Fourth place in the ranking of flies (up to 52,1kg.), Jennifer maia faced an old acquaintance in the Octagon. In combat valid for UFC Las Vegas 46 this Saturday (15), the Brazilian once again faced Katlyn chookagian and, just like in 2019, she ended up being defeated, again, with a unanimous decision from the judges. With the setback, she moves away from a possible rematch against Valentina Shevchenko for the division belt.
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Maia, who was coming off a victory over Jessica Eye in July 2021, he is unable to continue in the organization. After dreaming of a new title fight, the Brazilian feels the 'stone in her shoe' and suffers her eighth defeat. In his career, there are now 21 positive results, eight negative results and one draw.
Chookagian is now close to a new chance to face Shevchenko. The veteran has a record of 17 triumphs and four setbacks in her career.
The fight
With a certain 'barrier' in scope, Jennifer maia had difficulty closing the distance at the beginning of the fight and saw Katlyn chookagian connect the best blows. Superior in standing, the North American surprised by applying a takedown, landing in half guard and then betting on the 100kg position. to score.
In the second round, Maia returned with his aggressive momentum and launched good combinations with jabs and straight shots. Chookagian, who was already bleeding below her eyes, put the Brazilian down again in the final stretch of the round and attempted a rear naked choke. Jennifer was saved by the bell.
Jennifer turned on 'all or nothing' mode in the third round. At a clear disadvantage, the Tupiniquim representative delivered a good high kick that rocked her opponent, but was unable to follow through. The two fighters continued their frank exchanges, with Maia landing the best blows – although they weren't enough to make her turn the fight around.
Viacheslav Borshchev debuts on the right foot and knocks out in the 1st round
V. Borshchev won in his UFC debut. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcespanol
Rookie of the night, Viacheslav Borshchev he was the protagonist of the first UFC knockout of the 1 season. Despite being taken down in the opening minutes, the Russian knew how to suffer and came back with the fight on his feet. Then, already in the stand-up, the fighter threw a hard punch to the waist and made Dakota Bush 'double' to triumph in his debut.
Now, there are six triumphs and one setback in Borshchev's career. On the other hand, Bush feels the 'bitter taste' of the third defeat. He also has eight other victories.
UFC Las Vegas 46 results
MAIN CARD
Feather weight: Calvin kattar derrotou Giga Chikadze in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
Heavyweight: Jake collier finished Chase sherman with a rear naked choke at 2m26s of R1
Fly weight: Brandon royval derrotou Rogerio Bontorin in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Fly weight: Katlyn chookagian derrotou Jennifer maia in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight: Viacheslav Borshchev defeated Dakota Bush via technical knockout at 3:47 of R1
Feather weight: Bill Algeo derrotou Joanderson Tubarão in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight: Jamie Pickett derrotou Joseph Holmes in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight: Court mcgee derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Feather weight: brian kelleher derrotou Kevin Croom in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Feather weight: TJ Brown derrotou Charles Rosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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