Bahadurzada (left) beats Luan (right) in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter / UFConFOX
Considered one of Brazil's biggest prospects at welterweight (up to 77,1 kg), Luan Chagas had a night to forget at UFC Fight Night Atlantic City, an event that took place this Saturday (21), in New Jersey (USA) . Acting on the attraction's preliminary card, the fighter from Mato Grosso faced Afghan Siyar Bahadurzada and ended up being knocked out in the second round. The result marked the Brazilian's second defeat in Ultimate in four appearances – he also has a win and a draw. On the other hand, 'The Great' scores his third consecutive triumph and is in line to enter the top-10 of the category.
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The fight
The fight began with Siyar Bahadurzada taking the initiative in the dispute. The Afghan threw punches and kicks, while Luan responded to the attacks with telegraphed blows. In one of these attacks, the Brazilian tried to kick his rival's waistline and Siyar took advantage of the chance. He held the Mato Grosso native's leg and took the fight to the ground. From above, Bahadurzada struck from above. But Luan showed why he is a jiu-jitsu black belt. He took advantage of his opponent's first opening to reverse the position and reach his back. With more than two minutes on the clock, Chagas tried his best to secure the choke, but the Afghan managed to defend himself until the end of the period.
In the second round, after suffering in the ground fight, Bahadurzada came back ready to keep the fight standing. He worked with right punches that hit Luan squarely in the face. The pace meant that the Brazilian was unable to get closer to attack. The Afghan's fighting volume increased with kick combinations, which further pushed the Mato Grosso native further away. In one of these attacks, Siyar fired a front kick that hit Luan Chagas' waistline. The Brazilian immediately felt the blow, bent his knee and went to the ground. The Afghan even threw one more punch at the Brazilian athlete before the referee interrupted the dispute and declared a technical knockout.
Video: Bahadurzada knocks out Luan Chagas
Siyar Bahadurzada with a crippling body shot KO. pic.twitter.com/3JzE9915Be
- FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) April 22th 2018
Controversy on the preliminary card
In addition to the dispute involving Brazilian Luan Chagas, another fight caught attention on the UFC Atlantic City preliminary card. Bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.) Ricky simon e Merab Dvalishvili They fought an insane fight, fought from the first to the last second. Dvalishvili was winning the battle on points until the final minute. But when trying to take down his opponent to guarantee victory in the decision, he was caught in a fair guillotine. The Georgian showed a lot of courage and resistance and, even with the blow in place, he refused to hit, moving his legs to stay alive until the bell sounded. However, when the dispute ended, doctors claimed that Merab passed out at some point and the triumph went to Ricky simon by technical knockout.
UFC ATLANTIC CITY RESULTS
Up to 70,3kg.: Kevin Lee derrotou Edson Barboza by technical knockout at 2m18s of R5
Up to 65,8kg.: Frankie Edgar derrotou Cub swanson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Up to 120kg.: Justin Willis defeated Chase sherman in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Up to 84kg.: David Branch defeated Thiago Marreta by knockout at 2m30s of R1
Up to 61,2kg.: aljamain sterling derrotou Brett johns in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Up to 70,3kg.: Dan Hooker derrotou Jim Miller by knockout at 3m00s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Up to 77,1kg.: Ryan LaFlare defeated Alex Garcia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Up to 61,2kg.: Ricky simon derrotou Merab Dvalishvili by technical knockout 5m from R3
Up to 77,1kg.: Siyar Bahadurzada defeated Luan chagas by technical knockout at 2m40s of R2
Up to 93kg.: Corey anderson defeated Patrick Cummins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Up to 77,1kg.: Tony Martin defeated Keita Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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