In a passive performance, Bruno Blindado is dominated by Ismail Naurdiev at UFC 308 and finds himself in a delicate situation

Ismail Naurdiev dominated Bruno Blindado No. UFC 308 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

Who expected the power of reaction from Bruno Blindado after three consecutive defeats he left disappointed UFC 308 this Saturday (26). In a passive and uninspired performance, the Brazilian middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) was dominated by Ismail Naurdiev over three rounds and, in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) he suffered his fourth consecutive defeat in the organization. Slower than his opponent, the Paraíba native was easy prey both in the exchange and, mainly, for the Austrian's grappling.

The Brazilian has now suffered four consecutive defeats and five in his last six UFC fights and is at serious risk of being cut from the organization. On the other hand, Ismail Naurdiev emerges victorious in his return to the Ultimate, four years after being cut in his first stint.

Bruno Blindado does little and ends up dominated by Ismail Naurdiev for three rounds

The beginning of the fight between Ismail Naurdiev e Bruno Blindado It was a very studied fight. During the first two minutes of the fight, the Austrian used kicks and jabs to control the distance. The Brazilian tried a high kick, but had his leg caught and was taken to the fence by his rival. Controlling Blindado with his back to the fence, Naurdiev tried a takedown, but the Brazilian landed well. The Austrian gave up the position and returned to the center of the octagon. Next, Naurdiev tried the takedown once more, was unable to complete it, but took the fighter from Paraíba to the fence again. On the fifth attempt, the Austrian finally managed the takedown. The Brazilian tried to get up, but gave up his back to the Austrian, who 'backpacked' and attacked the rear naked choke, but was unable to complete the submission before the end of the round.

Right at the beginning of the second round, it was time for Bruno Blindado catch a kick from Ismail Naurdiev and fired a right cross, which didn't connect. The Austrian threw an overhand at the moment of a low kick from the Brazilian, who lost his balance and fell to the ground. Naurdiev didn't miss the chance and went after Blindado, who managed to get up, but remained pinned against the fence. Back in the center of the octagon, the Austrian continued to land more blows and dove to get another takedown.