Even with a quick victory, Jaílton Malhadinho confesses that he did not follow the strategy outlined by his team

J. Malhadinho in UFC victory. (Photo: Disclosure/UFC)

Victory in the first round, against an opponent around 18kg heavier and in a category above yours… plenty of reasons to Jaílton Malhadinho be 100% happy with your triumph in the UFC Las Vegas 55, right? Not so much. In an interview with 'Combate', the fighter from Bahia revealed that the strategy drawn up with his team was to 'feel' the fight a little more, however, he found an opportunity to take down parker porter and decided to act 'rebelliously', trusting in his efficient grappling game.

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“The strategy was to exchange a little bit, feel the fight and try to get it in the second or third round. But luckily we were faster, it caught on quickly. My coach told me to feel the fight. Every time I see a gap, I end up playing my game, which is the sticky game. Thank God everything went well, we managed to finish. The strategy was different, but as I am a very fair guy in my position and I trust my position, everything worked out and we finished”, said Malhadinho, relieved.

Coming from the 'Contender Series', Jaílton has already had two fights in the organization and won both in the first round. Against your compatriot Danilo Marques, in February, Malhadinho won by knockout in the first round. Last Saturday (21), against the North American parker porter, the fighter from Bahia didn't want anything to do with the 'ceremony', he put his rival down and secured the submission. At 30 years old, the Tupiniquim athlete has a record of 16 positive results and two negative results in the sport.