A. Albazi (left) defeated A. Costa (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 66. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
substitute for Brandon royval No. UFC Las Vegas 66, held this Saturday (17), Alexander Costa didn't have his dream debut. Despite showing determination, the Brazilian, who started the match well, was a new victim of the experienced amir albazi. After being knocked down and remaining on his feet, the only Brazilian in the event ended up being surprised by a clean right, which led to an immediate knockout.
With the defeat, Costa had a sequence of seven positive results interrupted. The fighter also momentarily loses the opportunity to be in the top 10 of the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg).
Current number eight of the group that has Deiveson Figueiredo as linear champion, Albazi defended his position in the category. In addition to the achievement, the Iraqi reached the mark of four consecutive victories in the UFC and continues without setbacks in the company.
Win the experience
The confrontation began with the athletes respecting and studying each other in the center of the Octagon. The first to attack was Albazi, who threw a clean jab at the Brazilian's face. The Brazilian responded with a cross and, subsequently, the Iraqi looked for a takedown. Halfway through the stage, Amir insisted on his position, but Alessandro managed to free himself. As time passed, the Brazilian began to loosen up and worked well on short-range strikes, but there was no more time.
After an even first half, Albazi managed to take down Alessandro with a singular direct shot. The Iraqi went head-to-head and sought to settle the invoice. From below, Costa tried to stop the confrontation and prevent his opponent's actions. Halfway through the stage, Amir continued to take the initiative and look for openings to strike. The Tupiniquim tried not to remain static and threw punches from below. The round ended with the Iraqi in control.
The last round started with Albazi attacking first, with a front kick. Costa was not intimidated and responded to his opponent's attacks. Still in the first minute, Amir managed a providential takedown onto the manauara. Alessandro proved his determination and managed to get up. The Brazilian, however, ended up receiving a hard straight shot to the face and collapsed, suffering a hard knockout.
Featherweight achieves redemption in emblematic victory
Alex Caceres applies brutal knockout to julian erosa. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With the intention of winning again in Ultimate, Alex Caceres fulfilled its role in style. Representative of the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), the athlete carried out a true massacre in front of julian erosa. With a dodge followed by an overwhelming high kick, the fighter achieved a brutal knockout on the main card.
With the victory, Caceres recovers from the defeat suffered by Sodiq Yusuf, in March. Now, the athlete returns to the path of victory after more than one season.
Hardly beaten at the event, Erosa has reason to regret. The severe setback suffered in UFC Las Vegas 66 interrupted a streak of three wins in the fighter's record.
Veterans fight ends in brutal knockout
Drew dober after knocking out Bobby Green. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Used to provoking and inducing rivals to make mistakes, Bobby Green paid the price for his style. In a clash between veterans, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) accepted a straight fight against Drew dober, but ended up succumbing to the firepower of his rival. During the exchange of blows, the athlete received a clean cross and fell unconscious, suffering a brutal knockout in the second round.
The loss leaves Green suffering his second consecutive setback. Previously, the athlete had succumbed to Islam makhachev, before the Russian wore the division title.
Even with difficulties in the first stage, Dober managed to recover. Taking advantage of his opponent's low guard, Drew knocked him out hard and reached the mark of three consecutive victories.
Polish player runs over in the first round
Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Cody Brundage No. UFC Las Vegas 66. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Veteran in the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg.) of Ultimate, Michal Oleksiejczuk put on a show in the clash that opened the main card. Opponent of Cody Brundage, the athlete showed his 'Polish strength' and gave his opponent no chance. With sharp hands and ground and pound pressure, the fighter achieved victory via technical knockout in the first round.
With the victory, Michal reaches his second victory in a row. The athlete now has four positive results in the last five challenges.
Victim of Oleksiejczuk, Brundage suffers his first setback in the third challenge of the 2022 season. The fighter was coming off triumphs over Dalcha Lungiambula and Tresean Gore.
UFC Las Vegas 66 Stats
UFC Las Vegas 66 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Jared Cannonier derrotou Sean Strickland in the judges' split decision (49-46, 46-49, 49-46)
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan defeated Damir Ismagulov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fly weight: amir albazi derrotou Alexander Costa by knockout at 2m13s of R3
Feather weight: Alex Caceres derrotou julian erosa by technical knockout at 3m04s of R1
Lightweight: Drew dober defeated Bobby Green by knockout at 2m45s of R2
Average weight: Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Cody Brundage by technical knockout at 3m16s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Straw weight: Cory Mckenna defeated Cheyanne Vlismas via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Matthew Semelsberger derrotou Jake matthews in the decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Said Nurmagomedov submitted Saidyokub Kakhramonov with a hand triangle at 3m50s of R2
Lightweight: Rafa Garcia derrotou Maheshate Hayisaer in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: Rinat Fakhretdinov derrotou BryanBattle in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
Fly weight: Manel kape derrotou David Dvorak in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Sergey Morozov derrotou JourneyNewson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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