R. dos Anjos (left) beat R. Moicano in a Brazilian duel at UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
In the second most important fight of the UFC 272, event held this Saturday (5), Rafael dos Anjos e Renato Moicano they faced each other at catchweight (up to 72,6kg.). And, despite having his opponent changed the week of the event, the Rio native set an aggressive pace and managed to emerge victorious in the judges' unanimous decision over five rounds.
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Dos Anjos, who would initially face Raphael Fiziev on the show, he showed that he didn't feel the change in opponent and returned to performing well. Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the Rio native has a record of 31 triumphs and 13 setbacks in his professional career.
On the other hand, Moicano's streak of two victories has been broken and, after 20 days since his last performance, he has not achieved another triumph. Professional since 2010, he has a history of 15 positive results, four negatives and a draw.
The fight
The first round was marked by the intensity of both fighters. Moicano started with the high kick and measured the distance before Dos Anjso approached. Renato then tried to look for the back in the clinch, but was unable to be effective. Rafael crossed the left, clamped down and put the fight down. In a dominant position, he applied hard punches and elbows.
Dos Anjos came back better in his striking and found good combinations at close range. Moicano, in turn, invested in base changes and kicked low to unbalance the carioca. Rafael then invested in the grip for the takedown and returned to working a strong grappling rhythm with intensity until the end of the round.
With his face more injured, Moicano didn't give up and had a good time on his feet. He, however, felt a high kick applied by Dos Anjos and fell disoriented. Then, Rafael tried to press in sequence, but saw Renato recover. At halftime, the referee was called to assess the situation of the Brasilia native, who already had his eye completely closed, but allowed the fight to continue.
In the fourth round, Dos Anjos decided not to take any risks on his feet and managed a takedown. And, again with great pace, he lassoed Moicano's neck to try for a submission, but saw his compatriot make the save. From above, he cut Renato's forehead with hard elbows. The Ultimate doctor observed again and allowed the Brasilia native to return to the fifth round.
The last assault featured Renato Moicano in 'zombie mode' and, for the most part, had great moments in his striking, even swinging Rafael dos Anjos, who held on until the end and came out with the victory.
UFC 272 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Colby covington derrotou Jorge masvidal in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 50-44, 50-45)
Married weight (72,6kg): Rafael dos Anjos derrotou Renato Moicano in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-44,50-44)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25,30-26, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kevin holland derrotou Alex Cowboy by technical knockout (punches) at 38s of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Sergey Spivak derrotou Greg hardy by technical knockout (punches) at 2:16 of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): jalin turner derrotou Jamie Mullarkey by technical knockout (punches) at 46s of R2
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Marina Rodriguez derrotou yan xiaonan in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Nicolae Negumereanu derrotou Kennedy Nzechukwu in the judges' split decision (27-29, 29-27,29-27)
Flyweight (Up to 56,7kg): Maryna moroz derrotou Maria Agapova via submission (katagatame) at 3m27s of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou brian kelleher via submission (rear naked choke) at 3m15s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tim Elliott derrotou Tagir Ulanbekov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Ludovit Klein derrotou Devonte Smith in the judges' split decision (28-29,29-28,30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): dustin jacoby derrotou Michal Oleksiejczuk in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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