K. Abreu (right) controlled R. Problema (left) in PFL 5 2022. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @PFL
In one of the biggest challenges of his career, Klidson Abreu shone. Opponent of Renan Problem at PFL 5 2022, held this Friday (24), in Atlanta (USA), the ex-UFC strictly followed the strategy outlined by his team and surprised the 'giant' in the quarterfinals of the heavyweight tournament (up to 120,2 .XNUMXkg.). Using takedowns, the fighter controlled his compatriot's aggression and won by unanimous decision from the judges.
With the result, Klidson reaches six points in the championship and momentarily takes fourth place in the table. The athlete, however, ended up not qualifying due to Matheus Buffa's victory against Bruno Cappelozza.
A Brazilian standout in the PFL, Problema had reasons to celebrate. For a moment, the athlete was outside the classification zone for the knockout stage. The fighter, however, managed to come in third.
The fight
The confrontation began with the fighters studying each other in the center of the decagon. Problem took the initiative with a high kick, which stopped in Abreu's guard. Klidson responded with a direct shot, also saved by his compatriot. The confrontation remained tense, with the athletes launching powerful attacks. Halfway through the round, Abreu feinted an overhand and went for his opponent's legs. The former UFC fighter got the takedown and started working on transitions. In the final seconds, Klidson was on top, controlling the actions.
In the second round, Problema came back aggressive and, in the opening seconds, rocked Abreu with a straight shot. Renan continued to propose a confrontation, and launched a high kick, which stopped in his compatriot's guard. At a disadvantage in his striking, Klidson once again bet on the takedown and took down the 'giant'. On top, the former UFC fighter continued to dominate and didn't allow Renan to get up. Halfway through the round, Abreu attempted a submission, but Problema tried to stop the fight. Klidson attacked with ground and pound, but there was no more time.
In the last round, Klidson took down again. From below, Renan showed signs of fatigue and was unable to stop his opponent's advances. Even without being forceful, Abreu continued to nullify Problema. The confrontation ended with the former UFC fighter striking from below.
Anthony Pettis is submitted, but goes to the knockout stage at lightweight
S. Ray submits a submission to A. Pettis. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @PFL
Former UFC champion, Anthony Pettis He didn't have his best day in the PFL decagon. Star of the organization, the North American ended up submitted by Stevie Ray with an inverted triangle choke in the second round. The athlete, however, advances to the knockout stage.
Interestingly, Pettis will have a reunion with Ray in the next phase. The athlete finishes the regular season in first place, with six points won.
After putting on a jiu-jitsu show, Stevie scores five points (three for the victory, two more for the fast track outcome in the second round). The athlete occupied third position in the
Heavyweight tournament finalist in 2021 wins in warm fight
A. Delija (right) defeated S. Graves (left) at PFL 5 2022. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube PFL
Opponent of Bruno Cappelozza in the final of the heavyweight tournament in the 2021 season, Before Delija He won, but he didn't convince. This Saturday, the fighter faced Shelton Graves, but did not have his best performance. After three warm rounds, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Delija reaches eight points in the table and has a chance of reaching the knockout stages.
Returning to MMA after almost three years away from the sport, Graves didn't put on a show. The fighter ended up extending his bad moment to three consecutive defeats.
Brazilian is dominated and does not advance in featherweight tournament
B. Jenkins beat R. Ekson at PFL 5 2022. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube PFL
Promessa brasileira na PFL, Reinaldo Ekson está fora da fase de mata-mata no torneio dos penas. Escalado de última hora para o campeonato, o atleta não conseguiu impor sua estratégia diante de Bubba Jenkins. Alvo das quedas do adversário, o tupiniquim foi superado na decisão unânime dos juízes.
The defeat makes the Brazilian say goodbye to his dream of reaching the final of the featherweight tournament. The athlete did not score.
Victorious in the clash, Jenkins may have stamped his passport to the next stage of the championship. With the victory, the North American reaches six points and takes the lead in the table.
Jon Jones' pupil is canceled and says goodbye to the heavyweight tournament
M. Greene was surpassed by D; Goltsof at PFL 5 2022. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube PFL
Even with the legendary Jon Jones in your corner, Maurice Greene He didn't perform well. Opponent of Denis Goltsov, the heavyweight was a victim of his opponent's takedowns and managed to produce little in 15 minutes of competition. After three rounds, the North American was defeated by unanimous decision from the judges.
With the result, Greene says goodbye to the category tournament. The fighter didn't score.
After following the strategy to the letter, Goltsov took an important step forward in the championship. The victory leaves the fighter with nine points and, thus, becomes a candidate to advance to the knockout stage.
PFL 5 Results 2022
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Bruno Cappelozza x Matheus Buffa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Stevie Ray submitted Anthony Pettis with an inverted triangle at 3m57s from R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Klidson Abreu derrotou Renan Problem in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chris Wade defeated Kyle Bochniak via TKO at 1m10s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Before Delija defeated Shelton Graves via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bubba Jenkins derrotou Reinaldo Ekson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Denis Goltsov defeated Maurice Greene in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lance Palmer defeated Sheymon Moraes in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Juan Adams defeated Sam Kei by technical knockout 2m30s into R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ryoji Kudo defeated Alejandro Flores by knockout at 2m52s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Brendan Loughnane defeated Ago Huskic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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