Jailton Malhadinho in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Although it was marked most by the number of brutal knockouts, the month of April also presented MMA fans with some great demonstrations of the gentle art. The SUPER LUTAS team met to choose the three best submissions from the fifth month of the year, with two Brazilians occupying positions on the podium. Let's go to the list:
3) Tainara Lisboa x Jessica-Rose Clark – UFC Charlotte
No UFC Charlotte, an event that saw the victory of all Brazilians present, Tainara Lisboa ignored the pressure of her debut and proved that she deserves her spot in Ultimate by submitting the veteran Jessica Rose Clark with rear naked choke, in the third round.
2) Jailton Malhadinho x Jairzinho Rozenstruik – UFC Charlotte
Biggest favorite at the event, Jailton Malhadinho made the most important fight of his career become one of the easiest. Escalated to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik, an athlete known for the lethal power in his hands, the Bahian used his flagship and gave his rival no chance, forcing him to withdraw after a rear-naked choke in the first round.
1) Kennedy Nzechukwu x Devin Clark – UFC 288
In a gala performance at UFC 288, the Nigerian Kennedy Nzechukwu secured first place on the finishing podium, after resisting the punishment imposed by Devin Clark and have the strength to apply a beautiful standing guillotine. Despite having nine victories on the fast track, this was the first time that the 'Savage African' secured a victory by submission.
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