Lyoto Machida's pupil, Bruno Souza has a warm fight and debuts with defeat at UFC 268

M. Baghdasaryan defeated B. Souza in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

The second fight of UFC 268 marked the debut of Bruno Souza in the UFC. Pupil of Lyoto Machida and former LFA champion, “Tigre” ended up defeated by Melsik Baghdasaryan in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a fight valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

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With the victory over the Brazilian, Melsik Baghdasaryan remains undefeated in the octagon, with two victories. The Armenian, who has not lost a fight since his professional debut in 2014, now has seven wins and just one defeat.

Bruno Souza, on the other hand, debuted with a defeat in the organization. Just like the executioner, the Brazilian has not lost a fight since his professional debut in 2016, and now has 10 victories and two setbacks in his career.

THE FIGHT

Right at the beginning of the fight, Melsik Baghdasaryan made a point of taking control of the center of the Octagon. As a good disciple of Lyoto Machida, Bruno Souza was comfortable working remotely. The Brazilian came in with a good flying knee to the Armenian's waistline, who absorbed the blow well. At a time when Baghdasaryan was more aggressive in the fight, Bruno surprised him and tried to take the fight to the ground, but was unable to take down his rival. Back in the center of the cage, the Armenian managed a good spinning kick, causing the Brazilian to quickly lose his balance.

The second round started with Baghdasaryan more aggressive. The Armenian kicked high, but Bruno saved well. In an attempt to kick the Brazilian's base, Baghdasaryan ended up falling. Bruno went after his rival, but was unable to gain an advantage on the ground and the fight returned to standing. With a lot of study on both sides, the audience began to lose patience and let out the first boos. Bruno tried again to take the fight to the ground without success, but on the way out he landed a knee to his rival's forehead, who again absorbed the blow well. In the final minute of the second round, the Brazilian finally showed more aggression, shortened and released a good combination, but received two crosses from Baghdasaryan in response.

The beginning of the third round maintained the same tone as the rest of the fight, with Bruno Souza showing good movement, but little harm to Baghdasaryan, who was moving forward. The Brazilian's few attacks were answered by the Armenian's crusaders. In the last minute of the fight, Bruno tried another takedown, again without success.

John Allan loses to Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision

D. Jacoby surpassed J. Allan in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

According to the Brazilian representative of UFC 268, John allan he was also defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28). The Paraná native was surpassed by dustin jacoby in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). Specialist in kickboxing, the North American was superior in the stand-up fight and had his arm raised at the end of the three rounds.

dustin jacoby remains undefeated in his second stint in the UFC. The North American, who hasn't lost in MMA since 2015, now has four wins and a draw since returning to the organization.

John allan, on the other hand, finds himself in a difficult situation in Ultimate. The Brazilian has just one victory in his last five fights and suffered his second consecutive defeat in the Octagon.

In a duel between veterans, Bobby Green beats Al Iaquinta in the first round

B. Green knocked out A. Iaquinta in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC_Brasil)

The penultimate fight on the preliminary card of the UFC 268 featured a clash between veteran fighters. Bobby Green derrotou To the fifth, who fought at home, with a technical knockout in the first round.

At 35, Bobby Green wins again after two consecutive defeats. The veteran now has 28 wins, 12 losses and one draw in his career.

To the fifth, on the other hand, lost his third consecutive time in the Octagon. The New Yorker returned to the Octagon after two years away and has not won a fight since December 2018.

Chris Curtis resists early pressure and beats Phil Hawes by knockout

C. Curtis knocked out P. Hawes in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

The debut of Chris Curtis in the UFC featured an impressive turnaround. After receiving a “delay” of phil hawes During most of the first round, it only took one striking blow from Curtis to turn the fight around and guarantee victory with a knockout in the final stretch of the round.

Debuting in Ultimate at age 34, Chris Curtis won the sixth consecutive fight in his career. The Ohio athlete hasn't lost since October 2019, when he was beaten by the PFL champion Ray Cooper III.

phil hawes experienced his first defeat in the octagon. The Sanford MMA athlete had won seven consecutive victories, the last three in the UFC, and now has 11 victories and three setbacks in his career.

Ronda's pupil, Edmen Shahbazyan takes a 'beating' from Nassourdine Imavov and loses third in a row

N. Imavov defeated E. Shahbazyan in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Once considered one of the biggest promises in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), Edmen shahbazyan he lost his third consecutive time in the octagon and is experiencing a dramatic situation in the organization. The pupil of Ronda Rousey was defeated by Nassourdine Imavov by technical knockout in the second round.

After an overwhelming start, with four consecutive victories, Shahbazyan lost his third in a row and has not won a fight since 2019. Before being defeated by Imavov, the American had lost to Jack hermansson e Derek Brunson.

Nassourdine Imavov, in turn, won the second consecutive in the organization. The French-born Russian now has three wins and just one loss in Ultimate and should appear in the next update of the middleweight division rankings.

At 23, Ian Garry debuts in the UFC with a knockout over Jordan Williams

I. Garry debuted with victory in the UFC (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the fifth fight on the card, Ian Gary derrotou jordan williams by knockout in the last second of the first round. “The Future”, as he is known, took a while to get going, but he showed why he is considered one of the biggest promises in Irish MMA.

At 23, Ian Gary he debuted with victory in Ultimate and maintained his unbeaten record in his career. The Irishman now has eight wins, five by knockout, since he had his first professional MMA fight in 2019.

jordan williams lost the third consecutive time inside the octagon. Hired through the Contender Series, the American has yet to win in the UFC.

Ode Osbourne beats debutant CJ Vergara to open the card

O. Osbourne defeated C. Vergara in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the first fight of the night, valid for the flyweight division (up to 56 kg), Ode Osbourne defeated CJ Vergara via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). In a balanced duel, the Jamaican fighter clearly lost the last round, but, with good use of distance, secured victory in the opening rounds.

Ode Osbourne recovered from the defeat suffered in his last fight, in August this year, when he was knocked out by Manel kape. The Jamaican now has two victories and two setbacks in Ultimate.

CJ Vergara, on the other hand, debuts as a loser in the organization. The North American arrived in the UFC through a victory over the Brazilian Bruno Korea in the Contender Series and has nine wins, two losses and one draw in his career.