UFC Sao Paulo results: Sooo … About last night | Lewis vs. Almeida

Final evening (Sat., Nov. 4, 2023), Final Combating Championship (UFC) ventured forth to the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For a card that basically fell aside — it lost half its main event and three more fights in the final 36 hours — UFC Sao Paulo nonetheless delivered some items! It wasn’t probably the most high-profile night of the yr, however there have been entertaining clashes hidden all through the night and not less than a pair actually standout performances.

Let’s check out UFC Sao Paulo’s greatest performances and strategies:

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A Bizarre, Dominant Victory

Jailton Almeida didn’t present something new in 25 minutes towards Derrick Lewis.

All the standard methods have been on show. He threw kicks at vary, feinted, then timed his desperation double nicely. Credit score to the large man, when his shot is stuffed, he truly chain wrestles his method out of unhealthy positions pretty nicely. He’s received a second, third, and fourth effort that’s unusual amongst large males.

His management on the ground is great. The issue is … he didn’t throw something? Almeida has completed opponents through floor strikes earlier than, so his full hesitance to drop elbows or rip punches from mount was actually weird. He positively might have chipped away at Lewis and finished critical harm within the loopy quantity of minutes he held mount.

He appeared fairly restricted, but elite in what he does. He’s the kind of fighter that can make some elite Heavyweights look actually unhealthy, and others will in all probability wipe the ground with him. It’s all about type match ups for Almeida, and in his protection, most Heavyweights can’t grapple in any respect.

If that’s the case, count on a submission or shutout.

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Veteran Expertise Wins The Day

Nicolas Dalby fought completely. He needed to if he was going to upset Gabriel Bonfim, a bonafide prospect with plus expertise in just about each space.

From the primary bell, Dalby was sprinting. Sadly for him, Bonfim is absolutely proficient, so he was typically sprinting into his opponent’s offense early on. Bonfim has some cracking counter punching, nevertheless it didn’t deter Dalby. Even when Dalby spent a pair minutes on backside, compelled to outlive his foe’s nasty prime sport.

As quickly because the bell sounded for the second spherical and Dalby was again on his toes, he was nonetheless pushing the gasoline pedal by way of the ground. Bonfim received him down a pair extra occasions, however as quickly as Dalby popped again up, the vitality shift was apparent. Bonfim wished a break, and Dalby took benefit within the clinch.

Dalby’s use of frames was beautiful. He stored hanging on Bonfim’s head, hitting him with knees then switching to a forearm body when Bonfim tried to drag away. He might maintain kneeing or throw an elbow, and Bonfim couldn’t actually reply. The Brazilian had to make use of a number of vitality to completely free himself from Dalby’s grasp, after which he might often solely handle one or two wild swings earlier than Dalby grabbed him and began throwing knees once more.

Dalby despatched him to the ground instantly after a nasty left hook to the physique — one final instance of composure and veteran know-how.

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Middleweight’s Craftiest Up-And-Comer

Caio Borralho isn’t at all times probably the most thrilling fighter, however he as soon as towards demonstrated his well-rounded talent set and tactical skills by defeating Abus Magomedov. Within the course of, he improved to 5-0 contained in the Octagon.

Maybe greater than anticipated, this bout proved to be a placing showcase for Borralho. He’s recognized for his karate-style motion and offense, and early on, all that motion didn’t lead to a lot offense for both man. Nevertheless, there was intention behind Borralho’s technique.

Magomedov fades because the battle wears on — it’s recognized. Borralho just about negated Magomedov’s early blitz, and he picked up a number of reads within the course of. By the second, he was connecting extra typically along with his exhausting jabs and left hook entries. He bloodied the Russian a bit, after which within the third, sat him down with a physique shot.

It didn’t produce the end, nevertheless it but once more confirmed Borralho’s strategic talent towards stable opposition. He’s greater than deserving of a rating, not to mention a ranked opponent.

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ONE PUNCH!

26-year-old Elves Brener is an entire lot of enjoyable. A Charles Oliveira coaching accomplice, the Brazilian carries that typical Chute Boxe aggression into the cage that’s so extremely entertaining.

On this bout, he confronted newcomer Kaynan Kruschewsky (15-1), a talented veteran with loads of high-level expertise. Early on, Kruschewsky’s correct counter punching gave Brener some pause, nevertheless it nonetheless didn’t take too lengthy from Brener to search out his opening. Halfway by way of the primary, he adopted a proper hand with a roll and large left hook, and the latter punch related exhausting.

That’s an excellent combo towards an opponent trying to stand their floor and counter, because the attacking fighter is ready to concurrently transfer his head and whip an influence punch. Consequently, Brener was in a position to roll his foe’s left hook counter and land his personal enormous left with all his weight behind it on an out-of-position opponent.

Kruschewsky hit the ground face-first.

Brener ought to positively be checked out as a critical Light-weight prospect. He’s simply 3-0 within the UFC, however defeating Zubaira Tukhugov and Guram Kutateladze already elevated him above the pack. One other large stoppage win ought to assist push him ahead, and it might be time for a High 15 opponent subsequent.

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Large Energy On The Prelims

Vitor Petrino (9-0) seems to be like a critical Gentle Heavyweight downside.

Modestas Bukauskas is a very stable 205-pounder. He’s well-rounded, skilled, and hard. In comparison with Petrino, nevertheless, he simply didn’t look harmful in any respect. Within the first spherical, Petrino’s snapping jab was thudding. Every time it hit Bukauskas, the Lithuanian veteran was knocked off-balance and unable to actually fireplace again. Then, Petrino capped off the primary spherical with a double alongside the fence that was only a uncooked show of bodily power — he threw his foe like a sack of potatoes.

Bukauskas knew one thing needed to change, so he began the second with extra aggression. He was leaping ahead along with his left hook, stepping in exhausting with the 1-2. It was a wise shift, however Petrino countered completely with a well-timed examine hook that immediately put him to sleep.

The person has energy and power in spades, however he confirmed actual composure tonight too.

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Further Ideas

• Eduarda Moura defeats Montserrat Ruiz through second-round TKO: Moura ran over Ruiz. She took her down virtually instantly by using a stunning butterfly sweep, then she pummeled her whereas passing guard, making nice use of the present wrap place within the course of. Moura rocked her opponent on the toes too, making for a very robust and well-rounded debut from the undefeated prospect. It does must be stated, nevertheless, that she missed weight and was clearly far bigger than her opponent — not an excellent look. All the identical, Moura seems to be a critical prospect at Strawweight if she will tame the dimensions.

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