Kayla harrison gets scared, but overcomes it Ketlen Scallop and advances by belt in the UFC 307. Photo: UFC News
Kayla harrison had a tough test in the octagon UFC 307, an event held this Saturday (5). However, she smiled last, she won Ketlen Scallop by unanimous decision of the judges and confirmed her status as the next challenger for the organization's bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg). The fight took place in Salt Lake City, in the United States.
With this result, Kayla is qualified to fight for the title in her next appearance. She now has a track record of 18 positive results and one negative.
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Ketlen, on the other hand, was unable to secure challenger status. The Brazilian has a record of 14 wins and four losses.
Kayla Harrison takes down Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307
The first contact of Kayla harrison in the fight was, precisely, in her area. Despite Ketlen Scallop After the fight started in the octagon, the American applied pressure and tried hard to take her down against the fence. The Brazilian, however, showed her quality and that her training with judoka Rafaela Silva had paid off. The fight returned to the center of the cage, but Harrison timed her entry correctly, feinted a punch and took her to the ground, easily reaching the mount.
The second round was a breather and a comeback for Ketlen, who had a great moment near the fence when she threw an elbow that cut Kayla's forehead, who continued to dominate the fence, despite appearing to be somewhat tired and losing her previous offensive momentum.
With the fight in balance, Kayla harrison came back renewed and had great moments. After betting on leg kicks that unbalanced Ketlen Scallop, the two-time Olympic judo champion used her strength to take him down and deliver strong blows to score points.
UFC 307 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Khalil Rountree Jr. by technical knockout (punches) at 4m32s – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Julianna Pena derrotou Rachel Pennington in the split decision of (48-47,47-48,48-47) – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista derrotou José Aldo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (injury) at 5m of R1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla harrison derrotou Ketlen Scallop in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 83,9 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout (punches) at 2m17sec. from R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Iasmin Lucindo derrotou Marina Rodriguez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Austin Hubbard in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cesar Almeida derrotou Ihor Potieria in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan spann finished Ovince St-Preux with a guillotine at 1m35sec. from R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tecia Pennington derrotou Carla esparza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court mcgee finished Tim means with a rear naked choke at 3:19. from R1
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