Daniel Miojo starts well, but is knocked out in an electrifying fight at UFC Las Vegas 41

In his debut in the octagon, the Brazilian showed good attributes in the ground fight, but ended up being knocked out in the second round

J. Molina knocked out D. Miojo in the UFC Las Vegas 41 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Second Brazilian to take action in UFC Las Vegas 41, the debutant Daniel Miojo had an encouraging start to the fight, but ended up being knocked out in the second round of a very electrifying duel against Jeff Molina.

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At 24, Jeff Molina, who earned his place in the UFC through the Contender Series, won his second fight in Ultimate and remains undefeated in the Octagon.

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Daniel Miojo, on the other hand, debuts with defeat in the biggest MMA organization in the world. At 25 years old, the Brazilian now has a record of 11 wins and two losses.

THE FIGHT

Without seeming to feel the weight of his UFC debut, Daniel Miojo He started the fight very aggressively, throwing a lot of kicks. At the beginning of the fight, showing good jiu-jitsu, the Brazilian took the back of Jeff Molina and came close to finishing the fight, but the North American defended well and managed to stay on top. With his back on the ground, Miojo showed an active guard and at times tried to attack his opponent's arm, who was striking with ground and pound. The round ended with the North American striking from the top.

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At the beginning of the second round, Jeff Molina he landed a clean blow on the Brazilian, which was the knockdown. Without wasting time, the North American got the mount and punished Miojo until the referee interrupted.

Jamie Pickett beats Laureano Staropoli in judges' decision

J. Pickett defeated L. Staropoli in the UFC Las Vegas 41 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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In a fight between two fighters under pressure from consecutive bad results, Laureano Jamie Pickett got the better of Laureano Staropoli in the decision of the side judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

This was the first victory for Jamie Pickett in the UFC. The North American, who got a place in Ultimate in his third attempt on the Contender Series, had lost his first two fights in the organization.

Staropoli takes the opposite path. Argentine Chute Boxe Diego Lima won the first two fights he had in the UFC Octagon, but has now accumulated four consecutive defeats in the event.

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Jai Herbert runs over Khama Worthy in the first round

J. Herbert knocked out K. Worthy in the UFC Las Vegas 41 (Photo: Instagram/UFCEurope)

In the fourth fight of the afternoon, valid for lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), Jai Herbert took no notice of Khama Worthy and achieved victory by knockout in the first round.

The overwhelming triumph was the first of Jai Herbert in Ultimate. The former Cage Warriors champion had been defeated by Francisco Massaranduba e Renato Moicano in his first two Octagon appearances.

Yes, Khama Worthy is going through a delicate phase in the organization. “The Death Star”, as he is known, had a good start in the organization, with two victories, but lost his last three fights.

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