A. Poatan defeated B. Armored in the UFC Las Vegas 50. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
There was tension. In the Brazilian confrontation between Alex Poatán e Bruno Blindado, the kickboxing legend came out on top. The clash, which opened the main card of the UFC Las Vegas 50, held this Saturday (12), was marked by the protagonists' aggressiveness and show of resistance. After three rounds, the former Glory champion was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
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Famous for his excellent striking, Poatan once again showed why he is a name that arrived with prestige in Ultimate. Faced with an opponent known for his knockout power, the pupil of Glover Teixeira He was not intimidated and managed to get the better of the match for most of the 15 minutes.
Beaten in the long-awaited clash between Brazilians, Blindado ended up having his winning streak interrupted. Before facing Alex, the Paraíba native had three consecutive knockout wins.
In an interview after the official announcement, Poatan suggested a confrontation against Jared Cannonier in sequence. The North American, today, is the favorite to compete for the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg.) against Israel adesanya.
The fight
The confrontation began with Poatan risking two high kicks, which ended up in Blindado's guard. The kickboxing legend continued to focus on kicks, while Bruno tried to find the distance. The clash remained tense and the protagonists rehearsed a frank exchange. Alex tried to surprise with a sequence of punches, followed by a knee. Bruno tried to respond, but ended up having his attacks frustrated by his smaller size. Halfway through the round, Blindado managed to shorten the fight and hit his opponent with a straight shot, but Poatan was unfazed. Near the final minute, Blindado 'flew' at his opponent's legs and managed a takedown. Alex managed to get up and free himself from his compatriot. In the final seconds, Poatan went up and attacked his opponent with combinations of punches, but there was no more time.
In the second stage, Poatan took the initiative again with a kick to his compatriot's waistline. Blindado responded with a straight shot, followed by a kick. As the confrontation continued, Alex got the better of the striking. Bruno tried to close the distance, but his attacks passed in vain. Halfway through the stage, Blindado attempted a takedown again and took his opponent to the ground. Poatan got up, but was pressed against the bars by his compatriot. Alex managed to move away, but ended up receiving a cross and straight attack from his opponent. In the final minute, the athletes started to exchange franks in the center of the Octagon. Poatan threw a jab and Bruno responded with two straight shots. Near the end of the stage, Poatan risked two flying knees, but Blindado protected himself well. In the final seconds, Bruno ended up losing his balance and Alex went for ground and pound, but the timer ran to zero.
In the last round, Poatan launched the first attack, with two direct attacks. Armored went for the legs, but Alex defended himself well. After just over a minute, the fighters entered the clinch and exchanged knees. Poatan pressed Bruno against the bars and, subsequently, the 'Thai Evolution' athlete managed to reverse the situation. Armored tried the takedown again, but was alert in defense. The athletes freed themselves and began exchanging blows in the center of the Octagon. Poatan began to loosen up in the stage and rocked his opponent with a straight shot. Bambo, Armored tried to resist, but the moment belonged to Alex. Against the bars, Bruno tried to grapple, but Poatan didn't give him space. Poatan took advantage of the good moment and started to punish his opponent. At a disadvantage in his striking, Bruno insistently tried to take him down, but Poatan defended himself well. In the final minute, Blindado went into the fight and tried to discount the dramatic moment. Close to the end of the confrontation, the athletes started to exchange franks and Alex started shaking his compatriot again. The fight ended with Bruno almost collapsing.
Sodiq Yusuff overcomes Alex Caceres in a warm fight
S. Yusuff (left) defeated A. Caceres (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 50. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a confrontation for 'fight' for positions in the top 15 featherweights (up to 65,7kg), best for Sodiq Yusuf. Opponent of Alex Caceres on the main card, the athlete was far from shining in the confrontation, but he did enough to control his rival for most of the three rounds played. After 15 minutes, the fighter was declared the winner by the judges' decision.
Back in the Octagon after almost a year of inactivity, Yusuff has plenty of reasons to celebrate. With the positive result, the athlete recovers from the defeat suffered by arnold allen. In addition to the victory, the fighter defended 12th position in the group led by Alexander Volkanovsky.
Defeated in a lukewarm confrontation, Caceres saw his good moment come to an end. Before facing Sodiq, the athlete had five wins in a row.
Khalil Rountree massacres and increases good moment
K. Rountree (left) ran over K. Roberson (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 50. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Famous for its aggressiveness, Khalil rountree managed to put its main characteristic into play in this Saturday's appointment. Representative of the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg), the fighter staged a 'savage' confrontation against Karl Robertson and won brutally. After a busy first round, the veteran achieved victory with a crash in the second stage.
With the victory, Rountree reached his second consecutive victory in Ultimate. The athlete had not achieved this feat since 2017. Satisfied with the triumph, the fighter did not hide his emotion in the interview after the battle.
Hardly knocked out, Roberson ended up having trouble in the organization. The athlete now has three consecutive defeats and is at risk of joining the company's feared layoff list.
Dober almost 'deletes', but promotes categorical turnaround
D. Dober knocks out T. McKinney. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With an opponent added to the card at the last minute, Drew dober He didn't have an easy time in his season debut. After coming close to being knocked out by terrance mckinney In the initial moments of the confrontation, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) showed great recovery power and put on a real show. After suffering punishment, the athlete recovered and categorically returned the attacks to his rival, winning on the fast track in the first round.
With the victory, Dober ends a negative streak in the organization. Before facing Terrance, the fighter had two stumbles in a row.
After showing courage to take on the fight at the last minute, McKinney, who had fought at the end of February, was unable to repeat the success of his last appearances. Victim of his rival's aggression, the athlete ended up losing his first UFC fight.
In an interview after knocking out his opponent, Drew made it public who he would like to face next. In a loud and clear tone, the fighter asked for a confrontation against Bobby Green.
UFC Las Vegas 50 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Thiago Marreta in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46,48-47)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong derrotou Marlon moraes by knockout at 2m06s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sodiq Yusuf derrotou Alex Caceres in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Khalil rountree derrotou Karl Robertson by technical knockout at 25s. from R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Drew dober derrotou terrance mckinney by technical knockout at 3m17s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Bruno Blindado in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Matthew Semelsberger derrotou AJ Fletcher in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): JJ Aldrich derrotou Gillian robertson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Javid Basharat derrotou Trevin Jones in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Damon Jackson finished Kamuela Kirk with a katagatame 4m42s from R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Miranda maverick finished Sabina mazo with a rear naked choke at 2m15s of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage finished Dalcha Lungiambula with a guillotine 3m41s from R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Guido cannetti derrotou Kris moutinho by technical knockout at 2m07s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Azamat Murzakanov derrotou Tafon Nchukwi by technical knockout at 44 seconds. from R3
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