Despite being a smaller event, UFC Sacramento was one of the best of the year and Gregory Robocop stood out in the main fight. Last Saturday (22), the Brazilian defeated the tough Anthony Hernandez in a true war by unanimous decision and changed his level in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). With his fourth consecutive victory, the athlete awaits even bigger fights in the category. Therefore, SUPER LUTAS projected what the next step might be for the Rondônia native in the company and for the other highlights of the show.
Before facing Hernandez, Robocop was ranked tenth in the middleweight division and had already expressed interest in facing the elite. Now that he has surpassed number seven in the rankings, the Brazilian should assume that position, which would facilitate his pursuit of major fights.
Confident due to his excellent form in the octagon, the athlete has publicly expressed his desire to face former champion Dricus du Plessis . Gregory's attempt is valid, but honestly, I don't believe the South African will accept the challenge. In any case, there are good and more viable options for the fighter from Rondônia, who could face Joe Pyfer or Brendan Allen , who also trains at the 'Kill Cliff FC' academy.
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Victor Petrino
Vitor Petrino 's performance wasn't pretty, but what matters is the victory, and it was an undeniable one. The Brazilian, a former light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), controlled Serghei Spivac and won by unanimous decision, securing his fourth victory in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).
Undefeated in his weight class, the athlete is expected to move from 11th to ninth place in the rankings. With such a track record, the level of expectation in the octagon will increase for 'Cabuloso'. Given the clear rivalry between the Minas Gerais native and Valter Walker , this could be the time for the pair to settle their differences in the octagon after constant provocations and threats. Furthermore, the duel is in the fighters' best interest.
Márcio Ticotô
Ticotô promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In his second appearance in the octagon, Márcio Ticotô impressed once again. Fighting in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), the Brazilian made short work of newcomer Ryan Kuse , delivering a terrifying knockout in the first round , adding another to his collection. Undefeated in the UFC, the athlete is becoming increasingly popular among fans due to his aggressive fighting style and exceptional power.
Increasingly comfortable in action, Ticotô exudes confidence and believes it's only a matter of time before he breaks into the top 15 of the highly competitive division. Furthermore, the Brazilian has made it clear that he's willing to face any fighter the UFC chooses and has guaranteed he's ready for bigger challenges. And, since he hasn't encountered any difficulties in his fights, the time has come for the athlete to be tested. So, why not imagine Márcio against fellow striker David Onama?
Lerryan Douglas
Lerryan promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
While Ticotô put on a show at UFC Sacramento, Lerryan Douglas , on the other hand, failed to live up to the hype in the featherweight division. In his second fight for the organization, the Brazilian, accustomed to knocking out his opponents, ended up being knocked out by veteran Jamall Emmers in the first round. Furthermore, the athlete suffered a fracture to his eye socket after receiving the punch thrown by the American.
Now, with one win and one loss in the company, 'Gunslinger' has lost some of his hype and is far from joining the division's elite. Therefore, the fighter will need to remain calm to erase the bad impression left by his last performance and rebuild his path towards the elite against less prominent opponents.
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