M. Rodriguez (photo) replaces C. Gadelha in the UFC Washington, in December. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @marinarodriguezmma
Ultimate acted quickly and already chose Marina Rodriguez as a replacement for Claudia Gadelha for the fight against Cynthia calvillo No. UFC Washington, on December 7th, in the United States. The information was recently released by 'ESPN'. The Brazilian will have her fourth fight for the company.
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The Rio Grande do Sul native takes over from Mossoro, who this week admitted she had an ankle injury and would not be able to perform at her best against the North American. Marina and Cynthia face each other on the main card of the event.
By accepting the commitment to replace Gadelha, Rodriguez will return to the octagon, after having performed once in 2019 in his victory over Tecia torres, In August. The fighter, who has become a fighter with increasing visibility in the company, will put her invincibility to the test against the North American, who is coming off two consecutive victories.
Marina debuted in MMA in March 2015 and, in 12 fights, she only failed to win when she drew with Randa markos, in combat that took place in September last year.
For Ultimate, the Rio Grande do Sul native has performed on three occasions since signing her professional contract with the organization. There were two wins and a draw.
Currently in ninth place in the strawweight rankings (up to 52,1kg), the Brazilian arrives at the North American event to win and get closer to the division's elite, so that she can get closer to a title fight in the future.
Calvillo, in turn, is trying to extend his undefeated streak, which has already lasted almost two years. Cynthia's last defeat came in December 2017, when she was beaten by the experienced Carla esparza, at UFC 219. In 10th place in the category, the athlete, like Marina, wants to reach the top of the category. The American's last fight took place in February this year, when she defeated Cortney Casey in a unanimous decision by the judges.
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