Farid Basharat finishes Kleydson Rodrigues No. UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his debut in the Ultimate bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), Kleydson Rodrigues suffered another defeat in the company. Opponent of the undefeated Farid Basharat on the preliminary card, the Brazilian ended up frustrated by his opponent's versatility and had no chance in the clash. Still in the first round, the Amapá native succumbed to a katagatame and lost.
With the defeat, Rodrigues had the warning signal turned on in the company. The stumble against Basharat marks the Brazilian's second negative result in three challenges in the company.
Promised by the organization, Basharat once again convinced. With the show in front of Kleydson, the fighter reached his 11th victory in professional MMA, and continues without ever having felt the taste of a setback.
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In the opening seconds, Kleydson scared his opponent with a high kick, forcing his opponent to walk backwards. Afterwards, the Brazilian tried to get to the back, but ended up being taken to the ground. On top, Farid began to control the actions and managed to reach mount. From above, Basharat struck, until 'KR' exploded and managed to stay on his feet. After the Tupiniquim's action, Farid continued to apply pressure and took down the Amapá native again. Basharat was aggressive in ground and pound and prevented Rodrigues from reacting. In the final minute, Farid managed to land the katagatame and forced the Brazilian to tap out.
Knockouts deliver exciting fight
Ange Loosa strike rhys mckee No. UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Welterweight representatives (up to 77,1kg.), Ange Loosa and the irish rhys mckee delivered an exciting clash to MMA fans. Known for their aggressiveness, the fighters excited the audience in frank striking fights. After three rounds, his compatriot Conor McGregor ended up being overcome by the unanimous decision of the judges.
Back in Ultimate after almost three years, McKee was unsuccessful in his debut. In addition to having a strong image, having his face disfigured by the actions of his rival, the fighter ended a streak of three victories.
Category promise led by Leon edwards, Loosa began a series of positive results in the company. Now, the Congo representative has two consecutive victories.
Frenchwoman debuts with victory in a double fight
Nora Cornolle (left) defeated Joselyne Edwards No. UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Even without convincing performance, Nora Cornolle debuted with victory in UFC Paris. Representative of the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg), the Frenchwoman had a close confrontation with the experienced Joselyne Edwards and, despite being the victim of falls throughout the match, he ended up more effective in striking. After three rounds, the 'home athlete' was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Cornolle not only guarantees the triumph in his debut, but also extends the good moment. Now, the fighter has seven consecutive victories in her career.
Even surprising her opponent with takedowns during the match, Edwards was unable to convince the side judges. The stumble ends a series of three positive results for Panama.
Portuguese debutant dominates and complicates rival
Jacqueline Cavalcanti (left) fighting in UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Last-minute climb to replace the injured Hailey Cowan, Jacqueline Cavalcanti had a gala performance on her debut. Not even a scary finger in the eye suffered in the first round of the fight against Zarah Fairn stopped the fighter's momentum. After three dominant rounds, the Portuguese was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
Former LFA champion, Cavalcanti continues the good moment in her career. Now, the bantamweight representative (up to 61,2kg) has four positive results in a row.
Canceled in the fight, Zarah Fairn got into trouble once and for all in the organization. Even with the fans in favor, the Frenchwoman was unable to win and reached the mark of four consecutive stumbles, running the risk of being added to the feared layoff list.
UFC Paris results
MAIN CARD
Heavy weights (up to 120,2kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Sergey Spivak by technical knockout at 3m44s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Manon Fiorot derrotou Rose namajunas in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Thiago Moses by technical knockout in R2
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Volkan oezdemir finished Bogdan Guskov with a rear naked choke at 3m46s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): William Gomis derrotou Yanis Ghemmouri by technical knockout at 2m20s of R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Morgan Carriere defeated Manolo Zecchini by knockout at 3m51s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Taylor lapilus derrotou Caolan Loughran in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Ange Loosa derrotou rhys mckee in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27- 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Nora Cornolle derrotou Joselyne Edwards in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Farid Basharat submitted Kleydson Rodrigues with a katagatame 4m15s from R1
Catchweight (up to 63,5kg): Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Zarah Fairn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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