B. Correia loses to K. Rosa in his MMA farewell. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC
The preliminary card of UFC Las Vegas 38, an event held this Saturday (2), marked the farewell of Bethe Correia in mixed martial arts. At 38 years old, the former challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg) couldn't resist her compatriot's muay-thai game Karol Rosa and was defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
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UFC representative since 2013, Correia says goodbye to MMA with a record of 11 triumphs, six setbacks and a draw in her career, where she experienced her best moment in the organization in 2015. On that occasion, she was selected to compete for the bantamweight title against Ronda Rousey, but ended up being knocked out in 34 seconds.
A promise from the Paraná Vale Tudo (PRVT) academy, Rosa scores her sixth consecutive triumph in the organization. With this, she achieves the most important victory of her career and updates her record to 15 positive results and three negative results.
The fight
The first combat initiative was taken by Karol Rosa, who invested in low kicks. She even launched two combinations that reached Bethe Correia. The Espírito Santo continued to corner the Paraíba native next to the fence and, faster, she also connected good knees that made her opponent feel it. With 30 seconds left in the round, Karol attempted a takedown, but Bethe rejected his attempts.
In the second round, the two athletes started striking. Karol entered with intelligence and, physically polished, threw knees and punches at close range. On the other hand, Bethe appeared with counterattacks and seemed to feel the blows from Espírito Santo. With a strong muay-thai game, Rosa entered cleanly with knees and elbows to the waist in the final seconds to guarantee victory in the round.
Finally, the third round developed in a balanced way, with Karol Rosa reaching Bethe Correia with even greater intensity. The Paraíba native, at a disadvantage, was not even able to respond standing up and rarely hit her opponent. She still ended up on the bottom, after an unsuccessful takedown attempt.
"It was wonderful. I just have to thank the UFC for all the opportunities they gave me”, said Correia, in a post-fight interview in the Octagon.
In a balanced duel, Jared Gordon defeats Joe Solecki in the last fight of the preliminary card
In a balanced duel, J. Gordon defeats J. Solecki on the preliminary card. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC
At the end of the preliminary card, the featherweights (up to 65,7kg.) Joe Solecki e Jared gordon They had a three-round fight. And, despite the balance, Gordon imposed greater intensity and achieved victory in a split decision from the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
With the positive result, Jared extended his streak to three series victories. Now, in his career, there are 18 triumphs and four setbacks in his career.
Solecki, in turn, has his six-game winning streak broken. Discovered in the 'Contender Series', he has a record of 11 triumphs and three setbacks.
Casey O'Neill puts on a show, knocks out Antonina Shevchenko and remains undefeated in his career
C. O'Neill defeated A. Shevchenko via technical knockout. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC
Representatives of flies (up to 56,7kg.), Casey O'Neill e Antonina Shevchenko they had the last women's fight of the night. Undefeated in eight fights in her career, the Scot dominated Valentina's sister with ground and pound and won in the second round. The duel was the sixth on the preliminary card.
Promise of the division, O' Neill achieved his third triumph in a series in Ultimate. Shevchenko faces his fourth defeat in the organization, also the fourth of his career. She also has nine wins.
UFC Las Vegas 38 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Thiago Marreta derrotou Johnny Walker in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Kevin holland x Kyle Daukaus ended No Contest in R2 due to an unintentional headbutt from Daukaus on Holland
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Niko Price derrotou Alex Cowboy in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Krzysztof Jotko derrotou Misha Cirkunov in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Mike Breeden by knockout at 1m20s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jared gordon derrotou Joe Solecki in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Casey O'Neill derrotou Antonina Shevchenko by technical knockout at 4m47s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Karol Rosa derrotou Beth Pitbull in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jamie Mullarkey derrotou Devonte Smith by technical knockout at 2m51s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Douglas D'Silva derrotou Gaetano Pirrello by knockout at 2m04s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Stephanie Egger derrotou Shanna Young by technical knockout at 2m22s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Alejandro Perez finished Johnny Eduardo with an armbar at 4m13s of R2
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