R. Vieira in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Another jiu-jitsu show. Rudolph Vieira proved that he is a reality in MMA and achieved another victory in his career in UFC 248, held this Saturday 7th), in Las Vegas (USA). In the fight against Saparbek Safarov, the Brazilian came to blows with a blow from the Russian, but reversed the situation and won a triumph with a submission in the first round.
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Rodolfo stepped into the octagon with the intention of maintaining his unbeaten record in his career. A middleweight athlete (up to 83,9kg), the Brazilian reached the mark of seven victories in his record as a professional in mixed martial arts. This was the carioca's second appearance in the organization.
The setback for Vieira prevented Safarov from starting a winning streak. The Russian had won in his last commitment when he defeated Nicolae Negumereanu, in March last year.
After the new achievement, the Brazilian stated that he is ready for any opponent that Ultimate wants to offer him.
“Dana White, can you give me middleweight number 50, because I’m ready,” said Vieira.
The fight
The fight started with Safarov taking the initiative with a jab. The Brazilian continued to look for the best distance to enter the Russian's range of action. A blow from Saparbek shook the Rio native, but Rodolfo soon managed a good takedown and began the transition to the submission. Vieira reached the back and struck his opponent, who defended himself as best he could. The Brazilian then reached the katagatame and forced his opponent to tap out.
Danaa Batgerel delivers a devastating knockout to Guido Cannetti
D. Batgerel in victory over G. Cannetti. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Looking for his first victory in Ultimate, Danaa Batgerel He put on a real show in the first fight of the night. In a frank striking fight, the athlete took no notice of the Argentine and achieved a devastating knockout after three minutes.
Danaa had debuted in the organization in August last year. On that occasion, the Mongolian ended up beating Heili Alateng in one of the UFC fights at UFC Shenzhen.
With seven appearances in Ultimate, Guido suffered his fourth defeat since being hired by the company. The athlete had a negative result in the fight against Marlon Verain November 2018.
Gerald Meerschaert submits Deron Winn in busy fight
G. Meerschaert in victory over D. Winn. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Ward of Daniel Cormier, Deron Winn suffered yet another defeat for Ultimate. With a smaller size, the North American had to take risks to get into Gerald Meershaert's range of action. After two balanced rounds, Gerald managed to perform in a superior manner and secured a rear naked choke with two minutes left in the match.
The triumph marked the 31st victory in the North American's record, which erased the defeat suffered in his last appearance, when he was beaten by Erik Anders, in one of the fights of UFC Tampa, in October of last year.
Deron now has two setbacks in three appearances for Ultimate. With eight fights as a professional in MMA, Winn suffered the second negative result in the sport.
Sean O'Malley puts on a show and knocks out José Quiñonez
S. O'Malley presenting for Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @sugaseanmma
Without fighting for just over two years after serving a doping suspension, Sean O'Malley returned to the Octagon in style. The American needed less than five seconds to set his pace and deliver a tough knockout over José Quiñotez in the last fight on the preliminary card.
In addition to the great performance, the triumph confirmed the American's unbeaten career. Sean, today, has 11 commitments as a professional in MMA.
José's setback prevented the Mexican from registering his second positive result in a row. The athlete was coming off a victory over Carlo Huachin, in a fight held in September last year.
UFC 248 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Israel adesanya derrotou Yoel romero in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – Fight for the belt
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Weili Zhang derrotou Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the judges' split decision (48-47, 48-47, 48,47) – Fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Beneil Dariush derrotou Drakkar Klose by knockout 1m from R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Neil Magny derrotou li jingliang in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Alex Cowboy derrotou Max griffin in the judges' split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Sean O'Malley defeated José Quiñonez by technical knockout at 2m02s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Mark madsen derrotou Austin Hubbard in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Rudolph Vieira finished Saparbek Safarov with a katagatame 2m58s from R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gerald meerschaert defeated Deron Winn with an injury choke at 3m13s of R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): emily whitmire x Polyana viana – fight canceled
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Giga Chikadze derrotou Jamall Emmers in the judges' split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Danaa Batgerel derrotou Guido cannetti by knockout at 3m01s of R1
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