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Barely hangs on after weight miss
Estevam defeated Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Estevam's UFC run is off to a rocky start despite the victory. He was due to make his debut this past May before weight-cutting issues forced the cancelation of the bout. The Brazilian finally entered the Octagon against Johnson, but not before missing weight by two pounds Friday morning. Estevam landed three takedowns for 7:44 worth of control time over the course of the first ten minutes before gassing out badly. Rafael found himself on the short end of a 62-10 total strike count in Round 3, in addition to failing on all 11 of his takedown attempts in the frame. So while the win is nice, there's plenty of reasons to be concerned about Estevam moving forward.
Estevam's UFC run is off to a rocky start despite the victory. He was due to make his debut this past May before weight-cutting issues forced the cancelation of the bout. The Brazilian finally entered the Octagon against Johnson, but not before missing weight by two pounds Friday morning. Estevam landed three takedowns for 7:44 worth of control time over the course of the first ten minutes before gassing out badly. Rafael found himself on the short end of a 62-10 total strike count in Round 3, in addition to failing on all 11 of his takedown attempts in the frame. So while the win is nice, there's plenty of reasons to be concerned about Estevam moving forward.
Misses weight
Estevam missed weight for his flyweight matchup against Charles Johnson at UFC Vegas 82 on Saturday, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Estevam was scheduled to make his UFC debut in May before weight-cutting issues forced him to withdraw, so him coming in two pounds heavy is a bit more concerning that most fighters. If the fight remains on Saturday's card, Estevam will surely face a purse penalty.
Estevam was scheduled to make his UFC debut in May before weight-cutting issues forced him to withdraw, so him coming in two pounds heavy is a bit more concerning that most fighters. If the fight remains on Saturday's card, Estevam will surely face a purse penalty.
Debut fight booked
Estevam is set to take on Charles Johnson at UFC Vegas 82 on Nov. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Estevam will be making his debut with the UFC. He was originally slated to debut at UFC 288 in May, but weight-management issues led to the fight being cancelled. He gets an advantageous matchup to kick things off with the company, as Johnson boasts a 2-3 record and is riding a two-fight losing streak.
Estevam will be making his debut with the UFC. He was originally slated to debut at UFC 288 in May, but weight-management issues led to the fight being cancelled. He gets an advantageous matchup to kick things off with the company, as Johnson boasts a 2-3 record and is riding a two-fight losing streak.
Fight canceled for weight issues
Estevam had issues weight-management issues ahead of Friday's weigh-ins, leading to the cancelation of his bout against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 288 on Saturday, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The specifics of Estevam's issues are unclear, but it appears he experienced some problems while cutting weight ahead of Friday's weigh-ins. It's unclear when Estevam or Zhumagulov will next enter the Octagon.
The specifics of Estevam's issues are unclear, but it appears he experienced some problems while cutting weight ahead of Friday's weigh-ins. It's unclear when Estevam or Zhumagulov will next enter the Octagon.
Now facing Zhumagulov
Estevam will fight Zhalgas Zhumagulov in a flyweight UFC event on May 6, per MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Estevam was set to face off against Carlos Candelario in late April at UFC Fight Night 222. Now, the Brazilian-born fighter will face Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 288. Estevam will look to remain undefeated in his pro MMA career.
Estevam was set to face off against Carlos Candelario in late April at UFC Fight Night 222. Now, the Brazilian-born fighter will face Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 288. Estevam will look to remain undefeated in his pro MMA career.