Sean Strickland x Nassourdine Imavov. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The latest Ultimate events have given something to talk about. Hindsight has been favorable to bettors who like to deposit money on the underdogs of clashes. In the last ten main fights, four favorites have been defeated by their opponents. Gifts at UFC 285, Cyryl Gane e Alexa grasso They are considered 'zebras' in bookmakers and have declared that their intention is to triumph in the fast lane over their rivals.
Paying attention to the fighters who have been breaking the bank, the team at SUPER FIGHTS selected the last athletes who presented themselves and proved their real values in front of their opponents.
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Brendan Allen (3.00) x André Sergipano (1.50)
Brendan allen x André Sergpiano. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
With a turnaround in the event, Brendan allen e André Sergipano were scheduled to do the main fight of the night. Surprised, the North American did not succumb to the pressure of being the protagonist of the edition and became responsible for the Brazilian's first defeat in the UFC. Without fearing the dangerous jiu-jitsu of the Minas Gerais native, the underdog showed that he also understands the 'gentle art' and submitted his opponent in the third round. With the victory, Allen entered the middleweight ranking (up to 83,9kg) and occupies 12th place.
Erin Blanchfield (2.10) x Jéssica Bate-Estaca (1.89)
Erin Blanchfield derrotou Jessica Stacker No. UFC Las Vegas 69. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcespanol
Despite being called at the last minute, Jessica Stacker entered the Octagon as the favorite. Loaded with experience and great victories on her resume, the Brazilian generated the best expectations among her fans. Debutante in main fights, Erin Blanchfield, lived up to her nickname and showed she was cold-blooded when facing the former strawweight champion (up to 51,2kg.). After a busy first round, the North American managed to impose her flagship and took her opponent to the ground. Without many difficulties, the 23-year-old athlete submitted the veteran and proved that she is part of the flyweight elite (up to 56,7kg).
Nassourdine Imavov (1.70) x Sean Strickland (2.2)
Sean Strickland (dir.) defeated Nassourdine Imavov (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
During your vacation, Sean Strickland received a call from Ultimate and decided to change the snow trip to face Nassourdine Imavov. Two weeks after a bitter defeat to Jared Cannonier, the American decided to step into the Octagon to show that his latest performance was something out of the ordinary. In a duel valid for the category up to 93kg. 'Tarzan' broke the bank and made his experience count in five-round clashes. At the end of the fight, Strickland was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
Stephen Thompson (2.7) x Kevin Holland (1.66)
At 40, Stephen Thompson he put on his gloves and agreed to face Kevin holland. Confident in his standing skills, the former welterweight title challenger (up to 77,1kg) showed that age was just a detail. Protagonists of an electrifying duel, the athletes had great moments during the fight, but it was 'Wonderboy' who managed to be the most aggressive and hurt his opponent the most. At the end of the fourth round, the favorite of the pair demonstrated that he could no longer stand performing with a broken hand and withdrew from the fight.
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