SUPER FIGHTS Retrospective: Remember the best fights of January in MMA

Even with few events, the first month of the year presented fans with some memorable duels in the Octagon

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Hill (left) beat Glover (right) in the UFC 283. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram UFC

January was great and, even with a reduced number of events, it presented fans with some memorable duels. With this in mind, the team at SUPER FIGHTS came together to choose the three best fights of the first month of the year. Let's go to the list:

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3) Nicolas Dalby x Warlley Alves – UFC 283

Warlley alves was surpassed by Nicholas Dalby No. UFC 283. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcespanol

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In action on the preliminary card of UFC 283, which marked the organization's return to Rio de Janeiro, Warlley alves he didn't manage to come out with the victory, but he secured a place on our list for his electrifying fight against Nicholas Dalby. The two fighters staged a very balanced and busy duel, which entertained the Jeunesse Arena audience with some twists and turns. In the end, the volume of blows and the physical capacity of the Dane prevailed, who emerged victorious in the judges' split decision.

2) Roman Kopylov x Punahele Soriano – UFC Las Vegas 67

Roman Kopylov (left) hit Punahele Soriano (dir.) in ufc vegas 67. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil

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Second place on the list goes to the duel between Roman Kopylov e Punahele Soriano, promoted in UFC Las Vegas 67, the first event on the 2023 Ultimate calendar. With a vast volume and repertoire of blows, the Russian showed his best version in the octagon, while, on the other side, the Hawaiian refused to sell the result cheaply. Ultimately, a sequence of belt kicks and punches secured Kopylov's victory in the second round.

1) Jamahal Hill x Glover Teixeira – UFC 283

Jamahal hill derrotou Glover Teixeira No. UFC 283 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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As it could not be otherwise, the highest position on our podium belongs to the main fight of the UFC 283, in Rio de Janeiro. Despite the almost absolute dominance of the North American, Glover Teixeira In his farewell to MMA, he showed his traditional courage and, despite being extremely injured, he threatened his rival, even getting into a mount in the fifth and final round. The determination, however, was not enough for victory and the North American emerged victorious and was crowned light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg).

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