Djorden Santos gets into the exchange and loses to Ozzy Diaz in a 'boxing' match at UFC 313

Djorden Santos was defeated by unanimous decision in the UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News

Djorden Santos was the first Brazilian to step into the octagon UFC 313 and a striking show was delivered to the public at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (USA). The Brazilian and Ozzy Diaz showed a lot of desire in cage. But the American's resistance was greater and he sustained the victory by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

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With the defeat, Djorden Santos The number of setbacks on his record rises to two. The number of victories recorded in the Brazilian's career is ten.

Yes, Ozzy Diaz reached the number of celebrations of the Brazilian. Ten fights won, counting the last one. The number of defeats of the North American is three on the record.

In a boxing match, Brazilian can't stand up to Ozzy Diaz's resistance

Djorden started the fight dominating the center of the octagon. After measuring distances, the first to attack was the Brazilian who connected jabs. Santos' left arm continued to work well in the following minutes. Diaz felt obliged to respond equally with both fighters on equal terms. A straight punch from the American connected well. It was time to diversify his strikes and Djorden bet on low kicks. But the fighters quickly returned to trying to exchange blows to the head. They entered a sequence of straight punches. Two well-placed crosses by the Brazilian at the end excited the T-Mobile Arena.

The second round began with a good sequence of blows from Djorgen to Diaz's face. An attempt to double leg was frustrated by the American. The Brazilian showed a diverse repertoire with direct, jabs e low kicks. The two displayed a typical boxing match for a long time. Strong blows connected with each other. In another attempt at grappling, Santos lost his balance. The fight returned to standing. Djorden landed a good combination that was answered with a straight punch. After much exchange, the round ended with Djorden celebrating the strength of the crosses and straight punches that connected.

The third round began as the others had: lots of exchanges. Ozzy's straights were answered with crosses. More boxing took place in the octagon in the following minutes. Diaz began to introduce something new in the fight: elbow strikes. Noticing the Brazilian's fatigue, his opponent attempted a knee strike. Next, a strong combination of blows was made by Ozzy Diaz. The mutual fatigue was clear. With his guard down, Santos received clean blows, but did not fail to connect punches. And an attempt to high kick de Diaz, Santos grabbed his leg and took his opponent to the ground. On the ground, the fight ended.

Check out the results of UFC 313

MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Alex Poatán in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – fight for the belt

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Raphael Fiziev in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ignatius Bahamondes finished jalin turner with a triangle at 2m29sec of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda lemos derrotou Iasmin Lucindo by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou King Green by knockout at 2m07sec of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m. Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou King Tsuruya by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27,30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk finished Armen petrosyan with an armbar at 4m27sec of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou alex morono by technical knockout (punches) at 4min16s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Mairon Santos derrotou Francis Marshall by split decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ozzy Diaz derrotou Djorden dos Santos in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)