C. Boi (left) defeated J. Tafa (right) in a split decision by the judges, in the UFC Fight Island 7. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the Brazilian representatives at the UFC Fight Island 7, held this Saturday (16), in Abu Dhabi, Carlos Boi promised a war and fulfilled it. In the confrontation against justin tafa, promoted in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.), the Brazilian did not have an easy life and managed to win a split decision after a great comeback. Moments before, Vanessa melo had won the appointment against Sarah Moras.
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With a provocative style, Boi once again proved that he arrived in the UFC to stay. With the new triumph, the Brazilian achieved the second positive result in a row and moves even closer to the top 15 in the division led by Stipe Miocic.
Tafa, who started the match better, like the Bahian, showed a lot of determination throughout the match. Accepting the open fight against a boxing specialist, the Australian was an important player in the confrontation that is a serious candidate for the 'Fight of the Night' bonus.
The fight
The duel started with Boi taking the initiative with a low kick. Tafa responded in kind. The Australian started to focus on kicking Carlos' waistline. In one of the moments, the Brazilian managed to hold one of his rival's legs and countered with the same blow. Halfway through the round, Boi started to provoke his opponent, indicating that he did not feel his opponent's attacks. Justin continued attacking the Bahian with kicks to the legs and waistline. In the final moments, a low kick unbalanced the Brazilian, but Boi continued to move forward and tried to surprise his opponent with overhands. The assault ended with the athletes exchanging blows in the center of the octagon.
In the second stage, Tafa started the action with a jab to the Brazilian's face, but Boi responded with a series of punches that forced his rival to walk back. The Bahian landed a powerful overhand on his opponent's face, but the Australian showed great ability to absorb the blows. After receiving a clean hook to the belt, Carlos again provoked his opponent, claiming that he didn't feel the attack. Boi tried to surprise his opponent and, despite suffering from the Australian's precise jabs and rights, he continued 'chasing' Justin around the octagon. Near the final minute, Tafa hit Carlos with a cross, but Boi managed to shake his opponent with a series of punches. With an advantage, the Bahian started to pressure his opponent against the bars and tried to take advantage of the situation. Towards the end of the duel, the athletes started to exchange franks, but there was no more time.
Carlos returned to the last round, applying a cross in the opening seconds. The Brazilian called his rival to 'fight' and opened gaps for counterattacks. The athletes remained aggressive with an exciting exchange of blows. Justin struck with hooks and crosses and Boi responded in kind. Halfway through the round, Tafa used his strategy to try to score over the Brazilian and take less risk. The Australian sought a grappling fight and started to pressure the Bahian against the bars. Carlos managed to explode and got out of the disadvantaged position. Near the final minute, Tafa managed to take down Boi, but the Brazilian got up easily. With the protagonists visibly more tired, the confrontation ended up losing action in the final seconds. The fighters, however, gave their last shot and exchanged punches again in the center of the octagon, while the audience in the arena cheered. The confrontation ended with the fighters applauding.
Vanessa Melo beats Sarah Moras and wins first in UFC
V. Melo (right) defeated S. Moras (left) in the UFC Fight Island 7. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
On the ropes after three consecutive defeats in Ultimate, Vanessa melo He did his homework and achieved the first positive result in the organization. The first Brazilian to enter the Octagon this year, the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) dominated Sarah Moras and, after 15 minutes, was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Melo entered the Octagon under pressure from the feared 'barge of dismissals' revealed by Dana White at the end of last season. Needing to win, the athlete then had a safe performance over the Canadian.
While Vanessa celebrates, Sarah can join the layoff list. With the setback for the Brazilian, Moras reached her fifth defeat in the last five appearances.
Ramazan Emeev beats David Zawada and complicates rival
R. Emeev (left) defeated D. Zawada (right) in the UFC Fight Island 7. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In one of the most exciting fights of the event, Ramazan Emeyev hit David Zawada and complicated the rival in the organization. In a clash valid for welterweight (up to 77kg), the Russian confirmed his good form and took the duel via split decision from the judges, after three rounds.
The triumph marked Emeev's fifth victory in six UFC appearances. Now, the athlete has 20 triumphs and four setbacks as a professional in MMA.
The new positive result could seal David's participation in the company. The athlete had three setbacks in four commitments.
Austin Lingo surpasses Jacob Kilburn and wins first in UFC
A. Lingo working for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the fight that opened the Ultimate season, featherweights (up to 65,7kg) Austin Lingo and Jacob Kilburn did not disappoint the spectators. In the confrontation, despite a safe and dominant performance, Lingo did not have a simple walk. In three rounds, Kilburn sold the defeat dearly, but continued without winning in the organization.
The triumph marked Austin's first positive result with the company's gloves. The athlete had debuted in February 2020, but ended up losing to Youssef Zalal.
With the second setback in two presentations, Jacob ends up having the warning signal turned on. If kept in the company, the athlete will be pressured by the obligation to win.
UFC Ilha da Luta 7 results
MAIN CARD
Feather weight: Max Holloway derrotou Calvin kattar in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-43, 50-42, 50-43)
Welterweight Weight: Carlos Condit defeated Matt Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: li jingliang derrotou Santiago Ponzinibbio by knockout at 4m25s of R1
Average weight: Alessio di chirico derrotou Joaquin buckley by knockout at 2m12s of R1
Average weight: Punahele Soriano derrotou Dusko Todorovic by technical knockout at 4m48s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight: Joselyne Edwards defeated Wu Yanan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Carlos Boi derrotou justin tafa defeated by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Ramazan Emeyev derrotou David Zawada in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Vanessa melo defeated Sarah Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight: Austin Lingo defeated Jacob Kilburn via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
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