RONALDO SOUZA MADE a statement of intent on Saturday night when he handed Derek Brunson a first-round defeat at UFC on FOX 27.
The eight-time World Jiu-Jitsu Championships gold medalist punished Brunson despite an early takedown, with a critical left uppercut succeeded by a host of left hooks before referee Dan Miragliotta brought the bout to a close.
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The pair met for a rematch of their 2012 meeting at Strikeforce, with Saturday’s win in North Carolina the Brazilian’s third victory in four, which takes the 38-year-old’s record to 25-5-1.
The victory means Jacare, who recently relocated from Brazil to Orlando, remains in the middleweight title picture.
He is currently ranked third behind Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold, who fight for the interim title at UFC 221 on 11 February while reigning champion Robert Whittaker continues to recover from illness.
UFC on FOX 27
Ronaldo Souza def. Derek BrunsonKO (head kick and punches) 1 3:50
Andre Fili def. Dennis Bermudez Decision (split) (29-28, 27-30, 29-28) 3 5:00
Gregor Gillespie def. Jordan Rinaldi TKO (punches) 1 4:46
Drew Dober def. Frank Camacho Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Bobby Green def. Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Mirsad Bektić def. Godofredo Pepey TKO (body punch) 1 2:47
Niko Price def. George Sullivan Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:21
Cory Sandhagen def. Austin Arnett TKO (punches) 2 3:48
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Jacare delivers reminder of title credentials with spectacular first-round finish
RONALDO SOUZA MADE a statement of intent on Saturday night when he handed Derek Brunson a first-round defeat at UFC on FOX 27.
The eight-time World Jiu-Jitsu Championships gold medalist punished Brunson despite an early takedown, with a critical left uppercut succeeded by a host of left hooks before referee Dan Miragliotta brought the bout to a close.
The pair met for a rematch of their 2012 meeting at Strikeforce, with Saturday’s win in North Carolina the Brazilian’s third victory in four, which takes the 38-year-old’s record to 25-5-1.
The victory means Jacare, who recently relocated from Brazil to Orlando, remains in the middleweight title picture.
He is currently ranked third behind Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold, who fight for the interim title at UFC 221 on 11 February while reigning champion Robert Whittaker continues to recover from illness.
UFC on FOX 27
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
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