Marcos Pezão is defeated by Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 274 and loses his chance to enter the top 15 of the heavyweight division

B. Ivanov defeated M Pezão in the UFC 274 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

The fate of Brazilians in UFC 274 there was no end to Marcos Foot. The Brazilian heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) was surpassed by Blagoy Ivanov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and lost the chance to enter the top 15 of the division. Pezão had a good first round, but showed fatigue for the rest of the fight and ended up defeated.

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The victory interrupts the team's two-game winning streak. Marcos Foot in the UFC. The 36-year-old Brazilian has not lost since November 2020, when he was beaten by Alexander Romanov.

On the other side, Blagoy Ivanov wins again after two consecutive defeats. Fifteenth placed in the ranking, the Bulgarian had not won since June 2019, when he crashed Tai tuivasa No. UFC 238.

THE FIGHT

Marcos Foot started the fight by taking control of the center of the octagon and risking a high kick, which ended up in the guard of Blagoy Ivanov. The Brazilian launched two more low kicks into the void, followed by two shots to the Bulgarian's waistline. Afterwards, Pezão ended up landing a low blow on Ivanov and the fight was stopped for a few seconds. With another kick from the Brazilian, Ivanov took the opportunity to go up, but was unable to connect any blows. For the first time in the fight, the Brazilian opted for his fists and unleashed a strong combination, well defended by the Bulgarian. Faster, the Brazilian managed to connect two good left blows. In an attack by Ivanov, Pezão connected with another left cross, but the Bulgarian absorbed it well. The two had some moments of frank exchanges at close range. In an attempt by Pezão, Ivanov grabbed the Brazilian's leg and tried to take him down. Pezão managed to stay standing, but with his back against the fence. The Brazilian managed to spin and escape the Bulgarian's pressure, returning to the center of the Octagon. The two exchanged clean blows as the bell sounded.

Blagoy Ivanov started the second round moving forward, looking for the clinch and placing the Marcos Foot with your back on the railing. The Brazilian managed to free himself and return to the center of the Octagon. The Bulgarian took the initiative in the fight, but was responded to with good counterattacks from Pezão. Ivanov attempted the takedown, Pezão defended, but was exposed and received a good cross from the Bulgarian. Ivanov connected with a good straight left on the Brazilian, who was showing tiredness. The two exchanged clean crosses, but then spent a few minutes in the clinch. With his back against the fence, Pezão received a good jab sequence and straight from the Bulgarian. In the last seconds of the round, Pezão connected with a good cross to Ivanov's face, which shook but didn't fall.

Pezão started the third round betting on jabs. Walking forward, Ivanov crossed right into the Brazilian's face, who attacked the Bulgarian's waist and placed him back against the fence. Pezão threatened a double leg, but left his neck exposed to the Bulgarian, who attempted a guillotine. Due to the lack of combativeness, the referee separated the two. More confident in his striking, Ivanov crossed well with both hands again and was caught again by the Brazilian. This time, the Bulgarian managed to reverse the position and stay on the outside in the clinch. On the way out of the clinch, Ivanov threw an upper and a cross. Tired, the two fighters did not have the same pressure and speed in their strikes. In the final stretch of the fight, Marcos Foot managed to lift Blagoy Ivanov and sit the Bulgarian on the floor before the last gong sounds.

Check out the statistics of the duel between Marcos Pezão and Blagoy Ivanov

With 'destroying' cross, André Fialho beats Cameron VanCamp by knockout in the first round

A. Fialhou knocked out C. VanCamp in the UFC 274 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the fifth fight of the UFC 274, valid for the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), André Fialho put on a show and knocked out Cameron VanCamp in just over two minutes of combat. After a balanced start, the Portuguese fighter was patient and found the right time to, with a clean left cross, knock the North American out.

The victory over Cameron VanCamp was the second consecutive André Fialho in the UFC and also the second knockout in the first round. The Portuguese recovered from the defeat he suffered in his debut, against the Brazilian Michael Pereira.

On the other side, Cameron VanCamp debut with defeat in Ultimate. Furthermore, the result ends a series of victories for the North American that had already lasted four fights.