C. Borralho (left) debuts with victory in the UFC Las Vegas 51. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Middleweight promise (up to 83,9kg.), Caio Borralho debuted on UFC Las Vegas 51, an event held this Saturday (16), with a 'bitter taste'. In the second most important fight of the night, the Brazilian dominated the fight against Gadzhi Omargadzhiev with extensive control and technical quality, but an illegal knee in the third round almost ruined everything. Even so, as the fight was already in the final stretch, the judges decided to declare a victory via the judges' technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
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Debutant of the night, Borralho finally made his debut after two stints on the 'Contender Series'. The fighter scored his eighth victory in a row and now has a record of 11 triumphs, one setback and one 'no result' fight.
Omargadzhiev, who was also making his debut in the organization, suffers his first career defeat. Previously, the Russian had another 13 victories in his career in professional MMA.
The fight
After starting with study, Omargadzhiev blocked a shot from Borralho and managed a takedown, but saw the Brazilian stay on top after a reversal. Caio even got up, but returned to the ground and, after good elbows, grabbed the Russian's back, where he stayed until the end of the first round.
In the opening minute of the round, Caio threw a flying knee that made Gadzhi feel it. Willing to give a quick response, Omargadzhiev went all out, but fell alone and let the Brazilian get to his back. In a dominant position, he 'closed the lock', but was unable to adjust his grip to finish.
Willing to go for 'all or nothing', Omargadzhiev delivered a high kick that exploded in Borralho's face, who absorbed the blow well. He tried a footlock, but Caio got out of the position well. The Brazilian then applied an illegal knee to three of the Russian's supports. After a medical consultation, Gadzhi did not return to combat and lost the fight.
Check out the statistics of the fight between Caio Borralho and Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
André Fialho achieves an incredible comeback and knocks out Miguel Baeza in the second round
A. Fialho (right) knocked out M. Baeza in the second round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
When two fighters with aggressive momentum face each other, the expectation is for a great striking duel for the fans. And that's how the battle won by André Fialho against Miguel Baeza. After enduring strong initial pressure, the Portuguese achieved victory via technical knockout in the second round.
Fialho wins his first UFC fight after losing to Michael Pereira at the premiere. He has 15 triumphs and four setbacks in his MMA career. Baeza, on the other hand, is having trouble in the organization with three consecutive defeats – the three of his career. He also has 10 other wins.
UFC Las Vegas 51 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque x Belal Muhammad |
Average weight (up to 83,9kg):Caio Borralho defeated Gadzhi Omargadzhiev via technical decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): André Fialho defeated Miguel Baeza by technical knockout at 4:39 of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Mayra Sheetara derrotou Wu Yanan in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): pat sabatini defeated TJ Laramie via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mounir Lazzez defeated Ange Loosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight: Devin Clark defeated William knight by knockout at 3m21s of R3
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Pannie kianzad defeated Lina Lansberg via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Drakkar Klose defeated Brandon Jenkins by technical knockout in 33 seconds. from R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Rafa Garcia finished Jesse Ronson with a rear naked choke at 4m50s of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Martin Buday derrotou Chris Barnett in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jordan Leavitt derrotou Trey Ogden in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Sam Hughes derrotou istela nunes in the majority decision of the judges (29-27, 28-28, 29-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Heili Alateng defeated Kevin Croom by technical knockout 47sec. from R1
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