Jailton Malhadinho makes it look easy and beats Derrick Lewis with 'ride' at UFC São Paulo

Jailton Malhadinho apply drop on Derrick Lewis. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

protagonist in UFC Sao Paulo, Jailton Malhadinho took no notice of Derrick Lewis. With his rival selected last for this Saturday's event (4), the Brazilian didn't give his opponent a chance and promoted a real 'walk' around the Octagon, nullifying his rival for 25 minutes. After five rounds, the Bahian was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.

The triumph confirms Malhadinho's clear rise in heavyweight (up to 120,2kg). The result maintains the fighter's unbeaten record in the organization and brings the athlete closer to his dream of a title fight.

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The greatest knockout artist in UFC history, Lewis surprised with great resistance, but had no chance against the Brazilian. With the striking canceled, the North American was an easy persecution of his rival.

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The fight started with Malhadinho taking the initiative with a front kick. Afterwards, the Bahian threw a high kick and subsequently managed a takedown. Just 30 seconds into the fight, Jailton was on top and was looking for a submission against the 'giant'. The public was thrilled with the Brazilian's good moment, as he sought to end the confrontation. On top, the Tupiniquim looked for space and hit his opponent with ground and pound. Halfway through the stage, Lewis turned his back on the Brazilian. With two minutes remaining, Derrick tried to 'explode' and stay on his feet, but the Bahian forced his opponent back to the canvas. Almost in the final minute, Jailton tried the katagatame. Lewis resisted, but the Tupiniquim insisted on his position. After using brute force, Derrick returned to defend himself. Almost at the end of the stage, the Brazilian used ground and pound and scored against the veteran.

In the second round, Malhadinho managed the distance and avoided a straight fight with Lewis. The Brazilian was waiting for the best moment to attack. After a straight shot from Derrick, Jailton dodged and got an immediate takedown on the American. On top, Malhadinho once again looked for transitions to try to finish. Derrick tried to resist the actions of the Bahian, who gave no rest. Jailton was patient and didn't get flustered, even with a clear advantage over his opponent. Aware of the risks of facing Lewis, the Bahian adopted caution in the clash. In the final minute, Malhadinho tried to choke him, but the American continued to show resistance. The round ended with the Brazilian throwing punches to his opponent's head and body.

In the third round, Lewis came back aggressive, risking kicks and punches. Malhadinho dodged again and insisted on the takedown. Derrick risked a takedown, but Jailton reversed the position, ending up taking the veteran down. With two minutes gone, the Brazilian was still in an advantageous position. In mount, the Bahian attacked with ground and pound. In a moment of distraction, Malhadinho ended up making a mistake in transition and fell under the 'giant'. After the scare, the Tupiniquim managed to regain the advantage and came out on top. Near the final minute, Malhadinho started attacking again with ground and pound. Derrick continued to resist, but showed no signs of reacting. Almost at the end of the stage, the North American managed to stay on his feet, but there was no more time.

The fourth round began with Malhadinho taking the initiative with a low kick. Lewis walked backwards and looked for space to strike. Still in the first minute, Jailton managed another takedown on the 'giant'. In the middle of the round, the advantage was total for the Brazilian. Lewis only protected strikes and submission attempts. With two minutes left, Jailton got to the back and looked for the rear naked choke. In the final seconds, Malhadinho remained 'glued' to his opponent, but Derrick continued to resist.

In the last round, Lewis launched the first attack, with a direct attack. The veteran forced the Bahian to walk backwards. Jailton dodged an uppercut from his rival and attempted a takedown. This time, Derrick defended well and the fight continued on the feet. After insistence, Malhadinho managed the takedown. With two minutes gone, the Brazilian managed the result and continued to nullify the North American. In the final minute, Lewis managed to 'explode' and stay on his feet. Again, Jailton took down easily in the sequence. In the final seconds, Derrick got to his feet, but there was no more time.

UFC São Paulo results

MAIN CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Jailton Malhadinho derrotou Derrick Lewis in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Nicholas Dalby derrotou Gabriel Marretinha by technical knockout at 4m33s of R2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Rodrigo Zé Colmeia defeated Don'Tale Mayes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Caio Borralho derrotou Abusupiyan Magomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Married weight (up to 74,8kg): elves brener derrotou Kaynan Kruschewsky by knockout at 4m01s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Elizeu Capoeira e Rinat Fakhretdinov in tied in the majority decision of the judges (29-28- 28-28, 28-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Victor Petrino derrotou Modest Bukauskas by knockout at 1m03s of R2

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Angela Hill derrotou Denise Gomes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Married weight (up to 54,2kg): Eduardo Moura derrotou Montserrat Ruiz by technical knockout (punches) at 2min14s of R2.

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Marc Diakiese derrotou Kaue Fernandes in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).

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