Two time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo sneaks previous Montel Jackson in co principal occasion at UFC Rio.
Early in Spherical 1 the attain benefit for Jackson was very evident however Figueiredo will get a clear inside journey to floor the American. The previous champ was controlling him in opposition to the cage earlier than Jackson escaped out. The second half of Spherical 1 was very tentative with Figueiredo touchdown some good pictures late.
Figueiredo raced out the blocks within the second spherical and landed a takedown instantly and progressed with some wonderful grappling management however couldn’t discover a submission. The remainder of the spherical grew to become fairly gradual paced with neither man getting an enormous second within the spherical.
Sadly for the followers in attendance and people at residence, Spherical 3 adopted the development of low output with neither man making a stamp on the combat to safe the win.
Official End result: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Montel Jackson through Cut up Resolution (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
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