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Latest victim of Derrick Lewis
Rogerio de Lima lost to Derrick Lewis via TKO (strikes) at 0:33 of Round 1 at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
It was widely believed that Rogerio de Lima would hold a significant cardio and grappling edge over Lewis. That was and may very well still be the case, but we never found out because Marcos ate a flying knee from Lewis about three seconds into the fight and was never able to recover. In Rogerio de Lima's defense, few could have seen it coming. Of course, that's little solace to a 38-year-old that entered as a -215 favorite. Despite the setback, the Brazilian has quietly racked up a 4-2 record in his past half-dozen bouts, although Rogerio de Lima has traditionally always struggled against better competition.
It was widely believed that Rogerio de Lima would hold a significant cardio and grappling edge over Lewis. That was and may very well still be the case, but we never found out because Marcos ate a flying knee from Lewis about three seconds into the fight and was never able to recover. In Rogerio de Lima's defense, few could have seen it coming. Of course, that's little solace to a 38-year-old that entered as a -215 favorite. Despite the setback, the Brazilian has quietly racked up a 4-2 record in his past half-dozen bouts, although Rogerio de Lima has traditionally always struggled against better competition.
Draws Derrick Lewis this summer
Rogerio de Lima will take on Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima has quietly put together a lengthy UFC career, as July will represent his 17th fight with the company. It also represents a major opportunity to shed the "roster depth" classification, as the Brazilian enters with some momentum, having won four of his last five, and he'll take on a ranked opponent in Lewis with a massive name behind him. Lewis has lost three consecutive fights by stoppage within the first two rounds, but each of those opponents have been ranked fighters far better than anyone Rogerio de Lima has seen in his latest run. While Lewis may be nearing the end of the line, he still has massive power in his hands that Rogerio de Lima will have no choice but to respect.
Rogerio de Lima has quietly put together a lengthy UFC career, as July will represent his 17th fight with the company. It also represents a major opportunity to shed the "roster depth" classification, as the Brazilian enters with some momentum, having won four of his last five, and he'll take on a ranked opponent in Lewis with a massive name behind him. Lewis has lost three consecutive fights by stoppage within the first two rounds, but each of those opponents have been ranked fighters far better than anyone Rogerio de Lima has seen in his latest run. While Lewis may be nearing the end of the line, he still has massive power in his hands that Rogerio de Lima will have no choice but to respect.
Hangs on for decision win
Rogerio de Lima defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a strong, yet underwhelming, performance from Rogerio de Lima at the same time. The Brazilian did a great job of firing off leg kicks in the early going which left Cortes-Acosta hobbled the entire fight. Yet, as one would expect from a heavyweight the size of Marcos, his gas tank evaporated as the bout progressed, and by Round 3, he was simply standing in front of Waldo and not attempting to generate any offense of his own. He did enough good work in the first two rounds to still win a clear decision, but it's tough to defeat high-end competition if you can't fight for 15 minutes. The 37-year-old Rogerio de Lima has won four of five dating back to May 2021.
It was a strong, yet underwhelming, performance from Rogerio de Lima at the same time. The Brazilian did a great job of firing off leg kicks in the early going which left Cortes-Acosta hobbled the entire fight. Yet, as one would expect from a heavyweight the size of Marcos, his gas tank evaporated as the bout progressed, and by Round 3, he was simply standing in front of Waldo and not attempting to generate any offense of his own. He did enough good work in the first two rounds to still win a clear decision, but it's tough to defeat high-end competition if you can't fight for 15 minutes. The 37-year-old Rogerio de Lima has won four of five dating back to May 2021.
Facing Cortes-Acosta
Rogerio de Lima agreed to fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout at UFC's April 29 event, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima defeated Andrei Arlovski via submission (rear-naked choke) in October and has three wins in his past four bouts. Cortes-Acosta is 9-0 in his MMA career and has victories against Jared Vanderaa and Chase Sherman in his first two UFC outings.
Rogerio de Lima defeated Andrei Arlovski via submission (rear-naked choke) in October and has three wins in his past four bouts. Cortes-Acosta is 9-0 in his MMA career and has victories against Jared Vanderaa and Chase Sherman in his first two UFC outings.
Easily submits Andrei Arlovski
Rogerio de Lima defeated Andrei Arlovski via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:50 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima is your typical heavyweight. He's powerful and typically displays a poor gas tank. While the cardio is a major concern, the Brazilian is extremely dangerous early in fights, as Arlovski found out first-hand here. Rogerio de Lima clipped and dropped his opponent almost immediately before jumping on top of him and then eventually choking him out. It was Rogerio de Lima's first submission victory since UFC 197 in April 2016. That card was headlined by Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux. The 37-year-old has won three of four dating back to May 2021, with two of them coming via stoppage.
Rogerio de Lima is your typical heavyweight. He's powerful and typically displays a poor gas tank. While the cardio is a major concern, the Brazilian is extremely dangerous early in fights, as Arlovski found out first-hand here. Rogerio de Lima clipped and dropped his opponent almost immediately before jumping on top of him and then eventually choking him out. It was Rogerio de Lima's first submission victory since UFC 197 in April 2016. That card was headlined by Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux. The 37-year-old has won three of four dating back to May 2021, with two of them coming via stoppage.