R. dos Anjos (left) beat R. Moicano in a Brazilian duel at UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Last Saturday (26), the ufc columbus concluded the series of four Ultimate events in the busy month of March, which excited MMA fans for the rest of the year. With that in mind, the SUPER FIGHTS prepared a list with the three best fights, which stood out in the third month of 2022.
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In the list, Brazilians stand out Rafael dos Anjos e Renato Moicano, who fought a five-round 'battle' in the UFC 272, the same event as Marina Rodriguez passed by yan xiaonan in the split decision and took an important step towards the strawweight belt (up to 52,1kg.). On the last card of the month, veterans Matt Brown and Bryan Barbarena won the 'Fight of the Night' award for their efforts in the fight.
Rafael dos Anjos x Renato Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos e Renato Moicano starred in the 'fight of the night' for most of the fans in the UFC 272. In an event held on March 6, in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilians spent 25 minutes, with a frank exchange of blows, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) prevailed in the judges' unanimous decision.
After taking on the responsibility four days in advance, Moicano didn't disappoint either. The Brasilia native tried to take the initiative in the fight, making use of his greater reach. However, from the first half of the opening round, dos Anjos took control of the fight, with a strong game of takedowns.
Marina Rodriguez x Yan Xiaonan
M. Rodriguez (right) beat Y. Xiaonan (left) in the UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Still in the same edition of nº 272, Marina Rodriguez took an important step towards the straw belt (up to 52,1kg.) after passing through yan xiaonan. The Brazilian had to overcome a difficult start and, in the judges' split decision, she won two final rounds to emerge with the victory.
Third place in the ranking, Marina Rodriguez He won his fourth consecutive fight in Ultimate and may have qualified to compete for the category's belt. Before, Rose namajunas puts his belt on the line in the rematch against Carla esparza.
Matt Brown x Bryan Barbarena
B. Barbarena (right) beat M. Brown (left) in a split decision. Photo: Reproduction/ufc_brasil
In a duel between veterans in ufc columbus, Bryan Barbarena showed that he still has 'wood to burn' and, at 32 years old, he beat fellow veteran Matt Brown in a split decision, after three rounds of intense striking, which received a standing ovation from the audience present. The fight was valid in the welterweight division (up to 77kg) and took place on the main card.
The result, however, did not please the fans, who were in the arena. They later received a bonus of US$50 (around R$234 at current exchange rates).
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