Polyana, Deiveson and Iuri led Brazilian victories at UFC Belém. Photo: Instagram UFC
The preliminary card of UFC Belém was to wash the soul of the Brazilian fans. If until this Saturday's event (04) the country's athletes had only achieved one victory in 10 fights, redemption came in style. The Brazilians had five victories in five appearances. Highlight for athletes from Pará Polyana viana, Iuri Marajó e Deiveson Figueiredo who cheered the local fans. In addition to them, Serginho Moraes e Alan Nuguette completed the Tupiniquim party.
Serginho Moraes suffers, but wins
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It was painful, but Serginho Moraes achieved another victory in the UFC. In front of the North American Tim means, the Brazilian had a balanced duel, but prevailed in the judges' split decision.
Known for his ability on the ground, Serginho started the dispute by calling Means to his guard on the ground. Even on top, the North American preferred not to take any risks and quickly got up. From then on, the exchange of blows was intense. Serginho surprised and connected good punches throughout the session, while Means only managed to grow in the final seconds when he even tried a flying knee.
In the second round the dispute remained even. But this time the North American found the distance better and responded well to Serginho's attacks. The Brazilian did not try to take the fight to the ground and was pressed against the bars on two occasions.
The third round began as the previous round had ended. Serginho throwing a lot of blows, but Means always responding with precise counterattacks. The North American shook the Brazilian with a direct encounter and even surprised him with a knee. Means even took down Serginho in the final minute with a left punch. In the last seconds, Serginho went all out and printed a good sequence of blows and got the crowd going.
In the end, victory Serginho Moraes in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). The American was visibly irritated by the referees' decision.
Polyana Viana debuts in the UFC with a beautiful submission
Polyana wins in her UFC debut. Photo: Instagram / UFC
The premiere of Polyana viana in the octagon it couldn't have been better. The woman from Pará climbed into the octagon to face Maia Stevenson and achieved victory in the first round.
Right at the beginning of the fight, the Brazilian closed the distance and looked for the takedown. On the ground, Polyana showed all her jiu-jitsu skills. She quickly tried to catch her rival's right arm, which she defended well. When the standup fight resumed, the woman from Pará tried to grab the guillotine, also defended by Maia. But the blow that ended the dispute came soon after. Polyana viana she took down her rival, got to mount, dominated her back and quickly secured the rear naked choke.
“In the last five months I went to Rio to train wrestling. I trained a lot to get here and do well”, said Polyana
Iuri Marajó wins, recovers and cheers the fans
Marajó recovers in the UFC. Photo: Instagram / UFC
If the phase of Iuri Marajó in the UFC it wasn't good, he needed just over a minute to completely change. Coming from two defeats in a series and at risk of dismissal, Marajó took the weight off his shoulders by playing in his state and made his countrymen happy. .
Without giving in to bad luck, Marajó took the center of the cage and went on the attack in the first few seconds. He landed a kick to the American's stomach and opened the way to victory. From then on, he walked forward and launched a sequence of blows, with rights, elbows and crosses. And it was a left cross that took down Joe Soto. With his rival on the bars, he unleashed several blows on the ground until the referee declared a technical knockout.
Deiveson Figueiredo opens fight night with victory
Deiveson wins opening fight at UFC Belém. Photo: Instagram / UFC
UFC Belém couldn't start better for Brazil. Deiveson Figueiredo He fought undefeated against Joseph Morales and left the octagon with his arm raised. Dominant from the start, the Brazilian showed that he can provide work in the flyweight division with his third triumph in the Octagon.
Deiveson started the fight by taking the initiative in the stand-up fight, landing good blows. Afterwards, he showed a good transition and took the fight to the ground, from where he hit his opponent from above, exciting the Pará fans. Holding on to the fence, Morales tried to apply a leg lock, but was neutralized.
In the final moments of the first round, the referee placed the athletes back in the center of the cage and Deiveson took advantage of the moment. He landed a direct hit on the American's nose, who continued to suffer, but managed to avoid the knockout.
After Deiveson's good performance in the first round, the triumph came in the second round. He quickly took the fight to the ground and struck from the top, but Morales managed to get up. But in the final moments of the partial, Figueiredo achieved victory. He connected with a left cross and the American fell, forcing the referee to declare a technical knockout.
UFC Belém preliminary card results
Preliminary Card
Welterweight Weight: Serginho Moraes derrotou Tim means in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lightweight: Alan Nuguette derrotou Damir Hadzović in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
Fly weight: Polyana viana Maia Stevenson submitted with a rear naked choke at 3m50s of R1
Bantamweight: Iuri Marajó defeated Joe Soto via TKO at 1:06 of R1
Fly weight: Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Joseph Morales by technical knockout at 4:34
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