Ernesta Kareckaite derrotou Nicole Caliari No. UFC Las Vegas 101 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
It was close. Second Brazilian in action in UFC Las Vegas 101, Nicole Caliari entered as a big 'underdog', fought on equal terms against Ernesta Kareckaite, but ended up losing by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in her debut in the organization. The Brazilian and the Lithuanian starred in a three-round battle in the octagon, but Kareckaite's takedown defenses and distance control made the difference.
Signed through the Contender Series last year, Nicole Caliari debuts in the UFC with a defeat, which interrupts a streak of four victories in his career.
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On the other side, Ernesta Kareckaite recovers from the setback suffered in the debut against the Brazilian Dione Barbosa and celebrates her first triumph as an Ultimate fighter.
Nicolle stars in war against favorite, but loses in detail
With a height advantage, Ernesta Kareckaite started the fight dominating the center of the octagon. Nicole Caliari was the first to attack, with a good combination of jab, straight and low kick. The Brazilian landed a good elbow and closed the distance, looking for the clinch, but ended up with her back against the fence. Back to the exchange, Nicolle landed two good right punches, timed her opponent's blow and tried to get the first takedown of the fight, which was defended by the Lithuanian. Ernesta started working more with her boxing and connected a good sequence against the Brazilian, who once again went for the fight by grappling against the fence. Without success on the waist, Nicolle managed to get her foot past her opponent and pull her leg to get up, but Kareckaite quickly got up. In the final stretch of the round, the two went for a frank exchange and the Lithuanian landed the best blows.
Ernesta Kareckaite came back more aggressive in the second round, going hunting and working straight shots against Nicole Caliari, who circled and counterattacked with crosses. After some more open exchanges of blows, Nicolle tried to dive at Ernesta's legs, who defended and fell on top, in the Brazilian's guard. Nicolle threatened an attack on the Lithuanian's leg, who got back to her feet. The Brazilian worked a jab and straight, but received a hard cross from Ernesta Kareckaite. Nicolle once again closed the distance and tried a foot pass, but the Lithuanian defended and landed good hands in response. In the final seconds of the round, Nicolle tried another takedown without success.
In the third round it was Nicole Caliari who started more aggressively, working combinations with his hands. Higher, Ernesta Kareckaite She returned to find the distance and work on her medium to long range strikes. Amidst the intense exchange, the Brazilian managed to stick and tried to take her down, but the Lithuanian held on to the fence twice to stay standing. Nicolle tried to take her down again, but Ernesta did a good sprawl. The Brazilian took advantage of a kick from Kareckaite and finally managed to take her down in the center of the octagon. Inside the Lithuanian's guard, the Brazilian invested in ground and pound, but also received blows from below.
Jacobe Smith takes no notice and brutally knocks out Preston Parsons
Jacobe Smith knocked out Preston Parsons No. UFC Las Vegas 101 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
The premiere of Jacobe Smith in the UFC could not have been better. Signed through the Contender Series in 2024, the American proved the weight of his hand and needed just over a minute to finish Preston Parsons with a brutal knockout in the UFC Las Vegas 101, this Saturday (11). 'Cobe' knocked down his rival with a clean left blow and completed the service with 'hammer blows' in ground and pound.
With the victory in his debut in Ultimate, Jacobe Smith extended his undefeated record to ten wins in ten fights, eight of which were by knockout. On the other hand, Preston Parsons suffered his second consecutive defeat and his third in his last four fights, putting himself in a difficult situation within the organization.
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