J. Maia (dir.) finishedJ. Calderwood (left) in UFC Las Vegas 5. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian show at UFC Las Vegas 5. In an event held this Saturday (1), in the United States, Jennifer maia put on a real show in the confrontation against the experienced Joanne calderwood. With an impeccable performance, the Paraná native needed less than five minutes to submit the Scottish woman in a beautiful armbar.
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The confrontation against Joanne marked the most important commitment of Maia's career to date. Former Invicta FC champion, the Brazilian needed a victory to establish herself in the top 5 and be able to get closer than ever to the opportunity to face the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.), Valentina Shevchenko.
In the interview after the duel, Jennifer made a point of showing her respect to the current owner of the belt, but asked for the chance to face the Kyrgyzstani. With the positive result, the Paraná native should surpass the Scottish player in the ranking and take third place in the group.
The fight
The confrontation began with the Brazilian taking the initiative with a sequence of punches that shook the Scottish woman in the first few seconds. Jennifer continued to be more aggressive in the confrontation, but ended up being taken down after having her legs caught while throwing a high kick. On top, Calderwood tried transitions, but Maia showed concentration and looked for her rival's arm, trying to find a submission. In the final minute, the Brazilian managed an armbar, forcing her opponent to give up.
UFC Las Vegas 5 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Derek Brunson derrotou Edmen shahbazyan by technical knockout at 26s of R3
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jennifer maia finished Joanne calderwood with an armbar at 4m21s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque derrotou Randy Brown by knockout at 4m56s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Bobby Green derrotou Lando vannata in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez defeated Frankie Saenz by knockout 57 seconds into R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nathan Maness defeated Johnny Muños Jr. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jamal Emmers defeated Vince Cachero in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Chris Gutierrez tied with cody durden (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
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