Taila Santos puts on a show, finishes fifth in the flyweight rankings and gets closer to fighting for the belt at UFC Las Vegas 43

T. Santos is a promising Brazilian in the UFC flyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Gala performance. Brazilian promise in the flyweight (up to 56,7kg) of Ultimate, Taila Santos put on a real show UFC Las Vegas 43. Opponent of Joanne Wood this Saturday (20), the Brazilian was not aware of the number five in the ranking and confirmed her good moment with a submission in the first round.

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With the result, Taila once again demonstrated progress within the company. Next week, the Brazilian should reach the top 5 and has a closer look at a title fight in the category led by Valentina Shevchenko.

Defeated, Wood has the warning signal on. In addition to losing her leading position in the group, the Scot suffered her third stumble in her last five fights.

The fight

The confrontation began with Wood taking the initiative with low kicks. Taila absorbed the attacks and risked a sequence of punches, which went blank. Two minutes later, Santos attacked with a direct shot and the opponent responded in kind. The Brazilian continued walking forward and tried to corner her opponent. Near the final minute, Taila landed a clean overhand in the face of the Scotswoman, who fell. Wood managed to recover and the duel was once again played standing up. The Brazilian once again punished her opponent and a new combination of punches made Joanne collapse. Tupiniquim tried to take advantage of the good moment and looked for a finish. With almost 10 seconds remaining, the Scottish woman surrendered and ended up giving up a rear naked choke.

Sean Brady remains, beats Chiesa and remains undefeated in MMA

S. Brady performing for Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With promising status at welterweight (up to 77kg.), Sean brady He once again proved that he deserves the attention of MMA fans. Experienced opponent Michael chiesa In the co-main fight, the athlete prevailed against his opponent and achieved yet another positive result in the biggest commitment of his career. After three rounds, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.

Brady's triumph will move the category led by Kamaru Usman. Previously in 14th position, the combatant must now take the position of his opponent, who is currently in sixth place. In addition to jumping in the group, the athlete extended his unbeaten record in mixed martial arts, with 15 positive results in a row.

Victim of Sean's falls, Chiesa ended up suffering his second consecutive stumble in Ultimate. The fighter had not been in this situation for more than three years.

UFC Las Vegas 43 RESULTS

MAIN CAR

Bantamweight: Ketlen Scallop derrotou Miesha Tate in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)

Welterweight Weight: Sean brady derrotou Michael chiesa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Fly weight: Taila Santos finished Joanne Wood with a rear naked choke at 4m49s of R1

Bantamweight: Rani Yaya derrotou Kyung Ho Kang in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight: Adrian Yanez derrotou davey grant in the judges' split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Feather weight: pat sabatini derrotou Tucker Lutz in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Lightweight: Rafa Garcia derrotou Nathan Levy in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight: Loopy Godinez derrotou Loma Lookboonmee in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Fly weight: cody durden derrotou Aoriqileng in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Feather weight: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke derrotou Sean Soriano in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight: Luana pinheiro derrotou Sam Hughes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

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