P. Craig debuted on the right foot at middleweight (Photo: Instagram/@ufceurope)
Sad night for André Sergipano No. UFC London. The Brazilian fighter could not resist the momentum and the good performance of the Scotsman Paul Craig and was brutally knocked out in the second round of the main card. The setback was the second consecutive one for the Brazilian athlete, who has distanced himself from the elite of the middleweight division.
Debuting in the middleweight division, Paul Craig He debuted on the right foot and won again in the organization after 16 months of fasting. The Scot now has a record of 17 triumphs and six setbacks as an MMA professional.
After arriving in the UFC in 2020 and putting together five consecutive victories, Sergipano was defeated for the second time in a row and will be forced to take a few steps back in the middleweight division. The fighter from Minas Gerais now has 23 positive results and six negative results in the sport.
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THE FIGHT
The duel started with Craig sending two kicks to Sergipano's waistline. In the next attempt, the Brazilian grabbed his rival's leg. André exploded and threw three quick blows, which landed squarely in the Scotsman's face. The two athletes, specialists in grappling, kept the fight going until the final seconds, when André took advantage of the short distance and entered Craig's legs, knocking him down and landing on top in his guard, where he remained until the bell sounded.
In the opening seconds of the second round, Craig immediately got into Sergipano's legs to take him down. After getting it and entering the guard, the Brazilian tried to fit a triangle in a surprising way, but Paul, very calmly, managed to escape the position. Sergipano was once again on top in guard and used ground and pound to strike the Scotsman. The referee stopped the fight after an unintentional headbutt from the Brazilian. When the fight returned, Craig quickly took Sergipano down again, managed to get on top with ground and pound and punished the Brazilian with punches and elbows until the referee stopped him.
Julija Stoliarenko submits Molly McCann in the first round
J. Stoliarenko celebrates victory over M. McCann (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)
One of the most beloved athletes by the English public, flyweight (up to 56,7kg) Molly McCann was completed for the second time in a row. In the co-main fight of UFC London, the local athlete even started better, having a small advantage in striking over Julija Stoliarenko. However, when the two fighters went to the ground, the Lithuanian grabbed her opponent's arm and threw in a beautiful armbar, forcing her rival to give up, declaring the end of the fight.
Lerone Murphy dominates the duel and beats Josh Culibao on points
L. Murphy remains undefeated in professional MMA (Photo: Instagram/@ufceurope)
After controversial victory over the Brazilian Gabriel Mosquitinho last March, Lerone murphy He climbed back into the Octagon at the O2 Arena, ready to erase the bad impression left behind. The English prospect dominated Josh Culibao from the beginning to the end of the confrontation, controlled his rival on the ground and imposed himself in the striking, emerging victorious in the unanimous decision of the judges and maintaining his unbeaten record of 12 victories as an MMA professional.
Daniel Marcos beats Davey Grant via split decision
D. Marcos beat D. Grant in the UFC London (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)
The duel that opened the main card of the UFC London will not bring back good memories for the audience at the O2 Arena. Bantamweights (up to 61,2kg) Daniel Marcos e davey grant They measured strength for 15 minutes, in a fight that took place entirely standing up and, after the last bell sounded, Daniel emerged victorious in a split decision from the judges, which caused astonishment and complaints in the gym.
UFC London results
Data: July 22, 2023
Timetable: From 13pm (Brasília time)
Location: O2 Arena, London, England
MAIN CARD (16 pm from Brasilia)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tom aspinall derrotou Marcin tybura by technical knockout (punches) at 1:13 of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Julija Stoliarenko derrotou Molly McCann via submission (armbar) at 1m55s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nathaniel Wood derrotou André Fili in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Paul Craig derrotou André Sergipano by technical knockout (elbows) at 4m40s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): fares ziam derrotou Jai Herbert in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lerone murphy defeated Josh Culibao via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Daniel Marcos derrotou davey grant in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (13 pm from Brasilia)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Jonny Parsons defeated Danny Roberts by technical knockout (punches) at 4:57 of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Joel alvarez derrotou Marc Diakiese via submission (hand triangle) at 4min26s of R2
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Mick Parkin defeated Jamal Pogues by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Makhmud Muradov derrotou Bryan barberena in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Ketlen Scallop derrotou Pannie kianzad in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Chris Duncan defeated Yanal Ashmouz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 51,2kg): Bruna Brazil defeated Shauna Bannon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jafel Filho defeated Daniel Barez via submission (katagatame) at 1min34s of R1
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