Amir Albaji and Francisco Figueiredo faced off in a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 183 on December 19, 2020. Both fighters are relatively new to his UFC, with Albaji making his second appearance in the Octagon and Figueiredo making his debut. A fight between Albaji, known for martial arts, and Figueiredo, known for striking, promised to be an exciting clash of styles.
In the first round, Albaji controlled the fight with his grappling, securing a takedown early in the round and controlling Figueiredo on the ground for much of the round. Figueiredo had his moments of success in striking, landing hard knees and some punches, but Albaj was able to weather the storm and take control of the round.
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The second round started much like the first, with Albaji taking down Figueiredo and controlling him on the ground. Figueiredo, however, recovered and was able to sway Albaj with a left hook and land some hard shots. Albazi recovered and was able to beat Figueiredo again, but Figueiredo was able to stand up and continue his strike.
In the third and final round, both fighters were visibly tired but still gave it their all. beat him for most of the round and was able to control him on the ground. Figueiredo recovered late in the round and scored another strike, but it was too late.
Ultimately, the judges awarded the fight to Al-Baji by unanimous decision. Albaji’s grappling turned out to be overkill for Figueiredo. Because he was able to control the fight on the ground and avoid serious injury to his leg. Despite his loss, Figueiredo showed a lot of potential in his UFC debut fight and proved himself in the flyweight division.
Overall, this match was an entertaining battle between two talented fighters. Albaji and Figueiredo displayed skill and passion throughout the match, making it a memorable match for sports fans.
One of the highlights of the fight was Albazi’s ability to control Figueiredo on the ground. His grappling skills were fully demonstrated as he was able to take Figueiredo down at will and let him stay there for an extended period of time. Figueiredo was clearly ahead on the ground and that was key to Albaji’s victory.
Figueiredo’s strike was also a bright spot in the match. Despite being knocked down multiple times, he was able to land some hard shots on Al-Baji, nearly ending the fight in the second round with a left hook. If he can continue to develop his grappling defense, he has the potential to become a dangerous striker at the flyweight division.
Albaji’s conditioning was also impressive. Despite grappling for most of the fight, he was able to maintain his pace and control the third round. His ability to pick up the pace and stay active on the ground is a testament to his training and preparation leading up to the match.
The fight was a showcase for two up-and-coming fighters in the flyweight division. Albaji’s victory was a step forward in his UFC careerFigueiredo showed a lot of potential in his debut and is looking to bounce back with a win in his next outing.
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