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The world's largest MMA organization is promoting one of the most anticipated events of the year on Saturday night (9). Starting at 18pm, millions of fans around the world tuned in to Paramount+ to watch the UFC 328, which features a main fight filled with rivalry and controversy. Khamzat Shimaev attempts to defend the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) for the first time by facing off against Sean Strickland for up to five rounds. In case of victory, the Chechen has already announced his intention to move up in weight and seek a fight with Alex Poatán.
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Originally scheduled for UFC 327, Joshua Van returns to the octagon to face Tatsuro Taira In his first defense of the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg), the Burmese fighter became the king of the category after the bizarre injury of... Alexandre pantoja Last December, he will face the Japanese fighter still on a mission to prove himself as the best in the world, while the Brazilian awaits the opportunity to compete again for the crown. On the other hand, Taira could make history and become the first representative of the Land of the Rising Sun to win the Ultimate belt in more than 30 years of the organization.
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Marcus Tullius A country boy training at Chute Boxe Diego Lima. Photo: Reproduction: Instagram.
Unfortunately, only two representatives from Brazilian lands appeared in the world's most famous octagon this weekend, and curiously, both in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg). After the tough defeat against Christian Leroy Duncan, Marcus Tullius Matuto faces the Russian. Roman Kopylov No preliminary card. The foreigner is coming off two consecutive losses, and in case of another defeat, he risks being fired.
Before Matuto introduced himself, Djorden Santos He will have the tough task of becoming the first to defeat Baisangur Susurkaev. Training partner of Khamzat ShimaevThe Chechen fighter has a record of 11 wins as a professional and starts as one of the main favorites of the night. On the other hand, the fighter from Minas Gerais comes from a victory against... Danny Barlow And it could "steal" popularity from its rival if it pulls off an upset in the octagon.
Where to watch: Super Fights Live in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
UFC 328 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the middleweight belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the flyweight title.
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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