M. Bisping defeated Brazilian T. Leites in the main fight of the night. Photo: UFC
UFC Fight Night 72 rocked this Saturday afternoon (27) for MMA fans. At a different time than usual for Brazilians, the event held in Scotland brought good fights and great knockouts. However, the show was not good for the country's athletes. In the main fight of the night, Michael Bisping won the battle against Thales leites in the judges' split decision.
The other country representatives on the card were also unlucky. Leonardo Macarrão was knocked out by Stevie Ray, while Ivan Batman ended up finished by Joseph Duffy.
Bisping fights tactically and beats Thales
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The English Michael Bisping There was only one way to go Thales leites. Work with quick strikes and use movement, avoiding takedowns and the Brazilian's knockout power. And that's exactly what made 'Count', as it is known.
With the support of the fans, Bisping started the fight with a lot of movement, leaving the Brazilian's range of action. In the only moment he managed to close the distance, Leites attempted the takedown, but ended up falling underneath. Even so, he worked on the inversion and ended the first round on his rival's back.
In the second round, more attentive to the Brazilian's game, Bisping moved even more. The Englishman worked with leg kicks and quick punches to score points and avoid Thales' approach.
In the third half, the Brazilian decided to change his strategy and be more aggressive. He walked forward and put Michael against the bars with several powerful punches. Cornered, the European fighter ran away from the clash at times. However, Thales' momentum slowed and the dispute became balanced again.
In the fourth round, Leites tried to repeat the feat from the previous round and immediately went after his rival. But fatigue seems to have taken away some of the intensity of the attack. With better movement and physical preparation, Bisping shortened the distance to hit and leave.
In the fifth and final round, Thales leites opened the game and went to decide the fight. The Brazilian walked forward and threw several punches. However, with the movement up to date, Bisping managed to dodge most of the attacks.
Even so, the Nova União athlete managed to corner his rival on two occasions and land good punches, but without achieving a knockout. At the end of the fight, the two athletes greeted each other and the crowd gave them a standing ovation.
In the official result, victory for Michael Bisping in the judges' split decision (48×47, 47×48, 49×46).
“Let’s applaud the fight! Being here at the first UFC in Scotland is an honor. Thales leites He's a warrior, he fights a lot. He is a world jiu-jitsu champion. I stuck my finger on the railing. UFC, I'm still here. Luke Rockhold, Chris Weidman, I’m waiting for you,” Bisping said after the fight.
In turn, Thales made a point of recognizing his rival's performance. “I didn’t expect him to be so tough. Bisping is used to fighting long fights. He deserved it, I did my best and I hope to return. He has good takedown defense, and if I tried all the time, maybe I could do it. But I believed in my hand, which wasn’t enough to win.”
Ivan Batman is finished
Specialist in ground fighting, Ivan Batman suffered defeat in Scotland in his specialty. The Brazilian was submitted for the first time in his career against Leon edwards, which has also caught the controversial Conor McGregor, current interim champion in the organization.
The combat
With a disadvantage on his feet, the Brazilian shortened his position and looked for a takedown. However, when trying to take down his rival he ended up falling at the bottom. The Irishman took advantage of the opportunity, placed the right triangle, with no chance of defense, and forced Batman to give up the fight in just over three minutes.
Leonardo Macarrão is knocked out
First Brazilian to climb into the octagon, Leonardo Macarrão failed to score his second consecutive victory in the UFC. After successfully debuting in the lightweight division in March, the athlete from Santa Catarina ended up being knocked out by home athlete Stevie Ray.
With the support of the crowd, Ray went on the attack in the first few seconds and connected two kicks to Macarrão's head, who managed to defend himself well. The Scot found the distance right at the beginning of the dispute and worked with combinations of blows, while the Brazilian only worked with kicks to his rival's legs.
Ray took advantage of Macarrão's difficulties in releasing hand strikes and connected with a powerful punch to the Brazilian's chin. Leo felt it and even bent his knee. With the good moment, the home athlete put the Santa Catarina native against the bars and landed several blows. The Brazilian still defended himself well, but when he tried to open up the game and accept the open exchange of punches, he ended up being caught again.
Macarrão bent his knee, went to the ground and suffered the punishment until the referee ended the dispute 2m27s into the duel.
Preliminary Card
Anyone who started watching UFC Fight Night 72 before lunchtime has nothing to complain about. The event, which started at 11 am (Brasília time), featured six fights in the opening program and four ended with devastating knockouts in the first round.
Daniel Omielanczuk defeated Chris de la Rocha in just 48 seconds, Ilir Latifi he was also quick and took down Hans Stringer 56 seconds, Jimmie rivera sent Marcus Brimage in 1m29s, while Robert Whiteford knocked out Paul Redmond in exactly three minutes of fighting.
UFC Fight Night 72 results
MAIN CARD
Michael Bisping derrotou Thales leites in the judges' split decision (47×48, 49×46, 48×47);
Evan dunham defeated Ross Pearson via unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 29×28);
Joseph Duffy finished Ivan Batman with a triangle 3m07s from R1;
Joanne calderwood defeated Cortney Casey via unanimous decision (30×27, 29×28, 30×27);
Leon edwards defeated Pawel Pawlak via unanimous decision (30x27, 30x27, 30x27);
Stevie Ray defeated Leonardo Macarrão by technical knockout at 2m:27s of R1;
PRELIMINARY CARD
Paddy Holohan defeated Vaughan Lee via unanimous decision (30x27, 30x27, 30x27);
Ilir Latifi defeated Hans Stringer by knockout in 56 seconds. from R1;
Mickael Lebout defeated Teemu Packalen via unanimous decision (29×28, 29×28, 30×27);
Robert Whiteford defeated Paul Redmond by technical knockout at 3 minutes. from R1;
Jimmie rivera defeated Marcus Brimage by technical knockout at 1m29s of R1;
Daniel Omielanczuk defeated Chris de la Rocha by technical knockout at 48 seconds. from R1
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