Hacran Dias
Leaves UFC after five years
Dias has been released with the UFC along with four other fighters, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dias joined the UFC in 2012 and has gone 3-5 since. The 33-year-old has ended all eight of his fight with the promotion via decision with all losses being unanimous. He has been released after losing his last three fights. Dias leaves the UFC with a 23-6-1 career record. Other fighters that faced a similar fate include Takanori Gomi, Henrique da Silva, Andriano Martins and Carlos Felipe.
Dias joined the UFC in 2012 and has gone 3-5 since. The 33-year-old has ended all eight of his fight with the promotion via decision with all losses being unanimous. He has been released after losing his last three fights. Dias leaves the UFC with a 23-6-1 career record. Other fighters that faced a similar fate include Takanori Gomi, Henrique da Silva, Andriano Martins and Carlos Felipe.
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Not competitive in loss to Jared Gordon Saturday
Dias lost to Jared Gordon via unanimous decision (26-30, 26-29, 27-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Dias' first fight in more than a year and his return to lightweight was an unmitigated disaster. The Brazilian appeared as tired as ever despite having the extra ten pounds on his frame. Dias hung around for a round before being obliterated in Rounds 2 and 3. He was one of the more underrated fighters in the sport not all that long ago but the wheels have completely fallen off for Dias. He is riding a three-fight losing streak and hasn't scored a win in over two years.
Dias' first fight in more than a year and his return to lightweight was an unmitigated disaster. The Brazilian appeared as tired as ever despite having the extra ten pounds on his frame. Dias hung around for a round before being obliterated in Rounds 2 and 3. He was one of the more underrated fighters in the sport not all that long ago but the wheels have completely fallen off for Dias. He is riding a three-fight losing streak and hasn't scored a win in over two years.
Added to UFC Sao Paulo against Jared Gordon
Dias will face Jared Gordon in a featherweight fight at UFC Fight Night 119 on October 28 in Sao Paulo, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dias heads to Brazil for his first fight in a year. He went the distance with Cub Swanson and Andre Fili in 2016 but suffered a unanimous decision loss in both cases. Since joining the UFC in 2012, Dias has ended all fights in a decision. He maintains a 23-5-1 record (3-4 overall).
Dias heads to Brazil for his first fight in a year. He went the distance with Cub Swanson and Andre Fili in 2016 but suffered a unanimous decision loss in both cases. Since joining the UFC in 2012, Dias has ended all fights in a decision. He maintains a 23-5-1 record (3-4 overall).
Falls via decision
Dias lost to Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Portland, Ore.
ANALYSIS
In order to pick up the win, Dias needed to get takedowns and dominate from the top position. While he was able to drag Fili down on several occasions, he never did damage from the top. On the feet, Dias could not land consistently. He also struggled to get past Fili's reach and ate a bunch of strikes to the head. This was a tough weekend after Dias missed weight and dropped the decision.
In order to pick up the win, Dias needed to get takedowns and dominate from the top position. While he was able to drag Fili down on several occasions, he never did damage from the top. On the feet, Dias could not land consistently. He also struggled to get past Fili's reach and ate a bunch of strikes to the head. This was a tough weekend after Dias missed weight and dropped the decision.
Misses weight for Saturday's fight against Andre Fili
Dias (*148.5) missed weight for his featherweight bout against Andre Fili which will take place at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Portland, Oregon.
ANALYSIS
Dias still finds himself as a -170 favorite despite the issues making weight. Dias is a gifted submission specialist who has turned himself into a pretty respectable featherweight, but he has had major problems when facing quality opposition. It's a major issue for a guy who fights in a division full of stone-cold killers. Dias can struggle with his striking defense at times and has little power. He's more than capable of beating guys who aren't top-ten caliber, but he's going to struggle against most anyone else.
Dias still finds himself as a -170 favorite despite the issues making weight. Dias is a gifted submission specialist who has turned himself into a pretty respectable featherweight, but he has had major problems when facing quality opposition. It's a major issue for a guy who fights in a division full of stone-cold killers. Dias can struggle with his striking defense at times and has little power. He's more than capable of beating guys who aren't top-ten caliber, but he's going to struggle against most anyone else.
Booked for featherweight showdown
Dias will face Brian Ortega in a featherweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 96 on Oct. 1 in Portland, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dias had been on a two-fight winning streak before dropping a unanimous decision to Cub Swanson back in April. He'll now look to rebound against the 25-year-old Ortega, an up-and-coming prospect that has yet to take a loss in the Octagon. Dias and Ortega currently sit at No. 9 and No. 10 in the featherweight division, respectively.
Dias had been on a two-fight winning streak before dropping a unanimous decision to Cub Swanson back in April. He'll now look to rebound against the 25-year-old Ortega, an up-and-coming prospect that has yet to take a loss in the Octagon. Dias and Ortega currently sit at No. 9 and No. 10 in the featherweight division, respectively.