Klidson Abreu ends Israeli's unbeaten run and wins first in PFL 2022 #2

K. Abreu surpassed A. Keresh in the PFL 2022 #2 (Photo: Instagram/PFL)

Second Brazilian in action in PFL 2022 #2, Klidson Abreu defeated Adam Keresh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). With important falls throughout the three rounds, the Brazilian fought a strategic fight, taking victory and three points in the regular season of the heavyweight tournament (up to 120,2 kg).

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The victory over Adam Keresh was the first of Klidson Abreu in the PFL decagon. The Brazilian has not won a fight since July 2019, when he overcame Sam alvey in the UFC. Manauara now has a record with 16 wins, five defeats and one fight without result.

On the other side, Adam Keresh suffered the first defeat of his career. In the first five fights of his career, the Israeli had scored five knockouts and had never gone beyond the second round.

THE FIGHT

Adam Keresh began by taking the initiative in the fight and surrounding Klidson Abreu. The Brazilian risked a high kick, but ended up hit by a kick at the base and went to the ground, but quickly got up. With his posture lateralized, the Israeli feinted a lot and threw a few shots, but all of them were empty. Halfway through the round, Klidson attacked with a takedown and managed to take the fight to the ground. On top, the Brazilian managed to move to the 100 kg position and lock the Israeli's arms in a crucifix. In the last seconds, Klidson attempted a katagatame, but was unable to complete the blow in time.

Adam Keresh started the second round by launching two oblique kicks to Klidson's knee. The Brazilian quickly tried to shorten it, but ended up being caught by the Israeli. Back in the center of the decagon, Keresh explored his kicks a lot, but did little. The Brazilian tried again to attack with a takedown, but the Israeli defended well and was in an advantageous position in the clinch. The referee intervened and separated the athletes after Keresh insistently held onto the fence. In the final stretch, Klidson tried another takedown, but again without success.

At the beginning of the third round, Adam Keresh went for the clinch, but ended up being taken down by Klidson Abreu. On top, the Brazilian alternated between 100 kg and half guard while striking the Israeli. With just over two minutes left, Klidson Abreu got the mount and attacked Keresh's arm. The Israeli managed to defend, but the Brazilian remained on top and crushed his opponent until the end of the fight.

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