Bryce mitchell won Said Nurmagomedov No. UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News
Bryce mitchell didn't give in, he took the fight to the ground where he dominates and won Said Nurmagomedov in the last fight of the preliminary card of the UFC Abu Dhabi, this Saturday (26) in the United Arab Emirates. The fight lasted three rounds and represented the American's debut in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). Bryce decided to drop down a category after being defeated by Jean Silva in his last fight.
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With the victory in this 'debut' in the new division, Bryce mitchell reaches the 17th victory of the record with three defeats and probably remains in the division ranking.
Yes, Said Nurmagomedov reaches his fourth loss. He has 18 victories on his professional record.
With great technique on the ground, Bryce Mitchell controls Said Nurmagomedov
Bryce mitchell started the fight walking forward, but Said Nurmagomedov He landed a solid high kick to his opponent's head. Still moving backward, the Russian landed another clean blow, this time with his left hand. The American didn't back down, kept moving forward, and engaged in a grapple for the first time. Mitchell managed to take him down, but Said hit the ground and got back to his feet. After some time under his control, Nurmagomedov managed to break his opponent's grip and returned to the center of the octagon. In another pressure attempt by Mitchell, Said Nurmagomedov He connected with a knee and a well-placed cross, a combination that sent the American to the canvas. The Russian went all out and began working ground and pound. From below, Mitchell recovered and began working the guard. Said passed to the half guard, landed a hard elbow, but ended up giving the American space to get up in the final stretch of the round.
Bryce mitchell wasted no time and, in the first few seconds of the second round, went all out and got a takedown on Said Nurmagomedov. From the passed guard, the American attempted a strike on the Russian's left arm and landed a few knees to the body. Said began to complain about Mitchell's lack of combativeness, who transitioned to a katagatame. Using the fence with his feet very well, Said Nurmagomedov He landed a beautiful sweep and ended up on top. Next, Mitchell used the fence, using his back, to stand and land a stunning takedown. The Russian ended up on top in the berimbolo, but the American got up and landed another takedown, ending the round on top.
Just like in the previous rounds, Bryce mitchell started the third round by moving forward and putting pressure. Said Nurmagomedov He defended his opponent's first two takedown attempts and, on the third, reversed the attack and landed on top, with Mitchell's neck lassoed. The American freed his neck, but the Russian remained on top and transitioned to the back. Mitchell escaped the hooks and managed to turn, gaining an advantage. From deep half-guard, the American attacked with an arm-and-neck choke and neutralized the Russian's movement, who, trying to explode, gave up his back. Bryce mitchell maintained the position until the end of the fight to ensure a positive result in his bantamweight debut.
UFC Abu Dhabi Results
MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker by split decision of the judges (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Jose Ochoa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4min18s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout (elbow and punches) at 2:59 of R2
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Ibo Aslan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) 5 min into R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday derrotou Marcus Buchecha in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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