F. massaranduba (left) defeated D. Grant (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
At 43, Francisco Massaranduba He once again proved he was capable of performing at a high level with Ultimate gloves. Opponent of Dwight Grant No. UFC Las Vegas 41, held this Saturday (23), the Brazilian favorite had to overcome the loss of a point due to an illegal strike and overcame a tough opponent, in a duel contested at welterweight (up to 77kg.). After three balanced rounds, the veteran was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
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As a result, massaranduba achieved its first victory since its migration to the category led by Kamaru Usman. Executioner of an opponent six years younger, the Tupiniquim reached his 17th triumph with UFC gloves.
Defeated by the Brazilian and victim of a finger in the eye in the third stage, Grant was unable to confirm his good moment in the confrontation against Francisco. Now, the athlete has a 50% success rate in the company, with three positive results and three negative results.
The fight
The confrontation began with Grant taking the initiative with a jab. massaranduba I tried to find the best distance and saved on strikes. With a smaller wingspan, Francisco found it difficult to enter his opponent's range of action and was hit by his rival's combinations. The Brazilian continued without 'finding' his opponent in the octagon, but defended himself well against the North American's attacks. The first blunt blow of massaranduba It happened after two minutes of confrontation, when the Tupiniquim landed a clean overhand on his opponent's face. The duel remained tense, with the fighters seeking to end the clash with a fatal attack. In the final seconds, Francisco surprised his opponent again with a bomb with his left hand, followed by a high kick. The Brazilian continued to walk forward and, at the end of the stage, attacked again with a left cross, but there was no more time.
In the second stage, the Brazilian continued walking forward and trying to shorten the distance. massaranduba he continued to move well around the octagon and remained sharp in dodging. After just over a minute, Francisco risked a high kick, but ended up having his leg held by his rival, and was subsequently taken to the ground. The Brazilian managed to ‘explode’ quickly and the match was once again fought on the feet. Near the final minute, the fighters scored with jabs and kicks to the body. Close to ending the round, massaranduba shortened and went into a grappling fight. The Brazilian pressed his rival against the bars and tried to take his opponent to the ground. Grant managed to get away and the round ended with the fighters in open exchanges.
In the last round, Grant took the initiative with a sequence of jabs and crosses. Right at the beginning of the stage, the confrontation was interrupted after a low blow from massaranduba and, upon return, the fight was stopped again by a finger in the eye applied by the Tupiniquim. For his action, Francisco ended up penalized with one point. The duel returns with the Brazilian needing to leave everything in the octagon to minimize the damage. Francisco then attacked his opponent and threw blows looking for a knockout. After almost two minutes, massaranduba he feinted a cross and managed to take his opponent to the ground. The Tupiniquim tried to take advantage of the good moment and rehearsed a katagatame. From below, the North American tried to stop the confrontation and avoid the Brazilian's advances. The Tupiniquim got the mount near the final minute and attacked with blows from top to bottom. The moment was better for the veteran, who attacked, while Grant absorbed the attacks. The assault ended with Francisco attacking his rival.
Grant Dawson and Ricky Glenn draw in controversial fight
G. Dawson (left) and R. Glenn (right) tied for the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Category promises led by Charles of the Bronx, Grant dawson e Ricky Glenn they starred in the most controversial fight of the show. After two dominant rounds from Grant, Glenn shocked and came close to a historic upset, with the right to discussion. In the final seconds of the third stage, Ricky managed to do a hand triangle and, after the bell sounded, accused his rival of having 'blacked out'. The judges responsible for the clash confirmed a majority draw in the co-main duel.
The result interrupted Dawson's five-fight winning streak in Ultimate. The confrontation against Glenn was marked as the only time, to date, in which the athlete did not have his arm raised within the UFC.
Annulled in the first two stages, a historic turnaround in Ultimate came close. Largely dominated for 10 minutes, the fighter managed to turn things around and came close to finishing his rival. Now, the athlete has two triumphs, two setbacks and a draw in the company.
Rose Clark abuses takedowns and nullifies Edwards
J. Clark defeated J. Edwards on points in the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the only women's fight on the main card, a true monologue. Representative of roosters (up to 61,2kg.), Jessica Rose Clark followed the strategy to the letter and completely nullified Joselyne Edwards. Abusing takedowns and without giving her rival a chance, the Australian performed confidently and emerged victorious in the judges' unanimous decision.
With the victory, Clark, who returned to action after undergoing knee surgery, confirmed the good moment in the category led by Amanda nunes. Now, the fighter is moving away from two consecutive stumbles (2018 and 2019) and achieving two victories in a row.
Defeated by Rose, Edwards managed to produce little in 15 minutes of confrontation and had the warning signal turned on in the UFC. Now, the Panamanian has two setbacks in three fights for the organization.
Caceres overcomes adversity and extends good momentum
A. Caceres submitted S. Choi in the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a fight marked by moments of tension, Alex Caceres showed he was ready to survive adversity. Victim of an illegal knee strike seung woo choi In the first round, the athlete managed to recover and, in the second stage, he performed an episode of overcoming. Showing heart, the fighter found a submission, forcing his rival to give up.
With the victory, Caceres confirmed his good moment with the Ultimate gloves. Now, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) has won five consecutive victories and maintains his dream of reaching the top of the category led by Alexander Volkanovsky.
Penalized after the illegal action in the first stage, seung woo choi had good moments in the confrontation, but was unable to take advantage of them. With the stumble, the athlete had a sequence of three positive results interrupted.
Negumereanu runs over Villanueva in the first round
N. Negumereanu (left) in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the fight that opened the main card, a quick knockout. Representative of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.), Nicolae Negumereanu he managed to nullify the strength of Ike Villanueva's fists and gave his opponent a taste of his own medicine. In a quick confrontation, the Romanian needed less than two minutes to overwhelm his opponent, who got into trouble once and for all.
With the result, Negumereanu confirmed the good phase of the organization. After losing in his debut, the fighter recorded the second positive result in three UFC commitments.
Villanueva's stumble once and for all complicated the athlete's situation in the company. The defeat marked the athlete's fourth setback in five commitments for the organization.
UFC Las Vegas 41 results
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight: Marvin vettori derrotou Paulo borrachinha in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-46, 48-46, 48-46]
Lightweight: Grant dawson e Ricky Glenn tied in the judges' majority decision (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Bantamweight: Jessica Rose Clark defeated Joselyne Edwards via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Feather weight: Alex Caceres finished seung woo choi with a rear naked choke at 3m31s of R2
Welterweight Weight: Francisco Massaranduba derrotou Dwight Grant in the unanimous decision of the judges (27-29, 29-27, 29-27)
Light heavyweight: Nick Negumereanu defeated Ike Villanueva via TKO (punches) at 1:18 of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight: gregory rodrigues defeated Ju Yong Park by technical knockout (punches) at 3:13 of R2
Lightweight: Mason Jones defeated david onama in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight: Tabatha Ricci derrotou Mary Oliveira in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight: Jamie Pickett derrotou Laureano Staropoli in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lightweight: Jai Herbert derrotou Khama Worthy by technical knockout at 2:47 of R1
Fly weight: Jeff Molina derrotou Daniel Miojo by technical knockout (punches) at 0:46 of R2
Straw weight: Randa markos derrotou Livinha Souza in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Jonathan martinez defeated Zviad Lazishvilli via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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