Talita struggles at the beginning, but shows refined technique to finish. Ariane Sorriso at UFC Vegas 110. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
In the first fight of UFC Vegas 110, held this Saturday (1st), Talita Alencar It shone and finished. Ariane Sorriso In the third round, in a duel valid for the strawweight division (up to 52,1 kg), the fighter from Maranhão overcame a difficult start and imposed her jiu-jitsu to achieve her third victory in the UFC octagon.
Talita now has a record of seven wins, one loss, and one draw. Sorriso, on the other hand, has suffered her fourth loss in 19 MMA fights. She hadn't fought since May 2024.
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Talita Alencar puts on a jiu-jitsu show and submits Ariane Sorriso in an inspired night at UFC.
The fight began with Ariane being active, aggressive, and trying to close the distance. Talita, however, acted quickly and took the fight to the cage. Stronger, Sorriso went for a reversal, and the fight became tied up, without much action between the two, who only exchanged blows. In the final stretch, Alencar executed a takedown and worked from that position until the end.
Ariane frequently used low kicks, while Talita already seemed somewhat tired, but she surprised everyone. The fighter from Maranhão landed a powerful punch, followed by a hard knee strike that made her opponent double over. In the final stretch of the round, she even went for a back take and almost finished Sorriso, who was ready to tap out but was saved by the bell.
Talita Alencar She drew strength from initial pressure and did what she loves most: she took Ariane down. The fighter from Maranhão struck from the top, while the fighter from São Paulo showed bravery in resisting and trying to escape the position. The jiu-jitsu specialist, however, prevailed, took her opponent's back, and finished with a rear-naked choke.
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