N. Dumont (right) defeated F. Spencer (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 27. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his second fight in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), Norm Dumont did not have an easy life Felicia spencer. On the main card of UFC Las Vegas 27, held this Saturday (22), the Brazilian played a balanced confrontation, betting on the counterattack. After three rounds, the girl from Minas Gerais was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges.
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After problems with weight cutting during her career in Ultimate, Norma opted to move up a division in this commitment. Against the former challenger for the belt in the under-65,7kg category, Dumont strictly followed the strategy outlined by his team and achieved his second positive result in three appearances in the organization.
Now, the Minas Gerais native has six wins in seven fights as a professional in MMA. After the duel, the Brazilian confirmed her desire to return to bantamweight (up to 61,2kg), led by Amanda nunes.
Victim of the 'Lioness' in her last challenge, Felicia spencer continues to live an unstable moment within the UFC. Former Invicta FC champion, the Canadian has two positive results and three negative results with the Ultimate gloves.
The fight
The confrontation began with Norma taking the initiative, risking a jab. Felicia responded with a sequence of punches, followed by a kick, which went blank. After a minute, the athletes found it difficult to find the distance. Dumont knocked his opponent off balance with a low kick and Spencer countered with a direct and cross. Near the final minute, the fighters started to exchange franks and then the Canadian began to press the Brazilian against the bars. The miner managed to explode and broke away from her rival. Before the end of the round, Norma landed a clean right to her opponent's face, but there was no more time.
In the second stage, Dumont continued to rely on low kicks to score and get closer to his opponent. After the first minute, Spencer came close to surprising the Brazilian with a sequence of two high kicks. With a combination of punches to the Canadian's face, Norma shook her opponent, but Spencer continued walking forward. Spencer returned the attack with a straight shot, but the girl from Minas Gerais absorbed the attack well. Halfway through the round, the Brazilian had a good moment again, when she hit her opponent hard in the face with two punches. Aggressive in the fight, Dumont tried to attract Spencer and counterattacked with danger. Felicia tried to grapple, but the girl from Minas Gerais moved away. The stage ended with the athletes studying each other close to the fence.
The last round began with the athletes exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. Felicia threw a kick to the waistline and Dumont responded with a series of punches. After almost a minute, Norma took advantage of Spencer's oversight and took the duel to the ground. On top, the Minas Gerais player attempted transitions and tried to break through her rival's block. Unable to advance, Dumont let his opponent get up and the fight was once again fought on the feet. Near the final minute, Spencer returned to grappling and put pressure on the Brazilian against the serious ones. The miner got out of position, but ended up trying a takedown and fell underneath. In a disadvantageous position, Norma stuck to her opponent, trying to prevent the Canadian's advances. The fight ended with Spencer on top, but without much action.
Carla Esparza tramples on Chinese promise
Carla esparza in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
First UFC strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg), Carla esparza He put on a real show in the co-main fight of the night. Given the Chinese promise, yan xiaonan, the North American took no notice of her opponent and carried out real torture on her opponent. Aggressive in ground and pound, the athlete won by technical knockout in the second round.
With the victory, Esparza may have taken an important step towards a fight for the title, which today belongs to Rose namajunas. In addition to the triumph, the North American extended her good phase and now has five positive results in a row.
Chinese promise in MMA, Xiaonan was unable to stop the former champion's momentum. Hard hit, the athlete had a streak of 12 victories interrupted and lost her first in Ultimate.
Carcacinha beats Algeo in a balanced confrontation
R. Carcacinha defeated B. Algeo by points in the UFC Las Vegas 27. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a match contested at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), Ricardo Carcacinha e Bill Algeo they had one of the most balanced clashes of the night. In the duel marked by a dispute over techniques, the Brazilian came out on top. After 15 minutes, the São Paulo native was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
Sharp with takedowns, Carcacinha was able to take down the athlete on several occasions during the fight. By scoring, the fighter convinced the judges and added another positive result to his career.
With the result, Ricardo recovers from the tough defeat he suffered against Lerone murphy, in July 2020. Now, the Brazilian resumes his trajectory towards the top of the category led by Alexander Volkanovsky.
Making his third fight in Ultimate, Algeo suffered his second setback with the company's gloves. Discovered by the 'Contender Series', the American was defeated by Ricardo Lamas in his debut and recovered against Spike Carlyle, in November of last season.
Vanderaa overcomes Tafa in bloody fight
J. Vanderaa (left) defeated J. Tafa (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 27. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a fight on the main card, Jared Vanderaa e justin tafa They strictly followed what is expected from a match between heavyweights (up to 120,2kg). In the dispute between the 'giants', spectators were able to watch a frank striking duel, marked by a 'bloodbath'. After three very aggressive rounds, the North American was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the triumph over Tafa, Vanderaa achieved the first positive result with Ultimate gloves. The athlete now has a triumph and a setback in the company.
Justin's defeat turned on the warning bells for the Australian. Famous for his knockout power, the athlete was unable to surprise his rival and now has three setbacks in four appearances in Ultimate.
Ronda Rousey's pupil loses second in a row
J. Hermansson (left) defeated E. Shahbazyan (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Considered a promise at middleweight (up to 83,9kg.), Edmen shahbazyan suffered his second consecutive defeat in Ultimate. Pupil of Ronda Rousey, the 23-year-old left everything in the octagon, but ended up being overcome by Jack hermansson in the confrontation that opened the main card. Dominated on the ground, the athlete was beaten with a unanimous decision by the judges.
Although he had good moments in the confrontation, Shahbazyan was not able to shield the strategy imposed by his opponent. Inferior in the fight on the ground, the fighter ended the fight with his face covered in blood, a consequence of the powerful blows delivered to the ground and pound.
With the negative result, Edmen reaches the second negative result in a row, something unprecedented in his career. The defeat also prevented the young man from jumping into the division led by Israel adesanya.
Concentrated during the 15-minute match, Hermansson recovered from the defeat suffered by Marvin vettori, in December 2020. Acting in a safe and aggressive manner, the North American defended seventh place in the rankings and is once again dreaming of a future title fight.
UFC Las Vegas 27 results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight: Rob font derrotou cody garbrandt in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 48-47, 50-45)
Straw weight: Carla esparza derrotou yan xiaonan by technical knockout at 2m58s of R2
Heavyweight: Jared Vanderaa derrotou justin tafa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Feather weight: Norm Dumont derrotou Felicia spencer in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Feather weight: Ricardo Carcacinha derrotou Bill Algeo in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Average weight: Jack hermansson derrotou Edmen shahbazyan in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight: Ben Rothwell submitted Chris Barnett with a guillotine 2m07s from R2
Welterweight Weight: Court mcgee derrotou Claudius Hannibal in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
Fly weight: Bruno Bulldoguinho defeated Victor Rodriguez by knockout at 59 seconds. from R1
Featherweight: Josh Culibao defeated Nuerdanbieke Shayilan in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fly weight:David Dvorak submitted Juancamilo Ronderos with a rear naked choke at 2m18s of R1
Lightweight: Damir Ismagulov defeated rafael alves in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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