Jennifer Maia overcomes Ukrainian in exciting battle and wins again at UFC Las Vegas 65

Jennifer maia derrotou Maryna moroz No. UFC Las Vegas 65 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the last fight of the preliminary card of the UFC Las Vegas 65 Jennifer maia “made peace” with victory and overcame Maryna moroz in the unanimous decision of the judges. The Brazilian fought an exciting three-round battle against the Ukrainian, but was more precise and achieved a positive result.

As a result, Jennifer maia recovers from the negative streak that lasted two fights and wins again after approximately a year and a half.

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As a bonus, the Brazilian puts an end to the good moment of Maryna moroz, who was riding high on three consecutive victories in the Octagon.

Jennifer's precision and power prevail in battle against Moroz

Owner of the greatest wingspan, Maryna moroz He started the duel betting on boxing at long distance. Upon entering the Brazilian's range of action, however, the Ukrainian was responded to with great combinations of jabs and straight shots. Moroz had greater volume, but Jennifer demonstrated more precision and connected the best blows, especially with the straight right. Moroz kicked high and Jennifer almost scored the hit. Jennifer connected two jab and straight sequences, shaking the Ukrainian. The Brazilian kicked and Moroz tried to grab the Brazilian's leg, who escaped and tried hard, putting her rival on her back against the cage until the end of the round.

The second round began with Moroz moving forward, but being met by precise combinations from Jennifer. The Brazilian connected another great sequence, ending with a clean direct. Moroz kicked, Jennifer grabbed her leg and the Ukrainian released a powerful spinning punch, which grazed the Brazilian's face. The two began to exchange blows more openly in the center of the Octagon. Moroz came in with a good jab, but, once again, Jennifer responded with a powerful right. The Brazilian entered directly from long distance, but Maryna connected with a good strike. In the final stretch of the round, the two exchanged clean blows again in the center of the octagon. In the last seconds, Jennifer landed a front kick to the Ukrainian's face.

At the beginning of the third round, Moroz crossed into space and Jennifer came in with a straight shot. Afterwards, it was the Brazilian who threw a blow into the void and was punished by a combination from the Ukrainian. A straight shot from Moroz knocked Jennifer off balance, but the Brazilian recovered quickly. Maryna crossed Jennifer's face cleanly. Entering the final minute, Jennifer landed a good front kick to Moroz's face. The Brazilian followed up with a good combination of crosses and straights. Moroz also responded with a direct shot. In the final seconds, Jennifer shortened it, placed her rival against the fence and released a good combination.

Miles Johns overcomes Vince Morales in a warm fight

Miles Johns derrotou Vince Morales No. UFC Las Vegas 65 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In the fifth fight of the preliminary card, valid for the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), Miles Johns overcame Vince Morales in the unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). In a tepid duel with few emotions, Johns, who accepted the challenge about two weeks ago, did a little more and came away with the victory.

As a result, Miles Johns recovers from the defeat suffered against John Castaneda, in February, and now has three wins in his last four fights.

On the other side, Vince Morales He suffered his second consecutive defeat and now has four setbacks in his last six fights.

Ricky Turcios beats Kevin Natividad in a duel full of twists and turns

Ricky Turcios derrotou Kevin Natividad No. UFC Las Vegas 65 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

In a duel valid for the rooster division (up to 61,2kg), Ricky Turcios overcame defeated Kevin Natividad in a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). In a fight full of twists and turns, the Team Alpha Male athlete did enough to emerge victorious in the eyes of two of the three judges.

Champion of the twenty-ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter, Ricky Turcios recovered from the defeat suffered against Aiemann Zahabi, in July, and now has two UFC triumphs.

On the other side, Kevin Natividad he continues without winning in Ultimate and finds himself in a delicate situation after suffering his third consecutive defeat in the organization.