New Brazilian darling, Diego Lopes puts on a show and wins with lightning-fast submission at UFC Nashville

Diego lopes celebrates victory in UFC Nashville. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCEspanol

After convincing in his Ultimate debut, Diego lopes it shined again. New favorite of the Brazilian fans, the fighter was not aware of the aggressive Gavin tucker and starred in a flash finish in the UFC Nashville, held this Saturday (5), in the United States. With less than two minutes, the Amazonian met expectations and forced his opponent to give up after placing a triangle.

Even surpassed by Movsar Evloev on his debut, Lopes had already made a good impression on the company, being publicly praised by boss Dana White. Now, the athlete has his first victory and begins the climb towards the featherweight elite (up to 65,7kg).

Diego's victim, Tucker has something to regret. With the setback, the North American recorded his second defeat in a row.

Didn't even sweat

The fight began with Tucker taking the initiative with two high kicks, which exploded in the Brazilian's guard. Lopes bet on counterattacks and responded to his opponent's actions. After a minute, Gavin managed a takedown, but Diego surprised him by risking an armbar. After Tucker's defense, the Brazilian placed a triangle and forced his opponent to give up.

Dustin Jacoby brutalizes in the first round

D. Jacoby surpassed J. Allan in the UFC 268 (Photo: Instagram/UFC_Europe)

In a knockout fight, dustin jacoby did not disappoint. Opponent of Kennedy Nzechukwu, the representative of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.) shone by defending 15th position in the group ranking. With just over a minute, the athlete took his opponent to the canvas with a straight shot and, after continuing to strike, he was declared the winner on the fast track.

With the victory, Jacoby remains among the top 15 in the division. In addition to this feat, the athlete ends a sequence of two setbacks.

Brutalized by Dustin, Nzechukwu momentarily moves away from his dream of reaching the division's elite. The stumble also puts an end to the undefeated streak of three positive results in the fighter's record.

Tanner Boser wins 'fight of the desperate'

Tanner Boser (right) and Aleksa Camur (left) fighting in UFC Nashville. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

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In the 'fight of the desperate', Tanner Boser came out on top in the second half of the event. Former heavyweight representative (up to 120,2kg), the athlete is trying to establish himself in the 93kg division. overcame Aleksa Camur. After three rounds, the veteran was declared the winner with a unanimous decision.

The victory provides 'breathing' for Boser in the company. Before stepping into the octagon, the athlete was under pressure after four defeats in the last five challenges.

If the situation was dramatic for Camur, the athlete now has a real chance of joining the company's dreaded layoff list. The stumble marks the third consecutive setback for the fighter, who has had a positive result in four fights.

Ludovit Klein beats 'giant' and regains stability

Ludovit Klein derrotou Ignatius Bahamondes No. UFC Nashville. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Inserted in the confrontation that opened the main card, Ludovit Klein deciphered the enigma to overcome an opponent who stands out for his height. Rival of Ignatius Bahamondes, the fighter had a convincing performance and faced a new challenge in the company. After three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.

The triumph in UFC Nashville returns stability to Ludovit's trajectory in Ultimate. Now, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) reaches four challenges without setback.

If Klein celebrates, Bahamondes regrets. The stumble ends a series of three victories.

UFC Nashville Results

MAIN CARD

Married weight (up to 63,5 kg): Cory Sandhagen derrotou Rob font in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Tatiana Suarez placeholder image finished Jessica Stacker with a guillotine 1m31s from R2

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): dustin jacoby derrotou Kennedy Nzechukwu by technical knockout at 1m22s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Diego lopes finished Gavin tucker with a triangle 1m38s from R1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tanner Boser derrotou Aleksa Camur in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Ludovit Klein derrotou Ignatius Bahamondes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Kyler Phillips derrotou Raoni barcelos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Carlston Harris finished Jeremiah Wells with a hand triangle at 1m50s ​​from R3

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Billy quarantillo derrotou Damon Jackson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,9kg): cody durden derrotou Jake Hadley in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sean Woodson derrotou Dennis Buzukja in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,9kg): Asu Almabaev defeated Ode' Osbourne via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:11 of R2

UFC Nashville Stats

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