Malhadinho loses crucial fight to Russian giant at UFC 321 and steps away from heavyweight title fight

Malhadinho lost to Volkov in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Couldn't Jailton Malhadinho. This Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Brazilian lost a fight that he could not stop Alexander Volkov. Even on the ground, the member of 'Galpão da Luta' was unable to cause any damage to the two-meter tall Russian giant, losing by split decision and thus being removed from the fight for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg).

With the tough result, Malhadinho saw his two-fight winning streak come to an end. Furthermore, the Brazilian, ranked fifth in the division, missed the chance to take over Volkov's second place. After the fight, the athlete didn't hide his disappointment with the setback. On the other hand, the Russian, established in the division's elite, proved his worth in the octagon again and is very close to a title shot.

Booed muscled guy

Without hesitation, Malhadinho began the fight by taking down the giant Russian. From below, Volkov landed elbows on the Brazilian and was warned by the referee for hitting him in the back of the head. Calmly, Malhadinho controlled his opponent but didn't cause significant damage. Cool, the Russian reversed position and got on top, landing powerful elbows and punches.

In the second round, Malhadinho quickly took the Russian down again, receiving loud boos from the crowd. Volkov managed to get up, but the Brazilian landed another takedown and took his back. Unable to be effective on the ground, the referee ordered the athletes to stand up. Malhadinho immediately took the Russian down and received more boos. This time, the Brazilian was a bit more aggressive.

In the third and final round, Volkov attacked, but the Brazilian quickly sought a takedown. This time, Malhadinho was unsuccessful. In the clinch against the fence, the Russian landed knees on his opponent. Malhadinho cleverly took him down, but again did little damage. Even from the bottom, Volkov, irritated, attempted a triangle choke on the Brazilian. After the Russian's attack, Malhadinho showed more action, but nothing more. The referee again ordered the pair to stand. Without hesitation, Malhadinho took the Russian down again, but landed few strikes.

UFC 321 results

MAIN CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Jailton Malhadinho by split decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Aleksandar rakic derrotou Azamat Murzakanov by knockout (punch) at 3min05sec of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Nasrat Haqparast by knockout (head kick) at 2min30sec of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov derrotou Park Jun-yong by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ludovit Klein derrotou Mateusz Rebecki by majority decision of the judges (29-28, 28-27, 28-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady x Matheus Camilo – fight canceled

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker derrotou Louie Sutherland by submission (Heel hook) at 1min23sec of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood derrotou Jose Miguel Delgado by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab derrotou Chris Barnett by unanimous decision of the judges (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Mitch Raposo derrotou Azat Maksum by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Mizuki Inoue derrotou Jacqueline Amorim by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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