J. Maia (left) and J. Eye (right) face each other in the UFC 264. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former challengers for the Ultimate flyweight (up to 56,7kg) belt, Jennifer maia e Jessica Eye will be placed face to face for a confrontation. Last athlete to face Valentina Shevchenko, the Brazilian confirmed the agreement on her social networks. The duel between the fighters will take place on July 10th, at UFC 264, which has not yet defined a location.
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“Anyway, we have a new commitment. I’m very happy,” wrote Maia, in her account on Instagram.
Current number four in the ranking led by Shevchenko, Jennifer has not fought since the clash against the current champion, held in November, for UFC 255. On that occasion, the Brazilian even scared the Kyrgyzstani at times, but ended up defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges.
In a complicated phase in the organization, Jessica will try to get back on the path to victory against the Brazilian. Valentina's rival for the title in 2019, when she was knocked out with a kick to the head, the athlete accumulated two negative results in a row. Her last challenge took place in January 2021, being overcome by Joanne calderwood by points.
At 32 years old, Maia now boasts a record of 26 appearances as a professional in MMA. The athlete has 18 wins, seven losses and one draw.
With one fight less than the Brazilian, Eye has 15 positive results, nine negative results and one fight without result. The 34-year-old American is currently eighth in the group.
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