What an INTENSE night for team NutraBio, three amazing athletes stepped in the octagon at the Nassau ColiseumNassau Coliseum on Saturday July 22. Huge congratulations to Jimmie Rivera, Shane Burgos, and Lyman Good for putting on phenomenal performances! In case you missed the event, here are the highlights:
UNIONDALE, NY - JULY 22: (R-L) Jimmie Rivera punches Thomas Almeida of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 22, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
First up on the UFC main card was Team NutraBio athlete, Jimmie Rivera versus Thomas Almeida. By unanimous decision, Rivera defeated Almeida (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)!! During the fight, Rivera had two successful knockdowns and two takedowns against Almeida. Jimmie is unstoppable as this was his 20
th consecutive win!
“I’m from Jersey, I work in New York City and to make history right now in Long Island – I love New York, I love New Jersey – thank you for your support. This is one for the home team. I want to give it up to Almeida, he’s a very tough opponent. He came in here, he stood with me, I gave him my bombs and he stuck it out. I came in here, I’m 5-0 right now, if Cody (Garbrandt) is still hurt, I’ll fight TJ (Dillashaw) for the interim belt and if (Dominick) Cruz is done sitting on the bench then let’s fight in November, MSG baby.” -Jimmie Rivera
UNIONDALE, NY - JULY 22: (R-L) Lyman Good and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos of Brazil during their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 22, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Lyman Good versus Zaleski Dos Santos was claimed fight of the night at UFC Long Island!! It was such a close fight for NutraBio athlete, Lyman Good who held his own against Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos. This back-and-forth fight resulted in a split decision in favor of Santos (30-27, 28-28, 30-27). During the fight, Good successfully defended 6 out of 7 takedown attempts made by Santos. Very proud of Lyman and congratulations again on taking home the FIGHT OF THE NIGHT HONOR!
UNIONDALE, NY - JULY 22: (R-L) Shane Burgos punches Godofredo Pepey of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 22, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Last but not least, NutraBio Athlete Shane Burgos defeated Godofredo Pepey by a unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-26)!! Significantly, Burgos outstriked Godofredey Pepey 159 to 44! Along with that achievement, he had 3 successful knockdowns and one takedown in the octagon. Burgos remains undefeated in the UFC with a record of 10-0 overall.
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