J. Arce defeated D. Willycat in the UFC 273 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
O UFC 273 It didn't start well for the Brazilians. Debuting in the organization at the opening of the preliminary card of the night, Daniel Willycat ended up being surpassed by Julio Maple in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). With the presence of the champion Charles of the Bronx In his corner, Chute Boxe's Diego Lima from Minas Gerais had an encouraging start, but as time passed he found it difficult to find the distance to the North American.
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The defeat in the UFC debut is the second of Daniel Willycat in the career. The 27-year-old Brazilian has eight professional MMA victories.
More experienced, Julio Maple recovered from the defeat suffered by song yadong, in November last year and continues to alternate between good and bad results since 2018, with five victories and three setbacks in the Octagon.
THE FIGHT
The first attack of the fight was Daniel Willycat, who risked a high kick, but didn't connect. The Brazilian continued moving forward and pressing Julio Maple, who responded with a strong high kick into Daniel's guard. The Brazilian was not intimidated and continued to pressure Arce, placing the American with his back close to the fence. After a failed attempt to put the fight down, the Brazilian landed a nice elbow on the way out of the clinch. The North American tried another high kick, but was once again in Willycat's guard. Then it was the Brazilian's turn to try a beautiful spinning kick, which was left empty. In the final stretch of the assault, Julio Maple managed to connect a great high kick to the Brazilian's face, which shook, but didn't fall. The North American attempted a blitz in the final seconds, but was unable to capitalize on the good moment.
More confident after the good final stretch of the first round, Julio Maple He started the second round releasing good combinations with his fists. Daniel Willycat He remained aggressive, moving forward, but landing fewer blows on the North American, who with great agility was betting on counterattacks. The Brazilian unleashed two spinning strikes into the void. While aggression was on Willycat's side, precision was on Arce's side, who even walking backwards, had more success in connecting blows.
The beginning of the third round was similar to the second, with Willycat once again assuming the role of aggressor, but receiving counterattacks from Julio Maple. With great difficulty in finding the distance to the North American, the Brazilian continued to throw shots into space. As time passed, Daniel slowed down, while Arce continued circling. Inventive, the Brazilian tried a different strike in the final stretch, but again was left empty.
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