the decision. Im a little heartbroken.In a welterweight matchup, Claudio Silva (11-1) earned a hard-fought split-decision win over UFC newcomer Leon Edwards (8-2).While the matchup wasnt the most technical of affairs, Silvas takedowns proved the difference. He kept the flashy Edwards on his back for much of the night, and while his offence was minimal from the position, it was enough for him to take the fight by split decision.In a welterweight contest, The Ultimate Fighter 19 finalist Dhiego Lima (10-2) earned his first UFC win by dominating late-replacement opponent Jorge Oliveira (7-1).Lima used his jab to set the pace early, but it was his superior wrestling that would ultimately earn him the fight. Scoring six takedowns in the three-round bout, Lima was in a dominant position for almost the entirety of the fight. Oliveira showed impressive durability by working out of several dangerous positions, but he was never really able to offer any form of counter-attack, and Lima was awarded the win, 30-27 on all three cards.My opponent was changed only a week before the fight, so if I wasnt so prepared for this, I would have lost this fight, since he had nothing to lose, . He got a knockdown in the first round and I had to change my strategy. If you cant win standing up, then you have win on the ground.In the nights first main-card matchup, Brazilian strawweight Juliana Lima (7-2) earned her first UFC win with a unanimous-decision win over Nina Ansaroff (6-4).While it wasnt the most exciting affair, Lima relied on a strong wrestling and clinch game to nullify the powerful striking of her opponent. The strategy worked, and though Lima slowed as the final round wore on, her work in the previous 10 minutes earned her the nod, 29-28 on all three judges cards.She is a really tough opponent, Lima said after the win. She surprised me in the jiu-jitsu, but my jiu-jitsu was sharp and ready for this fight. Josh Sweat Eagles Jersey . De La Rosa pitched six strong innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, Todd Helton homered and the Colorado Rockies snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers six-game winning streak with a 7-5 victory on Wednesday night. 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Fortunately, Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith obliged with a slip-and-fall straight out of the Keystone Kops.Kyle Palmieri and Patrick Maroon each scored a goal, and Ryan Kesler had two assists in the Ducks 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Sunday night.This team has played a lot of hockey, and everyone in this locker room is a little glad we kept it at 60 minutes tonight, Palmieri said.Frederik Andersen stopped 26 shots for the Ducks, who extended their unbeaten streak against the Coyotes to seven games. And while the Ducks (13-4-5) have maintained their lead in the Western Conference despite a string of overtimes, they played the third period like a team fearful of seeing another game go past regulation.Once we got that two-goal lead we gave away the initiative again, Andersen said. We got to learn to play with the lead a little bit better and learn to finish them off instead of inviting them back in.Keith Yandle scored and Mike Smith made 28 saves for the Coyotes, who ended their three-game road trip in comically frustrating fashion. Smith lost his footing trying to play the puck behind his own goal in the second period, and teammate Zbynek Michalek landed on top of him.They left a gaping net for Palmieri after Kesler collected the misplayed puck and calmly delivered it for the games opening goal.Hes very good at playing the puck and everyone in the league knows that, said Palmieri, acknowledging that the plan was actually to keep the puck away from Smith. It was not a great dump by me, but, hey, it worked out and was a great goal for us.Barely three minutes later, Maroon knocked home the rebound off Sami Vatanens thunderous shot from the point for the 2-0 advantage. Kesler won the faceoff and dropped the puck right back to Vatanen, giving him 11 assists this season.Those two sequences were a stark reversal from the play that preceded it, with Smith making a number of decisive saves for the Coyotes (9-11-2) and the Ducks wasting their most promising scoring opportunities.They were dominating us and the only reason it wasnt 4-0 afteer the first was because of him, Yandle said of Smith.dddddddddddd He made huge saves, timely saves. He was awesome for us and we werent able to help him out.After Yandle scored with 11:04 remaining, the Coyotes couldnt force overtime even with two late power plays. Shane Doan drew a holding penalty on a near-breakaway 46 seconds after Yandles goal and Ducks defenceman Francois Beauchemin was called cross-checking with 36.6 seconds left.I think we are still way too tentative in the third period with a lead, but I think quite frankly that comes with playing so many overtime and close games, Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. The more we get to hold these leads, the better well be as we go forward.Newly acquired forward Rene Bourque made his debut for the Ducks, who couldnt crack Smith on numerous scoring chances before his awkward tumble to the ice. Anaheim traded defenceman Bryan Allen to Montreal in exchange for Bourque, who skated largely on a line with Devante Smith-Pelly and Rickard Rakell.Before the Ducks scored their two second-period goals, Corey Perry and Maroon had several whacks at the puck from close range early in the second period. Hampus Lindholm also couldnt follow up on a promising rebound off Smith-Pellys blistering one-timer.Mike was excellent, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said. He took the responsibility. He knew we were going to be in a tough situation, a tough turnaround. He did his job.Smith wanted no part of that praise, calling the game a results-based industry.We have to get back on track here, Smith said. As a group, we need to find consistency in our game.On that, both the Ducks and Coyotes can agree.NOTES: Ducks D Clayton Stoner was held out with possible mumps symptoms and will undergo further evaluation. Perry and Beauchemin each previously missed five games with the virus, which is characterized by the swelling of salivary glands and flu-like symptoms including fever and aches. ... Mat Clark took Stoners spot in the lineup. ... 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