A. Puro Osso defeated J. Hadley in the UFC Las Vegas 54. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
First Brazilian to enter the octagon on the preliminary card of the UFC Las Vegas 54, held this Saturday (14), Allan Puro Osso did not disappoint. With Charles of the Bronx in his corner, the flyweight (up to 56,7kg.) went through with a confrontation marked by technique in front of Jake Hadley. After three rounds, the Tupiniquim was declared the winner in a unanimous decision, achieving his first triumph with Ultimate gloves.
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With the victory, Puro Osso officially kicks off towards the top of the division led by Deiveson Figueiredo. The positive result marked the athlete's 19th triumph in 25 professional MMA clashes.
Overpowered by the Brazilian, Hadley had good moments in the fight, but it wasn't enough to convince the side judges. The stumble against Allan represented the athlete's first defeat in mixed martial arts. Before facing the Tupiniquim, the North American had a streak of eight consecutive victories.
The fight
The confrontation began with Puro Osso connecting with a clean belt kick on his rival. Hadley tried to respond, but Allan took advantage of an oversight and took his opponent to the ground with a 'band'. Jake managed to reverse the position and tried to surprise the Brazilian with a submission. In the middle of the round, the fighters showed their technique in the fight on the ground. In the final minute, Puro Osso tried to control the fight from above, but without force. Close to finishing the stage, Jake managed to stand, but there was no more time.
In the second round, Allan took the initiative again with a sequence of three high kicks. Jake responded with jabs and tried to corner the Brazilian against the bars. Still in the first minute, the Brazilian took down his opponent again. Halfway through the round, Puro Osso began attacking with ground and pound, striking with elbows and knees. In the final seconds, Jake stayed on his feet, but Allan remained 'glued' to his opponent. The stage ended without further action between the fighters.
The last round started with Hadley more aggressive. In the initial moments he took the Brazilian to the ground and attempted a submission. Allan protected himself and tried to prevent his opponent's attacks. Close to the middle of the stage, Jake started looking for a choke, creating a tense moment for the Tupiniquim. Hadley managed to get to the back, but Puro Osso surprised him with a reversal, putting him on top of his opponent. Next, it was Allan's turn to try a submission, with a triangle. With just over a minute left in the fight, Hadley managed to get out of position, but Puro Osso continued to press on top. In the final minute, Allan tried a takedown, but Jake surprised him, looking for a guillotine. The Brazilian showed calm and protected himself well. Close to the end of the fight, Allan, on top, attacked with ground and pound, but there was no more time.
Ryan Spann survives scare and submits in the first round
R. Spann defeated I. Cutelaba in the UFC Las Vegas 54. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After a moment of instability in Ultimate, Ryan spann is back. Opponent of Ion cutelaba In the co-main fight, 'Superman' survived a huge scare in the opening seconds, but had the mastery to reverse the situation. With sharp jiu-jitsu, the athlete took advantage of his rival's oversight to land a guillotine choke and forced his opponent to tap out in the first round.
With the victory, Spann now has two positive results in a row. The athlete is now once again dreaming of competing at the top of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).
After a good start to the fight, Cutelaba ended up having a convincing performance that was frustrated. Known for his aggressiveness, the fighter has achieved three setbacks in his last five engagements.
Davey Grant runs over Louis Smolka in insane fight
D. Grant (right) after a tough knockout of L. Smolka (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Bantamweight athlete (up to 61,2kg.), davey grant He experienced one of the most insane commitments in his career in MMA. Opponent of Louis Smolka, the fighter had moments of tension in a confrontation marked by aggression. After scares in the opening rounds, the fighter found a positive result with a devastating knockout in the third stage.
With the victory, Grant breathes a sigh of relief in the organization. Before climbing into the octagon of UFC Las Vegas 54, the athlete suffered two consecutive stumbles.
Run over this Saturday, Smolka lives the opposite of his opponent. The athlete has now suffered four defeats in the last six appearances.
Mexican debuts in UFC with brutal knockout
M. Torres (right) defeated F. Camacho (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 54. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg.), Manuel Torres had the dream debut in Ultimate. Opponent of Frank Camacho, the athlete accepted the 'frank exchange' and, together with his rival, staged an insane fight on the main card. With heavy hands, the Mexican got the better of him and won the victory with a brutal knockout in the first round.
With the triumph, Torres debuts 'on the right foot' in the UFC. Now, the fighter has 13 victories in 15 appearances as a professional in MMA.
Hard hit in UFC Las Vegas 54, Frank got into trouble once and for all in the organization. Now, the athlete has five stumbles in the last six fights.
UFC Las Vegas 54 Stats
UFC Las Vegas 54 results
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz derrotou Aleksandar rakic by technical knockout (knee injury) at 1m11s of R3
Light Heavyweight: Ryan spann finished Ion cutelaba with a guillotine 2m22s from R1
Bantamweight: davey grant derrotou Louis Smolka by knockout 49s into R3
Fly weight: Katlyn chookagian derrotou Amanda ribas in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lightweight: Manuel Torres defeated Frank Camacho by TKO at 3:27 of R1
Fly weight: Allan Puro Osso derrotou Jake Hadley in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Fly weight: Viviane Araujo derrotou Andrea Lee in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Lightweight: Michael Johnson derrotou Alan Nuguette by knockout at 3m22s of R2
Straw weight: Virna jandiroba derrotou Angela Hill in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fly weight: Tatsuro Taira defeated Carlos Candelario via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Average weight: Andre Petroski submitted Nick Maximov with a hand triangle at 1m57s of R1
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