Bruno Bulldoguinho celebrates submission over Tyson Nam. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Back after almost two years of inactivity, Bruno Bulldoguinho put on a real show in the Octagon UFC Las Vegas, held this Saturday (11). A promising flyweight (up to 56,7kg), the athlete was not intimidated by Tyson Nam, number 15 in the category, and delivered an overwhelming performance. With the right to kick there Anderson Silva, the Brazilian went further and eliminated his opponent with a rear naked choke in the second round.
Free from injuries, Bulldoguinho has plenty of reasons to celebrate. In addition to expanding his good momentum, reaching three consecutive victories, the fighter should take a place in the top 15 of the division.
Overcommitted, Nam could leave the flyweight elite. The fighter now has four setbacks in the last seven appearances.
Fierce Bulldog
The confrontation began with Bruno taking the initiative with a low kick. Nam tried to find the best distance and saved his attacks. With just over a minute left, Bulldoguinho surprised his opponent with a round punch, which touched his rival squarely in the face. Tyson, however, did not accuse the attack, and continued 'marching' forward. In the final seconds, the Brazilian risked another round punch, but the attack stopped in his opponent's guard. Almost at the end of the stage, Tyson landed a good combination of punches and kicks, shaking the Tupiniquim, but there was no more time.
Right at the beginning of the second round, Bulldoguinho connected with a kick 'à la Anderson Silva', causing the opponent to collapse. The Brazilian went forward in an advantageous position, while Nam closed his guard and tried to protect himself. When he tried to get up, Tyson ended up getting caught in a guillotine choke. The American refused to give up and ended up missing.
Wrestling icon 'walks' on debut
North American wrestling icon, Karl Williams he had no problems in his UFC debut. Opponent of Lukasz Brzeski, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.) used his main weapon to completely nullify his opponent. With control of the fight for three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner in a unanimous decision.
With the victory, Williams makes his debut with the company on the right foot. Professional in MMA since 2021, the athlete now has eight positive results and one negative result.
A victim of Karl's wrestling, Brzeski continues without winning in the company. Now, the Pole has two stumbles.
After a disastrous start in the UFC, a promise wins first
Josh Fremd fits completion in UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After a disastrous start in the UFC, Josh Fremd redeemed himself in the organization. A promising middleweight (up to 83,9kg), the fighter was the newcomer's opponent Sedriques Dumas. With strategic action, the fighter shined in the octagon and submitted his opponent with a guillotine choke in the second round.
The triumph returns the athlete's confidence. Before climbing into the octagon in UFC Las Vegas, the fighter had two setbacks.
Featured in 'Dana White's Contender Series', Dumas was unable to repeat the good performance that brought him to the company. The athlete now awaits the next challenge.
Victor Henry beats Tony Gravely in even fight
Victor Henry (dir.) defeated Tony Gravely (left) in UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his third appearance in Ultimate, Victor Henry won again. Months after the defeat to Raphael Assunção, the combatant measured forces with Tony Gravely and had a tough confrontation. Faced with an aggressive opponent, the athlete managed to nullify his rival's main characteristic and won the split decision.
With the positive result, Henry returns to dreaming of the top 15 in the category led by aljamain sterling. The athlete now has two triumphs and one stumble in the company.
Defeated, Gravely found himself in trouble in the company. With the setback, the athlete reaches the mark of three setbacks in the last five commitments with the company.
'Mozambique' wins with dominant performance
Carlston Harris (dir.) defeated Jared Gooden (left) in UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Present in the fight that opened the UFC Las Vegas, Carlston Harris, 'Mozambique', had an impeccable performance. Representative of the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg), the athlete gave no chance to Jared Gooden, cast last minute for the show. Abusing takedowns, the fighter took no risks and controlled the fight for three rounds, winning by decision from the judges.
With the victory, Harris recovers from the defeat suffered by Shavkat Rakhmonov. Now, with three wins in four commitments in the company, the fighter resumes his climb towards the top of the division, leading by Leon edwards.
Last minute scheduled for the event, Jared Gooden was unsuccessful in the compromise. The confrontation in UFC Las Vegas marked the athlete's re-debut in the UFC.
UFC Las Vegas Stats
UFC Las Vegas results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Merab Dvalishvili derrotou Petr yan in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Alexander Romanov by technical knockout at 2m16s of R1
Married weight (up to 97,5kg): Nikita Krylov finished Ryan spann with a triangle 3m38s from R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): mario bautista finished Guido cannetti with a rear naked choke at 3m18s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Victor Petrino derrotou Anton Turkalj in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Karl Williams derrotou Lukasz Brzeski in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): davey grant finished Raphael Assunção with an inverted triangle at 4m43s from R3
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Josh Fremd finished Sedriques Dumas with a guillotine 3m from R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Victor Henry derrotou Tony Gravely in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29-, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Ariane Lipski defeated JJ Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (56,7kg): Bruno Bulldoguinho submitted Tyson Nam with a rear naked choke at 1m23s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Carlston Harris derrotou Jared Gooden in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27,30-27, 30-27)
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