Deiveson beat Elliott in the UFC Tampa. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc
Deiveson Figueiredo proved, once again, why he is considered one of the main contenders for the men's flyweight title. This Saturday (12), on the preliminary card of the UFC Tampa, the person from Pará was not aware of Tim Elliott by submitting his rival at 3:08 of the first round with a fair guillotine choke, achieving his sixth victory in seven fights in the company. The American, who hadn't played since December 2017, lost for the third time in five fights since returning to Ultimate.
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In the post-fight interview, Deiveson, third in the flyweight rankings, challenged the champion Henry Cejudo and the challenger Joseph Benavidez, the first on the list. “Hey, Dana! Hey Mick! I am here! This is my moment! I'm here Cejudo! Benavidez, let’s fight for the interim belt!”, shouted the Brazilian.
The fight
The duel started off busy, with both athletes looking for the center of the octagon. With greater reach, Elliott risked some plastic strikes, but without effectiveness. More cautious, Deiveson didn't attack much, but was forceful when he hit. Elliott then tried to take him to the ground, but got caught in the Brazilian's guillotine when trying to take him down. Daico adjusted his position and forced the American to give three taps to give up.
Ryan Spann submits Devin Clark at the end of the preliminary card
The light heavyweight division has a new prospect on the rise. Ryan spann, just 28 years old, achieved his third consecutive triumph by finishing Devin Clark at 2:01 of the second round, maintaining his 100% record in the UFC and placing himself close to the top 15 at 93kg. On the contrary, Clark lost his fourth in eight fights.
Mike Davis beats Thomas Gifford
It was a real 15-minute monologue. Leftover from start to finish, the light weight Mike Davis he dealt a real beating to Thomas Gifford, who showed a huge heart by resisting many blows, but ended up knocked out, literally wiped out, at 4:45 of the third round. Davis bounced back from the loss to Gilbert Durinho in his home debut, while Gifford remains without a win after two fights in the UFC.
Alex Morono overcomes Max Griffin in comeback battle
After 15 frantic minutes full of twists and turns, alex morono got the better of Max griffin, who showed a lot of overcoming power by resisting the punishment imposed by his rival in the final stretch of the second round. This was the third consecutive victory for Morono, who is experiencing his best phase in the organization, while Griffin suffered the third setback in his four most recent appearances.
Marlon Vera knocks out Andre Ewell in electrifying duel
In a very busy duel, the bantamweight Marlon Vera confirmed the excellent phase of his career by knocking out Andrew Ewell at 3:17 of the third round, scoring his fifth consecutive victory, all via the fast track – three knockouts and two submissions. Ewell, who has already beaten the Brazilians Renan Barao and Anderson Berinja, lost his second in the UFC.
In a gala debut, Miguel Baeza knocks out Hector Aldana with low kicks
Revealed in the third season of Dana White's Contender Series, welterweight Miguel Baeza couldn't have a better debut in the UFC. Using and abusing low kicks, the debutant punished the legs of Mexican Hector Aldana, who succumbed at 2:32 of the second round, suffering his third defeat in three fights at home. Banza, at 27 years old, maintained his 100% record by winning for the eighth time in his career.
In a fight full of rivalry, Marvin Vettori beats Andrew Sanchez
The middleweights Marvin vettori e Andrew Sanchez They provoked each other a lot before and even during the fight between them, but it was the Italian who had reason to smile at the reckoning. With hard-hitting blows and showing good evolution in his stand-up game, Vettori was better than his rival during the three rounds and won by unanimous decision (triple 30×27), achieving his second positive result in a row and, consequently, breaking a series of two triumphs for Sanchez. After the fight ended, the two fighters had a brief disagreement in the octagon, but were calmed down by their teams.
JJ Aldrich defeats Lauren Mueller on points
In the duel that opened the preliminary card, JJ Aldrich had no difficulty overcoming Lauren Mueller in the judges' unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 29×28). Sovereign during the 15 minutes, Aldrich made use of good movement to recover from the defeat suffered against Maycee barber, in March this year. Mueller, in turn, finds himself in a delicate situation after suffering his third consecutive defeat.
UFC Tampa results
MAIN CARD
Straw weight (up to 52,7kg): Joanna Jedrzejczyk derrotou Michelle Waterson by unanimous decision of the judges (50×45, 50×45, 49×46)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cub swanson derrotou kron gracie by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Niko Price defeated James Vick by knockout at 1:44 of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,7kg): Amanda ribas derrotou Mackenzie dern by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Matt frevola derrotou Luis Peña by split decision of the judges (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Erik Anders derrotou Gerald meerschaert by split decision of the judges (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ryan spann derrotou Devin Clark by submission (guillotine) at 2m01s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Mike Davis defeated Thomas Gifford by knockout at 4:45 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77kg): alex morono derrotou Max griffin by unanimous decision of the judges (29×28, 29×27, 29×27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Tim Elliott by submission (guillotine) at 3m08s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera derrotou Andrew Ewell by technical knockout at 3:17 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Miguel Baeza defeated Hector Aldana by technical knockout at 2:32 of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Marvin vettori derrotou Andrew Sanchez by unanimous decision of the judges (30×27, 30×27, 30×27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): JJ Aldrich defeated Lauren Mueller by unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 29×28)
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