UFC Sao Paulo: Jailton Almeida Out Grapples Derrick Lewis
By FCF Staff
Jailton Almeida recorded a clear-cut win over Derrick Lewis at UFC Sao Paulo. But, the rising heavyweight was unable to finish Lewis, who emerged from the fight relatively unscathed.
Almeida repeatedly took Lewis down in the main event and controlled the fight from the top. But, Lewis worked his way out of every submission attempt and Almeida offered few strikes from above.
With the win, Almeida moved his record to 20-2. Lewis saw his record fall to 27-12 with the defeat.
Here are the results for the event.
UFC Sao Paulo
Jailton Almeida def. Derrick Lewis via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)
Nicolas Dalby def. Gabriel Bonfim via TKO (strikes) R2, 4:23
Rodrigo Nascimento def. Don’Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Caio Borralho def. Abus Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Elves Brener def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via knockout (punch) R1, 4:01
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos declared majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Vitor Petrino def. Modestas Bukauskas via knockout (punch) R2, 1:03
Angela Hill def. Denise Gomes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Eduarda Moura def. Montserrat Conejo via TKO (strikes) R2, 2:14
Marc Diakiese def. Kaue Fernandes via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Results via MMA Junkie.com.