Coming into enemy territory towards a rising star was stated to be a horrible matchup for him, Derrick Lewis was up against it from the very beginning and that was evident early on.
Regardless of being in Brazil and combating one in all their very own, ‘The Black Beast’ entered the octagon to some delicate boos. The South American followers are a passionate group and sometimes present their assist by intimidating the overseas fighters their athletes are up towards, however that wasn’t the case for Lewis as he made his stroll.
Jailton Almeida, then again, danced to the cage and obtained an ovation from these in attendance as he was able to placed on a present for his dwelling assist.
🤜 IT'S TIME FOR THE MAIN EVENT 🤛
"The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis is prepared!#UFCSP pic.twitter.com/r63NnAZZpq
— UFC on TNT Sports activities (@ufcontnt) November 5, 2023
Jailton Almeida is seeking to make a STATEMENT at Heavyweight! 💪#UFCSP pic.twitter.com/FWQ8REjzrQ
— UFC on TNT Sports activities (@ufcontnt) November 5, 2023
That intimidation from the gang shortly started because the battle acquired underway, with jeers of ‘Uh vai morrer’ rung out. After a brief weighing-out course of, Almeida landed an enormous head kick that wobbled his opponent earlier than driving in with a strong takedown.
Jailton Almeida takes down Derrick Lewispic.twitter.com/dObInkyjyi
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) November 5, 2023
After securing the mount, the Brazilian threatened with a head-and-arm choke that was defended nicely by Derrick Lewis. The Texan compelled his solution to his ft however just for a second as he was as soon as once more dragged again right down to the canvas. Because the midway level of the spherical glided by, a seemingly exhausted Lewis the subsequent sufferer of Almeida’s dominant begin to life within the UFC.
Spherical one got here to an finish and the one-sided exhibiting may have simply been a 10-8 rating to the person on dwelling soil. Spherical two noticed extra of the identical, Lewis feinted a bit extra to start the second 5 minutes however was finally dominated by his challenger’s grappling prowess.
After an early burst from Lewis and a few punishing floor and pound, ‘Malhadinho’ took management of the battle as soon as once more throughout the third spherical. Extra dominance and extra submission makes an attempt adopted, however the veteran did nicely to keep away from something severe.
Lower than a minute into the fourth, Derrick Lewis was visibly drained and was trying to time the uppercut—much like what he did to Curtis Blaydes virtually three years in the past. His plan was ruined by Almeida’s glorious timing of the takedown, and as soon as once more, the rest of the spherical noticed the #9 heavyweight management his opponent on the bottom.
Yet another spherical…something can occur within the Heavyweight division! 💥#UFCSP pic.twitter.com/a149mItwaO
— UFC on TNT Sports activities (@ufcontnt) November 5, 2023
Other than some good early takedown protection from Derrick Lewis, there was not a lot to inform within the closing spherical of the battle. Full management by Almeida who exhibits he’s able to grappling laborious for all the 25 minutes—although the show wasn’t the most effective from the potential future title contender.
The bout was scored 50-44, 50-44, and 50-45 on the judges scorecards in favor of Jailton Almeida.
He stays undefeated! 🇧🇷@Malhadinho_UFC will get the unanimous resolution victory at #UFCSP! pic.twitter.com/5d1X2SM1vu
— UFC (@ufc) November 5, 2023
Related: UFC Sao Paulo Live Results: Jailton Almeida vs. Derrick Lewis
Who did Jailton Almeida name out after his win over Derrick Lewis?
Whereas it wasn’t his best efficiency, Jailton Almeida confirmed his five-round grappling means throughout his conflict towards Derrick Lewis.
After securing the victory, the 32-year-old set his sights on a former UFC interim heavyweight champion. First, the victor spoke to the followers following the win.
“Do not forget that yesterday I stated that he wished a brawl and I stated that it was going to be a present. So, did I provide you with guys a present or what?… We have been anxious, we knew that he has heavy fingers. We had 15 or 20 days to give you a technique this battle. We knew that we have been gonna preserve him down and keep away from the suitable hand.”
Almeida continued, calling out the damaging Ciryl Gane for his subsequent outing. The grappling powerhouse has won six straight within the UFC and appears to be an actual drive every time he enters the octagon, so believes he now deserves a big identify within the division.
“I am gonna name out a reputation right here. I would like Ciryl Gane. I am going to battle in Paris, we will do it in Salvadore, wherever, I am prepared. Let’s do it, Ciryl Gane.”
