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Finally earns first UFC victory
Ribeiro defeated Caio Machado via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
It's Ribeiro's first UFC victory in three attempts and it came in a fight in which his opponent won the total strike battle by a 79-49 count. To Brendson's credit, he did land the harder, more damaging blows, but in a bout which was overly sloppy on both sides, Ribeiro is darn lucky two of the three judges felt he did enough to win. It very easily could have gone the other way. The Brazilian has legitimate power, but his cardio is questionable, as is his durability. This result seems more likely to be an aberration as opposed of a sign of things to come.
It's Ribeiro's first UFC victory in three attempts and it came in a fight in which his opponent won the total strike battle by a 79-49 count. To Brendson's credit, he did land the harder, more damaging blows, but in a bout which was overly sloppy on both sides, Ribeiro is darn lucky two of the three judges felt he did enough to win. It very easily could have gone the other way. The Brazilian has legitimate power, but his cardio is questionable, as is his durability. This result seems more likely to be an aberration as opposed of a sign of things to come.
Will face Machado
Ribeiro will face Caio Machado in a heavyweight fight at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ribeiro is looking to secure his first win at the UFC level after dropping his most recent fight via unanimous decision -- it was against Magomed Gadzhiyasulov via majority decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-28) at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh on June this year. Ribeiro is 0-2 at the UFC level, just like his opponent, who also hails from Brazil.
Ribeiro is looking to secure his first win at the UFC level after dropping his most recent fight via unanimous decision -- it was against Magomed Gadzhiyasulov via majority decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-28) at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh on June this year. Ribeiro is 0-2 at the UFC level, just like his opponent, who also hails from Brazil.
Still looking for first UFC win
Ribeiro lost to Magomed Gadzhiyasulov via majority decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
Known as a one-dimensional power puncher with a questionable chin, Ribeiro got his grappling game going early in this fight. He landed three takedowns in the opening frame alone. Ribeiro also threatened with a deep guillotine choke early in Round 2, but once it didn't materialize, he was finished. The Brazilian appeared tired over the final round-plus, allowing Gadzhiyasulov to get his grappling game going en route to the decision victory. Ribeiro earned a knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last September, but he has now lost each of his first two official bouts with the UFC. He likely needs a win next time out to save his job.
Known as a one-dimensional power puncher with a questionable chin, Ribeiro got his grappling game going early in this fight. He landed three takedowns in the opening frame alone. Ribeiro also threatened with a deep guillotine choke early in Round 2, but once it didn't materialize, he was finished. The Brazilian appeared tired over the final round-plus, allowing Gadzhiyasulov to get his grappling game going en route to the decision victory. Ribeiro earned a knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last September, but he has now lost each of his first two official bouts with the UFC. He likely needs a win next time out to save his job.
Next bout scheduled
Ribeiro will face Magomed Gadzhiyasulov in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ribeiro came up through Dana White's Contender Series last year and made his UFC debut in February, but he lost via KO to Zhang Mingyang in the opening round. Gadzhiyasulov is also a veteran of DWCS and is making his debut in the promotion.
Ribeiro came up through Dana White's Contender Series last year and made his UFC debut in February, but he lost via KO to Zhang Mingyang in the opening round. Gadzhiyasulov is also a veteran of DWCS and is making his debut in the promotion.
Flattened in UFC debut
Ribeiro lost to Zhang Mingyang via KO (punches) at 1:41 of Round 1 at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
It was going well for Ribeiro. Until it wasn't. The Brazilian earned his UFC opportunity following a back-and-forth Round 1 knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series this past September. It was more of the same here against Zhang, only Ribeiro ended up being the nail instead of the hammer, as one big three-piece combo from Zhang finished him in an instant. The power is clearly legitimate, but it's impossible to see Ribeiro's UFC run lasting too long given his complete disregard towards defending himself.
It was going well for Ribeiro. Until it wasn't. The Brazilian earned his UFC opportunity following a back-and-forth Round 1 knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series this past September. It was more of the same here against Zhang, only Ribeiro ended up being the nail instead of the hammer, as one big three-piece combo from Zhang finished him in an instant. The power is clearly legitimate, but it's impossible to see Ribeiro's UFC run lasting too long given his complete disregard towards defending himself.