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Blows past Armen Petrosyan
Vieira defeated Armen Petrosyan via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:48 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Vieira had the correct game plan for this fight, and he executed it to perfection. One of the most decorated submission specialists in MMA history, Rodolfo landed all three of his takedown attempts before tapping Petrosyan out with an arm-triangle choke with just seconds left to go in Round 1. The sub would go on to win him one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. It was a flawless effort from Vieira, but concerns remain. His gas tank is highly questionable, although he was able to get Armen out of there early so it wasn't an issue tonight. His striking, while improved, is still below-average. He also has just a dozen pro fights under his belt at age 34. Rodolfo is capable of dominant performances such as this one if everything breaks correctly, but expect more inconsistency moving forward.
Vieira had the correct game plan for this fight, and he executed it to perfection. One of the most decorated submission specialists in MMA history, Rodolfo landed all three of his takedown attempts before tapping Petrosyan out with an arm-triangle choke with just seconds left to go in Round 1. The sub would go on to win him one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. It was a flawless effort from Vieira, but concerns remain. His gas tank is highly questionable, although he was able to get Armen out of there early so it wasn't an issue tonight. His striking, while improved, is still below-average. He also has just a dozen pro fights under his belt at age 34. Rodolfo is capable of dominant performances such as this one if everything breaks correctly, but expect more inconsistency moving forward.
Petrosyan fight re-scheduled
Vieira will compete against Armen Petrosyan in a middleweight fight at the UFC's Feb. 10 event, according to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Vieira and Petrosyan got their fight re-scheduled to a date nearly three months down the line. By defeating Petrosyan, the Brazilian can begin a winning streak that has evaded him since 2021.
Vieira and Petrosyan got their fight re-scheduled to a date nearly three months down the line. By defeating Petrosyan, the Brazilian can begin a winning streak that has evaded him since 2021.
Fighting at UFC Sao Paulo
Vieira will take on Armen Petrosyan in a middleweight matchup at UFC Sao Paulo on November 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vieira is looking to put together consecutive wins for the first time since entering the UFC in 2019, and he'll get to do so with a friendly Brazilian crowd behind him. Petrosyan has won three of four fights since officially entering the UFC, and all four of those matchups have gone to the judges. Petrosyan has a significant advantage in volume striking numbers, but sports a woeful 36 percent takedown defense. Effectively, takedowns and control appear to be the most likely path to victory for Vieira, who averages 3.70 takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time.
Vieira is looking to put together consecutive wins for the first time since entering the UFC in 2019, and he'll get to do so with a friendly Brazilian crowd behind him. Petrosyan has won three of four fights since officially entering the UFC, and all four of those matchups have gone to the judges. Petrosyan has a significant advantage in volume striking numbers, but sports a woeful 36 percent takedown defense. Effectively, takedowns and control appear to be the most likely path to victory for Vieira, who averages 3.70 takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time.
Rebounds for submission win
Vieira defeated Cody Brundage via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:28 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A one-dimensional mat specialist at age 33, Vieira, one of the most gifted BJJ competitors in the history of MMA, was in all sorts of trouble following an opening round knockdown from Brundage. He worked his way through it before capitalizing on an opening in Round 2. Cody attempted to clamp on a guillotine choke following a Vieira takedown attempt, only to have Rodolfo escape and Brundage give up his back in the process. It was academic from there. Having alternated wins and losses in his past four bouts, the Brazilian has just 11 professional fights under his belt despite his advance aged, making it unlikely a prolonged winning streak is forthcoming, but Vieira clearly has a world-class skill in his arsenal. To add to the successful evening, Vieira was also awarded a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
A one-dimensional mat specialist at age 33, Vieira, one of the most gifted BJJ competitors in the history of MMA, was in all sorts of trouble following an opening round knockdown from Brundage. He worked his way through it before capitalizing on an opening in Round 2. Cody attempted to clamp on a guillotine choke following a Vieira takedown attempt, only to have Rodolfo escape and Brundage give up his back in the process. It was academic from there. Having alternated wins and losses in his past four bouts, the Brazilian has just 11 professional fights under his belt despite his advance aged, making it unlikely a prolonged winning streak is forthcoming, but Vieira clearly has a world-class skill in his arsenal. To add to the successful evening, Vieira was also awarded a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Fight rescheduled
Vieira is set to face off with Cody Brundage in a middleweight bout, at a UFC event on Apr. 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vieira, who was originally scheduled to face off with Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas, will take on the 28-year-old American fighter in April. Vieira, who currently holds a record of 3-2 in the UFC, will look to continue building upon his resume against Brundage.
Vieira, who was originally scheduled to face off with Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas, will take on the 28-year-old American fighter in April. Vieira, who currently holds a record of 3-2 in the UFC, will look to continue building upon his resume against Brundage.