The only Brazilian at UFC Paris, Gabriel Miranda is knocked out in his debut

S. Denis (left) surpassed G. Miranda (right) in the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

Only Brazilian representative in UFC Paris, held this Saturday (3), Gabriel Miranda, 'Fly', debuted with defeat in Ultimate. Last minute climb to face Benoit Saint-Denis On the preliminary card, the man from Paraná fell victim to the sharp hands of the 'home' athlete and ended up defeated by technical knockout in the second round. In the first stage, Tupiniquim had already been largely dominated by its rival.

With the result, Fly's three-fight winning streak was interrupted. The fighter has not lost a fight since December 2018.

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Former Brave standout, Saint Denis extended its good phase. A lightweight athlete (up to 70,3 kg.), the Frenchman achieved his second consecutive victory and, in three appearances, he had only one setback, suffered in the fight against Elizeu Capoeira.

The fight

The confrontation began with Denis taking the initiative with a kick to the Brazilian's waistline. Miranda seemed to acknowledge the blow and immediately started grappling and tried to take the fight to the ground. The man from Paraná managed to take him down, but Benoit got up quickly. The Frenchman showed aggression and got the better of the exchange. With just over a minute, the clash was busy. While Gabriel opted for grappling, Denis sought the knockout, combining punches and rotating elbows. Halfway through the round, Miranda went to the ground and tried to attract his rival into his guard. Standing up, the Frenchman kicked the Tupiniquim's legs, but the referee demanded that the fight be fought standing up again. Near the final minute, Benoit shook the Paraná native with a jab and a straight shot, which took the Brazilian down. The Frenchman went up and attacked with ground and pound. Denis rehearsed the katagatame, while the Tupiniquim took cover. In the final seconds, Benoit allowed the Brazilian to stay on his feet and rocked the Tupiniquim with punches, but there was no more time.

In the second round, Benoi started with everything against Miranda. Sharp in his hands, the Frenchman punished the Brazilian, who was knocked out in the opening seconds.

'Mini Kelvin Gastelum', Nasrat Haqparast overcomes John Makdessi in busy fight

N. Haqparast (left) surpassed J. Makdessi (right) in the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Lightweight Ultimate athletes (up to 70,3kg), Nasrat Haqparast e John makdessi They had a busy duel in the Octagon. With the fight being fought on the feet, the Afghan showed ample control, highlighted by his speed, and beat the Canadian with a unanimous decision from the judges.

With this, Haqparast alleviates his situation and wins again in Ultimate after more than a year. In his career, there are now 14 triumphs and five setbacks. Makdessi, on the other hand, feels the 'bitter taste' of his eighth defeat. He has 16 positive results and eight negative results along the way.

Mexican debuts with knockout

C. Quiñonez knocked out K. Taha in the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Mexican promise in the UFC bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg.), Cristian Quiñonez had a dream debut in Ultimate. Opponent of Khalid Taha In the second fight of the event, the athlete needed little time to guarantee his first positive result in the organization. With sharp hands, the fighter achieved victory with a technical knockout in the first round.

With the result, Quiñones reached his 18th victory as a professional in MMA. The athlete revealed by Dana White's Contender Series also expanded his good momentum, reaching the mark of five positive results in a row.

Ultimate representative since 2018, Taha got complicated after the setback in UFC Paris. The stumble leaves the fighter with his third defeat in a row. The fighter has not won a confrontation since April 2019.

Stephanie Egger dominates and submits Argentine debutant

S. Egger submitted A. Perez in the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In a match contested at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), Stephanie Egger did not take notice of the debutant Ailin Perez. Willing to 'spoil the party' for the Argentine promise, the fighter fulfilled her role in style. With a dominant performance in the opening round, the combatant won the triumph with a submission in the second stage.

With the result, Egger recovers from the defeat he suffered against Mayra Sheetara, just over a week ago. Now, the athlete has three triumphs in five commitments in the organization.

Argentine promise in Ultimate, Perez disappointed. Known for her aggressiveness and knockout power, the fighter did not meet expectations, being largely dominated until the moment of the fast track outcome.

UFC Paris results

MAIN CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Tai tuivasa by knockout at 4m23s of R3

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Robert whittaker derrotou Marvin vettori in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Nassourdine Imavov derrotou Joaquin buckley in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Alessio di chirico by knockout at 1m09s of R3

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): William Gomis derrotou Jarno Errens in the majority decision of the judges (29-28, 29-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nathaniel Wood derrotou Charles Jourdain in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Abus Magomedov derrotou Dustin Stoltzfus by technical knockout (kick) at 19s of R1

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Nasrat Haqparast derrotou John makdessi in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.):  fares ziam derrotou Michal Figlak in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Gabriel Miranda by technical knockout at 16s of R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Cristian Quiñonez derrotou Khalid Taha by technical knockout at 3m15s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Stephanie Egger finished Ailin Perez with a rear naked choke at 4m54s of R2

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