Sapato (left) defeated Leleco (right) at UFC Hidalgo. Photo: Getty Images
If at the official weigh-in it was Leonardo Leleco who drew attention to wear a panic mask, in the Octagon, the one who dealt the cards was Antonio Shoe Guy. In the 100% Brazilian duel at UFC Fight Night 84, an event held this Saturday (17), in Hidalgo (USA), the winner of TUF Brasil 3 showed all his skill on the ground floor to submit his compatriot with a rear-naked choke and score his sixth victory as a professional.
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The fight
The Brazilians had clear strategies: Leleco to keep the fight standing, while Shoe Face was looking for in the duel on the ground. At the beginning of the dispute, despite not being very effective, Leleco managed to come out ahead.
even though Shoe Face control the cent of cage, he couldn't strike or even get close to attempt the takedown. In turn, Leleco, despite lacking volume, landed a great overhand right, which shook his rival's head.
In search of the fall, Shoe Face he kneed his compatriot who was in three supports. The referee interrupted the dispute and removed a point from the ATT athlete. Shoe Face He still managed the takedown in the final seconds, almost got his back, but didn't have time to finish.
In the second round the story of the fight began to change. Shoe Face got the takedown early on and showed all his talent on the ground. The black belt dominated the back and Leleco was unable to get out of the position.
In the final minute of the partial, Leonardo managed to free himself from the pressure and got up. Shoe Face he tried another takedown, but was caught in a guillotine choke, but the bell ended the contest.
The story of the previous round was repeated in the third round. Shoe Face he took his rival to the bars and controlled the dispute. On the ground, he controlled his actions and quickly returned to his back. After passing the hooks, he secured a rear naked choke and got the victory by submission with 19 seconds to go.
UFC Hidalgo preliminary card results
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight: Gabriel Benítez submitted Sam Sicilia with a guillotine 1m20s from R2
Welterweight: Belal Muhammad | defeated Augusto Montaño by technical knockout at 4m19s of R3
Average weight: Antonio Shoe Guy finished Leonardo Leleco with a rear naked choke at 4m46s of R3;
José Alberto Quiñonez defeated Joey Gomez via unanimous decision (29×28, 30×27, 30×27)
Welterweight: Randy Brown submitted Erick Montaño with a guillotine 18s into R3
Bantamweight: Alejandro Pérez and Albert Morales drew (29×27, 28×28, 28×28)
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