With intelligent performance, Iasmin Lucindo submits Polyana Viana and adds second consecutive victory in the UFC

Iasmin Lucindo performing at UFC Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With just over a year in Ultimate, Iasmin Lucindo achieved his second consecutive victory in the organization. At strawweight (up to 52,1kg), Tupiniquim showed intelligence and good strategy against her compatriot Polyana viana and won with a beautiful katagatame in the second round. The show was held at the Apex, in Las Vegas (USA).

Hired by Ultimate in 2022, Iasmin was defeated in her debut by the Mexican Yazmin Jauregui, however, recovered in April 2023 by beating Brogan Walker. The fighter from Ceará has an MMA record of 15 triumphs and just five setbacks.

Experienced in professional MMA, Polyana continues her irregularity in the most famous octagon in the world where she has won two wins and two losses in her last four fights. The strawweight has recorded 13 positive results and six negative results in her sporting career.

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Intelligent acting

Polyana began with two high kicks, but Iasmin responded with a counterattack that gave her rival a slight shake. A few seconds later, Polyana exploded again, Lucindo defended and Viana quickly stuck to her opponent and placed her back on the ground. Polyana was on top of Lucindo at guard, but found it difficult to be effective and strike. A few seconds later, the referee ordered the two athletes to get up. After a tangle near the fence, it was Iasmin's turn to use the takedown game and take down her compatriot, keeping her pinned to the ground until the bell sounded.

Polyana tried to shorten the match in the first few seconds, but Iasmin landed a beautiful counterattack that made her rival stumble with her legs and almost suffer a knockdown. After another attempt by Polyana to shorten, Yasmin took advantage of the gap and entered her rival's legs, taking her down and landing on top in her guard. Viana successfully defended herself until midway through the second round, when Lucindo transitioned to the katagatame and forced her compatriot to quickly tap out.

Cub Swanson Wins Exciting Battle Against Hakeem Dawodu

C. Swanson in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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A UFC athlete since November 2011, Swanson has won two of his last four fights but is still far from the golden days where he was part of the featherweight division's elite. The North American has an MMA record of 29 triumphs and just 13 setbacks.

Rountree welcomes Daukaus with a lightning knockout in the first round

Rountree has his hand extended after UFC victory (Photo: Instagram/@ufc_brasil)

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Number 13 in the light heavyweight division, Khalil approaches the top-10 of the division and wins his fourth consecutive victory. The North American has an MMA record of 12 triumphs and just five setbacks.

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In a warm duel, AJ Dobson beats Tafon Nchukwi on points

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At the end of the 15 minutes of confrontation, victory for AJ Dobson in the unanimous decision of the judges.