Neymar's bodyguard in Paris, Nordine Taleb wins at UFC Ottawa

Taleb makes peace with victory. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

Fighter Nordine Taleb gained fame in Brazil for being Neymar's bodyguard in Paris. Inside the octagon, however, the Frenchman was not having a good time. But, at UFC Ottawa, held this Saturday (04), he shook off his bad form and made peace with victory.

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Taleb ended the series of two consecutive defeats by beating Kyle Prepolec in a unanimous decision by the judges (30-27. 30-27. 30-27). With the result, the Frenchman reaches his 15th victory as a professional – he also has six losses.

On the other hand, Prepolec suffered his sixth defeat in 18 appearances.

The fight

Taleb started the dispute by taking the initiative. The Frenchman took advantage of his better reach and worked with combinations of kicks and punches. However, none of the blows were blunt. On the other hand, Prepolec, who was debuting in the octagon, was having difficulty finding his game.

The duel followed the same rhythm in the second round. Taleb abused his steps and kept Prepolec out of range.

Behind the judges' sheets, Prepolec tried to make up the difference in the third round. However, already quite tired, all his attacks did not pose any danger to the Frenchman, who guaranteed victory in the judges' decision.

UFC Ottawa preliminary card results

Bantamweight: Macy chiasson defeated Sarah Moras by technical knockout at 2:22 of R2

Bantamweight: Vince Morales derrotou Aiemann Zahabi in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28. 29-28. 29-28)

Welterweight: Nordine Taleb defeated Kyle Prepolec via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight: Matt Sayles submitted kyle nelson with a katagatame 3m16s from R3

Heavyweight: Arjan Bhullar defeated Juan Adams via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantamweight: Cole Smith defeated Mitch Gagnon via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)